winsome hollow: saturday shopping list - august 6th...

winsome hollow: saturday shopping list - august 6th...: "22 EUR unworn vintage beige-brown checkered skirt, from blessthatdress 'august rushes by like desert rainfall, a flood of frenzied ..."

Etsy Vintage Team: Fresh Picks: Loud Luggage

Head on over and check out my suitcase an my awesome teamies from Etsy Vintage Team!

Etsy Vintage Team: Fresh Picks: Loud Luggage: "Check out the stereo speakers retrofitted into a vintage suitcase in the upper corner of this Chicago Tribune Photo . What a brilliant DIY ..."

Yay for features!

I got a private messege from an Etsy Admin today. Letting me know they featured my item on their tumblr! I was soooo thrilled!

Thanks Etsy admins for picking my item! I truly appreciate it!

Etsy Vintage Team: Welcome New Members: Fotografika, VioletQVintage, ...

Etsy Vintage Team: Welcome New Members: Fotografika, VioletQVintage, ...: "fotografikashop , based in Columbus, Ohio, offers a wide selection of vintage and antique photographs, from candid shots to formal portrait..."

Front page baby! Love making front page! Here is my item. pretty eh?

Love That Front Page Action!

I didn't even know I was featured! I'm super excited. Head on over and check out this great curators shop!

Vintage Etsy Society: keeping it cohesive

Natalie, over at the Vesties Blog has a new post regarding cohesiveness of your shop. Trying not to stretch yourself to thin. We have all been there. Walked into a thrift store, or a flea market and there it is.... across the room.... that treasure you saw on someone else's shop that really caught your eye. You decide to buy it, to sell, even though it is more retro and your shop is more shabby chic. You get it home, notice right away it doesn't quite fit in. You think to yourself. Well that must just be because it is so special! You shoot a bunch of photos. Edit said photos, research the item... List it...

wait......

and it sits.. why? because in the end it was not your style, and your customer base was not looking for that item. So there is less exposure to the customers that do want that item.

Recently I bought a load of figurines that appeared to be a collection. I got them home and researched them. They all had marginal value (around $5-10 dollars). I decided that they were to much work, and took them back. They didn't match anything else in my store, they would have taken alot of work and alot of time to research and price and photograph. Then they would have sat for a long time before selling. So I guess I am already starting to learn?

Vintage Etsy Society: keeping it cohesive: "You may find that most of the items you select for your shop tend to be from a certain time period or decade. Whether that's a coincidence..."

Etsy Vintage Team: It's Estate Sale Season, Gear Up!

Etsy Vintage Team: It's Estate Sale Season, Gear Up!: "Vintage Advertising Signs by Niftic It's that time of year that we all adore. Spring! Estate sales, yard sales, garage sales, tag sales a..."

1940's Oxblood Suitcase.

This piece is such an iconic piece of our societies past. You feel as though it should be hand carried onto a train and not put into the cargo bay of a plane. I am in love with the oxblood color. The rich dark tones and feel of the leather reminds me of when everything was crafted by a master, and not just made my machine. 

The measurements are approximately: 27L x 10W x 19H. It is a stunning piece for home decor or for that vintage bride that is leaving on her honeymoon. Either way I hope you adore it as much as me. 

The patina on the brass closures and name plate adds so much character. All fasteners, hinges and the handle are in perfect working order. There is no key for the lock though. 

The case has a regular amount of wear for an item of its age. There are several scuffs on the exterior that are clear in the photos and the inside has some very minor discoloration. Otherwise the interior is completely intact. I just adore this piece!

Vintage Hall- Welter Speedrite Check Writer

Awesome Vintage check writer/ protector. Works perfectly. Purchased in Maine from a Local company that used it for years. The printer is still in working order as you can see from the photo. 

We played with this a bit and it prints very nicely. All the numbers work. No disabling injuries of any kind. Still in working condition.

Would make a wonderful conversation piece in any vintage or steam punk home!

Lovely set of Blue stars and moons pattern candy dishes.

Continuing my blue Sunday theme. I have finally located the pattern design of these. These are from the LE Smith Moon and Stars Pattern. This pattern is a great historical piece. The original design dating back to the 1800's (at that time it was called the palace design,) and was rumored to be the favorite glassware of Abraham Lincoln. 

It was then reproduced by LE Smith in the 1930's. This is when the pattern truly became popular. These bowls date from this period. 

My Blue Sunday.

I think I have decided today to only post Blue items. Perhaps this will turn into a trend! Lets start with this adorable blue Compote dish!


I love this compote. It stands 7 1/4" high and is 6" wide at the center of the bowl and 3 3/8" at the base. The pattern is the lovely Indiana Glass Diamond Point pattern. No chips or scratches. In mint condition. 

This would make a great addition to a Vintage Wedding candy table, or to hold some lovely flowers. 

Gorgeous Vintage Carnival Glass Vase.

Head over here and check this lovely out! 

This lovely vase has hues of both blue and green. this is just the most striking piece! Depending on the lighting the bottom either appears a deep blue or purple, and the top goes from a light brown to a deeper green. Its just stunning! 

1961 Pyrex Gourmet Promotional Delphite Blue Round Cinderella Cassarole Dish

Just posted this. Love the casserole dishes from the 60's so pretty!

This casserole dish was a special promotional dish made in the winter of 1961. The entire casserole is Delphite Blue, but the sides of the casserole are fired on white. You can just make out the blue hue through the white. Making it seem a pale blue. The base is not painted. The leaf pattern is gold leaf.

Kinda cool.

Etsy Maine chose my shop as the Maine artist of the month. How cool is that? I'm feeling pretty honored. I just started doing this so its very cool to be recognized and helped along by my peers. Check out the blog. There are allot of links to allot of great Maine artisans and vintage dealers. I think you will enjoy!

Vintage Amethyst Hued Maine Milk Bottle.

Just posted this morning! I love this bottle. Just the slightest tint of purple. Its very pretty in a window!

 

Revamp and refresh!

whew... its been a few months since I have posted. As you can see I'm taking my blog in a whole new direction. Welcome to Vintage New England! Like? This blog will be to help with my new etsy shop. I also hope to introduce you to some of my other favorites on etsy. So stay tuned!

Let me know what you think!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I had my daughter choose the name again. She had so much fun last month choosing then dumping the lot over her head. I really need to remember to take photos when i do that one of these times lol..

Anywho....

Winner....

MAKAYLA!

I will be emailing you shortly to get your address to send you the gift cards.

Thank you again for all the support!!!

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.

I have been away. I am very sorry for that. Like has been very hectic. However I wanted to post that my give away will be ending on Saturday evening at 8pm est. I will be notifying the winner by email directly after. Thanks everyone for signing up for it!

Sarah

Another post on the miraculous!

I caught up with the Staker Family blog this morning, finally getting a chance to see the fabulous video they put together, and I felt compelled to share. This family and boy are so inspiring to me, as is the amazing power of their faith and strength.

Enjoy!



P.S. Bring Tissues!