Six cameras of various styles are lined up at the bottom. Blue script reads "Patric's Camera Collection Vol. 1"

Patrick’s Camera Collection Vol. 1

March 25, 2020, 5 Comments

When Patrick and I first started dating he was well on his way to a career as a photographer, and I soon learned he didn’t collect anything. Now, coming from a family of collectors I was a little shocked. Some years previously I had purchased a cute vintage camera and decided to gift it to…

Grey poodles carry presents, stand near a Christmas tree, hold a stocking, and sit in hat boxes.

Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper

December 19, 2019, 3 Comments

Recently at a flea market, I spied this super cute box for wrapping paper. I was drawn to the cheerful Santa, and thought he would pair nicely with a vintage box for Christmas cards I had to display (you can catch the box under the “Reindeer Drive” sign in our Christmas decor post here). But…

On a blue background red and white text reads "Christmas is Here Again!" A red stocking hangs from the S

Vintage Christmas Cards Vol. 2

December 12, 2019, 1 Comment

Last year I shared part of my vintage Christmas card collection with you all, and well, the collection has grown, and I’m here to share more with you! I’ll start by sharing the card we actually reproduced as our Christmas card this year… I found it so fitting as a representation of Patrick, myself, and Colonel…

A collage of the various trick or treat bags.

Vintage Mini Trick or Treat Bags

October 17, 2019, 4 Comments

Two years ago I started collecting vintage Christmas cards. The cards were like mini works of art, and I thought I would display them like clothes hanging on a line. I kept the idea going with vintage Valentines, and then for Halloween last year I decided to do it with vintage miniature treat bags, perhaps…

Guests walk down an old western street. Yellow text reads "Knott's Berry Farm & Ghost Town Buena Park, California"

Vintage Knott’s Berry Farm Postcards

July 3, 2019, 3 Comments

Since summer is my favorite time to visit Knott’s Berry Farm, I thought it would be a great time to share my vintage Knott’s Berry Farm postcard collection! In looking at these images, most of which are over 50 years old now, it’s amazing to see just how little has actually changed. Let’s start with…

An ensemble for Dale Evans: A red square dancing dress with blue and white trim at the neck and hem, a blue bolero jacket is an option, along with a blue basket style purse.

The Lost Art of Paper Dolls: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Edition

May 28, 2019, 6 Comments

It’s no secret I love western wear. But a secret I do have is that I have a soft spot for vintage paper dolls. For years I have refrained from purchasing any of these miniature works of art, but when I spied a set featuring western kind and queen, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, I…

A girl in a green shirt and black pants sits on a purple couch, she is on the phone and playing with her cat who is on the floor. Across the top it reads"and have a Merry Christmas"

Vintage Christmas Cards

December 20, 2018, 9 Comments

Recently I started collecting vintage Christmas cards, and decided, like many of my other ephemera collections, I should share them with you! Perhaps this will be another Christmas time tradition on the blog, as my collection grows. With this last one I also have to share the inside of it as well, because it’s just…

Sleeping Beauty's Castle, straight on. The walls have a pink tint to them, and greyish blue roofs. People mingle in front.

Vintage Disneyland Postcards: Fantasyland

October 23, 2018, 7 Comments

Today is the final installment of my vintage Disneyland postcard series, and with it, I saved the most iconic land for last, Fantasyland. Disneyland perhaps wouldn’t be what it is if it were not for the beloved animated films created at the Walt Disney Studio, and here, in Fantasyland Guests get to step into those…

Charm Bracelet Collection Vol. 4

October 10, 2017, 8 Comments

Welcome to the fourth and final volume in my charm bracelet collection! This volume will be all about my pre-made Disney themed charm bracelets. In my very first post I showcased a Disney themed charm bracelet I was working on, one of made of individual sterling silver charms, however the majority of pre-made charm bracelets…

Charm Bracelet Collection Vol. 3

September 12, 2017, 3 Comments

It’s time for Volume 3 of my Charm Bracelet Collection! In Volume 2 I talked about pre-made charm bracelets, and today I continue with pre-made charm bracelets, but ones that are souvenirs. These charm bracelets are from specific locations and the charms showcase that. I like that souvenir charm bracelets can summarize a location with…

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found treasures

Patrick’s Camera Collection Vol. 1

Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper

Vintage Christmas Cards Vol. 2

Vintage Mini Trick or Treat Bags

Vintage Knott’s Berry Farm Postcards

The Lost Art of Paper Dolls: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Edition

Vintage Christmas Cards

Vintage Disneyland Postcards: Fantasyland

Charm Bracelet Collection Vol. 4

Charm Bracelet Collection Vol. 3