Category: Funky Facts Vault Did you know the Glo Worm was born in 1982? Invented by Playskool, this plush pajama-clad pal was such a hit that it sparked a whole line of 'Glo Friends'! It wasn't just a toy; it was a bedtime revolution that… Read More »Funky Facts: The Glowing Secret of the Glo Worm

Hey there, fellow treasure hunters! We are so glad you stopped by the blog today. If you have been following us for a while, you know that we absolutely live for the hunt….there is just nothing like the thrill of finding that one-of-a-kind piece that… Read More »Golden Pine: Why Antique Pine Furniture is the Soul of Farmhouse Style

Well, here we are at the end of our big knife series, and it feels like the sun is finally trying to peek through those clouds for more than five minutes at a time…. spring is coming…. honest! We’ve had such a blast diving into… Read More »Part 14: Building Your Collection

Hey there, knife lovers and auction friends! Can you believe it’s already late May? The sun is finally peeking out and the grass is growing like crazy….which means it’s almost time for yard work, but let’s talk about something way more fun than mowing the… Read More »Part 13: Kershaw & Spyderco

Well hello there, collectors and treasure hunters! We are so glad you could join us today for another deep dive into the world of vintage steel. It feels like spring is finally trying to peek through the clouds….honest! Whether you are hunkered down inside or… Read More »Part 12 , Pocket Knife Manufacturers: Imperial & Hammer Brand

Hey there, knife fans! We are so glad you’re back for another look into the world of amazing blade makers. Today, we’re talking about a brand that many collectors consider the "royalty" of the industry….Queen Cutlery. If you’ve ever held a Queen knife, you know… Read More »Part 11: Queen Cutlery

Hey there knife fans and treasure hunters! We are so excited to bring you the next chapter in our deep dive into the world of blades…. today we are talking about a real heavy hitter in the knife world: Boker! If you’ve ever scrolled through… Read More »Part 10: Boker Knives

Hey there, auction fans and treasure hunters! We are so glad you’re back for another installment of our deep dive into the world of sharp stuff….this time, we are talking about one of the absolute heavyweights in American history. If you’ve ever rummaged through an… Read More »Part 9 , The Collector’s Guide: Camillus Knives

Well hello there, knife fans! We’ve had such a blast diving into the histories of CASE, BUCK, and GERBER over the last few weeks….it’s been a real treat seeing so many of you get excited about these vintage treasures. But once you’ve won that AWESOME… Read More »Part 8: Essential Care & Maintenance for Your Pocket Knife Collection

Hey there, auction family! We are so glad you’ve joined us for another round of our pocket knife deep dive….honestly, the excitement for these little pieces of history just keeps growing! If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve already chatted about Case, Buck, and… Read More »Part 7 , The Knife Collection: Remington & Winchester – The Big Names in Blades

Spring is coming….honest! Even if the weather can't quite decide what it wants to do today, we’ve been busy bees over here at Funky Junk Auctions. We’ve been tidying up, sorting through some amazing new goodies, and working on a little project that we think… Read More »Sneak Peek: The FuNkY Facts Vault is Coming!

Welcome to the family….we are so glad you’re here! If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through our auctions at 2:00 AM wondering what exactly makes us tick, you’ve come to the right place. We know that the world of online auctions can sometimes feel like… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Funky Junk

If you have ever spent time browsing antique shops, estate sales, or even your grandmother’s hutch here in Ontario, chances are you’ve seen that unmistakable, swirling green glaze. It’s sleek, it’s stylized, and it’s a piece of our local history. We are talking, of course,… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Blue Mountain Pottery: A Canadian Legend

Hey there, fellow treasure hunters! We are so excited to dive into the next chapter of our Blue Mountain Pottery series with you. We figured it was the perfect time to talk about how to tell the real-deal BMP from the "wanna-bes" out there. If… Read More »Part 5 — Blue Mountain Pottery: The Collector’s Checklist

Hey there, collectors and treasure hunters! We are so excited to dive back into our favorite local legend from Collingwood…. Blue Mountain Pottery! If you’ve been following our series, you know we’ve already chatted about the history and those mesmerizing glazes. But today, we are… Read More »Part 4 — Blue Mountain Pottery: The BMP Bestiary

Hey there, collectors and treasure hunters! We are so excited to kick off a brand-new series here at Funky Junk Auctions. If you’ve ever spent time browsing our online auctions, you’ve definitely seen that iconic Blue-Green (or Teal) signature look, featuring vibrant blue and green… Read More »Part 1 — Blue Mountain Pottery: The Collingwood Legend

Hey there, neighbors! We hope you are having an awesome week so far. Spring is finally trying to peek through those clouds…. honest! We even saw a robin the other day, so we are keeping our fingers crossed that the warm weather is here to… Read More »Stitched with Love: A Guide to Collecting Antique Handmade Quilts