History & Periods
Mid-Century Modern: The era that still shapes our living rooms today
Hardly any interior style has shown such staying power. What emerged between the late 1940s and the early 1970s fills Pinterest …
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Etsy & Selling
From attic find to Etsy listing: how a vintage piece reaches the shop
A dusty box in an attic. A stack of plates at the flea market, half hidden under an old tablecloth. A glance that lingers. That’s usually how it starts. But between the moment I pick a piece up and the moment it …
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Tips & Guides
Vintage instead of new: Why secondhand is the more climate-friendly choice
A plate from the 1960s already has sixty years behind it. It was fired, glazed, used, perhaps loved – and now it stands ready …
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Vintage gifting: Timeless gift ideas for special moments
In a time when we are surrounded by mass-produced goods, we long for something special – gifts with soul. A vintage piece tells …
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Flea Markets In and Around Munich
The Best Markets and Insider Tips Munich is not only the city of beer gardens and Oktoberfest – it is also a true treasure trove …
Art & Culture
Weaving with History – The Works of Doro Seror
Doro Seror and Her Art Doro Seror is a versatile artist who has been working in the fields of performance, installation, and …
Etsy & Selling
My first year on Etsy: More than 150 sales, lots of lessons learned, and honest insights
From zero to over 150 sales – what I really learned In 2025, I opened my Etsy shop for vintage items and antiques. Today, after …
Tips & Guides
When the handle breaks: Repairing vintage ceramics yourself
A broken handle does not have to mean the end of a beautiful collector’s item. Especially with vintage beer mugs, which have …
Vintage & Antiques
Vintage travel alarm clocks: history, design, and special finds
Travel alarm clocks are little time capsules: compact, reliable, and often lovingly designed. Once indispensable companions on …
Tips & Guides
Hanging pictures correctly – simple tips for harmonious walls
Pictures are one of the simplest and most effective ways to give a room personality. But for them to have their full effect, …
History & Periods
Modernism: Functionality and Humanity
With the dawn of modernism, a new understanding of living came to the fore: forms should not only be beautiful, but also serve …
History & Periods
The turn of the 20th century: nature and modernity
The decades around the turn of the 20th century marked a profound change in the understanding of design. Artists, craftsmen, and …
History & Periods
The 19th century: bourgeois comfort and historical references
The 19th century produced an impressive variety of styles, with social change and new ideas about comfort clearly reflected in the …
History & Periods
The early periods: From pomp to elegance
Every piece of historical furniture bears traces of its time—craftsmanship details, signs of wear, materials, and shapes that tell …
Tips & Guides
Styling Vintage in Modern Homes
Using vintage pieces in a modern home brings depth, character, and a sense of history without disrupting a clean aesthetic. Many …
Tips & Guides
How to care for vintage items.
Your vintage treasures deserve good care! Gentle cleaning, proper storage, and occasional minor repairs help preserve the value …
Vintage & Antiques
How to distinguish fakes from genuine vintage products
You can recognize fakes by poor-quality materials, missing or incorrect manufacturer’s marks, and sloppy workmanship. …
Vintage & Antiques
What is the difference between antiques and vintage items?
Did you know that antiques must be at least 100 years old, while vintage items are between 20 and 99 years old? Antiques often …
Vintage & Antiques
How can I find vintage items?
You can find vintage items in the most beautiful and unusual places: flea markets, secondhand stores, household clearances, online …
Vintage & Antiques
How to recognize valuable vintage items?
Valuable vintage treasures can be recognized by their special features: pay attention to their age (at least 20 years old), the …
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