Views from Within — Vintage

The Passion to Collect

Posted by Vickie Conner on

Over the years, Rick and I have met people who collect anything and everything. Because of this, we find it difficult to pass over many things when we are out picking.  It also makes it hard to know which items to select for our shop!  We have a number of collections ourselves, but if you don’t, perhaps you’ve wondered just why people wish to surround themselves with certain collectibles.  The following list (according to Chat gpt) offers explanations for why collecting is such a popular pastime. (Photos from the web). Nostalgia: Collecting vintage items allows people to hold onto memories...

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Vintage Meiji Clock

Posted by Vickie Conner on

This particular Meiji clock is an estate find.  I don’t know enough about clocks to test them, but I love the look and history of them.

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