What should I collect? How about collecting some history.

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People often wonder what they should collect. There are a lot of options out there. I thought that I would share with you one of my interests. I collect items from towns that my family is from. Both of my Parent are from small towns where a lot of the places are no longer there. Finding Souvenir items from these towns is a challenge. Also, it is fun to find old advertising from businesses that used to be in these towns.

If you decide to collect this type of thing you have a lot of options. I like glass and pottery so I tend to buy souvenir glass or premiums that were given away by businesses. I have managed to collect several plates advertising old businesses and a piece of Watt pottery, also advertising, from my Dad's home town. I also have a few post cards from there. This is a town of about 300 people so there is not a lot of items available.

If you like advertising items you can find pencils, tins, clocks, thermometers and many more items. Farm implement companies put out a lot of advertising items.

Many of these items can be obtained for a reasonable price. They are fun and help you connect to history. I have pictured some items available in my store. The calendar is an advertising piece from Medicine Lodge, Ks. The bell is for a hockey team, The Wichita Wind. There are two glass souvenirs from Salina, KS and wooden shoe also from Salina.

Easter is coming & Spring is here

Easter will be here soon and spring has sprung. If you like vintage Easter decorations now is the time go to your favorite antique shops and flea markets. There are many wonderful things available: from chocolate molds, paper mache rabbits, post cards, and much much more.

If you don't want Easter specific items but would like to decorate for spring there is a number of items for you. There are a lot of springtime colors available this time of year. We have decorated our store with floral pattern dishes in spring colors, bright jewelry & Easter related items.