Fresh Picks: Warm Welcome

Primitive and antique touches make your kitchen instantly warm, even if you don't have pies cooling on the windowsill...these fabulous finds are wonderful examples!

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Antique Meat Grinder Industr... MustyMusts $49.00	Vintage Wooden Cookie Mold T... LoveMyVintageB... $18.00	Antique Pitcher Brown-Westhe... LisasCottage $34.99
Glass Juicer Reamer Juice Ci... OldQuincySchoo... $12.00	Antique Coffee Grinder Count... RedRiverAntiqu... $65.00	White Tin Kreamer Cannisters... veraviola $25.00

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Welcome New Members: LiseVintageLighting, CabinWindows, TheCornerStoreBK, EyeForVintage and Evaelena

Vintage Modern Stacked Acrylic Table Lamp

LiseVintageLighting is a lovely shop with a unique selection of vintage lighting. Susan refurbishes and updates a variety of vintage lamps, lighting and candle holders dating from the 1940s-1980s. "Whenever possible, I love to learn and share with my customers the story behind a design or its designer, the craftsmanship responsible for elevating a piece, the cultural history that makes a particular style or fixture iconic." LiseVintageLighting opened in November of 2009 and is based out of Dallas, Texas.

Graniteware Enamel Kettle Primitive Collectible

Cabinwindows specializes houseware and home decor with a farmhouse or primitive style. Patti says she "started collecting antiques to decorate my home. My mom HATES antiques so she sold or threw out all the family stuff-argh... I tend to pick items that remind me of my childhood, or that just have a great "feel" to them." Cabinwindows is based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado and opened shop in June of 2009. 

Collection of 26 antique dessert tins

TheCornerStoreBK offers a wide range of antique and midcentury lighting, interior design pieces, and home decor. Benjamin says: "I strive to offer unique treasures and thoughtful gifts. I am an architect / designer that sells a combination of architectural salvage and vintage decor that I use in my own design studio which focuses on traditional design and sustainability." TheCornerStoreBK opened in October of 2010 and is based out of Brooklyn, New York.

1970s dress / Aqua Knit

EyeForVintage focuses mainly on vintage clothing from 1920s-1980s. Hannah says, "I'm a 27 year old vintage fashion and history enthusiast. I love the stories things carry with them through the years and I love how much quality and care went into making them. I have so much fun searching for the items in my shop, although it is not usually easy!" EyeForVintage opened in November of 2009 and is based in Michigan.

Vintage 1970's Set Amber Low Ball Glasses

Evaelena specializes in vintage gift ideas, mid-century and recycled gifts, home wares, jewelry, fashion, accessories and supplies. Eva's shop philosophy: "I make recycled jewelry out of vintage things and collect vintage and antique objects that are original and interesting or stylish. My taste is pretty varied - and I am attracted to good design and beautiful craftsmanship regardless of era as well as quirky, humorous things and things that resonate with me emotionally. As a repository of things that I love to collect and make, my etsy shop is a kind of embodiment of my personality!" Evaelena is based out of Sydney, Australia and opened in November of 2010.

Vintage Gift Guide: Once More With Feeling

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Raising recycling to an art! These handmade-with-vintage gift ideas are truly from the heart. Speak with your dollars by supporting a self-representing artisan, and your "statement" gift means so much more.

French Metallic Chenille Flo... peacockgypsy $2600.00	Vintage Button Brooch Pink a... CalloohCallay $26.00	Spirit Road Vintage Child&#... suchandsortalt... $20.00
Vintage US Earth Postage Sta... 12be $14.50	Pink Champagne Necklace (Eco... threepeats $22.00	Vintage Stained Glass Window... HeritageDishes $99.95
Wind Chimes Vintage Sugar Bo... transienttreas... $74.00	Lagelle's hand knit flow... lagelle $69.99	Vintage Mason Ball Jar / Gl... BirdinHandVTG $14.00
Recycled Gunmetal and Rhines... behressentials $75.00	Custom Vinyl Record Bookends nerdnest $15.00	Recyced CIRCUIT BOARD Vintag... DebbyAremDesig... $68.00
Handmade Button Bouquet in a... tparty $31.90	Vintage Book Journal .. Sunn... TheFancyLamb $18.00	Charise Vintage Bead Earring... ForeverInStyle $20.00

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Welcome New Members: QueenofSienna, Flyingace, KitschyVintage, VanityFare, TheWhiteRoom and EmeliasCupboard

Blown Mold Glass Spiral Swirl Cruet & Stopper

QueenofSienna offers a unique mix of vintage items spanning many decades and styles. Among the 250 items available are textiles, fabric, glass, pottery, and books. "The items in my shop are vintage and antique pieces that were acquired by generations of two families. I will continue to be listing more items daily. It is an eclectic mix, that's for sure." QueenofSienna opened in November 2010.

Vintage Canister Set with Floral Design

Flyingace was opened in June of 2009 by Ashley, a stay at home mom from Tulsa Oklahoma. "I offer unique, quality treasures for every member of the family. My shop name, flyingace, is an ode to my favorite comic strip character of all time, Snoopy as the World War 1 flying ace in search of the Red Baron." Major shop categories include: Home Accessories, Vintage Books and For Kids.

