Celebrating the Fourth

Dear Lee, Welcome to our special Fourth of July Americana issue! To honor the day, this month we emphasize objects made in America or by American designers. Ralph and I were always on the lookout for vintage presidential and patriotic collectibles at flea markets and house sales. They are as varied and different as the […]

July 4th Collectibles Keep Memories Alive 

Dear Lee,  Fourth of July fireworks parties have been part of our lives since the 1960s. Since free fireworks were fired from the playground at the school at the corner and the family picnic area was the open space around the other buildings at the corner, we had the perfect party and viewing spot. The […]