Thrifting is an economical way to find vintage and rare products, like tinware. These metal items are typically made of tinplate, a combination of steel and tin. While first appearing as early as the ...

It seems that vintage finds are the big "décor trend" at the moment, and for good reason. With so many designers as well as consumers touting the nostalgic, personalized vibes within a home, using ...

Although multiple types of vintage tins exist that can have significant value today, from cracker tins to ones storing medicine to motor oil, the vintage tobacco tin can be especially valuable.

I love the artistry in the round tin in my photo this week. The name of the tin is called “The Snowbird,” and it was made by Tindeco. Tindeco’s actual name is the Tin Decorating Company of Baltimore.

What an amazing example of one of the better known collectibles in my antique world: collecting tins, especially coffee or tobacco tins. It seems that most everyone who started collecting antiques may ...

Daniel Weiss built a collection of tins with lard, tobacco, tennis balls, razors — you name it, it’s for sale in Mountlake Terrace. MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Daniel Weiss is sure there is someone out there ...

Who among us can remember playing in grandma’s old button box, the one with the lady on the front holding a fruitcake? Or how about reaching into the saltine-cracker tin for a snack, then using the ...

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota — Alysha Boie has always considered herself a maker. Growing up, she loved drawing and making friendship bracelets. In college, she turned to candle making, knitting and ...

I love candles. Usually, while I’m working, I’ll have one sitting on my drafting table and for a few hours each day I am relaxed by the warm glow and pretty scent. Sometimes at a flea market or garage ...