VIntage Federal Rumpus Shot Glasses

KitschyVintage offers a nice mix of vintage items ranging from the 1920's through the 1960's. "After having a career and then being a stay-at-home mom to my 3 sons (now grown), I've finally figured out what I want to do when I grow up: collect, use and sell great old stuff! The items in my shop are as unpredictable as the imaginings of days past." Top categories include: Jewelry and Accessories and Games and Toys. KitschyVintage opened shop in October 2010.

Antique Filigree Pin Fancy Design circa 1900

VanityFare is a wonderful jewelry shop, offering vintage and antique jewelry representing a wide range of styles and eras. "I've been selling antique jewelry for over 20 years. I've also developed a good sound working knowledge of textiles, linens, ladies accessories and vintage clothing. I've sold antiques from the Georgian Period right up to the late 20th c. up and down the east coast." VanityFare is based out of Barrington, New Hampshire and opened in January of 2008.

Vintage Bead Goodies in White 

TheWhiteRoom, based out of Ontario, Canada, has a lovely selection of vintage rhinestone jewelry, postcards, and ephemera. "I love and appreciate beautiful things that hold a story from the past. I love to collect and surround myself with these treasures, and find inspiration in them for my art and life." TheWhiteRoom has been in business since May 2009.

Vintage Ford Truck Guide F 150 (1979)

EmeliasCupboard currently has an interesting selection of books on offer including a few unique operating and instruction manuals. "I will be using this shop to clear out my vast collections of almost 50 years hunting. I have been involved in buying and selling antiques and collectibles for most of my life, and far too much of it went into our private collections, even long after we ran out of space for it. Now that retirement is approaching, it is time to get serious about clearing out." EmeliasCupboard is based out of Spring Branch Texas (Winter) and opened in May of 2011.

Gift Guide for the Thanksgiving Hostess

While you're getting ready for the holiday season, don't forget to shop vintage. This gift guide is just the tip of the iceberg; for more wonderful items, search for Etsyvintageteam on Etsy, or browse more wonderful gift guides here. (You can also visit the original of this Treasury on Etsy here.)

Autumn Wine Glasses susantique $33.00	Vintage 1950s Orange Wiggle ... alexsandras $68.00	beautiful mid century monkey... thecreekhouse $29.00
Thanksgiving Centerpiece - P... jinxxy $11.00	The Modern Family Cook Book ... marybethhale $12.00	Vintage 1960s Printed Linen ... anothertimeant... $25.00
1800s Huge Teapot Server, Bu... Nachokitty $395.00	Thanksgiving Vintage Postcar... TheOldBarnDoor $4.50	Set of TWO Vintage Anchor Ho... beppiebags $14.00
Vintage Wooden Owl Salt and ... TheOwlLady $15.00	1970s hat/ vintage fedora/ p... TheVintageHatS... $35.00	Tea Cups and Creamer Autumn... MomWaldsPlace $12.95
Warm Autumn Collection Vinta... ThreeChicksVIn... $12.00	Vintage Vernon Kilns Organdi... jenscloset $39.50	The Chef. Vintage 1970s ston... Kultur $7.75
RARE NEVER USED Vintage 1940... lagelle $21.95

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Welcome New Members: MaggieMoons, ScoutandRescue, LuncheonetteVintage and TheIDConnection

Vintage Orange & White Cow Salt & Pepper Shakers

MaggieMoons opened shop in May of 2010 with a mix of sewing notions, housewares, accessories and random vintage odds and ends. The focus is on items from The 1950's through the 1970's and features a nice selection of "How To" books. Felicity, of Temple, AZ, has this to say about her shop inpiration; "I’ve been collecting funky, fun items since I was a little kid. I can still remember my first box of doll heads I found at a Salvation Army in 1978. Over the years I've developed a keen sense for finding vintage and I want to share that with everyone."

Orange Schramberg ceramic pitcher

ScoutandRescue is the latest shop from Dahlila of DahlilaFound. "After 3 years of running Dahlila, Found Vintage, I am adding this new shop especially for home & garden decor, industrial metal finds & quirky pieces that are irresistible, but don't really pop with the silk scarves & heels over at Dahlila." ScoutandRescue features a wide and eclectic range of home and garden items including many mid-century ceramic pieces.

Vintage Roller Skates 1980s Sprints Roller Derby

LuncheonetteVintage is "serving up" a nice mix of styles from Victorian to art deco to 80s new wave and a wide mix of items from farm relics to cocktails to old photos and soft papered books. Self described as "Part geek, part girly and part goofy, like its head cook." Jana opened up shop in July of 2008 and is based out of New York State.

Vintage 1950's Popeye Goes on a Picnic

TheIDConnection has a huge selection of almost 2000 items to choose from. The shop features a wide selection of vintage holiday items including Halloween and Christmas decorations. Also on offer is sewing notions, ephemera, toys clothing and more. TheIDConnection is based out of Galveston, TX and opened in March of 2008.