Category Archives: Collecting

Painted & Distressed Vintage Embossed Apothecary Bottles

Sunday, November 24, 2013 by Cathe Holden

The moment I discovered painted and distressed Mason jars on the internet I was smitten with the look. It got me thinking about embossed glass and I decided to try out the look on a few vintage apothecary bottles I … Read more

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2012 Holiday SOUVENIR and Tiny Treasures

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 by Cathe Holden

The 2012 Holiday Issue of Heather Bullard’s SOUVENIR magazine was just released and I’m very excited to be a part of it and in the company of so many fabulous contributors! Enormous thanks to Heather Bullard and her talented team … Read more

12 Comments | Posted in Christmas, Collecting, Holiday Crafts | Tagged Christmas, collecting, gift wrapping, Heather Bullard, Miniatures, Souvenir

When Collections Collide: Vintage Toy Trucks & Paint By Number Paintings

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 by Cathe Holden

As my various quirky collections grow they often merge into one another. Recently, my vintage toy truck collection welcomed a new friend in the form of a 1957 Tonka Farms stake truck found at an antique shop in Lodi, CA … Read more