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How to Setup an Antique Booth Display

Do you have a passion for Antiques, enjoy arranging furniture and creating visual displays? Learn how you can start your own small business.

Elkhorn Antique Flea Market

Top Destination in Southern Wisconsin Four times a year an Antique Flea Market is held at the Elkhorn fairgrounds. This is a huge event. There are over 500 vendors who participate. Plan to spend at least several hours walking and browsing. The booths are located both indoors and outdoors. Everything is laid out nicely with …

How to Decorate with Wrought Iron Gates Vintage wrought iron gates are finding their way into Antique Malls, Flea Markets and Architectural Salvage Shops across the country. Interior Designers and home owners are using them to create new and useful pieces to decorate their homes for a rustic or shabby chic decor. Iron gates come …

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How to Set Up a Flea Market Table

Across the country in small and large towns, people gather at Swap Meets to sell or buy goods. Would you like to set up a table at a local flea market? There are many things to consider and prepare before heading off to a flea market with a trunk load of goods. The work is hard and …

Did you ever wonder how an Antique Shop gets it character? The shop itself is usually an old home, a refurbished store, warehouse or barn. The people who create the guts of the shop are called Antique Dealers. They have a passion for collecting and talking about the history of things. You will find a …

I love the idea of flea markets. They’re like treasure chests scattered across towns and cities, each stall and table brimming with items that carry their own stories. This hunt for the unique and the sentimental is more than just recreational—it’s a thriving culture that spans the globe. This guide offers flea market shopping tips …

Welcome to your ultimate guide to navigating the vibrant and eclectic Wisconsin Flea Markets. Whether you’re a seasoned bargain hunter or new to the thrills of the hunt, this guide is your trusty companion through the charming aisles of the Badger State’s most talked-about flea markets. Wisconsin is a treasure trove of flea markets, each …

Are you ready to dive into the bustling world of flea markets where every booth holds a story and every item has a history? Well, you have come to the right place. Today, we will discuss an age-old tradition that is as much a part of the flea market experience as the treasures themselves. Learn …

Repurposed - Upcycled Grater and Bicycle Wheels

Welcome to our creative corner, where the charm of the past meets the innovation of the present. We are diving into the delightful world of upcycling Flea Market finds, explicitly focusing on treasures you can unearth at a flea market. From the forgotten corners of antique stalls and the quiet aisles of local markets come …

Hey there, history buffs and style-savvy peeps! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Well, guess what? You don’t need a DeLorean or a fancy time-turner. All you need is a passion for the past and a keen eye for style. Welcome to the captivating world of antiques, where every piece is like …

Funny Antique Jokes Books around a campfire

If you’ve ever wondered what made our ancestors chuckle, you’re in for a delightful treat. In “100 Timeless Classics: The Ultimate Collection of Antique Jokes,” we’re dusting off the pages of history to bring you a unique compilation that will tickle your funny bone. Humor, a universal language transcending time and culture, has always been …

Are you looking for a unique gift for your friends and loved ones? Then, check out our list of vintage gift ideas that will delight anyone on your list. We’ve covered whether you’re looking for a vintage toy, book, or jewelry. So sit back, relax, and look at some of our favorite vintage gifts that …

LOCATION: 701 S Main Street Shawano, WI 54166 PHONE NUMBER: 1-715-853-8722 HOURS Call for hours. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK WEBSITE About Us: We are Dan and Diane Hartwig, and we’re so excited to share our love of antiques with you! We love going “antiquing” together whenever we get the opportunity, and we want to share that …

If you love vintage bicycles, then this blog post is for you! We’ve compiled a list of great ideas for how to use them in your home or garden. From hanging them on the wall like artwork to using them as a centerpiece at weddings and events, we’re sure there are plenty of ways that …

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to spend your day with an Antique Adventure? If so, then try our antique shop scavenger hunt challenge! You can either take on the challenge with friends or go it solo – but be sure to bring along this list of memorable, old-fashioned items that will …

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How to Create Advertising Flyers

One of the things that I have always loved is collecting flyers from Antique Shops. The colors, the photos, the words are always unique to the individual shops. I love the variety of Advertising Flyers that I find displayed at Antique Malls, Shows, and Flea Markets. Above is a photo of a few brochures on …