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Jillinda Falen/Columnist

Jillinda Falen is a retired military spouse and has lived in Middle Georgia since 1998.  She is a mother and grandmother and was born in Cincinnati.  Jillinda has been a REALTOR with Landmark Realty for 18 years and an antique dealer since the late 1980’s.  She owns Sweet Southern Home Estate Liquidations and is a member of the Perry Area Historical Society.  She has been affiliated with the Antiques department at the Georgia National Fair for over 20 years.  Jillinda enjoys hiking with her husband and enjoying her family and friends.  She has been writing for the Houston Home Journal since 2006 and has also appeared in several other antique publications and was privileged to interview the appraisers from the Antiques Roadshow when they were in Atlanta.  She also enjoys hearing from her readers!

Jillinda's Latest Articles

The holiday hitchhiker: Why we kiss under a killer parasite

When we were stationed at Arnold Air Force Base, we went to the local Walmart and good old boy Tennessean was selling Mistletoe out front of the store.  

Santa, Coke and Charlie Brown

It's nearly impossible to imagine the festive season without the sight of Santa Claus's cheerful, cherry-red suit, or a holiday advertisement featuring the iconic, refreshing taste of Coca-Cola.

A brief history of Hallmark ornaments

When I was a young newlywed, I loved to go to the Hallmark stores and look at all of the beautiful ornaments.

Mysterious & alluring cameos

The cameo has remained an enduring symbol of status and beauty.

Waterfall furniture: The cascade of style

The distinctive "waterfall" furniture style defined the aesthetics of Depression-era homes with its unique blend of glamour and accessibility. 

Annalee Creations: From chicken coop to collectible

We recently started working on a large estate in the south end of the county with hundreds of Annalee dolls.

Where’s Oswald?

Nearly everyone in the world recognizes Mickey Mouse, but have you ever heard of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit?

From pranks to pillowcases: The surprising evolution of Trick-or-Treating

What’s sweeter than a sack full of candy on a crisp October night?

Paper pulp pumpkins

Fall is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner.

The surprising origin of Silly Putty

Kids today will never know the joy of taking a glob of Silly Putty and smooshing it onto the colored comics section of the Sunday paper.

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