Depression Glass

Uranium/Depression glass came to my attention when I was out exploring in a wonderful antique shop and stumbled across a man shining a black light on the glassware. My curiosity made me abandon my manners and I just had to ask what he was doing. He was very accommodating and told we all about the fascinating and slightly scary uranium glass. Now it is my turn to tell you…..                                                                                Check out our examples of Depression glass

Read more “Depression Glass”

Vintage Troll

Sometimes it’s fun to combine objects to see what they make. This was a mummy troll and a vintage Agee special jar. This reminds me of what you might see in a  mad scientist’s lab. To buy go to our Vintage store.

Last halloween, I was browsing thru an op shop and came across some porcelain dolls . Sorry to all of those who love porcelain dolls but  I kind of find them scary so went with it and

 

created zombie dolls! To find out how create your own monsters and more creepy Halloween fun!

Check out my other crazy combinations at our Curios and Collectables.

Crown Lynn

Described as classic kiwiana, Crown Lynn pottery was a popular household feature in the 1960s. From its 1920s origins as brick and pipe manufacturers, the company expanded into the domestic market.

Check out  our Vintage Store to buy Crown Lynn as well as other great examples of retro New Zealand crockery with  Temuka, Petra Ceramics, and  Christine Harris.

Read more “Crown Lynn”

Brass

Milk Glass

Milk glass is an opaque milk white or colored glass that can be blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes, it has been produced since the 16th century.

Read more “Milk Glass”

Clothing

vintage clothes

Geek Chic

Clothing or accessories that are very geeky/nerdy and yet, at the same time, says “I’m cool” because I’m proud of the fact that I’m a nerd, and am not afraid to embrace it”.

I’m definitely a bit of a geek and love all things geek chic. Check out our Vintage Store for cool geek chic items like a huge Darth Vader.