Snooze Button Turns 70 in 2026

Vintage Alarm Clocks

Source: Library of Congress, “….Miss Ella Nachman with a normal-sized alarm clock in her hand, peeping through the ‘handle’ of the world’s largest alarm clock…with a gong two feet in diameter which can be heard for several blocks. This clock is guaranteed to wake up a whole sleepy village. The novelty was brought to this country by Mr. Peter Korn.” Photo c. 1925-1930.

Source: Etsy/ VintageFindersStore

Source: Etsy/ VintageFindersStore

Source: HiBid/ 5 Star Auctioneers (Bushnell, FL)

Source: HiBid/ 5 Star Auctioneers (Bushnell, FL)

Source: HiBid/ Pannebecker and Wolf Auctioneers, Inc. (Denver, PA)

Source: WorthPoint, two decorative clocks from the estate of Betty White. Estimated to bring $200-$300, the lot of two clocks was sold on Sept. 23, 2022 by Julien’s Auctions for $1,600.

The Linden Tellurium, apex of the Linden line.

Source: http://www.BlueWaterHealthyLiving.com, a Linden Tellurium mantle clock. According to author Mike Rivkin of Antique Galleries in Palm Springs, only 100 of the Linden Telluriums were ever made.

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Ah, That Floating Staircase

‘Brady Bunch’ House Gets Historic Landmark Protection

Source: http://www.LATimes.com, interior of “The Brady Bunch” house in California. Photo by Ryan Lahiff for Eklund/ Gomes.

Source: Etsy/ westfieldstudio

Source: Etsy/ JustHoldThatThought

Source: Etsy/ MissAdventurous

Source: http://www.LAStreetNames.com, architect Harry M. Londelius (second from left) with Los Angeles council members and civil engineers, 1965. Londelius, architect of “The Brady Bunch” house, is the namesake for Londelius Street in Los Angeles.

Source: http://www.LATimes.com, exterior of “The Brady Bunch” house at 11222 Dilling Street in the San Fernando Valley, California. Photo by Myung J. Chun/ Los Angeles Times.

Source: HiBid/ Heroes and Legends (Palm Desert, CA)

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Bookmarks, Decoupage and…Growth?

Reselling to Crafters/ Artists

Source: Etta’s Etceteras, March 2026.

Source: HiBid/ Aurora Country Auction (Rhome, TX)

Source: HiBid/ Sunny Transitions LLC (Las Vegas, NV)

Source: Etsy/ Bestdeal4youall

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‘Keep Calm and Eat Cheesecake!’

MeTV Begins Airing ‘The Golden Girls’ March 16

Source: http://www.HookedOnHouses.net, Rue McClanahan as Blanche on “The Golden Girls.”

Source: IMBd, Susan Harris, creator of “The Golden Girls” and other TV series.

Source: HiBid/ Ball Auction (Terra Alta, WV)

Source: HiBid/ Ball Auction (Terra Alta, WV)

Source: Penguin Random House, “Death on the Lanai” by Rachel Ekstrom Courage, the second in the Golden Girls Cozy Mystery series. The book will be released on June 2, 2026.

Source: Etsy/ MalBeckDesigns

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St. Patrick’s Day vs. Easter vs. Mother’s Day

Do Resellers Do Holidays?

Source: http://www.VintageInn.ca, Easter ad by Kodak c. 1930-1950.

Source: Etsy/ MischiefMuseBoutique

Source: Etsy/ DizzieLizziePaperie

Source: HiBid/ Laughlin Auction (Edinburg, VA)

Source: HiBid/ Western Michigan Online Auctions (Scottville, MI)

Source: Etta’s Etceteras, December 2024.

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‘For a Gay Breakfast Table….’

Vintage Calendars

Source: http://www.CalendarCompany.com, employees run the printing press at Calendar Company in Greeneville, Tennessee (photo undated). Founded in 1876, Calendar Company is known for the original Ramon’s Brownie almanac. The business is still in operation today.

Source: http://www.CalendarCompany.com, a 1902 Ramon’s Brownie Calendar.

Source: Etsy/ NostalgiaHut

Source: Etsy/ NostalgiaHut

Source: Etsy/ VivviesVintage

Source: HiBid/ Foster Auction & Appraisal Service (Mt. Vernon, MO)

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