Elkhorn Flea Market-May 15th

What is Wisconsin weather doing to us? Hail, rain, cold weather...feels more like fall, but you know spring has to be out there somewhere! Nothing can keep away the diehard flea market fan!! We'll be there, dressed for the occasion, tent erected and ready to sell! For directions and more details Elkhorn Flea Market. Our focus for the first outing in booth #1318 is garden items and pottery...plus a whole lot of this and that! We are always happy to dicker and love repeat customers..and if you by chance see this blog...mention it and receive and extra discount on your purchase!!

Start a New Table Setting Trend

Have you or are you going to inherit the "Family's China?" I know what you are thinking...hand washing, stuffy, too fragile...just too much effort! Well, I want you to reconsider! Vintage dishware can set a gorgeous table...and its ok to mix and match china, glassware and flatware. Use newer charger plates, mixed with vintage china pieces...pictured here is my plan for Easter Dinner. Metallic chargers I purchased from a resale shop; The pink bird plates are vintage by Spode and the small sauce dish is from my grandmother; Mieto China, made in Occupied Japan. Everytime I use her dishes, fond memories rush back... the women in the family doing dishes together in the kitchen after every holiday meal. Families memories like these are important to pass on to children.

Maybe, just use vintage piece of glassware or china for a single course of a meal....bring out the pink depression plates for dessert; serve wine in antique etched stems...possibilities are endless. If you don't have inherited dishes...they are easily found at resale shops, antique malls or even garage sales...and the prices are usually quite affordable!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Need some last minute ideas for your special Valentine? Antique malls are filled with great accessories to make your special someone feel extra special! A gorgeous vase for flowers;
a vintage valentine to make someone smile;
Red, pink, white or silver dishes to set a fancy Valentine table.
The local antique malls are filled with great items and ideas to finish off your plans for a beautiful evening! Just don't forget to say I Love You to your someone special! ♡♡♡

PS...Fox Lake Country Antiques is having a terrific Valentines Day Sale! You might even find a great item at a great price!

Super Bowl XLV Go Pack Go!!

As Packer fans awake this morning, there is only one thing on their mind! Super Bowl Victory! Let's hope that dream once again comes true! Bring out your favorite Packer garb, follow your rituals and most of all...Have a Blast!! Go Pack Go!!

Resolution 2011 Day 4

For those of you that follow me on Facebook, you know that I set a New Year's Resolution to Clear out whatever hasn't been looked at or used in over a year! Here's an update on day 4 of the New Year! So far so good! Check out my Ebay listings for some great deals on stuff that has been cluttering our house and bring it to yours!!
Cherirtoys ebay listings

You'll find household and decorating items, clothing, toys (yes, Andy is purging as well!) and of course Antiques and Collectibles. Hopefully this trend continues...I feel lighter already!!

Visit the Man Cave!

Looking for something to do New Year's Day? Come and visit the Waukesha Antique Malls on Bank Street in Downtown Waukesha. Its our spectacular Dealer Dicker Event! Dealers will be on premise, ready to make a deal!! Come and see my newly decorated "Man Cave" and "Wall of Mirrors!" Its sure to be a great start to 2011...and still plenty of time to get home to cheer the Wisconsin Badgers to a Victory!!

Ephemera

Ephemera

Wikipedia describes "Ephemera as transitory written and printed matter not intended to be retained or preserved. The word derives from the Greek, meaning things lasting no more than a day. Some collectible ephemera are advertising trade cards, airsickness bags, bookmarks, catalogues, greeting cards, letters, pamphlets, postcards, posters, prospectuses, stock certificates, tickets and zines."

Ephemera is a popular collectible and can often encompass many collectible markets. Maybe you collect holiday items...thus holiday postcards would fall into that category. Or you have a large collection of kerosene or oil lamps...an old advertising pamphlet may be a great addition to your collection. Those who restore antique or vintage cars, are always looking for the product or repair manuals for important information on their vehicles.

Pictured is an example of early ephemera and it dates back to the early 1900's. It is filled with great advertising as well as some tough brain teasers! Can you answer these??

1. What is another name for Christmas?

2. Who wrote Snowbound?

3. What is the name of the little lame boy in Dicken's "Christmas Carol"? (OK, that's an easy one!)

4 What is the chief ingredient of Angel Cake?

Check back soon for the answers to these teasers! Also, check out my ebay listings, for more examples of ephemera I have up for auction! Current ebay listings for Cherirtoys