Author Archives: lindasnyder

SOLD! How’s This for a Country Style Bench? Or Perhaps for Your Camp – Or Even Your Patio!

This is a very cool, very sturdy little vintage bench that someone spiffed up with a plaid seat cover.  The result is warm and inviting.  What a great place to take off your boots, drop your groceries or school books, … Continue reading

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SOLD! This Is a Great Little Cabinet with 4 Rattan Basket Drawers

This great little cabinet has two drawers and 4 wicker/rattan baskets for easy storage.  It’s a wonderful fit for almost any decor. Dimensions:  Total Dimensions: 29.9 in. W x 13 in. D x 27.6 in. H Drawer Dimensions: 13 in. … Continue reading

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SOLD! Super Clean, Good Quality Room-Sized Persian Rug with Muted Colors

This is a beautiful, heavy room-sized Persian rug in what appears to be perfect condition.  It’s been rolled up for a while so needs some time to “flatten out”, but other than that, I found no problems with it at … Continue reading

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SOLD. Two Lovely Victorian Era Ladies Chairs

I’m not sure why, but I have a “thing” for chairs, and have to stop myself from continuing to purchase them for the business (and for my house!). These matching white Victorian era ladies chairs with their light blue striped … Continue reading

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SOLD. Arts & Crafts Style Oak Book Shelf

According to Google:  “The core characteristics of the Arts and Crafts movement are a belief in craftsmanship which stresses the inherent beauty of the material, the importance of nature as inspiration, and the value of simplicity, utility, and beauty.” This is an open … Continue reading

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SOLD! Moose Stools!

No, not that kind of moose stools, silly. This is a classic pair of wooden stools with a moose stenciled into each.  I don’t know if it’s original with the stools or was done after-market.  But they’re adorable, either way! … Continue reading

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Some Items I Picked Up At An Auction This Morning!

The two amber globes on the left are quite large table lamps with brass bases.  The floral item in the back is actually a full-sized trash can (I’d use it to store dog food or bird seed, rather than for … Continue reading

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SOLD! Vintage or Reproduction Floor Lamp with Tasseled (or Fringed), Victorian Look Shade

This lamp reminds me of old Aunt Elizabeth, hovering in her overcrowded Victorian sitting room with the velvet or tapestried furniture, fussing over visitors. Well, at least the Aunt Elizabeth from novels, anyway.  My family members were all farmers, and … Continue reading

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WHOA! Check Out These Great Vintage Dresses!

I don’t yet have these dresses in my possession (the auction is still going on, and I have to travel to New Hampshire tomorrow to get them), but I wanted to give you all a quick preview of some new … Continue reading

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Vintage Book: The Flying Saucer Conspiracy, by Major Donald Keyhoe, 2nd Edition, 1955

According to Google Books, the following was from the book jacket of one of the editions. “In 1953, when Major Donald E. Keyhoe wrote Flying saucers from outer space, he hoped that the government’s information on mysterious flying objects would … Continue reading

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