When we think of the veterans we want to honor on November 11, those who served in the “big” wars come to mind, including the World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. The American Revolution, the War of 1812 and the Civil War pre-ceded these wars. All of our wars were fought by Americans to protect our freedom and the freedom of […]

By Robert Reed The grand holiday of Thanksgiving has been celebrated in many ways over the decades, and a surprising amount of it remains in memories of paper. Trade cards, holiday postcards, magazine covers, menus, and colorful decorations have all faithfully carried the enduring Thanksgiving theme nationwide. Historians have long noted that President George Washington delivered an address proclaiming the […]

By Brenda Stokes Hosting Thanksgiving or a big holiday gathering as your guest list grows doesn’t have to mean overspending or stressing over matching 12-piece place settings. Embracing an eclectic, collected-over-time tablescape lets you build a stunning, memorable spread using what you already own, filled in with budget-friendly thrift store and vintage finds. Rather than feeling staged or overly formal, […]

By Anne Gilbert  The look of 16TH to 17th century English oak furniture has decorated many a home since it was first created . Reproductions have been made over the centuries. Perhaps you have one of the many examples, handed down in your family that was popular during the early 20th century ? What recently fascinated me was the collection […]

By Anne Gilbert To the computer generation the typewriter is an all but forgotten object. Not so for its many collectors, mostly over 40 years of age. For them, and me, typewriter history is fascinating, even though names like Sholes and Glidden and Oliver are no longer remembered. Actor Tom Hanks recently appeared on TV displaying his collection of over […]