Those who are interested in taking up the exciting hobby of coin collecting may be a little confused about some of the terminology used in the industry. Although every collector’s preferences and unique interests are different, there are some basic coin collecting terms that are helpful to be familiar with. What is the difference between …
This week, millions of Japanese will celebrate “Shunbun no Hi”, (the spring equinox). As part of a seven-day festival called “Haru no Higan”, Sanbun no Ho marks the official change of seasons from winter to spring and falls on the day of the year when hours of daylight and night are of equal length. (As …
Last Updated on March 26, 2026 by Rachel A whole spring vignette that cost almost nothing! Come see my latest thrift haul and some of the best thrift store finds for spring decorating. You won’t believe the total bill, either. The glorious spring season has arrived and it’s the perfect time to refresh your home …
The dollar became the world currency In 1944, the world’s developed countries met at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, and agreed to peg their currencies to the US dollar. With that decision, the dollar became the global reserve currency. Before this, most countries operated on the gold standard. Governments exchanged paper currency for gold on demand …
terracotta sculpture head dubrovnik, croatia-croatia week A terracotta head, shown wearing a Greek theater mask, has been found in the Crno Jezero cave in southern Croatia, reports said. This statue is dated to the 3rd or 4th century BC And it was probably made to hang on a wall. Domagoj Percic of the Museum of …
Finding a beautiful piece of jewelry in your attic or at an estate sale can feel like hitting the jackpot. However, many potential sellers misinterpret the age and value of their treasures and may be disappointed when they appraise the piece. Before you run off to the nearest pawn shop or collector, make sure you …
Discover simple vintage spring decor ideas. You can thrift any of these items to decorate beautifully on a budget! Even though spring is wonderfully amazing after such a long winter, spring decorating doesn’t have to be a big production! This week, I’m inviting you into my house for a simple spring home tour. This is …
Stunning new footage shows a bright green “fireball” meteor exploding in the sky Volcano In the Philippines. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock may have hit the mountain’s fiery slopes – however, experts have confirmed that this was not actually what happened. At 10:33 p.m. local time (10:33 a.m. EDT) on Sunday (May …
Researchers have unearthed the oldest hand-held wooden tools ever discovered, providing new insights into the skills and behavior of early humans some five million years ago. An international team led by scientists from the University of Reading, the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Nature Research Society identified ancient artefacts at the Marathousa 1 archaeological …
What happens when you try to furnish an entire living room from thrift store finds? Here’s what I found out! Recently, as I was sitting on the couch, I looked around, realizing how much of what I love in this space has been found secondhand. Then, an idea struck. What if I took stock and …