Blog Posts - Antique

Sometimes things are just easier in black and white. For example, the calendar says its April, but it's snowing outside here today around these parts. So is it winter or spring? There is no ambivalence, however, when it comes to Steiff's beloved b...

Hi there, Lynn here at The Vintage Nest.  Welcome to our 59th Share Your Style party.  Last week I flew out to Texas to  treasure hunt the Round Top/ Warrenton Antique Week show.  A whirlwind of going from dawn to dusk, up late and up early, and...

Nazmiyal and Bonhams Combine To Create an Exciting Auction Of Antique Rugs Exciting NYC Auction Of Antique Rugs by Nazmiyal and Bonhams - As many of you may know, for the first time ever, on April 4, 2016, Bonhams Auction House … Continue read...

Antique Alexandrite Rings for Sale"There can be no doubt," wrote George F Kunz in The Curious Lore Of Precious Stones (1913), "that the owner of a ring or an ornament set with a a specialist in antique jewellery. "The belief in t...

In the mood for a handful of Easter cheer?  Then this petite post on a small scale Steiff rabbit should do the trick!  There is something so endearing, and so precious, about Steiff's teeny, tiny treasures.  Come see for yourself how s...

Seeing a project come together is one of the most gratifying aspects of DIY renovation.We've been working on trying to improve our little first floor bathroom for a while now, and it finally feels like we're starting to get to the home stretch. I can...

Who's got a spring in their step? The Easter bunny, of course! And he's about to be called into action in a very big way on Sunday! Steiff and Easter go hand in hand as the company has made so many beautiful bunnies over the years. One particular m...

Petticoat Junktion How To Love Antique Furniture Flaws and All ! A furniture post not about painting. What do you guys think of that? I found the dresser at the Nashville Flea Market and wrote a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...

As a furniture flipper and antiques collector I’m always looking for new ways to find that “perfect piece”. Enter Close5. This new app has all the features a gal like me needs! The Close 5 mobile app is free and easily installed a...

As a furniture flipper and antiques collector I’m always looking for new ways to find that “perfect piece”. Enter Close5. This new app has all the features a gal like me needs! The Close 5 mobile app is free and easily installed a...

Last week we gave you a rundown of our progress in bringing our first floor bathroom's antique heart pine flooring back to life.It had been hidden beneath poorly installed tile for many years, so we knew there'd be some repair necessary. The end resu...

Like any other furniture painter, I search endlessly for the perfect pieces to bring back to life. I spend more hours than I care to admit looking at buy/sell sites, craigslist, garage sales. When I first started painting, I would grab just about any...

Like any other furniture painter, I search endlessly for the perfect pieces to bring back to life. I spend more hours than I care to admit looking at buy/sell sites, craigslist, garage sales. When I first started painting, I would grab just about any...

What makes an heirloom Steiff treasure even more extraordinary?  When it has been been cherished by three generations of the same family, and its provenance helps connect it with the past and the future!  Check out this note from Suzie in t...

Vintage Diamond Engagement RingsHe said he has never had calls for tattooed engagement rings will get a simple black tattoo band when the couple return from their honeymoon in March. But she will stick with a traditional ultra thin rose-gold band wi...

When I decide to decorate a room my main focus has always been “would I feel at home here?”. Decorating my guest room was no different. Instgram has been my best friend as well as pinterest. I take inspiration from both and make it my own...

When I decide to decorate a room my main focus has always been “would I feel at home here?”. Decorating my guest room was no different. Instgram has been my best friend as well as pinterest. I take inspiration from both and make it my own...

Alexandrite and Diamond Necklace"There can be no doubt," wrote George F Kunz in The Curious Lore Of Precious Stones (1913), "that the owner of a ring or an ornament set with a a specialist in antique jewellery. "The belief in the...

How to Clean Antique Wood FurnitureStill, it’s important to remember that carpeting can increase the value of a home if it is being used to replace old or periodic cleaning by a professional floor cleaner is important regardless of whether you’r...

Ok team, its time to get to work! So check out this note from a new friend who is asking about an older Steiff doll that appears to take his job quite seriously. Cherie writes, "Hi Steiffgal, Mom has her great uncle John's Steiff grocer doll,...

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