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#AtoZChallenge: Vintage appeal
Isn’t this old building unique? I’ve never seen anything like it. I love the colorful tiles/bricks that make up the exterior. And, the tiles were even used on what looks like a chimney. My friend, Sandy, loves things that are colorful like this and she and I came across this old building on one of our weekend drives. Are these what are known as subway tiles? They have made a comeback and people are using them again to line back splashes in kitchen and bathroom remodels. Again, not sure if these are the same thing, but I love them. I’m fairly certain they are made of glass or ceramic/clay and…
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#AtoZChallenge: Tractor
Photo © Diane Weidenbenner Have you seen the “American Pickers” show that “follows expert antiquers as they scour the country’s junkyards, basements and barns for hidded gems?” (according to History.com) Well, my friend Sandy and I are the Indiana/Illinois Pickers. We go for country drives and we never quite know what we’ll find. We have followed highways, byways, side roads and back roads in search of the unappreciated or forgotten treasures. One time we followed a dirt road right into the middle of a corn field. No, really! Thus far, one of my favorite discoveries has been this Ford tractor. First, my dad loved the Ford brand. He always bought…
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“U”nique things
I attended an Earth Day celebration at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., and bought this unique, old pin from one of the vendors. He was donating a percentage to breast cancer and he had several really cool ones. His wife had the business with him until she recently passed away. The pins are vintage (he said 30s and it does have a “c” clasp on the back. Could also be from the 60s or 70s based on my research). Even if it’s not ancient, it’s unique in it’s shape, choice of stones and Celtic design. The bar through the middle represents a Scottish walking stick and the wreath includes the infinity symbol.…
