The Marple Journal is a quiet place for reflections, discoveries, and objects with a past.
Here you’ll find gentle notes from the world of antiques — pieces, stories, and moments gathered along the way.
Antique and vintage glass has a quiet beauty that modern pieces rarely replicate. Whether it’s delicate Depression glass, hand-blown European crystal, or softly worn mid-century pieces, older glass carries both craftsmanship and history. With a little gentle care, these pieces can remain just as beautiful today as when they
Some antiques feel less like objects and more like travellers. They’ve moved through homes, across generations, quietly witnessing lives unfold around them. A glass placed on a sideboard, a figurine resting on a mantel, a small trinket box tucked into a drawer — each one has existed in moments we’
Starting an antique and vintage collection can feel intimidating at first. Many people assume collecting requires deep knowledge or a large budget, but in reality, some of the most meaningful collections begin with a single small piece. Collecting isn’t about owning the rarest objects — it’s about surrounding yourself
There’s a certain stillness in objects that have lived longer than we have. An antique doesn’t rush to be noticed. It sits quietly, carrying the softness of time — the hands that held it, the homes it has known, the moments it has witnessed without needing to tell a