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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

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.

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.

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