Found Treasure Chest

Today's decor is about whether a piece brings you joy, happiness, memories. When finding a piece, if you feel that tingle, your heart begins to beat a little faster, corners of your mouth turn into a smile, you let out a little chuckle or maybe a slight gasp toward something so beautiful it takes your breath away, then you found that must have item to your newly repurposed cabinet turned barmoire. Is it an antique or vintage? Read on to find out.

What's The Difference Between Vintage And Antique? You may have been using these terms wrong all along.

Come to our big crystal sale!! Check out this gorgeous punch bowl: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lead-Crystal-Cut-Glass-Huge-Punch-Bowl-Buttons-and-Daisies-Design-/271847898251?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Lead Crystal Cut Glass Huge Punch Bowl Buttons and Daisies Design Buttons and daisies decorate this bowl. Width: 12 1/2", (31.75 cm) Perfect punch bowl! Great size, pretty pattern, smooth top rim; not to be passed up! As with all glass pieces, please let glass come to room temperature before handling.

Just how did punches come about? Here's an interesting tidbit of the origins of punch.

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Ever get "tricked" by premium promotions? Drug stores, movie theaters, gas stations and other stores had premium gifts they'd either sell cheap or give away free with a purchase. One of those promotional "giveaways" in particular has become a collectible commodity. Just in time for April Fool's Day, take a look at "Goofus Glass": http://www.glass.co.nz/goofus.htm.

Goofus Glass Goofus Glass: a detailed acccount with original pictures of Goofus glass