The baby Boomer Generation has always had a distinctive connection with antiques. These items, often passed down from previous generations, are not just artifacts; they are gateways to a bygone era, brimming with nostalgia and historical significance. In this section of the site, our Experts explore why antiques hold such allure for Baby Boomers and how they continue to shape the antique market today. Baby boomers were born into a world recovering from the ravages of World War II. This period was marked by an economic boom that afforded them privileges previous generations like the Silent Generation and the Greatest Generation had not enjoyed. Their upbringing in this transformative era instilled in them a respect for the past and a penchant for preserving it, which naturally extended to antiques.
From ornate Victorian furniture to vintage Rolex watches to classic vinyl records from the generations classic rock music, the range of antiques popular among baby boomers is diverse. Each piece, whether it be a painting, piece of jewelry, or a rare toy, tells a story that is uniquely appealing to them. Antiques often spark conversations, bringing people together to share stories and experiences. For baby boomers, these interactions are not just about showing off collections but about connecting with others who share their passion, while many times fulfilling part of the Bucket List.
The bond between baby boomers and antiques is forged by history, nostalgia, Clarity, Wisdom and the joy of collecting. As they continue to engage with the antique market, their Legacy will undoubtedly influence its evolution for years to come. Whether as collectors, sellers, or custodians, baby boomers have an essential role in the world of antiques.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer, columnist, and author Cindy Ladage discusses her new book, "True Farm Girl Adventures," and shares stories celebrating rural America, agricul…
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer, columnist, and author Cindy Ladage discus…
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer, columnist, and author Cindy Ladage discusses her new book, "True Farm Girl Adventures," and shares stories celebrating rural America, agricultural heritage, small-town communities, and the people who keep these traditions alive.From antique tractors and agri-tourism experiences to Route 66 road trips, hidden museums, historic figures, county fairs, and unexpected backroad discoveries, Cindy highlights the authentic experiences that conne…
Exploring a new destination on foot offers an “up close and personal” look at an intriguing city or town. During our Maryland- to-Florida sailboat cruise, we trekked the streets of Beaufort, North Carolina (Bow-fort) and Beaufort, South Carolina (Bew-fort). We observed each waterfront city’s a…
Exploring a new destination on foot offers an “up close and personal” look at an intriguing city or town. During our Maryland- to-Florida sailboat cruise, we trekked the streets of Beaufort, North…
Exploring a new destination on foot offers an “up close and personal” look at an intriguing city or town. During our Maryland- to-Florida sailboat cruise, we trekked the streets of Beaufort, North Carolina (Bow-fort) and Beaufort, South Carolina (Bew-fort). We observed each waterfront city’s architecture, soaked up the area’s character, and checked out charming (and some funky) shops. Next time, we’ll schedule a longer visit.
And then there’s Savannah, Georgia. Established in 1733, this quintessentially Southern city is also known as “Georgia’s first city.” The Savannah Ri…
There’s something magical about waking up with no set agenda and no fixed address. For retirees, who’ve spent decades working to a schedule, the RV lifestyle offers an exhilarating taste of freedom. You get to break away from the constraints of the traditional homebound retirement and step into …
There’s something magical about waking up with no set agenda and no fixed address. For retirees, who’ve spent decades working to a schedule, the RV lifestyle offers an exhilarating taste of freedo…
There’s something magical about waking up with no set agenda and no fixed address. For retirees, who’ve spent decades working to a schedule, the RV lifestyle offers an exhilarating taste of freedom. You get to break away from the constraints of the traditional homebound retirement and step into a life where every day brings a new possibility. Imagine sipping your morning coffee overlooking the Grand Canyon for one week and then watching the waves roll in on the Gulf Coast the next. That’s the dream for many retirees—and with an RV, it becomes a reality. You’re no longer bound by loca…
Send us Fan MailWhat is something actually worth when grief, memory, and money collide? We sit down with TEDx speaker and certified appraiser Dan Glazier to unpack how real value is established, why assumptions blow up estates, and how a simple plan for your belongings can save your family from cost…
Send us Fan MailWhat is something actually worth when grief, memory, and money collide? We sit down with TEDx speaker and certified appraiser Dan Glazier to unpack how real value is established, why a…
Send us Fan MailWhat is something actually worth when grief, memory, and money collide? We sit down with TEDx speaker and certified appraiser Dan Glazier to unpack how real value is established, why assumptions blow up estates, and how a simple plan for your belongings can save your family from costly fights. Dan’s path from a family antique store to more than a thousand formal appraisals offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of emotion and evidence.Dan shares the story of three unmarked statues that turned out to be pure gold, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars—an …
When I think about moving from a home that my husband and I have shared for 32 years, I break out in a cold sweat. There's the kitchen with its overabundance of antique bowls and gadgets, my great-grandmother's china, my office with decades worth of my books, research materials, and file folders. An…
When I think about moving from a home that my husband and I have shared for 32 years, I break out in a cold sweat. There's the kitchen with its overabundance of antique bowls and gadgets, my great-gra…
When I think about moving from a home that my husband and I have shared for 32 years, I break out in a cold sweat. There's the kitchen with its overabundance of antique bowls and gadgets, my great-grandmother's china, my office with decades worth of my books, research materials, and file folders. And then there's my husband's studio with . . . Well, don't get me started. So this is where Jeannine Bryant can help save the day. She's a senior move manager who owns her own company and knows all about helping seniors or their sons and daughters. Well, let's face it, we're talking daughters. She he…
Niko's Entrepreneurial and Trading Journey
Niko shared his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his mother's antique and jewelry store after his father's death, which inspired his interest in business. He worked in sales and marketing before opening his own call center that grew to 150 employees a…
Niko's Entrepreneurial and Trading Journey
Niko shared his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his mother's antique and jewelry store after his father's death, which inspired his interest in busine…
Niko's Entrepreneurial and Trading Journey
Niko shared his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his mother's antique and jewelry store after his father's death, which inspired his interest in business. He worked in sales and marketing before opening his own call center that grew to 150 employees and $12 million in revenue. After becoming bored with the call center business, Niko pursued day trading and eventually crypto trading, starting with a $30,000 investment in Online Trading Academy and later exploring crypto futures markets with up to 100x leverage.
