it fills in a dead corner, and each drawer can be pulled out when I need something. The wire unit in front of it holds large-sized vintage papers and paper cutters - I place the tools near the supplies I need with them. A clear vase,...
Today, it’s mostly used as a hipster term to describe anything on the fringes of the artistic community by untrained artists, but it still bears the stigma, based on the term ‘outsider’, of being excluded from the genuine art community. It also often crosses the lines of ‘folk art,...
Most of the really good stuff was sold nearly sixty years ago A lot of the clothes left their original owners in the 1970s, and very little is coming in today People were a whole lot smaller then -- in World War II, the average man's waist was 30 inches; most vintage clothing would...
These things actually work --- well, theyusedto work when I was a kid, even though you'd have to be a nut to stick these things in water today. You insert a winding key into the slot in the conning tower, tighten the spring, and hang on to the propellor. Then you set the bow ...
Just like the kites, foam gliders were insanely cheap and broke just as quickly. But no worries—they cost less than a bag of chips so you just bought another one, or three. Even today, you can grab a, making them perfect party favors. The best part about these planes was how they ...
It has opened its arms to me. I want to feel the embrace, I crave the embrace. I can’t believe he did not mess this up as I was upcycling old bread ties. To get the creative cradle, one must put themselves out there. I needed to reach and go beyond my limit. Mommacita, ...
However, finding one today can prove quite difficult as they have become rare collectibles. Facebook/@docsrecords eBay is now the go-to place to find these special treasures, especially for those who are in the market for some nostalgia and excitement of the past. So, if you're looking ...
I don’t share Ronny’s true believer status, but I do approach these topics with an open mind. Ronny grew up in Leominster and opens the book with his own childhood encounter with Bigfoot in the Leominster State Forest. This personal connection sets a relatable tone and serves as a ...
The demystification came in waves. First,eBayput the open-air marketplace online in the mid-’90s. “Before, you had to know somebody. You had to get on the road to go meet people and find stuff,” McKaughan says. Then, apps likeDepop,Poshmark, and Instagram turned anyone with access...
These impressive display pieces were produced for America's largest record stores and are rare survivals today. This example was fitted with metal ring holes at the top to hang from a wall. Moon's expanding waistline led to Terry O'Neill's suggestion to turn the chair backwards. It was ...