The 2019 Strawberry Festival Antique Show – the 49th since the St.Vrain Historical Society began to sponsor the annual spring show — will be held on Saturday, May 18th, and Sunday, May 19th in the Exhibit Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO. Hours for the event are Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and […]

By Anne Gilbert    Once upon a time salvage yards were budget-priced treasure troves for antique and vintage fences and gates. That all changed a couple of decades ago.    A new category was born as “architectural artifacts.” Specialty dealers began offering them with high price tags, along with other architectural remnants. These days there are even expensive reproductions.    Historically, decorative ironwork […]

By Robert Reed       While hats may not have the fashion status that they once had, there is no doubt that classic examples from the past are still pretty appealing even today.    From the fine Easter bonnet to the regal top hat they are admired and collected.    In decades long gone it was that special hat which invoked a certain feeling […]

By Paula Svincek    Springtime in Colorado failed to dampen the April 13th Ribbon Cutting and Block Party on East Main Street in Florence. Kathryn Dunkin of Rustique Treasures, along with other merchants on the East end of Main Street, organized the event featuring Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies by the Florence Chamber of Commerce. Ceremonies were held for Rustique Treasures, The Crafted […]