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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 Rise, Fall, and Enduring Legacy of Kodak: A Cautionary Tale of Innovation

We are working on an estate sale that has a wonderful selection of antique cameras and antique photos.

Vintage View Masters

My sister and I used to spend hours looking at our view master reels back in the day.

The Glow in the Dark: Unmasking the Radioactive Allure of Vaseline Glass

The nickname "Vaseline" was coined by collectors who noticed the glass’s resemblance to the pale yellow hue of the namesake petroleum jelly.

The forgotten pandemic of 1918

Many people I know as well as my own family got hit with the flu for the holidays. 

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.

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