With Father’s Day now just around the corner, we thought it the perfect time to shine a little light on and celebrate Dad. But first, let’s think about who Dad actually is….
He’s serious, but at times can be funny.
He’s often quiet, but sometimes a bit stern.
He strives to be present in life and emotion.
He’s often there to guide and to help us learn.
For boys, he’s motivator of plans and profession,
For young ladies, protector of daddy’s little girl.
In his own way he tries hard, but is seldom perfect.
He longs for acceptance in his personal world.
For some, he’s a relative in blood, while
Others know family’s not built on shared DNA.
His pride in those close to him is often silent,
But still he hopes we are blessed with a better way.
Deep down, still lives the little boy he once was,
Quietly missing carefree days of laughs and fun.
So this Father’s Day, help this man feel special,
And let Dad know you think he’s a special one.
Here’s to that special man in our life, always dear, not always near, may he always be with us through love.
Some of our Vintage Treasures for Dad
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For me… Well, I’ve scored more than one. My first collecting obsession was cats. I have cats on the furniture, shelves, and walls. (Okay, the ones on the furniture are family members, but….) This group of collectibles focuses only on subject. There are cat figurines of glass, pottery, and porcelain in various colors and patterns. There are cat prints, clocks, and plaques that make me smile when I’m staring at the walls. I’ve got a few pieces of cat jewelry I love but seldom wear. And then there’s the lone rubber cat squeak toy the dog would love to call her own.
When you think of the collector of vintage (glassware, jewelry, decor, figurines) often times you imagine glass front curio cabinets, locked jewelry boxes, and high shelves that are out of reach from touchy, grabby fingers. And there is nothing wrong with a preservationist collector who wants to keep their items as pristine as possible.
All good trends eventually come back around and houseplants are no exception. Plants were a common sight in any household in 70’s and 80’s, and seem to have lost their appeal through the 90’s and 2010’s. Buuut, they’re back! I, for one, couldn’t be happier as I have always been a plant enthusiast. From macrame hanging plant holders to the Lil’ Bo Peep planters for baby, there are plenty of vintage plant pots and retro plant accessories from bygone eras out there to score.
