Welcome New Members: Menzo Collection, Mom Walds Place, Whimzies, and Kranzelic

Floral nut dish by James Kent Ltd.

A self-described "crazy Cajun," the owner of Menzo Collection has lived all over--including Germany--but now comes to us from Houston. The shop is a fresh mix of housewares and home decor items, from a needlepoint parrot to Hull Madonna. This sweet little floral nut dish is almost too pretty to use.

Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria soup bowl

Chock full of vintage goodies, Mom Walds Place specializes in dishes, glassware, and pottery. I've chosen this exquisite Rosenthal soup bowl to show you, but at Mom Walds you're just as likely to find stoneware mugs, mid-century plates, or patterned glasses--well researched, beautifully presented.

Antique books from 1891 and 1913

Whimzies offers another type of treasure--supplies and unusual items accumulated in more than 30 years of work as a folk artist. Ephemera, vintage lace, patterns, books, photos, postcards, and unique bits and pieces make for some tasty leftovers.

1980s floral minidress

Another tasty shop, Kranzelic, comes to us from Los Angeles with clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, and more. They have some wonderful items just right for the season, including this stunning floral minidress from the 1980s.

Welcome to these wonderful shops!

Welcome New Members: TPB Vintage, Vintage Way, Lady Jane Designs, and Personal Pursuits

Deep blue plastic buttons

If you're a button fanatic like me, you'll love the selection at TPB Vintage--bakelite, celluloid, glass, plastics, mother of pearl, vegetable ivory, they've got it all. The shop is based in Rockford, Illinois, where Kari (TPB's owner) loves to hit the antique shops and flea markets. She sells button jewelry in The Paper Button shop and offers her glorious leftovers in TPB, along with a smattering of other vintage items.

Butterfly brooch by Gerrys

Chock full of fabulous vintage jewelry, Vintage Way is based in Sonoma, California, and owned and operated by a wonderful blind woman, Jennifer K. O'Hara. The shop has a variety of other vintage goodies but really excels in the jewelry department--this butterfly brooch by Gerrys was one of my favorites.

Cotton blue clover dress

Lady Jane Designs, based in Brooklyn, offers a combination of handmade bags and vintage clothing (including this stunning 1950s day dress). The owner, a long-time wearer and lover of vintage, offers many items from her personal collection, and the quality shows.

1980s blue taffeta gown

For still more wonderful vintage clothing, visit Personal Pursuits, which offers an eclectic mix of clothing from the 1920s to the 1980s. The shop has blazers, tops, and suits, but specializes in dresses, including some fantastic items for that special party.