​ Looking back at history can be difficult whether you’re talking advertisement, war items, or statues. We see some items today as derogatory in nature but in the past, it was a normal.  Certain areas of collecting can be hard to understand since past generations didn’t always practice cultural sensitivity.  We have come into a time where some believe that if something is uncomfortable or offensive, it should be destroyed.   Essentially, they believe they can change history, the past, by

Plaid Friday” celebrates the idea of LOCAL, which aims to promote the importance of supporting our community by shopping at small businesses. The plaid pattern represents weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. Plaid Friday is the relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday,” and is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses,

The Dash by Linda Ellis     I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend   He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning to the end   He noted that first came her date of her birth And spoke the following date with tears,   But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years   For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth.   And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth.   For it matters not how much

Yummy Peach Pie 1 package pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie or Make Your Own Pie Crust – this yields a little over two pie crust but I was always taught with crust better to have a little over than not enough. 4     cups all- purpose flour 3     tablespoons sugar 1 ¾ cups shortening 2     teaspoons salt 1     egg ½     cup water In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.  In a small bowl, mix egg with

Our Treasures started out at 216 E Main Street in Painesville, Ohio November of 2016, buy November of 2017 we were feeling growing pains. We needed to find a bigger space to grow and prosper.  Welcome, July 12th of 2018 and Our Treasures moved into an 1885 century home that’s a wonderful fit for our treasures of antiques, gifts, vintage, handmade.  We rent out space to vendors that meet our criteria of what our vision is for Our Treasures, we have a meeting room that can be rented out for