Clearance Sale Going on Now! Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by KatesSis Check out all of our holiday items while they last Read more
Define “Spill Vase,” Please Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by KatesSis Those Victorians certainly knew how to decorate. Read more
New Section: Disney During the Holidays Posted on November 5, 2020November 13, 2020 by KatesSis New DISNEY ornaments just in Read more
Free Shipping Deals … Just in Time Posted on October 5, 2020November 13, 2020 by KatesSis Free Shipping Deals … Just in time! Read more
New Estate Sale Collection: Milk Glass Posted on December 22, 2018November 13, 2020 by KatesSis New collection added! Read more
Christmas Shop Expands … big time, and just in time! Posted on September 14, 2018October 5, 2020 by KatesSis Christmas is coming …. Read more
Ten Dollars or Less — New Department Posted on March 16, 2018May 21, 2018 by KatesSis Everything changes … Read more
HOLIDAYS Shop Sale: 20% Off Everything! Posted on November 3, 2017May 21, 2018 by KatesSis Lots of new items … just in time for the sale Read more
Please Be Seated … Posted on June 4, 2017 by KatesSis A special estate sale lot comes down from the attic — and into my shop. Read more
New Shop Section: On Sale! Posted on November 27, 2016December 21, 2017 by KatesSis New Shop Section … woohoo!!! Now browse ON SALE items quickly (and often!) Read more
Define your terms: Vintage “Nappy” Posted on May 30, 2016July 9, 2016 by KatesSis — 1 Comment When is a “nappy” not a diaper? Read more
New Shop Section: Farmhouse • Rustic Posted on May 22, 2016 by KatesSis New Shop Section … woohoo!!! Read more
Oh, Those Salad Days! Posted on April 14, 2016November 3, 2017 by KatesSis And I have just the right bowls for them. Read more
Define your terms: “Pyralin” Posted on March 19, 2016March 19, 2016 by KatesSis Plastic molded and colored to look like the gemstone amber. Leave it to DuPont. Read more
New Shop Section: Estate Collections Posted on March 18, 2016June 25, 2017 by KatesSis Let’s dig in! Read more
Define your terms: “EPCA Silver Plate” Posted on February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by KatesSis Learn something about vintage silver plate. Read more
Define your terms: “Lustroware” Posted on February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 by KatesSis Plastic molded and colored to look like copper. An idea whose time has come — and gone. Read more
Sip Champagne from a … wha-aa-aat!?!? Posted on August 30, 2015February 17, 2016 by KatesSis Drink your bubbly from a musical instrument, a flower, a slipper, or even a small car. Read more
Who Let the Dogs Out? Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015 by KatesSis Mmmm … I guess that would be me. Read more
Road Trip: Back to the 1950s Posted on June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 by KatesSis Vintage mementoes can take you back in time . . . Read more
Bridal Shower Brainstorm Posted on June 4, 2015April 21, 2016 by KatesSis Sometimes an object can spark its own great idea. Read more
Put Them To Work! Posted on March 21, 2015June 22, 2015 by KatesSis Make your vintage pieces earn their keep. Read more
‘Tis the Season To Be Jolly Posted on December 24, 2014December 24, 2014 by KatesSis It’s the season to surround yourself with your happiest memories. Read more
This Bird-on-a-Stick isn’t Edible Posted on December 15, 2014March 21, 2015 by KatesSis It’s on the menu for discussion only. Read more
My Visitor Has Gone. . . Posted on December 9, 2014December 9, 2014 by KatesSis . . to someone else’s home soon, I hope. Read more
What does pasta have to do with ceramics? Posted on November 13, 2014June 6, 2017 by KatesSis And how do dogs fit in? Read more
Can “Little Mae” Come Out To Play? Posted on October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 by KatesSis I think she should be sitting out all day long. Read more
What the heck is ‘Flow Blue’? Posted on September 15, 2014November 13, 2014 by KatesSis What was more popular in American than in England–where it was made? Read more
Just Visiting Posted on September 9, 2014December 9, 2014 by KatesSis Sometimes it’s hard to say “goodbye” Read more
Will the real oilette please stand up? Posted on September 2, 2014 by KatesSis A chicken in every pot; an oil painting on every wall. Read more
What Does a Teapot Have To Do With Rice? Posted on August 25, 2014January 26, 2015 by KatesSis How did they do that??? Read more
What the Heck Is a “Trug”? Posted on August 18, 2014August 25, 2014 by KatesSis Don’t you just L•O•V•E certain words? Read more
Sailors’ Charms May Not Be What You Think . . . Posted on August 12, 2014March 28, 2016 by KatesSis Even a homely vintage item can have a romantic past. Read more
All Baskets Are Not Created Equal Posted on August 5, 2014March 21, 2015 by KatesSis There are as many different kinds of baskets as there are the materials and artists who made them. Where do you begin? Read more
A Pitcher is Worth a Thousand … Posted on August 1, 2014August 25, 2014 by KatesSis Another quick idea for getting your vintage out of storage, and using them AS storage. Read more
Heigh-Ho Silver! Posted on July 25, 2014June 6, 2017 by KatesSis Let your sterling and silverplate see the light of day. Read more
Limoges Pottery Posted on July 23, 2014July 24, 2014 by KatesSis A tidbit about the famous Limoges pottery Read more
I’ll Show You Mine if You Show Me Yours Posted on July 9, 2014April 22, 2016 by KatesSis Define the word “collector” — I dare you! Read more
HT Keep Your Vintage Glassware Happy (Sparklingly so) Posted on July 3, 2014July 3, 2014 by KatesSis Here are a few tips to help preserve your vintage glassware. Read more