My parents (of No Egrets Antiques — also found at both iCollect247 and eBay) were just featured in an article on kitchen design in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel! The article, Making Kitchens Special by Jan Uebelherr, featured my parents’ unique kitchen island — an antique woodworker’s work bench. Here’s the part about them: ‘Sold,’ to [...]
Porch & Garden2
Discovering & Cleaning Vintage Plastic Watering Cans
I like to collect vintage items that can still be used. One of the most charming little vintage pieces I have that I use every week (kept near my kitchen sink, next to my vintage squirrel pottery planter turned sink caddy), is this lively red watering can. This particular plastic watering can is marked “EMSA, [...]
Kitchenalia3
Appreciating Vintage Glass Punch Bowl Sets
I know some collectors will find this inherently evil, but I like to use my collectibles. In fact, one of my favorite things about the holidays is using my vintage glassware. One of our family traditions is to stay home with the kids on New Year’s Eve and have a party. A geeky party, filled [...]
Fashion4
I Wish I Had My Grandmother’s Aprons
Many people think of aprons as charming relics from our past, or as evidence of enforced domesticity; but the truth is, aprons have a practical role in modern lives too. Grandma always said you should be proud of your work around the house; you should be proud to take care of your home and family, [...]
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