Gift Giving with Vintage Glass and Candy, Candy, Candy

It is Christmas Time, let's have some fun with vintage gift giving. One of my favorite "go to" gifts is candy in a vintage glass dish. It seems so much nicer than just a dish, or just candy. The two together 
seem like a party.

Sometimes you luck out with one that is specific for your occasion. I found the perfect little glass candy tray for a gal who loves 

vintage decor.

It makes much more sense, and is more fun, to find vintage dish or item to hold candy and other gifts, like cookies, or pens, than to grab 

something cheap.

There are a plethora of these clear inexpensive vintage glass dishes. It is no wonder they were (and are still) so popular, because they just make everything a bit better.

It does not have to be a candy dish either. I acquired a passle of Anchor Hocking Ruby Cups, that would make lovely little gifts filled with candy for teachers. They are easy and decorative when tied up in a small cellophane bag with a fetching bow.

We have a family member who collects glassware, and loves Hershey Kisses. It does not get any easier than this.

Most folks do not use celery dishes any more. Did they ever? What we do need though, is something to corral pens and pencils. Using a vintage or antique celery or pickle dish is a classier option than a pencil tray you can find at an office supply store. Here is a gift the insurance office secretary could really use and enjoy.

This porcelain Vintage Christmas Tree Dish by George Good is being included here with the vintage glass dishes, because it is shows just how perfect they are for gift giving.

I like it so much, that I am tempted to give it to myself.

A classic color for Christmas is Forest Green. There is an abundance of shapes and sizes of Vintage Forest Green Glassware available. This dish is a nice sturdy piece by Hazel Atlas, that you can use in a high traffic area. It is a perfect gift to use at work. We all love the office candy dish.

This Fire King Forest Green Charm Bowl has an entirely different look. You can see how I simply scooped all of my candy samples in to it. I could make the whole family happy by setting this out here at our place. Just think of the smiles I would get if I gave it to a family full of young folks. The bowl would also make Mom happy.

It has been fun sharing some fun ways to use candy and vintage dishes for gift giving. If you find the perfect piece with the Etsy Vintage Team and use it be sure to share it with us. You can never have too much inspiration.

Thank you for joining me. My name is Mary, and I run Mary Wald's Place, an Etsy store, where Antique and Vintage plus Knowledge and Care promise a great vintage shopping experience. It is a privilege to be a member of The Etsy Vintage Team. We are having so much fun this Christmas Time.

Vintage Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $10

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Ribbon candy and walnuts, perhaps an orange. And tiny trinkets just for fun. These vintage stocking stuffers are all under $10.00, and actually fit inside a stocking!

Two Tiny Model Railroad Tree... tparty $9.90	coloring books- 2 vintage co... Shoptastic $10.00	20 vintage hair pins nosnowsupplies $4.20
Vintage Miniature Nodder Kok... WheeTreasures $6.00	1931 Calendar VintageInspire... $2.95	Vintage Ceramic Owl Pair Fig... vintagegoodnes... $5.95
Recycled CIRCUIT BOARD Geek ... DebbyAremDesig... $5.25	Mini Pitchers with Flower Ac... sweetrice $6.00	Perfume bottle pendant Vinta... KatsKuriosityS... $9.00
Vintage sunglasses - Retro S... FairyFiligree $6.00	1978 Distressed Vintage Ton... Charie88 $5.00	Vintage Mini Railroad Lanter... DandelionGirl $9.00
Miniature Vintage Souvenir S... suchandsort $7.00	A Fuzzy Little Bunny awfulwaffles $3.00	Miniature Space Needle Souve... TheHeirloomBou... $3.75

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Ahead of the Curve

Ever notice when you get a little itchy for something? It's often not when you'd expect to receive it. For example, I tend to crave a great breakfast around 10:30 at night. Those same feelings we all get also apply to shopping trends. Right now, things are really heating up for future events-and you need to be on the ball and ahead of the curve. 

