Fresh Picks: Eclectic Ephemera

Vintage cards, photos and advertisements can make your holiday projects one-of-a-kind fabulous! There’s so much you can do with vintage ephemera--frame it as a focal point for your holiday décor, create fun ornaments or unique table placecards, decorate your precious packages? Start with these quirky finds and let your imagination run wild!

Dictionary art print ELK art... EphemeraAndMor... $10.00	1910 -CHRISTMAS Lucky HORSES... FascinatingHob... $10.50	Vintage Photo - Mother With... fotografikasho... $2.95
Vintage 1969 ZIPPO Lighter A... TheVintageRead... $6.00	Vintage Christmas Photo - Cl... CassiesTaleVin... $4.49	Santa Claus Christmas Cards... nellsvintageho... $10.00

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Welcome New Members: Fotografika, VioletQVintage, Keeky27, and Mellow Mermaid

fotografikashop, based in Columbus, Ohio, offers a wide selection of vintage and antique photographs, from candid shots to formal portraits. Mitzi's shop features an extensive collection of head shots and publicity photos from Hollywood's "Golden Age". Some notable names include; Rock Hudson, Carry Grant, Warren Beatty and Frank Sinatra. (Pictured: Vintage Laurel and Hardy Actor Promotional Photo)

VioletQVintage specializes in mid-century housewares and home decor, including vintage Pyrex, Hazel Atlas, Fire King, brass decor and milk glass. As Elise says in her profile: "Searching flea markets for vintage kitchenware is a hobby of mine and I am pleased to be able to share my finds..." (Pictured: Pink Hall China Riviera Water Pitcher)

keeky27's shop, Vintage New England, has the tag line of: distinctly elegant gifts, wedding essentials and home decor. The shop features a wonderful selection of milk glass. Sarah is, "doing my best to help find beauty and new life in vintage, re-purposed items. Most of my items are found locally in Maine and some even come with great stories!" (Pictured: Vintage Serving Tins Instant Collection)

MellowMermaid is a whimsical shop of vintage house wares and collectibles mixed with repurposed and handcrafted items. Lori has this to say about her shop:"Mellow Mermaid Studios is based in Virginia beach, Virginia. I am inspired by my oceanfront home and the relaxed lifestyle that comes with living near the coast. Rescuing treasures from future landfills makes my life more meaningful." (Pictured: Set of 4 Vintage Stackable Ceramic Soup Bowls)