Vintage for the Holidays

Poland Wawel China Serving Platter by ForsythiaHill at Etsy

As a vintage seller, I often run into one of a kind items on Etsy that I just have to share! Let's take a walk down memory lane and get into the spirit for the Holiday season, vintage style. All items mentioned in my blog are currently for sale, but hurry, the season is HERE!

Pink and Black Sunbeam Mixer by Vetera on Etsy.

Many of my treasured household items are put to use during this time of year. The antique platter of Grandmom's is always used at Holiday dinners and the vintage mixing bowl set is pulled out to accommodate the assortment of cookies I whip up. I have one platter that doesn't match anything I own that was my Mom's. I use it every time I bake cookies and it always reminds me of our house where I grew up.

Charming set of Cone Gnome's by Cybersenora on Etsy

Vintage ornaments are often fun conversation pieces. You will be sure to get friends and family asking about your unique "kitsch" vintage holiday collectibles! There is something homey and warm about vintage Christmas Decor. It's really fun to collect a certain era or theme.

Bottle Brush Wreath by CommodityMOD on Etsy

Don't limit your decorating to indoors! Unique wreaths, swags, balls, and outdoor ornamentation can be found online and shipped straight to your door. I love simple accents that meld well with nature. Each year I cut Pine and Holly boughs and put my window baskets to good use. A little twig tree at your entry door is a great place to hang vintage ornaments to greet your guests.

Pretty Lion 9 candle Menorah by ForsythiaHill

Have fun this Holiday season and shop vintage. Often items are built to last and a much higher quality for a lower price. I also like the fact that it is a great way to reuse and recycle old objects. Who doesn't like a treasure hunt.

Happy shopping, vintage style!

-Rebecca

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Thanks all Around

The other day our newbie group got together and had a nice afternoon gathering with another newcomer from India.  We talked about the Thanksgiving holiday and how it is celebrated. 

When I think of Thanksgiving, I always visualize family around a table full of good food.  If there is not some sort of mashed sweet potato dish on the table, then it's just not Thanksgiving in our house and it usually has singed marshmallows on top.  My husband was stunned when he first saw this concoction (he is from Michigan).

In a nut shell, the true meaning of the holiday is that it is a time to give thanks for a bountiful year.

I am thankful: 
1) just to be alive for starters.
2) to not have to report to a "real" job each day.
3) to have met so many nice newbies in Charlottesville.
4) to have sold my first two items in my Etsy shop this week.
5) to be fairly healthy.
6) to be married to a decent and easy to live with husband.
7) to have four sweet and so far healthy pets.
8) to be able to enjoy life and all that it offers.

I read the most amazing story in the Charlottesville Daily Progress and left me feeling so appreciative for others sacrifices and grateful:
A Thanksgiving Read.  Yes, it's a bit long, so sit down with a cup of coffee - it's gripping and something you need to make time for!

Hey ssssspppptttt, I have a sweet deal to share with you - FRIDAY after Thanksgiving is BLACK FRIDAY and my Etsy shop items will be 20% off.  Many Etsy.com sellers will be having sales and there are so many amazing items to discover.  See you Friday - HAVE FUN.

Happy Thanksgiving

-Rebecca