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Category Archives: Repurposing, Craft & Upcycling Ideas
Vintage Brass Candlesticks as Bracelet Holders – What a Great Idea!
A while back as I was glancing through my emails, I saw an article in a Kovels (kovels.com) newsletter with the headline “Orphan Candlesticks as Bracelet Holders”. I have loads of bangle and other bracelets although I rarely wear … Continue reading
Posted in Jewelry - Vintage & Contemporary, Miscellaneous, Repurposing, Craft & Upcycling Ideas
Tagged bracelet, bracelet holder, candlestick, collectible, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive books, jewelry, jewelry holder, recycle, repurpose, upcycle
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SOLD! Frame or Shelving Unit from an Old Shoe Shop
I’m told this is part of a shelving unit from an old shoe shop, and that it’s worth about $30.00. Since I don’t have a clue if that’s the case, we’re offering it for just $8.00 (was $15.00), as … Continue reading
SOLD! Curtained Country Boxes – Perhaps TP Cabinets?
We have two primitive shelf type boxes, each with a single door that latches shut, a curtain in the “window” area of the door, and plain inside with no shelves. We don’t really know what they were used for… … Continue reading
SOLD! AUGUST 2016 SALE! Rustic Old Cart with Steel Banded Wheels
Now this cart is a beauty! It’s not often we find something as rustic as this and in such (relatively) good shape… We were very lucky to get it for a decent price, which we’re passing on to our customers. … Continue reading
Our New Heritage Gallery & Classroom – In Progress!
As mentioned in our last post, we’re wicked excited to announce the upcoming Grand Opening of our expanded shop which will nearly double the floor space of our present shop… the Heritage Gallery will be open soon, right next door … Continue reading
Posted in Art - Classic & Vintage, Art - Contemporary, Art - Nudes & Pinups, Art - Retro, Books & Literature - All On This Site, Books - Maine & Local, Books - Reference, Classes & Seminars, Events, Furniture - Antique & Vintage, Furniture - Mid Century Modern, Hours, Repurposing, Craft & Upcycling Ideas, Requests by Our Customers
Tagged Americana, antique, appraisals, calendars, carbon footprint, classic art, collectible, collection, consignments, contemporary art, curiosities, first edition books, Heritage Collectibles, hours, kitsch, Lewiston, lithographs, Maine, photos, pin ups, primitives, railroad, recycle, repurpose, signage, topographical maps, transportation, upcycle, valuations, Vargas girls, vintage calendars
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Repurposed End Table – Now A Game Board Center
Recently I posted an idea for changing a vintage end table into a Lego (R) play center, based on pictures I found on-line. Here’s another idea for that same end table! ***************************** Main Location: Heritage Collectibles at 189 Main Street, Lewiston … Continue reading
Repurposing an Old Side Table
We picked up two very solid, but pretty well used side tables at an auction last week. It would be a shame to turn them into firewood… Main Location: Heritage Collectibles at 189 Main Street, Lewiston ME 04240. Hours: Usually 10:00 … Continue reading
Lego (R) Play Center
Main Location: Heritage Collectibles at 189 Main Street, Lewiston ME 04240. Hours: Usually 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursdays|Fridays|Saturdays and 12:00 noon to 5:oo pm on Sunday. We’re also often open until 7:00 pm on Fridays. These hours may vary … Continue reading
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