Vintage shows in the 613

March 19, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

It’s a busy weekend coming up for all things vintage in Ottawa, Ontario. There is the Vintage Pop-up 613 taking place on Saturday (25th) and the Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show on Sunday the 26th. Quick dish: The pop-up will have the following: Books & vinyl Furniture and Antiques Games and Comics Repurposed gift items Toys & Collectibles Vintage […]

Do it up real nice with Americana Decor

March 11, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hey there, T.G.I.F!!!! I wanted to share something special with you guys tonight. Good paint! I got a used bar/pub table last night with 3 chairs. I really liked the chair design (seen in before table photo in distance) and it was $80 for all since there were some cup stains on the table and scratches […]

Prep for the 200th post & more action

February 26, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Dear cherished readers, I wanted to tell you that my blog is undergoing some major design/ usability construction right now. I am approaching my 200th post and I am streamlining a few things to make your experience here truly amazing. Guess what? I am also getting a new cellphone (mine is a dinosaur but I had become so […]

Does this antique map lead to treasure?

February 20, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

How this $20 thrift store find started an adventure! I once heard a story about a man who found a map at a thrift store and became an instant millionaire. The map showed something that had never been seen on any on other map before. In the back of my mind I never have forgot this and there […]

Rare and Popular Vintage Playboy

February 8, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hello there, I am gonna tell it like it is – Tuesdays can be tame. –Mondays are mostly miserable because the weekend is done. They are often so busy you don’t even remember them! –Wednesday is Hump (Hopeful) Day meaning you are half way done the work week and you can be proud of that. […]