Gertrude Abercrombie People frequently ask me, “What do you buy?” I have favorites, but I will buy whatever appeals to me and that I can resell for a higher price. From 19th century English porcelain to a Hardy Boys board game from 1978. From a certain perspective, we find all
Vintage Christmas Trends

Vintage Christmas Trends We’re seeing awesome vintage Christmas trends. Mid-century holiday is still going strong. Popular decorating items for the season are from all eras but particularly the 1950’s through the 1970’s. On to the Vintage Garage Holiday trends- here we go– Vintage Holiday Gift Boxes The vintage graphics make these
Millennials DO love vintage more than anyone

In the past few years, there had been an increase of articles having to do with no one cares about their parents or grandparents possessions. Used items, hand-me-downs, vintage & antiques. This with Millennials love that big Scandinavian store that starts with an I. Millennials love vintage at Vintage Garage
Christmas in Chicago
Were Jarts That Bad?

Memories of Memorial Days past and future Fourth of Julys. Sparklers, barbeque, family and backyards. The games were classic: Badminton, Croquet, Horseshoes, Bocci ball and…. Jarts! My brother reminded me over the holiday weekend. Remember no cable or cell phones? Hell, this was probably just pre-Atari; we had to be bored.