Fresh Picks: Proper Prim

“Primitive” generally means an item that lacks sophistication, is naive in its form and typically utilitarian in its function. Early homesteaders, for example, did not have the means to purchase commercial farm equipment, household items and furniture. These things were made on the homestead by hand as needed. In its purest form, primitives are typically handmade, but we tend to also include mass produced utilitarian items such as tools in this category.

If you admire--and desire--primitive style, these finds are glorious examples. My thanks to Sarah of Bantam House Antiques for providing the articulate definition of primitive style.

Adorable Antique Dolly VintageInBloom $17.00	Vintage Metal Pitchfork Four... DandelionGirl $25.00	Antique Heavy Iron from Mexi... HamiltonBay $25.00
Antique Primitive Coal Scoop... EmeliasCupboar... $14.00	Miniature Tennessee primitiv... cherrylippedro... $14.00	Antique Copper Folk Art Cand... TheWhiteMole $20.00

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Welcome New Members: Lady Lux Vintage, Vintage Biffann and Vintage in Bloom

Lady Lux Vintage (Etsy id ldylux) is the shop of best friends Nancy and Bri of Houston, and offers vintage clothing and accessories with a midcentury focus. If you love vintage as a wardrobe staple, you will delight in the wide array of vintage day dresses! I especially like this maroon plaid 50s dress with pleated skirt and sweet key detail on its belt.

Vintage Biffann is all about the finishing touches that make a house a home--vintage and antique china, silver and glass, plus paintings, pottery and ceramics and so much more. This fine porcelain baby shoe by Herend would make a stunning, heartfelt gift for a mom-to-be. In fact, I recommend this Massachusetts shop for Mother's Day, weddings or any gift occasion.

Vintage in Bloom offers "baubles, treasures and pretty little things." The eclectic fare of Amy from Connecticut includes lovely porcelain and glass, tiny toys and even vintage supplies for artisans. But her specialty is vintage and antique jewelry. I was immediately drawn to this gorgeous brooch with its intricate hand painted porcelain center.

We're thrilled to include these fine shops in the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!

It's The Small Things That Count!

How did the little die get into the Miniature Bottle? You'll have to ask 'Vintage In Bloom'.



Tiny Pixie Shoe from Such And Sort
is a nice fit for your collection of miniatures!

When I was a little girl I was fascinated with the shadow box on my grandma's livingroom wall. It had a delightful assortment of tiny things that I couldn't resist poking at, picking up and playing with. Little ceramic animals, tiny glass bottles, a dusty feather, wee dolls - items that made me ask a hundred questions and made by grandma call me 'nosey'. You can find all sorts of mini's and tiny's from Etsy Vintage Team members. One member, Moxie Thrift, even has the shadow box to put them in!



Vintage Japan Tiny Porcelain Birds from TParty
will bring a song to your shadow box!



Dandelion Girl offers wee sips from this pair of
Vintage Miniature Amber Bottles Wheaton Glass Tonic Bitters.