If asked to describe an ideal antiquing destination, it would be a small town with historic buildings and a dozen or more individually owned shops. Drive about a half-hour south of Portland, Oregon, and after some twists and turns you could come across a town named Aurora. The green fields, 19th-century buildings, and surrounding town … Continue reading Antiquing at Its Best
New Year's Day is a good time to take down the Christmas tree — out with the old! It's not convincing that you have to keep it until the Epiphany - trees have nothing to do with it. New Year's is also a time for "in with the old" and so the year both ended … Continue reading Aurora of the New Year: Antiques and an Auction
Beautiful blue depression-era glass came in every shade from the deepest cobalt to transparent azure and it remains one of the most popular colors. Let's look at the glassware you can enjoy in your home. Hazel Atlas made deep cobalt blue glass in several depression patterns, notably Moderntone, Aurora, Royal Lace, Newport, and New Century. … Continue reading Blue Glass – Azure to Cobalt Glassware of the Depression Era
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