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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

Vintage Pyrex baking glass

This durable glassware has been around now for 105 years!

The Lane Cedar Chest

Lane Furniture Company started manufacturing in 1912.

The Birth of Recorded Sound: Edison and the Phonograph

Columnist Jillinda Falen shares the creation of the phonograph and how it laid the foundation for modern audio recording.

Lady of the Camellias

One of the joys of winter in Georgia is the blooming of the camellias and mine are really showing out this year. 

The Mighty Marx Toy Company

I hope Santa brings you a lot of vintage toys!

Christmas Reminiscence

Columnist Jillinda Falen reminisces on Christmas memories in this week's column.

Puzzle Mugs and Jugs

All About Antiques Columnist Jillinda Falen talks about puzzle mugs and jugs. Falen says it challenges drinkers and evoke laughs today.

Collecting Vintage Santas

If you like to collect vintage Santas there is a wide variety to choose from.

Where’s Oswald?

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

Papier Mache Pumpkins

I love the old paper pulp pumpkins that were popular in the 1930's.  These "lanterns" had the consistency of egg cartons and had tissue paper over the the eyes, nose and mouths of the pumpkins.

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