Small Works of Iron: The History and Charm of Antique Trivets

by Sally Thompson | Sep 23, 2026 | antiques, Collections

Antique Doll Collections: Preserving Childhood, Fashion, and History

by Sally Thompson | Sep 6, 2026 | antiques, Collections

A Colorful Collection of Vintage German Beer Steins from the 1970s

by Sally Thompson | Aug 5, 2026 | antiques, Collections, vintage

Blue Willow China: A Timeless Classic of Love, Legend, and Elegance

by Sally Thompson | Sep 19, 2025 | antiques, Collections

Blue Willow China: A Timeless Classic of Love, Legend, and Elegance Images from Sally Thompson’s personal collection  Few tableware patterns are as instantly recognizable—or as enduring—as Blue Willow china. For more than two centuries, this beloved...

Celebrate the Past with Antique Birthday Postcards

by Sally Thompson | Aug 12, 2025 | antiques, Birthday, Collections

Celebrate the Past with Antique Birthday Postcards Images from Sally Thompson’s personal collection  (And yes, they’re available for purchase now on our eBay store: ebay.com/usr/granitemom48) Before the age of digital greetings and e-cards, birthdays were...

Whirligigs: The Antique Folk Art That Spins With Charm

by Sally Thompson | Jul 28, 2025 | antiques, Collections

Whirligigs: The Antique Folk Art That Spins With Charm Images from Sally Thompson’s personal collection  Among the most whimsical and captivating pieces of American folk art are antique whirligigs—those charming wind-driven contraptions that spin, twirl, and...