Speaking of Antiquing
Curious about Curiosities – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – September 2018
When you poke around a store like Pickety Place, you sometimes find objects that you have no idea what they are or what the purpose for them could possibly be.
Displayed […]
Vintage Camping – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – August 2018
Before you go camping this summer, stop in to Pickety Place, pick up some vintage items and then go “old school” camping.
Take a 3 or 5-gallon crock instead of a […]
Textiles: The Fabrics of Our Life – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – July 2018
Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. The word linen derives from the Latin “linum.” Linens have become the title we give generically to our […]
Dishes We Love – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – June 2018
Time after time, we get calls here at the shop from people asking us to sell sets of dishes owned by a relative. While we sometimes buy, a determining factor […]
Collecting Coffee Creamers – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – May 2018
Pouring cream into coffee is a tradition borrowed from the Europeans. Before coffee makers succeeded in separating the grounds from the water, coffee was often too strong or bitter. A […]
It’s Old Hat – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – April 2018
The wearing of a hat is as old as civilization. A head covering is worn for protection against all types of weather, ceremonial and religious mandates, modesty, safety, and as […]
On Kitchen Utensils – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – March 2018
Kitchen utensils are an everyday item that one rarely spends any time thinking about, until you can’t find the one you are looking for.
Kitchen drawers all over America are over-filled […]
The Daily Grinder – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – February 2018
Coffee is a beverage which the whole world consumes. Roasting, grinding, and serving are subjects that could be discussed at length, but I want to focus on grinding.
When coffee was […]
The Simple Elegance of an Unconventional Quilt – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – December 2017/January 2018
This the time of year when the coziness of a quilt is most appreciated. As the days and nights get colder, we spend more time cozied-up by the fire, […]
Nobody Really Wants My Parents Stuff? – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – November 2017
I came across a recent article geared toward baby boomers, that states that nobody wants to buy your parents things any more. If that were true, then we would be […]