Happy New Year, everyone! I hope that you've all started the new year on the right, vintage shod foot, and are ready for many new adventures..
Just before Christmas, I stopped in at my favorite Church shop in Harvard Square. A few last-minute gift shoppers were there, along with a triad of Church ladies - one of which vociferously complained about the moldy air. Where there's must, there's interesting vintage, so I made my way through the store.
I found this tray, still on the shelf after a few months, and knew that it would soon be mine. It reads "Globe Quality Stainless" on the back, and I'm not sure if I want to send this to etsy,eBay or use it for entertaining. Nuts on one side, olives on the other?
Making my way to the back room, I pored through a few racks and shoe displays, hoping for some more Delman shoes, but the only thing that caught my eye was a large jar of buttons (2c apiece) and a basket filled with vintage sewing supplies :
These are on their way to etsy.. the crochet hook, however, is a sign that I'm meant to take up the fine art of thread-based creation once again.
Now, for the aforementioned Lanvin. I was moving towards the far end of the shop, past the line of shoes, when I spotted this crazy knit maxi-dress on the rack, or more accurately, it's label and then the rest of it:
I need to dry clean it, and will find a model to wear this while it's photographed. I find that clothes that are modelled not only look better, but tend to sell better than items that are hung up on hangers. Also - I love the red top, which will be perfect for Rednesday!
I bought several small items, including a mini pewter vase, Christmas Ornaments, a Christmas greeting card, and a wee wooden dolly in a car.
I saw something that would be perfect for my boyfriend there, so I'm thinking about bringing him with me on Saturday. Ladies, you'll be amazed at how much guys love the Thrift..
Best wishes to all of us for a joyous, prosperous, and inspiring 2011!
Sometimes I have dreams where rlaely fantastic vintage things happen, like I stumble upon a vintage store in the area having a huge sale and come home with armloads of clothes. Then I wake up and its not true :(Last night I dreamed about a dress I've been harping over at an antique store nearby. It's damaged badly and overpriced, but I think I can fix it and it's lovely. I dreamed it was gone, so now I think I have to go get it!
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