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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 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.

How to verify Bakelite jewelry

Bakelite jewelry has been a popular vintage collectible for many years now.

Wagner Classic Cast Iron

Sidney, Ohio might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of culinary innovation, but for over a century, this unassuming town was at the heart of America's kitchens.

National Cash Registers

When looking at a potential estate sale this week, I came across a beautiful brass and marble National Cash Register. 

How to verify Bakelite jewelry

Bakelite jewelry has been a popular vintage collectible for many years now.

Nancy Drew Mysteries

School will soon be out and I encourage all of my young readers to read some good classic children's books during the summer.

Sparkling through wartime: The glamorous tale of Kramer Jewelry

We are currently working on an estate sale that has some beautiful vintage costume jewelry.

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