Curated vintage home collection featuring carved wooden clogs, guitars, ceramics, and decorative objects displayed together

Amanda’s Weekly Finds #8

Made to Be Worn: Wonderfully Hand-Carved Wooden Clogs Sometimes I pick something up because I recognise the maker. Sometimes because I know exactly what it is. And sometimes I pick …

Warm wooden cello resting against white fabric in a vintage collector's studio surrounded by antique treasures and memorabili

Amanda’s Weekly Finds #7

This week’s 5 Finds takes us from unusual German pottery and a handwoven nomadic salt bag to traditional Swedish lace-making, an enormous vintage flag and three Nordic kings with a story dating back more than 900 years. Five very different finds, each with a little history waiting to be uncovered.

Vintage Steiff monkey with rotating head and bright red shoes displayed among antique collectibles and decorative objects

Amanda’s Weekly Finds #6

This week’s finds are full of surprises, from a hidden 1930s drinks globe and an extraordinary carved chair to Swedish fishing history, clever postmodern glass and a rare Steiff monkey given a much-deserved second chance. Five very different treasures, each with a story to tell

Vibrant collection of handblown Swedish glass vessels in cobalt blue, amber, orange, and red hues with crystal bowl.

The Great Swedish Glass Designers of the 20th Century

Discover the great Swedish glass designers who shaped twentieth-century design, from Erik Höglund and Bertil Vallien to Ulrica Hydman-Vallien and Nils Landberg. Explore the artists, glassworks and creative ideas behind Sweden’s remarkable glassmaking legacy.

How to Value an Antique Teddy Bear

What makes one antique teddy bear worth £20 and another worth thousands? From makers like Steiff and Chiltern to condition, rarity, age and originality, this guide explores the key factors that collectors look for when valuing vintage and antique teddy bears. Whether you’ve inherited a family bear or discovered one at a flea market, you may be surprised by what makes these cherished companions so valuable.

Curated vintage collection in a music studio space featuring guitars, a gramophone, drum, and audio equipment arranged on woo

Amanda’s Weekly Finds #5

Every vintage piece has a story waiting to be uncovered. This week we’re stepping into a world of music, craftsmanship and clever design, from Scandinavian studio pottery and an ingenious Swedish savings clock to instruments that have echoed with decades of melodies. Join us as we explore this week’s favourite finds, hidden histories and something wonderfully unexpected from our latest treasure hunt. 🎻🕰️✨

Vintage wooden fishing lure maker's head tool with rounded dome cap and turned base, displayed with workshop tools

Amanda’s Weekly Finds #4

Every week brings a new collection of discoveries. From practical Scandinavian design to fascinating pieces of history, Week 4 is filled with vintage finds that remind us why treasure hunting in Sweden is never predictable and never boring.