Fresh Picks: For the Love of Dad

We like to say vintage makes a unique, one-of-a-kind gift. But when it comes to Dad, you may ask how you can express your love with vintage? These finds are true treasures that he will cherish for many years to come!

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Cocktail Shaker Ice Bucket M... LoveMyVintageB... $40.00	Mens Vintage Silk 1930s Neck... AnnaLeesAttic $24.00	Buren Imperial 21 Jewel Open... KentonCollecti... $215.00
Vintage Alabaster Horse Book... BirdinHandVTG $125.00	Vintage Schmidt Beer Cooler ... RedRiverAntiqu... $135.00	Vintage Mid Century Mod Bran... jenscloset $34.50

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A Walk in the Woods

Vintage canteen from TheFancyLamb

By Susan from CalloohCallay

Like much of the United States, we here in the middle have had an eerily warm winter--no frozen ponds like when I was a kid, and my crocuses are up already, probably just in time to be zapped by another cold snap. But the upside to climate change, if you can call it that, is last weekend I got out for a hike along the river bluffs--just me, my canteen, and 300 other hikers, bikers, and dogs taking advantage of the weather.

Wildflower guide from TheVintageReader

I didn't see much wildlife--a few hawks circling the river, a few gray squirrels. But on a less crowded day I might have run into some deer, or even an otter or raccoon along the river bank. It was too early for the wildflowers, but in the coming months they'll be making their appearance in great numbers.

We're heading into just about the best time to enjoy the outdoors (though autumn has a lot going for it too). So, in anticipation of many hikes to come, here are a few of my favorite vintage items to take along.

Vintage Czech rucksack from PerfectlyPoshVintage

KampKing 1960s utility knife from KentonCollectibles

Vintage camp stool from moxiethrift

1912 Boy Scout book from queenofsienna

Pedometer from tippleandsnack

Vintage snakebite kit from kowgirlkitsch

Welcome New Members: glasspanic, kentoncollectibles and fireflyvintage

 Vintage Pfaltzgraff Ball Pitcher Blue

Based out of Denver, Colorado, GlassPanic offers a lovely selection of vintage house wares and home décor including some nice silver serving pieces and Pyrex dishes. The shop is run by Amy and Jeff who describe themselves as “amateur vintage hunters.” “We love finding new pieces and love the history associated with each piece.”

Vintage Miniature Die Cast Cars-Old Timers 

KentonCollectibles has a little bit of everything a vintage collector could want. They specialize in antiques, oddities and hilarities with an emphasis on ephemera and machine age wonders. Also available is a beautiful selection of vintage jewelry including some fabulous rhinestone brooches. They are based out of Portland, OR and have a Brick & Mortar shop there as well.

Vintage 50s Little Black Lace Cocktail Dress

FireflyVintage is a beautiful vintage clothing shop. On offer is a wide selection of women’s clothing as well as some men’s and children’s clothing. The women’s selection ranges from party dresses and career wear to beachwear and also include accessories and shoes. Rita’s passion for clothing started at a young age, “as a little girl, I used to beg my mother to save the beautiful dresses she wore for me. She would laugh and tell me I would never want ‘those old things’ when I was old enough to wear them. She never guessed that those lovely 1950's fashions would be one of my life's greatest passions!”

 

 

Fresh Picks: Glorious Glass

While our Certified Shops offer a stunning array of Vintage Art Glass, a collection of humble and quirky old bottles and vases--the simpler the better--creates a heavenly aura when arranged on a sunny windowsill. The effect is mesmerizing, and brings a cheery splash of color to any room. Here are some new finds to get you started!

Cobalt Blue Mixed collection... 10karri $25.00	Antique Bottles - Chili Powd... KentonCollecti... $18.00	1970s Emerald Green Glass Pe... SurrenderDorot... $8.89
Two Old Bottles Nice Color queenofsienna $8.00	Bitter Fish. Vintage cobalt ... Kultur $16.00	Treasury Featured - Set of t... yeoldevintages... $12.99

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