Marsha Dixey

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Zlotnick |Marsha Dixey |Heather Bien

Picture this: You’re rummaging through your parents’ attic when you stumble upon a set of china. There’s something about it that seems different from the everyday dishware you’ve always used. It feels delicate and, dare we say, expensive. Or maybe you’re helping your grandmother downsize, and you spot a marble-topped chest with ornate detailing. It appears as though it’s lived through multiple generations, and the wood feels solid, not like the manufactured pieces of today.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Marsha Dixey |Sarah Zlotnick

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."In the vast wonderland of vintage collectibles, few topics have a following as devoted as vintage Pyrex. This brightly colored, cheerfully patterned—and, most importantly, extremely durable—brand of kitchenware first debuted in 1915 and quickly went on to dominate American kitchens well through the 1970s.

Oct 27, 2024 | countryliving.com | Jennifer Kopf |Marsha Dixey

It seems today, more yards than ever are packed with glowing orange pumpkin string lights and eerie Halloween tableaus. But long before there were haunted house inflatables, 12-foot-tall skeletons, and giant spider webs, there were grinning paper pulp jack-o’-lanterns and spooky black cat and witch die-cut cards, invitations, and party decorations.

Feb 26, 2024 | yahoo.com | Marsha Dixey |Laurren Welch

The Collector’s Guide to Ironstone PotteryBrian WoodcockOriginally produced in Staffordshire, England, this simple tableware—once known as the “poor man's porcelain”—hit American tables in the 1840s. Here’s the dish on the essential pieces for a stunning whiteware collection. *Appraisal Values Updated February 2024 by appraiser Marsha Dixey of Heritage Auctions.