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Trunk of Wonders

Curious finds and vintage delights. New vintage market with treasures you didn't know you needed!

08/07/2026

Annnd we're back with Friday Facts with Sheila 👩🏼‍🏫📚.

What in the heck is a silent butler, you ask? In a nutshell, these were popular in the 20th century because they allowed hosts to clean up without the noisy commotion of a servant (though servants used them as well).

They typically featured a hinged lid to hide debris and had a handle for easy carrying. In the mid-1900s, hosts would use them alongside a small brush to clean crumbs off the dinner table or to empty ashtrays for guests in a smoking room. The name comes from the idea that the tray does the job of a butler quietly and without ceremony.

Have you seen one?

Come visit booth 20/21 Sunflower Cottage & Antiques
📍308 N. Main St, Wildwood
🕰️ 10am-4pm Tues-Sat

08/01/2026

I apologize for missing this week's Friday Facts with Sheila. We've had some family and pet emergencies to take care of. I will return next Friday with more facts for you! Thank you for understanding 💜.

07/24/2026

Let's start something new that will hopefully be fun 😀, educational 📚 and inspirational 💜. It's time for Friday Facts with Sheila👩🏼‍🏫!

There are so many things in life that are cyclical, trending, what's old is new again (think bell bottoms, skorts, "Mom" jeans 😂). One of those things having it's "moment" is the coveted breadbox 🍞.

Before the invention of plastic wrapping and modern food preservatives, bread was baked and purchased daily. The original purpose of the breadbox was to serve as a micro-climate. Specifically, they were meant to preserve texture by trapping just enough moisture to keep the crumb soft but allowing excess humidity to escape so you wouldn't have a soggy crust. It regulated air flow to slow down mold growth and deterred pests 🐜.

Now, vintage items are having their moment too (and hopefully that is here to stay! That will be a future Friday Facts post😁). Part of the breadbox trend is just that, a trend. But today, there has been a surge in artisan breads with all the great farm stands popping up everywhere. And the trending, coveted breadbox is the perfect kitchen item for keeping that delicious 😋 bread fresh! Now, if we could just get the price to go down and the availability to increase 😉.

Do you own one, grow up with one, searching for one? Do you have any other tidbits, tricks or knowledge that you would like to share? What are your thoughts 💭 - let me know in the comments and follow me for future Friday Facts with Sheila 👩🏼‍🏫 💜!

You can find me at Sunflower Cottage & Antiques in Wildwood.

07/10/2026

Restocked with new inventory Sunflower Cottage & Antiques. Come find your next vintage treasure at booths 20 and 21. 🛍️🏷️

📍308 N. Main St, Wildwood
⏰ Tues-Sat 10am-4pm

06/25/2026

Some small decorations to help you celebrate America's 250th 🇺🇸 🎉! (You can also use them year-round or on your Christmas tree 🎄😉).

Also check out price markdowns on some items 🤓🛍️.

*****Keep following as new inventory will be arriving next week***** 💜🌻💜🌻💜

Sunflower Cottage & Antiques is the place to shop! 🛍️🛒

06/11/2026

New items have arrived: brass, ceramic and metal wall pockets, carafe and juice glass set, tapestry style table runner and a copper tea kettle, to name a few. Come to Sunflower Cottage & Antiques to find your next vintage treasure. Booths 20 & 21.🛒🛍️

📍 308 N Main St, Wildwood
⏰ Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm

06/09/2026

Inventory spotlight: tea & scones, coffee & danish, milk & cookies (I won't judge 😉). You can even go Bridgerton style. This is a mid 1950-1960's porcelain MCM Metasco tennis luncheon set featuring yellow roses with gilt accents. Elevate your next treat/snack without the elevated price. A total of 6 plates and 6 cups. These beautiful pieces can be found at Sunflower Cottage & Antiques booth 21.

📍308 N Main St, Wildwood FL
⏰ Tues-Sun 10am-4pm

06/03/2026

Announcement (long post): due to varying reasons, I have relocated Trunk of Wonders. I would like to thank Connor and Avenue G Thrift Antiques Secondhand Store for allowing me to dip my toes into the world of having a vintage vendor booth. I would encourage anyone who is in the area, or passing through McIntosh, to shop small business there! It's a great historic building with a wonderful collection of vendors with a fantastic variety of treasures 💜.

With all that being said, my new location is at Sunflower Cottage & Antiques in Wildwood. This is a new boutique with new items for your home such as home decor, candles, faux plants, smelly good things, candies and a medley of other fabulous items.

Here's the fun part: there are 2 sections with antique and vintage vendor booths! There is an excellent assortment of items and I would invite everyone to come check them out! That treasure you've been looking for (or didn't know you needed 😉) just might be here! 🛍️🛒

Location:
📍308 N. Main St, Wildwood
Hours:
🕰️ Tues-Sat 10am-4pm

05/09/2026

More new inventory has arrived. Fenton, Anchor Hocking, Coach, Vera Bradley to name a few. Avenue G is open extended hours for Mother's Day so you can find something unique for that special woman (or treat yourself!).

05/07/2026

New inventory has arrived!! Come find your next vintage treasure at Avenue G Thrift Antiques, McIntosh! (Those MCM chairs are very comfy and neutral so they will match any decor!)

Address

308 N Main Street
McIntosh, FL
32664

Telephone

+3525711343

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