2000 Features...
12/11/00 - Shining Brightly: Silver Care and Display
Bring your wonderful silver wares out into view with cleaning and display suggestions from your guide.
12/04/00 - Visions of Christmas Past
Find out how Santa Claus developed his persona in the United States with an article from your guide. You'll also
get a few clues about what might show up on a Santa collector's wish list all year long.
11/28/00 - The Perfect Gift
Wondering what to get the collector on your gift list? Never fear. We've got some great ideas. And best of all, you don't even have to wander around an antiques shop to find them.
11/14/00 - Collect a Crop of Cranberry
Are you ready to enjoy a little cranberry? Whet your appetite for gorgeous glass while learning about the extraordinary history, craftsmanship and a touch of lovely gold behind all that glimmer.
11/06/00 - Hail to the Chief
Win or lose, it's how you play the game, right? Nah. It's how you collect the buttons! Find out more about collecting presidental campaign buttons with an article from your guide.
10/25/00 - HaPPy HaLLoWeeN!
Your guide shares some of her favorite Halloween memories and collectibles in this article complete with a colorful photo. Scroll down
past the article for a link to vintage Halloween greetings to share with all your best ghouls.
10/19/00 - American Brilliance
Sparkling facets and dazzling cuts abound when examining American cut glass. Learn more about this popular collectible and view a gorgeous bowl signed "Libbey" in this article from your guide.
10/10/00 - Basic Collection Care
You've got all those collections now, how do you take care of them? Follow these basic steps to keep your antiques and collectibles in top shape.
10/04/00 - What a Crock!
Designed for rough and tumble use years ago, utilitarian stoneware's spot in the home is primarily decorative today. Find out what flea market scavengers look for when adding to a crockery collection.
09/26/00 - Alaskan Rail Reflections
Vacationing in Alaska brought about visions of railroad antiques and collectibles as your guide made her way through the Yukon Territory on a scenic train ride.
09/17/00 - Amazing Majolica
To answer a query about this colorfully glazed earthenware, your guide did a little research. Find out what she learned in her latest feature article complete with a picture of the item that fed her curiosity.
08/23/00 - Chifforobe or Chiffonier?
Just as styles changed over the years, so did furniture terminology. Learn to make sense of confusing furniture terms with a feature article from your Guide.
08/16/00 - A Texas Size Exposition
Ever heard of the Texas Centennial Exposition of 1936? See a sampling of souvenir collectibles from this exhibition while learning where and how they were originally sold 64 years ago.
08/01/00 - Join the Club
Take your antiques and collectibles hobby to a new level by hooking up with others who share your passion. Don't forget to check the link at the end of the article for oodles of online options.
07/23/00 - Hello Dolly
Collectors find the key to eternal childhood by surrounding themselves with playthings from the past. Learn more about dolls and their vast appeal with an article from your Guide.
07/09/00 - Vintage Compacts Mirror the Past
Reflecting an era when looking good powdering a nose was as important as the act itself, vintage compacts offer a unique look into the past. These lovely accessories, often decorated to the hilt, are examined here.
07/01/00 - Music for the Eyes
Collecting antique sheet music isn't only rewarding, it's acutally affordable. Find out more about these interesting collectibles here.
06/24/00 - R.S. Prussia
Learn more about this lovely porcelain including reproductions and what makes it so appealing to collectors. View a pretty RSP collection through the related links at the end of the article.
06/10/00 - Road Trip
Chubb's Antiques Roadshow began their summer 2000 tour in Austin, Texas early in June. Follow along as a collecting couple work their way through the appraisal process.
06/03/00 - Extreme Loft Tour
What makes a home extreme? Tour this 14,000 square foot loft aired on Home & Garden Television's Extreme Homes and see for yourself.
05/27/00 - Hopelessy Devoted to Heisey
This sparkling glassware has been dazzling admirers since 1896. Find out more about their etchings, blanks and an online museum here.
05/20/00 - Living with Black Americana
Often offensive in nature, what makes people want to collect black Americana? The answer may prove to be surprising.
05/08/00 - Frankly Frankoma
Not always the most popular pottery on the block, Frankoma may be coming into it's own. Find out more about this
interesting, affordable collecting niche here.
04/15/00 - Grab a Collectible and a Smile
Dating back to 1886, Coca-Cola items offer challenging fun for collectors of advertising memorabilia.
04/05/00 - Playing the Match Game
Using a china matching service can yield beautiful results for your table.
03/19/00 - At Home with Lovely Linens
Heirloom linens can brighten your home with proper cleaning and storage.
03/11/00 - Give 'Em a Hand
Develop your own personal style accessorizing and decorating with vintage handbags.
02/29/00 - Preserving the Past
Treating old photographs kindly will keep them around for future generations.
02/19/00 - Fenton's Fancy Frills
Fenton Art Glass colors have thrilled admirers for close to 95 years.
02/07/00 - Remembering Romance
The valentine cards of yesteryear make today's greetings look simple.
01/30/00 - Collecting Heavy Metal
Griswold lovers get serious about cleaning and collecting cast iron.
01/22/00 - Everything's Coming Up Roseville
This pottery's history, appeal and reproductions are all discussed here.
01/16/00 - Kitchen Glassware Stirs Memories
The kitchens of yesteryear and the Depression era glassware that filled them.
01/06/00 - Bakelite Jewelry Tips & Tricks
Learn more about what's being faked and how to detect the real deal.