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Vintage syle

The one thing Spokane hasn't had in a while is a place for collectors to find clean, wearable, upscale vintage clothing. ( Full post )

What are you packing?

I haven't been doing much treasure hunting lately. Sorting and packing all the treasures I've already picked up, preparing to move, kinda takes the fun out of it all. ( Full post )

After 50 years, she's still got mettle

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Treasure Map

Antiques and collectibles treasure hunters like to spend their spare time scouting out great finds.
I get a lot of requests - from locals as well as day-trippers - for information about antiquing in Spokane.
Here's a list of shops in the area. ( Full post )

Just a girl with a pretty car

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Finding the value of vintage magazines

November 1946: Better Homes and Gardens (Courtesy of Cheryl-Anne Millsap) ( Full post )

Big Sky Country

It's not too late. You can still hitch a ride on the Empire Builder to Whitefish, Montana for the Big Sky Country Antique Fair. ( Full post )

A collection that measures up

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Now that's my kind of take-out

Wolffy's Steak House is closed and they are selling the contents of the building.
Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. antiques and collectibles from the restaurant will be sold at auction.
You can preview the contents on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wolffy's is located at 319 W. Hastings. ( Full post )

We're on pins and needles

In Tuesday's Treasure Hunt column I wrote about three little pin cushions I keep around.
One was made by my grandmother, the other was a gift and the third was picked up at an antique shop here in Spokane. ( Full post )

Good picking at Apple Annie's

I had a great time last week visiting with the Soap Lake Collectors Club at Apple Annie Antique Mall in Cashmere.
The place is huge. After shopping for an hour or so we took a break for lunch at "Studebaker's 50's Diner."
I enjoyed chatting with the ladies, some of whom have been in the club since the 1970s. ( Full post )

Road Trip!

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It's a Shabby to Chic kind of day

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Country Living in Spokane

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Spring fever for antique lovers

If you can force yourself to come in out of the beautiful sunshine, Custer's Spring Antiques and Collectibles sale is in town. ( Full post )

Weekends are for having fun

Unh, uhn, unh. Put those garden tools away. You don't have to start that yard work this weekend. There are treasure hunting opportunities on the calendar. ( Full post )

It's flea market time in Spokane

The Appraisal Days at the MAC were very successful. There more people, and the values of some of the things brought in for appraisal were the highest ever.
I was there and I'll tell you all about it in Tuesday's Treasure Hunt column. ( Full post )

Let's meet at the MAC

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1913 world keeps turning with rescued map

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Never too early to shop for the holidays

Hi, I just ran across one of your articles, I kept, from Dec. ( Full post )