Speedway Antique Mall, which is centrally located in the heart of Tucson, is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary in April so we thought this was the perfect time to have them on our cover! Since opening on April 1, 2016, Owners … READ MORE
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Antiques, Vintage, Kitschy and More At Sweet Pea Trading in Camp Verde
Sweet Pea Vintage in Camp Verde – a consignment shop where you will find all things old, kitschy, vintage, antique and more – is under new ownership. Now named Sweet Pea Trading, it will remain the same great store that … READ MORE
PABCC 2021 Antique Show & Sale Will Be in Phoenix on April 9th & 10th
The Phoenix Antiques, Bottles & Collectibles Club (PABCC) will host its 38th Annual Antique Show & Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 9th and 10th, at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. This is a change from … READ MORE
Restoring Antique Furniture And ‘Listening’ to Their Stories
by Dave Emigh It is hard to have a dialogue with a piece of furniture. Even though wood is an organic material, it does not have much of a vocabulary. However that does not mean a piece of furniture can’t … READ MORE
Ignite Sign Art Museum, Tucson Is a Treasure Trove of Neon Signs
Editor’s note: One of the most unique museums that you’ll ever have the opportunity to enjoy is Ignite Sign Art Museum, 331 S. Olsen in Tucson, which is filled with fabulous and historic neon signs—big, small and everything in between. … READ MORE
Tree-Lined Main St. in Downtown Mesa Is a Wonderful Shopping Destination!
by Barb Stillman Downtown Mesa reminds me of my childhood. Before large shopping malls, I would go with my Mother and siblings downtown to shop and we would make a day out of it. Things changed when the large malls … READ MORE
Thieves Market’s Season Begins On 11/7 & 12/5 at Big Sur in Tempe
What began as community flea markets eight years ago in the “dusty cowboy town” of Cave Creek have morphed into outdoor events filled with old-school antique, vintage, handmade, art and exotic imports. The incredible Thieves Market is now at the … READ MORE
Main Street Antique Mall Under New Ownership in Mesa
There is some exciting news about Main Street Antique Mall, which has been located in Mesa for the past ten years. It is now under new ownership. Katy Katz, who joined the mall as a dealer in 2011 and became … READ MORE
Collectible Old Purses
The Antique Detective by Anne Gilbert For some collectors, purses are displayed like works of art. Others use their collections in a useable, practical way. How old does a purse have to be to be considered collectible? Surprisingly, purses from … READ MORE
Handmade vs. Handcrafted
Collectors’ Corner by Jim Olson Why is it important to know the difference between handmade and hand-assembled (or handcrafted)? Value! The differences can sometimes be slight but it’s worth knowing if you want to be an informed collector. As savvy … READ MORE