Crypto Coach's Journey to Success
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“The fire is in the garage. This way out. Follow me!”
The condo behind me had a fire a week or so ago. It’s scary because there are 400 wood-frame townhouses here, built in 4-6 unit clusters. We all have a front door and garage access adjacent to it, and a slider to a deck in the back. Most ha…
“The fire is in the garage. This way out. Follow me!”
The condo behind me had a fire a week or so ago. It’s scary because there are 400 wood-frame townhouses here, built in 4-6 unit clusters. We…
“The fire is in the garage. This way out. Follow me!”
The condo behind me had a fire a week or so ago. It’s scary because there are 400 wood-frame townhouses here, built in 4-6 unit clusters. We all have a front door and garage access adjacent to it, and a slider to a deck in the back. Most have no stairs from the deck, which are between four and twelve feet off the ground.
My neighbors followed the firemen to the deck and were lifted down from the five foot high deck. Everyone got out without injury. It is still a traumatic nightmare; it will probably take eighteen months to get back in…
As regular readers of this column likely know, Grandpa O’Brien was an inveterate storyteller. And while my father wasn’t quite the storyteller his father was, Dad (his name was Ned) would talk to anyone, anywhere. Depending on your perspective, I seem to have inherited the best — or the worst …
As regular readers of this column likely know, Grandpa O’Brien was an inveterate storyteller. And while my father wasn’t quite the storyteller his father was, Dad (his name was Ned) would talk to …
As regular readers of this column likely know, Grandpa O’Brien was an inveterate storyteller. And while my father wasn’t quite the storyteller his father was, Dad (his name was Ned) would talk to anyone, anywhere. Depending on your perspective, I seem to have inherited the best — or the worst — from both of them. Were you to ask my older sister, Lynn, she’d likely say it’s the worst.
Nevertheless, because I am descended from Grandpa and Dad, I have a story to illustrate my point:
Sometime shortly after Halloween last year, my sister and her husband drove up from their home in Virgi…
“All you have to do is paint a picture.” This advice during an early creative writing class launched a lifelong endeavor to capture memories from his turbulent, exhilarating and colorful life.
Dave Letterfly Knoderer first found his voice as a show drummer in the circus. As his journey evolved…
“All you have to do is paint a picture.” This advice during an early creative writing class launched a lifelong endeavor to capture memories from his turbulent, exhilarating and colorful life.
D…
“All you have to do is paint a picture.” This advice during an early creative writing class launched a lifelong endeavor to capture memories from his turbulent, exhilarating and colorful life.
Dave Letterfly Knoderer first found his voice as a show drummer in the circus. As his journey evolved, he began performing with liberty horses, capturing the hearts of audiences under the big top. Passion for performance, travel, and creative expression accompanied Dave while climbing the ranks in the circus culture, becoming an award winning Haute E’cole horseman, meaning a horse schooled to the…
this episode, I sat down with R.T. Custer to explore how he's bringing precision craftsmanship back to American soil. As the founder of Vortic Watch Company, R.T. began his journey a decade ago by upcycling antique American pocket watches into stunning wristwatches—each a one-of-a-kind blend of hi…
this episode, I sat down with R.T. Custer to explore how he's bringing precision craftsmanship back to American soil. As the founder of Vortic Watch Company, R.T. began his journey a decade ago by upc…
this episode, I sat down with R.T. Custer to explore how he's bringing precision craftsmanship back to American soil. As the founder of Vortic Watch Company, R.T. began his journey a decade ago by upcycling antique American pocket watches into stunning wristwatches—each a one-of-a-kind blend of history and innovation. Now, with the launch of Colorado Watch Company, he's scaling that mission, aiming to produce over 500 watches a month. It’s a bold step forward for U.S. manufacturing.
Investing in American-Made Legacy
R.T. and I dug deep into the growing appetite for American-made products. …
Lisa Smith
June 15, 2026
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David B. 
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Jane Leder 
Michael Levitt 
Alan Cay Culler 
Mark O'Brien 
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