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Columnist Sandy Erdman says a lot of 2022 trends in decor should continue into 2023.

Columnist Sandy Erdman says many craft and antique fairs are switching to their autumn and Christmas inventories.

Columnist Sandy Erdman says collectors are always looking for something new, unique and usable for part of their lives.

Columnist Sandy Erdman says kids are naturals when it comes to collecting, and they can find a passion for items from collectible toys to rocks or shells.

Columnist Sandy Erdman says flea markets are updating their style to add more value for shoppers.

Columnist Sandy Erdman says hundreds can be displayed in a small space because the compact size of the collectibles.

Items of particularly strong interest are the rare tins, cardboard and porcelain found in all sizes displaying anything from cigars to soaps to ladies ready wear. Some are very eye-catching, and include canned goods, baking items, cleaning products, candy and more.

Columnist Sandy Erdman says value goes up when an item is associated with a specific battle or well-known person.

Columnist Sandy Erdman says jack-o'-lanterns are hot items for collectors.

Pastel colors especially popular in pots found at shops around the region. Written By: Sandy Erdman | × Joan Thilges personal collection of colorful flower pots, including some McCoy, pots on display in her home. (Contributed photo) In the recent Lived in Style magazine, Ki Nassauer, owner and operator of the Junk Bonanza Vintage Market, writes about "glazed flower pots," which includes my favorites McCoy, Shawnee and USA, because they can be found in such happy colors and designs. These pot...