Home Décor

In Which I Finally Land My White Whale ... Sort Of

I finally found a long-sought item — or at least a representation of it. Plus still more stick figures, right-handed toilets, and more!

Sep 3 •

Some of My Latest Home Décor

But first, some thoughts about material culture.

May 9 •

A Visit to the Ephemera Fair

Can you guess which two items I purchased at this fantastic vintage market?

Mar 18 •

The Strangest Artifacts I’ve Ever Saved

Some thoughts on the pleasures of vintage price tags.

Mar 4 •

My Completely Awesome Heirloom Toaster

Plus: Another unusual mortuary-industry overlap.

Jan 21 •

A New Rabbit Hole: The Better Sleep Blanket Support

A fun vintage sign for an unlikely-seeming product leads to some interesting revelations.

Nov 26, 2024 •

Let’s Check Out Some Cool Vintage Advertising Displays

I’ve added some new items to my collection, and I’m also selling a few things.

Oct 30, 2024 •

The Pleasures of Vintage Educational Charts

Not quite posters, not quite prints, these displays make for an unusual home décor niche.

Sep 16, 2024 •

The Pleasures of Vintage Parking Meters

Including one that I just acquired.

Aug 21, 2024 •

A Completely Brilliant Piece of Design

This wooden bird is much more clever than it first appears.

Aug 19, 2024 •

How Much Can We Learn from an Old Jacket and Catalog?

Quite a bit, as it turns out.

Aug 13, 2024 •

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