Fresh Picks: I Will Get Organized!

They say February is the time to revisit New Year’s resolutions…how are yours doing? If getting organized was one of them, re-invigorate your project in style with these great vintage finds!

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Colorful MOD Plastic Stackin... joevintage $38.00	vintage industrial 1950s met... Luncheonettevi... $30.00	Jewelry Box Mens Wood vintag... AppelJar $38.50
Vintage Phinney Walker Trave... backhomeagain $10.00	Vintage Metal Recipe Box - S... OhDearWatson $14.00	Vintage Retro LP Stacking Re... RescuedPagesVi... $19.99

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Welcome New Members: OhDearWatson, AppleJar, NostalgicCollections and LeasAtticSpace

Woodland Vintage Butterfly Canisters Gare Ceramics

OhDearWatson is a lovely little shop which was opened in July of 2010 by newlywed couple Cody and Amanda. They offer a nice selection of kitchenware and decor, featuring some nice milk glass pieces. Their pieces range mainly from the 1950's to the 1970's

Cheerful Yellow Pristine Pottery Teapot Made in England

AppleJar is the combined efforts of mother daughter team Shirley and Lisa. Both are artists by trade, Shirley is a sculptor and Lisa is a jeweler. "...We also love those things of old -- those great vintage and antique things that have stood the test of time. Admittedly, we have what we laughingly call 'the vintage gene.' This is a condition where neither of us can pass up a beautiful old thing." AppleJar opened shop in August of 2009 and is based out of Nevada.

Vintage Sewing Pattern Simplicity Size 12 1976

NostalgicCollections offers a nice mix of vintage clothing and sewing patterns from the 1950's through the 1970's. The shop is run by Vicki of Minnesota and opened in September of 2009. Vicki has this to say about her shop: "I'm obsessed with clothing, fashion and style. A flair for vintage with a hint of the dramatic. My goal at Nostalgic Collections is to help incorporate vintage into a modern lifestyle. Vintage can give you that unique edge to sets you apart from everyone else."

Vintage Ice Cream Scoop Floraine Pink Pattern by A&E Lewis

LeasAtticSpace is an eclectic collection of vintage treasures run by Lea of Oklahoma. On offer is a wide mix of vintage items ranging from textiles and jewelry to pottery and glass decor. Lea's motto is "Life is a collection and I love collecting. I collect whatever strikes my fancy and often times, things that remind me of my childhood." "I enjoy collecting eclectic treasures primarily dating from the 1890’s to the 1960’s."

A Milestone Celebration!

This week the Etsy Vintage Team reached and surpassed 200 member shops! Drum roll, please...fortuitous #200 is Oh Dear Watson, the shop of Cody and Amanda from North Carolina. They offer vintage home decor and housewares, presented with a delightfully fresh perspective. Who wouldn't love to have this 1930s Hall China mixing bowl set in their vintage kitchen?

After #200, we approved five more shops as our Membership Committee burned the midnight oil to catch up with a long list of requests. Numbers 201-205 are:

Seagull Island
Nostalgia R Us
Reconstitutions
Peacock Gypsy
Peacock Gypsy Vintage

Two hundred members is not a lot in terms of Etsy Teams. Some number in the thousands, but we are smaller for a reason. EVT is a professional association, and for 3+ years both our standards and our loyalty to each other have remained high. Our mission statement:

The Etsy Vintage Team (EVT) is an organization of Etsy sellers who are passionate about vintage and antiques, as well as items handmade with vintage components. Members are certified after undergoing a thorough review process to ensure they maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity and customer service. With an Etsy Vintage Team Certified Shop, you are purchasing authentic vintage goods from a knowledgeable, trustworthy dealer.

We thought it was high time we celebrated EVT certification! Beginning today, members are officially called "Certified Shops," and will display this new badge in their Etsy listings, blogs and more.

Special thanks to Mitzi of Vintage Goodness for creating all our Etsy Vintage Team logos, including this new badge! To see the full listing of Certified Shops, visit our Etsy Team Page.