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That 50th birthday party can be a tough one to host. Since "The Big 5-0" tends to be a little traumatic for most people, it is wise to stay away from the typical Over-the-Hill , dress in black, mourning parties.

But what are the "tricks of t he trade" to make these quests as productiv e as possible? Steiffgal spills the beans - or at least some of them - here in an article t hat she originally wrote for the wonderful magazine Teddy Be ar and Friends earlier this year.

In Maine, a lobster-roll lunch can precede an afternoon of blueberry picking and Skee-Ball by the boardwalk.

From fragile to funky, Southport Antique Mall in Indianapolis has something for every decorating taste and budget.

The Rockbridge Area Occupational Center will hold a special fundraiser on Thursday, November 5th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Duke's Antique Center, located on Rte.

The Tampa Bay area boasts some of the best antiquing destinations in Florida. Whether looking for ancient relics and historic artifacts or collectible bric-a-brac and knick-knacks, the old axiom 'one person's trash is another person's treasure' holds true for antique addicts.

Minneapolis has some of the best antique shopping in Minnesota. Here are five of the best antique stores in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Written by Linda Stamberger I have written about vintage Highwaymen art in my book Antiquing in Florida, now available on the KINDLE at Amazon.com. I am a certified member of EBSQ Self Representing Artists.

Atlanta antique lovers looking for day-trip destinations have a pointer toward Aiken, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. On Thursday, the newspaper's Southeastern Travel Guide published on its website an article recommending five antiquing spots in the Southeast, which features Aiken along with Huntsville, Ala., Boca Raton, Fla., ...

Science magazines, such as this 1928 issue of Popular Science, are collectible. Photo by Susan Eberman Whether you're doing routine fall cleaning or downsizing, old magazines often present the "trash or treasure" dilemma.

If searching for treasures among eclectic collections of estate jewelry, vintage clothes and 19th-century furnishings is your idea of fun, a vacation to one of the Southeast's antique hot spots might be in order.

Wiscasset is known as "the prettiest village in Maine . Settled in1663 on the banks of the Sheepscot River , the former shipbuilding center was at one time the largest working harbor east of Boston.

In the early 1970s, Carol DeHart-King took a bus trip from Tijuana to Mexico City, stopping off to explore small towns along the way.

Owning one of the world's highest ranked Antique News sites, I am often asked where are some good places to shop for Antiques and Collectibles.

Living along the coast of North Carolina, I have had the special opportunity to often visit a family owned and run antique store in the old downtown of Jacksonville, North Carolina where the owners offer you a free cup of coffee as you browse around. Sea Witch Antiques has long been well known on the web for: Flow Blue, Pink Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, and Toby Jugs.

What is less known, unless you visit their shop, is the down-home friendly atmosphere right down to the toy poodle coming up to you and rolling over for a belly rub. Theirs is a genuine friendliness that spills over into all they do.

If you want quality antiques and collectibles at affordable prices, visit Sea Witch Antiques online at http://seawitchantiques.com. If you want to see for yourself what Southern hospitality and honest business is all about, visit their retail store at 708 New Bridge Street in Jacksonville, North Carolina right outside the main gate of Camp Lejeune.

This story is part of an occasional series of articles from the Prague Wanderer, a webzine created by New York University students in Prague.

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Grandma's lace doilies and old mixing bowls may no longer have the appeal they once held for collectors, but anything bearing the visage of Snoopy is being snapped up as fast as it appears on a shelf, antique store owners say.

We vintage-obsessed guys and gals all know how to hunt for that fabulous treasure, be it online, at a thrift store or at a garage sale.

Crown molding is a great way to add character to a room; however at times the white look can get rather boring.

Crown molding can add elegance and charm to your room. Antiquing your crown molding will add that designer look to your room, at a fraction of the cost.