By Andrea I love love love vintage and antique jewelry – it’s one of my favourite things to browse on Etsy! Here’s some cool pieces I came across: First up, from seller parkestatecompany: This starburst set is absolutely stunning! It looks to be in excellent condition. I love the stone…
By Andrea I guess I am a kid at heart, as I still love toys, especially vintage ones. My kids have enjoyed many classic toys, and I also think they can make fun display pieces in the home. Here’s some interesting mid-century ones I came across on Etsy! First off,…
By Andrea I haven’t had a sewing post for y’all for awhile, as I’ve been busy with non-retro sewing projects. However, I have been doing some embroidery lately (I need to have something to do when I am sitting in front of the TV!) and there’s a couple of online…
By Andrea It’s finally Friday, and I’ve got some fantastic Etsy finds for you this week! Kitchenware has got to be one of my more favourite vintage things to collect – here’s some great kitchen items I came across. First off, from seller handz I am absolutely loving these Scandinavian…
By Andrea So who else is eagerly anticipating Mad Men’s two hour premiere on April 7th? I know I definitely am! Mad Men last left off in 1966, however since they usually jump ahead a bit in time, I am speculating they’ll pick up in 1967. (Disclaimer: no spoiler intended…
By Sablemable I associate the color avocado with the early to mid Seventies, probably because I remember it so vividly. Mom and Dad had bought their first and only home in 1972 and the outside was painted avocado. Of course! They also decorated the interior in an avocado green…
By Andrea I know, I know. I say 70s fashion, and I am sure many of you conjure up images of polyester leisure suits and disco wear. However, there were actually a lot of cute and wearable looks to come out of the 70s, and I’ve found some great patterns…
By Sablemable What did the well dressed women of the Fifties and Sixties wear? How about this hot pink dress by designer Rudy Gernreich? From seller tavernacular. Richard Blackwell, aka Mr. Blackwell was known for his best and worst dressed lists. But he also designed clothing, like this gray…
By Andrea Sable’s post from last week showcasing some of the vintage Pyrex on Etsy got me thinking that I should show some of my collection to you! I’ve also got a handy cleaning tip for you, as well. Although I love pretty much all Pyrex, my collection is primarily…
By Sablemable I know you’ve seen the travel souvenirs accumulated by grandparents, parents and well, yourself scattered about the house. But nothing could be more MCM than memories of trips gone by. And if you want a real taste of Americana, let me show you what I found on Etsy.…
Kool Kitsch For Sale on eBay
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Thrifted Find – A Sweet Little Frankelite Vintage Bathroom Light!
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