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Spring brings a most welcomed change to our long winter this year. Even though the birds have been active since Valentine’s Day, they sound busier than ever now.  Full story »

Is everybody ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Ken and I will continue the green celebration with a program on “The KEYS to Collecting” and appraisals from 7-9 p.m. March 18 at the Emerald Village retirement community, 30344 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. May the blessings of the Irish be with you!  Full story »

Spring cleaning begins in just a few weeks, and I decided to get an early start by responding to some of the patient readers who have requested referrals.  Full story »

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 5 to attend the Grand Pacific Junction’s Annual Silent Auction, with wine- and chocolate-tasting to benefit the annual Heritage Days and Olmsted Community Center.  Full story »

Sometimes vintage pieces increase in value when they are updated with modern technology. This is true when we talk about our own bodies, as well.  Full story »

Happy St. Valentine’s Day to all our faithful readers! If you are one who collects hearts, valentines or angels, this is your special moment to enjoy all these great items.  Full story »

Thank you all so very much for your kind and supportive words concerning our unplanned home restoration project. For those who don’t know, a car plowed through our living room last fall. We would like to thank the team of workers who have helped us restore our house.  Full story »

It seems antiques and collectibles go through popularity cycles similar to those of fashion trends. Everyone wants to know what is hot and perhaps what is not so hot. We have always stressed the idea that you should buy what you really love, not simply for an investment.  Full story »

As the saying goes, “Everything old is new again,” including 3-D movies.  Full story »

Books have always intrigued us. Whether they are cookbooks, maps, value guides or early American literature, we all have our favorite subjects.  Full story »

If you follow the Julian calendar in the Eastern Orthodox religion, today is your Christmas. It is also my husband’s birthday, so happy birthday, Ken! 39? You know how we always wish we had more time to prepare for a holiday? This last year we started a new tradition. Not only did we celebrate our Easter, but we celebrated the Greek Orthodox Easter with a huge buffet at Steak on a Stone restaurant.  Full story »

As the old year draws to a close, we wish you all a healthy and prosperous new beginning. So many of you write with questions on where and how to sell items. You also are concerned about trustworthy referrals.  Full story »

May I wish all you dear Yenke Peddler readers a wonderful, blessed Christmas. Let us try to recapture all of those delightful childhood memories and share the joy of the season.  Full story »

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! And this year he came early to our house. You see, we had several pieces of vintage furniture damaged by the Sept. 2 Dodge Ram invasion of our living room. I saved pieces and parts of one quaint little table. We had the legs, drawers, top and one side piece, but it needed a match for the missing side.  Full story »

Now would be a good time to bring out the vintage and antique kitchen accessories. Christmas cookies seem to mold better and cut easier with older equipment.  Full story »