http://www.etsy.com/listing/109915459/patchwork-armchair-with-suzani-and-neon?
http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-dresses/fp-one-criss-cross-florals-maxi-dress/
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/wall-decor/questions-and-antlers-buck-trophy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/122581435/shabby-coastal-cottage-turquoise-dining?
http://www.etsy.com/listing/115332279/patchwork-sofa-with-suzani-fabrics-3?
Antiquing yesterday with The Mr. was great fun! I found a great lot of vintage peach Fire King Lusterware plates, bowls and side plates for just $13. What a bargain!
Since my old plates have gotten worse for wear, I decided to treat myself to some *new* plates for our new pad. These little vintage shimmery gems are so pretty! Originally, I had picked them up to re-sell but when The Mr. said, “Those will be cool in our new place!” I quickly changed my mind to keeping these and starting a new collection!
And so it begins.
Dated and branded with the distinctive White Star Line insignia, a kitten-soft blanket is modeled from a surviving blanket found within the staterooms of the legendary cruise line. Cabernet & Tea hue. Wool blend. 65 x 48”.
http://www.victoriantradingco.com/store/catalogimages/1a/i21384.html
Zombie Jewelry
| Possibly posing too long for their portrait, Victorians are “skullified” and embedded under liquid crystal amongst delicate silver. Adj. 6-9”. Earrings 1½ http://www.victoriantradingco.com/store/catalogimages/1a/i21441.html |
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As many of you have noticed, I am a huge supporter of ETSY. It’s filled with artistic and wonderfully charming wares for your home and garden. Amazing vintage and handcrafted clothing and accessories, delicious snacks and so, so much more.
To follow along with my buy local quest I am just letting you all know that on ETSY you can search in your own area for lovely items to fill those stockings with.
However, if you do find something from one of the small stores that is not in your area. Consider it a good thing either way. You’re supporting small businesses and that is a VERY good thing!
Happy holidays friends!
Our good friend here on wordpress.com, Edwina from Australia, has a lovely store that I hope you all check out. re:retro.
She has some of the coolest and most unique vintage wares out there. Think unique gift giving for the holidays friends, not big box!
A word from Edwina from her blog:
“I am particularly fond of kitsch. Kitsch items are funny, playful and often ironic… and are fantastic to use in contrast to a minimalist, functional furniture setting.
My collection is now too large for me to enjoy it all, and I am reluctantly parting with it. I figure it should be enjoyed by others, so whether you are a collector yourself, or want to start a collection, or want an unusual gift for a friend – email me and we can discuss: reretroblog@gmail.com. I am careful to only collect things that are in good condition and still fit for purpose- if there is any natural wear and tear I will make that clear.”
Vintage Carnival Chalkware Lion ~ Super cute and colorful!
As some of you may or may not know, our business (well, one of our two businesses!) is selling vintage wares on ebay and ETSY.
Last week proved to be a total washout in sales due to Sandy, so we’re relisting our items on ebay this week. You can find us on ebay under the seller name octaviasvintage.
Here are the items up for sale this week on ebay.
1800’s Quack Medical Device Leopard Kitty Cat Purse
Vintage Light Bar Atomic Pink Vase
Satin Star Appliques Fancy Cowboy Belt Buckle
Vintage Floraline Planter Swirl Depression Glass Bowl
1800’s Wheeling Tile Company Miniature Victorian Framed Tile
iFoundyou on ETSY
Today’s sofas don’t evoke too much by the way of romance, sensuality and curvy femininity as do Victorian era pieces. While I love a good, boxy modern piece, there is nothing today that compares to the sexiness and styling of the Victorian period. It was as if they created furniture, representative of a real woman’s figure, underneath all of her finery.
When I see this piece, I imagine an artist painting his lover outstretched by candlelight. I also think it would be a superb piece to reupholster in a super funky and bold patterned fabric (or many different fabrics) to give it an ultra Bohem flavor!
Gustave Caillebotte
From the seller iFoundYou
“This is a very handsome Victorian Empire, double scroll end sofa. The wood is mahogany and it is upholstered in a yellow stripe with a laurel wreath motif. There are two round bolster cushions, one at each end. This type of sofa dates 1810 – 1830 and as was typical, features large hand carved paws for feet with carved wings.”
$950. What a bargain!
Being an interior designer for over 25 years, I’ve seen a lot of furnishings. Some I love… some not so much.
When you’ve been in the business as long as I have, you’ve pretty much seen it all. There is generally nothing that really grabs my attention and makes me say “WOW!”
…and then there came this little gem…
At first glance, it may seem a bit pricey. But, I can tell you that any chair that is well made, beautiful, functional and handcrafted in the U.S. is going to be thousands.
Think of this as purchasing artwork. It’s something to hand down in your family for generations to come.
*Just in case this gem gets sold on ETSY, please visit Vintage Renewal and check out her other awesome wares!
Vintage Renewal Lloyd Loom Deco chair on ETSY
$5500.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89862716/vintage-patchwork-channel-tufted-chaise?ref=exp_listing
Octavia's Vintage 