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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

Carrie Lynn’s Antiques, a Perry story

I dedicate this article to my friend Cindy Collier, who went to heaven a few days ago.

An American classic: The uncaged history of animal crackers

From circus wagons to savannahs, the humble animal cracker has been a staple in American pantries for over a century.

What is ephemera?

Vintage things are little snapshots of time and pieces of history. 

Enter your antiques in the Fair!

It's that time of year again, the Georgia National Fair is just around the corner!

Hurry on down to the HAM!

I decided to go by the old Hawkinsville Antique Mall. What a surprise!

The colorful art of peach crate labels

Labels weren't just packaging; they were art.

The enduring appeal of the Pillsbury Doughboy

I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed learning about this advertising icon!

From peanut sheller to snack king

Tom's and Lantz items are still very collectible.

Vintage View-Masters

My sister and I used to spend hours looking at our View-Master reels back in the day. 

Old Glory Trivia

In this week's column, Jillinda Falen challenges her readers to a few flag trivia questions in honor of the Fourth of July.

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