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Vintage Christmas Decorations: History, Value & Where to Find Them

Ellie Reeves·November 22, 2023

Vintage Christmas decorations are among the most consistently collected objects in the antique market — partly because of...

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5 Old-Fashioned Christmas Drinks and Snacks to Surprise your Guests this Festive Season

Ellie Reeves·December 1, 2020

Who doesn’t love a Christmas party? Christmas is the optimum time to catch up with old friends and relatives,...

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5 Vintage Christmas Ornaments to Find This Season

Ellie Reeves·December 14, 2017

The box of vintage Christmas ornaments in your attic may be worth considerably more than you think. People...

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7 European Cities for Antique Shopping and Christmas Markets

Natasha Beckerson·November 20, 2017

Seven European cities that combine Christmas market atmosphere with real antique hunting — from Zagreb and Dresden to Brussels and Vienna

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Proven Retro Ways To Cure Your New Year’s Hangover

Ellie Reeves·December 31, 2016

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and it’s quite possibly the biggest party of the year!...

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12 Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Retro Friend

Ellie Reeves·November 10, 2016

We’re already well into November, and you know what that means… it’s nearly Christmas! It’s that joyous time...

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Dreaming of a Nostalgic Christmas? The Best Places to Find Retro Toys

Ellie Reeves·October 31, 2016

The holiday season brings out the big kid in all of us. There’s nothing quite like eating copious...

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27 Christmas Gifts with a Vintage Touch

Ashley Miller·December 2, 2014

Sweaty, impatient crowds. Overflowing car parks giving way to dizzying lights and music. Undeserving children screaming demands at...

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Vintage Christmas Ornaments: Value, History & What to Look For

Ashley Miller·November 4, 2014

Vintage Christmas ornaments have a dual appeal that keeps them relevant long after the season ends. For some,...

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Vintage Nutcrackers: Unraveling Their History and Value

Nicolas Martin·April 7, 2010

Transcending their original utilitarian function to become symbols of celebration, artistry and cultural heritage, nutcrackers have captured the...

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