Category: Collectibles

Oktoberfest Celebrations, Customs, and Displayed Keepsakes

Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Bavaria, Germany every year from mid-September to the beginning of October. The festival runs for 16 to 18 days and is celebrated annually by more than 6 million people visiting Germany’s fairgrounds or d’Wiesn until recent years due to the pandemic. However, nothing can dampen the spirit of Germans and fun-loving revelers of every nationality. Hence, the explosion of formal and makeshift biergartens or beer gardens – an outdoor space where beer and food is served and shared at communal tables (today with limited number of patrons per table) like those in Bavaria at Oktoberfest. Congregating safely in smaller groups or local settings celebrating traditions with costumes, music, German food and of course beverages like beer is the destination. Continue reading Oktoberfest Celebrations, Customs, and Displayed Keepsakes

Craft Breweries: A Brewing Industry. How to Get Started and Easy Display Ideas.

Initially called micro-brewing in the 1990s, the craft beer brewing industry, as it known today has significantly grown since the popularity of homebrewing started trending in the 1970s. The art of brewing small-batch signature style suds has come a long way since its cottage industry days of the 1970s. It has since morphed into regional associations and national organizations.  An outlet for burgeoning brewers with their own flavor combinations and beer styles, small batch brewing is a bubbling industry. But what constitutes a small batch craft brewery? According to Craftbeer.com, a small craft brewery produces 6 million barrels of beer or less annually. For reference, one-barrel equals 31 U.S. gallons.

 

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7 Ways to Display Crystals in Your Home

Crystals have always been associated with the mystical or supernatural; some even believe they have healing powers. With all the wonder associated with them, when you are given a crystal or purchase pieces for yourself, you may think they need to be displayed in a special way.

 

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How to Display Your Collections Like the Pros

Seashells, sports memorabilia, antiques, fine china—whatever you collect, how they’re showcased is often as important as the items themselves. If you visit a museum or gallery, you’ll probably notice that collectibles just look better there. That’s because careful attention has been paid to choosing collectible displays that allow for optimal viewing and are lit to perfection. Take a page or two from the pros yourself. Here are some tips you can use to make your collection look great right in your own home.

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How to Pick the Right Size Display Box

Whether you are a collector of antiques, sports memorabilia, or want to showcase a unique piece of art, picking the right size display box is essential to the success of your display. At shopPOPdisplays, we carry a wide range of acrylic display boxes that will perfectly complement your items. Below we have compiled some basic guidelines and suggestions to help you determine what type of display box and base is right for your item. Continue reading How to Pick the Right Size Display Box

Sports Memorabilia Buying Guide

Memorabilia. Defined as “objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events.” Whether your existing or envisioned memorabilia collection will hold high-value acquisitions, deeply personal mementos that bring you joy or is a mix of both, shopPOPdisplays is launching a series for collectors and keepers on the blog.  No matter your motivation, we’re offering things to consider when collecting, along with recommendations for how you might want to display and preserve your treasures, once you amass them. Continue reading Sports Memorabilia Buying Guide