Archive for February, 2020

Homestead Antique Mall in Arvada Celebrates 7 Years

Homestead Antique Mall in Arvada Celebrates 7 Years

By Kimmity Ramer    Back in the 1970’s when Leanne and I started buying antiques we went to the Bonanza Flea Market at 56th and Federal Blvd. The first item Leanne and I purchased was a White sewing machine that Andy had to carry the whole length of the flea market. That machine is what started it all off. Bonanza Flea […]

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The Nation Goes Red in February

The Nation Goes Red in February

National Wear Red Day® – Friday, February 7, 2020    On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors and neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of […]

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Discovering Space Exploration Collectibles

Discovering Space Exploration Collectibles

By Robert Reed    From Apollo mission patches to chunks of rocket ships collectors are increasingly discovering the out-of-the-world appeal of space collectibles.    Space-related things from vintage postcards to signed photographs are attracting followers.    The second edition of Today’s Hottest Collectibles lists space collectibles as one of the more potential fields currently. Included are promotional booklets, media kits, pinback buttons, and […]

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What Is It? February 2020

What Is It? February 2020

   We had several winners for our February What Is It? Michele Pontious of Belleair, Illinois guessed the item is a vintage antique apothecary cork press. She is correct! So are Jerome McLaren of Conifer, Colorado and Charles Kirkpatrick of Denver, Colorado! Vicky Kellan of Castle Pines, Colorado thought it might be a nut cracker. That is a possibility so we […]

by · February 4, 2020 · 0 comments · What Is It?
Book Review: A Women’s History of Denver’s Most Elegant Hotel By Debra B. Faulkner

Book Review: A Women’s History of Denver’s Most Elegant Hotel By Debra B. Faulkner

Book Review by Peggy DeStefano    Belonging to two book clubs is very challenging but I am very grateful to learn of so many great books that I may have never thought to read or even knew existed. Of course, having the members of your clubs be so well-read and so enthusiastic about their choices makes the effort to keep up […]

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