Vintage Twig Broom offered by hurstdesigns

If you've been trolling the Treasuries on Etsy lately, you'll have noticed that Halloween is sprouting up. I even found myself making one last week and then this week I saw several more. Vintage Halloween is being searched on. This is the time of year for designing elaborate adult costumes, thinking about how to decorate for the big annual party, and planning what the kiddos are going to wear. 

Vintage Spider & Fly Pendant offered by myshangrila

Cater to it. List your Halloween related items now. Get your costume pieces modeled and photographed. Use your Featured Items to show off your items and if you have enough, change them out often. Even just rotating the order the featured photos are in can give your shop a whole new look. 

Vintage Halloween Cookie Cutters offered by jinxxy

I recommend having a Holiday themed category to make it easy for shoppers. Make it easy for those ornament, decoration & costume customers. I've found many people don't realize they can search within our shops, especially all the potential buyers coming to our shops straight from Google. Categories are critical in helping them find things. 

Antique Ankle Boots offered by designarchives

I found last year that Christmas ornaments began selling in late August. It's the time when buyers hope to score pieces before the main public begins buying. Don't wait to flood the market in late November because by then you'll have sacrificed all those early buyers. Late November is a fine time to relist, but do your initial listings in the upcoming weeks. 

Collection of Polish Ornaments offered by kowgirlkitsch

Isn't this anticipation fun? Fall is coming. Gear up for it and get ahead of the curve! 

Is There Really a Season For Selling?

I did a post on my Facebook page the other day, asking my group why they bought vintage. Was it for gifts, events, or just for their own personal collecting? Several people responded and several emailed me directly. Overwhelmingly I was told they bought to collect for themselves. If this is true, then we should cater to that mentality. Collectors don't buy seasonally. They look all year round.

Bottlebrush trees by VintageJunkInMyTrunk

I collect old Halloween & Christmas. I'm always searching, especially during the off season. Why? Because that's when I can find things easily. The market isn't flooded with reproductions, there isn't a lot of just "clutter" listings that don't apply, there is less competition and things cost less, often much less.

Vintage button upcycled necklace by calloohcallay

Don't fall into this trap. A vintage paper Halloween horn from the 1940's isn't worth any less in May. But I notice sellers discounting these types of items over and over. Collectors will find it and pay the right price-as long as the condition warrants it of course. (which brings up the point-know your prices!)

1950's Bombshell Swimsuit by hautecountryvintage

This same logic applies to items like swimsuits and other seasonal clothing that appeals to everyone, not just collectors. That client who marks it as a favorite in October is planning to fit in it by January. She'll come back for it! I've had this happen several times in my shop-things get marked as a fav and then when the buyer is motivated, they buy.

Vintage Gift Guide #19: A Merry Vintage Christmas

For those who are counting down, Christmas is just a week away--but there's still time for last minute shopping. The Etsy Vintage Team offers a fantastic selection of items sure to make your season bright.

For more gift guides from the Etsy Vintage Team, follow this link to the Etsy treasuries. Merry Christmas!

'Have Yourself A Merry Vintage Christmas' by calloohcallay

HOLIDAY SALE vintage 50... JojosRetroandV... $76.50	Hand Cast Italian Ceram... TheWhiteMole $75.00	Silver Candy Urn with s... tippleandsnack $24.99
Vintage Christmas Ornam... Nachokitty $50.00	Wreath Berries Christma... BakeliteBakery $27.00	Extra Large Vintage Chr... VintageJunkInM... $31.00
Pearly Green MaD MeN De... TRUECOLORSFORY... $25.00	Vintage STEWARDESS styl... BetaBoutique $22.50	Red Swedish Christmas C... bitofbutter $25.00
Mid-Century Linen Noel ... retrothreads $24.00	Vintage Parma Christmas... jenscloset $16.50	vintage austrian christ... stuartroadvint... $14.00
1910 - ANGEL, LIGHT, HO... FascinatingHob... $15.00	Winter deer. Pair of wh... Kultur $14.00	Christmas Santa invitat... kitschcafe $10.00

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