Blog Posts - Antique

What a surprise! Steiffgal is on the road with Steiffguy at a work meeting in California. And guess who decided to stow-away in her carry on bag... Bub and Ophelia! Silly cubs! But perhaps they noticed that the official state flag of this great...

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Today I’m going all Mr. Rogers, because it’s an absolutely beautiful day in my neighborhood.  The skies are blue, the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping.  So, I have to ask… Won’t you be my neighbor? 🙂 Seriously...

In the market for a new blue ribbon addition to your Steiff collection? There's practically an entire kennel of fabulous and unusual Steiff dogs on offer at Morphy Auctions' upcoming Premier Toy Sale on June 24th-26th, 2016. Paws and check out these...

One of the best things that mountaineering has to offer is often the reward that comes after it. The outdoor community calls these rewards “side trips,” and sometimes, they are even more anticipated than the main adventure itself! For Tea...

Nazmiyal Collection: Where Technology, Customer Service, Hard Work and Antique Rugs Meet! I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts about Nazmiyal as a company, and about our collection of antique rugs. Nazmiyal Antique Rugs...

Do you have any plans for the upcoming long holiday Memorial Day weekend holiday? Perhaps you might be headed out for a little camping and outdoor fun to kick off the summer season! Well, that's exactly what this little wilderness-loving Steiff cub...

Using your white cabinets as part of a mostly monochromatic design can give your white kitchen designs a stark, modern look. As a neutral shade, white is one of the most versatile decorating colors that you can choose — which makes it an ideal...

I have a soft spot for the Lucketts Spring Fair since it was the first place other than Etsy + … continue reading...

Care to feather your nest with Steiff's fantastic birds? Then Steiffgal's got a hot tip for you! There is a totally amazing selection of Steiff birds - including incredibly rare Studio examples - coming up for sale at the upcoming Morphy Auctions' pr...

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Today I'm going to look at 3 different ways to create vintage or grunge effects using your Lindy's Stamp Gang products. Now there are WAY more than 3 ways to do this, but I thought I'd share my 'go to' techniques, the ones that always work, are pract...

The Truth Behind The Legend of the Magic Flying Carpet The flying carpet has long been a device used in folklore to permit the protagonist (or antagonist) to achieve their mysterious devices as fast as possible. This legendary flying carpet is ̷...

Here's one "bucket list" Steiff item most enthusiasts would get on their hands and knees to add to their collection! Check out this truly remarkable velvet begging Bonzo dog from 1927 - with all IDs! Steiffgal's pal Daniel Agnew, of Special Auct...

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Using great wall decorating ideas for your home can help you transform and liven up the stark boring walls. Wall decor can transform the bare walls of your house into a visual delight while adding substantial personality and character to your walls.

In between working on several new projects on Monday, I kept running out to the mailbox – waiting to see if the mailman had brought some beautiful antique seed packets I ordered. If there was a “who has the brownest thumb in the world...

The Story Of The Pazyryk Carpet - The Oldest Rug in the World The land surrounding Siberia’s Ukok Plateau is vast.  Harsh in the winter, the region of Altai Krai is home to the Altai Mountains and the Ob River … Continue reading → The...

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is known as North America’s platform for global design. The best brands, spanning a plethora of design industries, will show off their newest products in high style at the Javits Center in New Yo...

Ever felt like running away and joining the circus? Well, this inquiry from a new friend in Europe about a fantastic Steiff entertainer may just have you packing your bags! Check out Åslaug's great family heirloom, a rare Steiff doll. She shares...

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