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Notes from the yard

Old things. Good stories.

The useful, the unusual, and the occasionally difficult to explain. Pulled from the workbench in Weatherford, Texas.

Editorial illustration of a large wooden shelving unit filled with collected vintage books, stoneware, glass bottles, brass, boxes, framed pictures, and other old finds

From the workbench

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The Shelf That Took Years: Collecting Vintage Finds Slowly

A wooden box, a glass bottle, something brass, and a space still waiting. A collection can take its time and look better for it.

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Editorial illustration of a model sailboat, brass ship plaque, old rope, chart, shell, and maritime print on a weathered workbench

From the workbench

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Why Vintage Nautical Finds Belong in a Texas Junkyard

Weatherford is a long way from the coast. The Junkyard keeps making room for ships, shells, and other reminders of the sea anyway.

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Overhead view of an aged brass bell, cast-iron bird, wooden box, magnifying glass, silver spoon, and folding ruler on a worn workbench

From the workbench

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How We Pick Vintage Finds Worth Bringing Home

Age gets our attention. Useful details, honest wear, and a little personality are what earn something a ride back to Weatherford.

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