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Jennifer, Owner I became a fan of collecting vintage things because of their uniqueness and the stories behind the items. It’s fun to hunt and share my treasures! My space has a variety of items to fit any decor style. There’s no style that goes unloved! My favorite things to share are vases, trinket dishes, and all styles of candle holders.

By Ana Russell, Owner of The Vintage Shack Before smartphones. Before QR codes. Before social media ads. There was the matchbook. Small enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough to advertise restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, airlines, casinos, theaters, and even political campaigns —matchbooks were the original “take-home marketing.” Today, vintage matchbooks are an incredible collectible because they preserve long-gone businesses, forgotten logos, bold typograph

Joanna , Owner Snow & Stem grew from my personal love of old and forgotten things, especially pieces with character waiting to be seen again. The items I choose are shaped by moody tones, natural elements, and timeless design.

Curtis and Andrew , Owners Our Values Just two husbands looking out for everyone by offering luxury scented candles at an affordable price with our 100% LGBTQ owned and operated candle company. High quality yet completely affordable. We offer handmade all-natural wax candles in various sizes within various vessels. We do not believe in all the retail mark-ups, expensive and wasteful packaging, so that the cost savings...go to you! Let us help you find your fragrance at a f

Acela , Owner Selling Vintage and Mid Century Modern furniture, collectibles, art and more!

Amber McCullough, Owner I’m the plus size blogger behind the Chicago plus size fashion blog, Style Plus Curves. I believe in the power of fashion and its very real impact on your day-to-day life. Personal style can influence everything from your mood, to your career, to your confidence and your relationships, and it should be fun and size-inclusive! Too long have we plus size women been marginalized and ignored by mainstream media and fashion houses. But times are changing! C

A Brief & Beautiful History of Mid-Century Modern Design By: A.B. Russell “The Vintage Shack” 12/11/2025 Where nostalgia meets innovation—celebrating the era that still inspires us today. The term “Mid-Century Modern” (MCM) by coined by author Cara Greenberg in 1983 for her book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950’s, the style itself flourished from roughly 1933 to 1965. Mid-Century Modern design has become one of the most cherished and collectible styles in American hi