Profiles Index

Faberge Eggs
Faberge Eggs from Carl Faberge, Imperial eggs were the gifts of the Czars.

Blenko Glass
Collecting Blenko Glass

Hobby Lobby -- Company Profile
From a humble beginning to a huge family enterprise today Hobby Lobby is always an adventure. There is always something to look for and usually something to buy. As my tastes have changed, so has the company. Although they have never lost sight of their beginnings and still have the largest, most complete crafts supplies anywhere, they have also evolved in a store for those that are no longer doing those crafts.

Planters Peanuts Company
Who doesn't know Mr. Peanut? Mr. Peanut, an oldie but certainly a goody, has been around for almost 100 years.

Shawnee Pottery: Facts, Trivia and Collectibles
Shawnee pottery was in business form 1937 though 1961 and is a favorite pick of pottery collectors.

Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy
Braums Dairy and Ice Cream Company Profile

The Buzza Company
George Buzza founded his company in 1907 in Minneapolis. The early products included college advertising posters, greeting cards, books and later framed mottos. Buzza was considered to be a pioneer in his use of color and the variety of papers used in the greeting cards.

Kathy Wolfe Designs -- Cookie Jar and Salt & Pepper Artist
Kathy Wolfe is famous for her Big Boy cookie jars and it was just happenstance that got her into making those fun jars.

About Ne'Qwa Art
In Mandarin, Ne'Qwa describes a centuries-old artistic tradition of painting on the inside of glass. Now Ne'Qwa Art bring this art tradition to a new level with the addition of licensed art from a variety of distinguished artists.

Purinton Pottery Company
Collecting Purinton Pottery

The Lefton Company
The Lefton Company has always enjoyed a wonderful reputation amongst collectors and the company's different lines have been as diverse as collectors are.

DeForest of California
Deforest of California was in business from 1950 through 1970.

American Bisque Pottery
American Bisque Pottery Company started as a maker of Kewpie doll heads, sold to B.E. Allen in 1922 and stayed with the Allen family until sold in 1982.

Frankoma Pottery
Frankoma Pottery -- an American pottery made in Oklahoma and started in 1933.

Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse
Steamboat Willie opened to rave reviews and has never looked back.

Debbee Thibault's American and Holiday Collectibles
Debbee Thibault holiday and American Collectibles

About Arreola Designs, Christmas Ornaments from Poland
About Arreola Designs -- Christmas Glass Ornaments from Poland

Robinson-Ransbottom
Robinson-Ransbottom pottery operated for 105 years in Roseville Ohio.

Mary Rose Young Pottery: Facts, Trivia and Collectibles
mary rose young pottery is for those who love the quirky and humor in their art.

Big Lots: Shopping for Collectibles at Closeout Prices
You've probably seen the television advertising and bulk mail ads, but have you shopped at a Big Lots lately? There are always bargains to be found and many times, interesting stuff that appeals to the collector in me

M.I. Hummel and Goebel
There is no doubt what a Hummel is. And even though there have been hundreds of pieces with numerous figurines made in different sizes over the years and many other companies trying to cash in on their popularlity by making copies --the popularity of these charming Bavarian children has not diminished.