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The one thing Spokane hasn't had in a while is a place for collectors to find clean, wearable, upscale vintage clothing. ( Full post )

I haven't been doing much treasure hunting lately. Sorting and packing all the treasures I've already picked up, preparing to move, kinda takes the fun out of it all. ( Full post )

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Antiques and collectibles treasure hunters like to spend their spare time scouting out great finds.
I get a lot of requests - from locals as well as day-trippers - for information about antiquing in Spokane.
Here's a list of shops in the area. ( Full post )

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November 1946: Better Homes and Gardens (Courtesy of Cheryl-Anne Millsap) ( Full post )

It's not too late. You can still hitch a ride on the Empire Builder to Whitefish, Montana for the Big Sky Country Antique Fair. ( Full post )

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Wolffy's Steak House is closed and they are selling the contents of the building.
Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. antiques and collectibles from the restaurant will be sold at auction.
You can preview the contents on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wolffy's is located at 319 W. Hastings. ( Full post )

In Tuesday's Treasure Hunt column I wrote about three little pin cushions I keep around.
One was made by my grandmother, the other was a gift and the third was picked up at an antique shop here in Spokane. ( Full post )

I had a great time last week visiting with the Soap Lake Collectors Club at Apple Annie Antique Mall in Cashmere.
The place is huge. After shopping for an hour or so we took a break for lunch at "Studebaker's 50's Diner."
I enjoyed chatting with the ladies, some of whom have been in the club since the 1970s. ( Full post )

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If you can force yourself to come in out of the beautiful sunshine, Custer's Spring Antiques and Collectibles sale is in town. ( Full post )

Unh, uhn, unh. Put those garden tools away. You don't have to start that yard work this weekend. There are treasure hunting opportunities on the calendar. ( Full post )

The Appraisal Days at the MAC were very successful. There more people, and the values of some of the things brought in for appraisal were the highest ever.
I was there and I'll tell you all about it in Tuesday's Treasure Hunt column. ( Full post )

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Hi, I just ran across one of your articles, I kept, from Dec. ( Full post )