Vintage glass lampshades make for incredible decor in their own right, but you can DIY an even more unique light with this ...

A local antique shop that has been a fixture in the community since the early 1980s went up in flames this morning, leaving its longtime owner and neighbors stunned.

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent for the Rockford Register Star.

Older fixtures and elements may make a room look unfinished or dated, rather than retro cool. It may be best to upgrade, update, or replace those items.