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Wrought vs Rod vs Cast Iron – What’s the Difference?
Until doing a bit of research for this blog, I had always figured that when people said “rod” iron, they actually meant “wrought”. I didn’t know there was a difference. (Now, if I’d asked my late husband, he would have … Continue reading
Posted in cast iron, Education & Information, Miscellaneous
Tagged cast iron, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive home decor, inexpensivehomedecor, rod iron, wrought iron, wrought iron vs cast iron, wrought iron vs rod iron, wrought vs rod vs cast iron
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Charming Little Cast Iron Table or Plant Stand with Two Green Tiles – From Our Lawn & Garden Shop
It’s not very big or flashy, but this accent table with the cast iron legs will make a good impression – whether it’s in your entry way or in the garden. Condition: It’s in good solid condition, with very minimal … Continue reading
Posted in Furniture - Accent, Lawn & Garden Shop
Tagged garden table, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive home decor, inexpensivehomedecor, lawn and garden, lawn and garden shop, small tile stand, small tile table, tile & wrought iron, tile table, two tile table
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Two Great Wooden Boxes in Red Paint
Here are a couple of sturdy boxes painted in red. Stack them, display them, use them! They’re boxes and you’ll always find a use for them! The first box is built sort of like a file box with the carved … Continue reading
This Gold Victorian Chair Has Great Solid Bones!
The bones, as they say, of this chair are just great. The dark cherry or mahogany wood is solid and sturdy, and seems very well made. It’s a lovely piece, which is far more gold in color than the photos … Continue reading
A Very Solid Quilt Rack in Great Shape!
Quilt racks come in all shapes and sizes, from seriously grand to rather flimsy. Ours is somewhere in the middle. It’s not wicked pricey, but neither is it apt to fall apart if you throw a couple of heavy quilts … Continue reading
For the Plumber or Handy-Person in Your Life – Or Just Because They’re Very Cool!
My late husband could do anything – well, at least, I thought so. By day, he installed survival systems on billion-dollar Naval destroyers all over the world, and then (eventually) came home and fixed the plumbing and electricity in the … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Items, Primitive & Farmhouse Decor, Retro Household
Tagged faucet, faucet paper towel holder, faucet soap dish, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive home decor, inexpensivehomedecor, vintage look faucet, vintage look faucet paper towel holder, vintage look faucet soap dish
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Lighthouse and Saltwater Marsh 3-Panel Room Divider
This room divider is just beautiful – a perfect addition to any ocean-side home or camp, or perhaps for someone who misses the salt air and is stuck inland. The scene depicted is the same on both sides. Condition: I … Continue reading
Here’s a Nice Little Mid Century Record Cabinet – Updated, Price Reduced
UPDATED: I didn’t notice that this cabinet is a bit wobbly, until it was leaned on a bit. Although it seems structurally sound, there is a wobble. Someone inquiring asked how much of a wobble, and I had to tell … Continue reading
Posted in Furniture - Antique & Vintage, Furniture - Living Room or Den, Furniture - Mid Century Modern, Furniture - Storage
Tagged blue velvet upholstery, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive home decor, inexpensivehomedecor, MCM, MCM furniture, MCM record cabinet, mid century modern cabinet, mid century modern. MCM, midcentury, vintage record cabinet
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The Blue Velvet of This Victorian Chair is Just Stunning!
The color of the upholstery in this chair is so vibrant it draws the eye, over and over. And it’s sooooo soft! What a gorgeous chair! Condition: Visually, the chair looks fabulous. Structurally it’s in good shape, except you can … Continue reading
Posted in Furniture - Antique & Vintage, Furniture - Living Room or Den, Furniture - Ornate
Tagged blue velvet, blue velvet upholstery, brilliant blue upholstery, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive home decor, inexpensivehomedecor, victorian chair, victorian side chair
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Adorable Chair with Painted Vines & Lady Bugs to Use As a Plant Stand! – From Our Lawn & Garden Shop.
I have a few old chairs that I use outside in my gardens as plant stands – this would fit right in with them! How cute is it, anyway? Look at the little ladybugs scattered here and there! The chair … Continue reading
