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At the tender age of 5, Russ Cross unknowingly became a collector when an uncle returning home from World War II presented him with a helmet. Later, Cross's dad gave him a German helmet. Today, Cross's collection of military helmets numbers about 25 and is displayed in his den at his Los Alamitos home. FULL STORY...
If one successful store is not enough, start another. That seems to be the philosophy of Deana and Connie Gayhart, a mother-daughter team who just opened a new store in Santa Ana, Calif. "About three years ago the two of us decided to use our passion for all things old and our creativity to create a fabulous place to shop," stated Deana. The Brick Basement was born, featuring over 30 dealers with various specialties, including shabby chic furniture, vintage jewelry, linens and clothing, 50s collectibles and home decor. The store also offers custom interior design service by Deana, and Kim Kostka, whose designs have been featured in Romantic Homes magazine. FULL STORY...
In Washington D.C., the Capitol Hall of Columns, the White House, and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials combined feature 96 columns. In Bakersfield, Jack Hendrix has them all beat with his impressive collection spread throughout two historic houses. "I have over 100 columns from pre-1900 houses," said Hendrix. "Everybody kids me about it. It's what I'm known for." FULL STORY...
"Something old, something new" has long been a mantra for today's brides to be. But while many women may stash some token vintage item in their trousseau (perhaps their grandmother's handkerchief or their mother's wedding photo), few may actually use old or antique items at their wedding ceremony or reception. FULL STORY...
If the saying is true about people not having enough sense to come in out of the rain, it was all worth it for one Wisconsin bride. Kristy Torkelson, 24, and Daniel Blakley, 27, spent their special day surrounded with loved ones and vintage items from a rich family heritage. The scene was set in their small home town of Viola, Wisconsin, on August 4, 2007. FULL STORY...
Not too many people are eager or able to pay $5,000 for the throne-like chair on which actor Errol Flynn sat during a scene in his best-known role, Adventures of Robin Hood. Yet this 1938 film's lasting popularity is apparent, judging from the number of folks who enjoy viewing this fixture at Victorian Rose Antiques in Burbank, Calif. Though visitors may not buy this particular offering, once on the premises they are likely to spot other items they may be eager to purchase. FULL STORY...
Many people go through their entire life never deciding what they want to be when they grow up. Dan Golden found out at age 12. In 1960, a telephone repairman made a service call to the youngster's family home. While performing his repairs, the technician politely answered the inquisitive boy's questions. When it was over, Golden knew. FULL STORY... Digging for Bottled Treasures Gary Antone can pinpoint the day he became an antique bottle collector. It was 1965; the 12-year-old and his father had gone to the shores of San Francisco Bay in Hayward for some shooting practice. Discarded old bottles abounded. One in particular caught the youngster's eye and he took it with him when they left. Later, a friend of his father who was knowledgeable about old bottles told Antone that his discovery - a 1905 Sodaworks bottle from St. Louis - was valuable. FULL STORY...
Walking into Richard Strell's San Marcos, Calif. home is like walking into a kaleidoscope. He collects seltzer bottles, and shows off the most colorful of his collection on the windowsills of his home. He says he loves the way the light reflects off them. But what really attracts him to the bottles is his appreciation of their history - of family, advertising and industry FULL STORY...
Waste not, want not. Such could possibly be the slogan for Olde Good Things, an architectural artifact salvage company with stores in Los Angeles, CA and Manhattan, NY. FULL STORY... |
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