Articles
Ted Hake Still Presses All The Right Buttons
Collector, author and historian, Ted Hake practically invented the pop culture collecting world with his groundbreaking auction business in the late 1960s. The Father of Pop reflects on how it all came to be.
Identifying Antique Furniture Styles
Learn about the sometimes subtle differences in various styles of furniture, and some history about them too!
Making Spirits 'Brite'
Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments have lasting appeal with collectors for their beauty and nostalgia.
Aluminum Trees Are Yuletide Cool
Aluminum Christmas trees, an icon of Space-Age kitsch, are popular with collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.
Collecting Antique and Vintage Bicycles
The appeal of these wheels for collectors is nostalgia, history, heritage, and artistic designs, says Mike Fallon of Copake Auction.
Marshmallow World: Wisconsin woman’s holiday décor evokes nostalgia
Known as the Christmas Lady, SherieLee Schnell of Chilton, Wisconsin, has for a quarter century decorated her 4,200-square foot farmhouse, in Christmas decor. No wonder her home is dubbed Marshmallow World.
It’s a Wonderful Life?
The Frank Capra classic, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, is filled with unrealized dreams, money problems and suicidal thoughts. In other words, it's the perfect holiday movie.
Norman Rockwell Museum Illustrates Artist's Genius
Set on 36 acres of picturesque rolling countryside, the Norman Rockwell Museum houses the largest collection of original Rockwell art in the world.
