Item of the Week - April 8th

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171330134/vintage-rhinestone-brooch-gold-bunny?ref=shop_home_active_6

Vintage Rhinestone Brooch / Gold Bunny Brooch / Easter Bunny / Rabbit Figural Pin

Get a jump on Easter with this super cute vintage gold and rhinestone rabbit pin. The Easter Bunny has never looked so good!

Perfect for wearing on your scarf, hat or coat lapel!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Width: 1 1/2"
Length: 3/4"

| DETAILS |

Era: 1980s
Style: Kitsch
Material: Metal and rhinestones
Colors: Gold and clear
Condition: Excellent

Item of the Week - March 25th

http://etsy.me/1cLnznp

Italian Mosaic Pill Box

These mosaics were usually floral in nature and made up of small pieces of glass or gemstones to create the lovely pattern. 

This little box is an inch in diameter and absolutely stunning. It’s in very good condition and would be a cute addition to the collection of Italian mosaic fans. Originally $20, but if you want to take this dainty little number home for a steal use coupon code MARFEATURE20 for 20% off! 

Vintage Item of the Week - January 21st

Vintage 1970's Brooch / Bee Brooch / Insect Pin / Honey Bee

https://www.etsy.com/listing/175548665/vintage-1970s-brooch-bee-brooch-insect?ref=shop_home_active_3

If you love insect jewelry, this almost life-like bee brooch is perfect for you. Wings extended, ready to soar, you'll love the detail in this vintage pin!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Width: 3/4"
Length: 1"

| DETAILS |

Era: 1970s
Style: Kitsch
Material: Metal and enamel
Colors: Goldtone, yellow and brown
Condition: Excellent

Vintage Item of the Week - October 29th

Vintage 1950s Brooch / Rhinestone Brooch / Clip Earrings / Orange and Green Rhinestone Set

https://www.etsy.com/listing/86684945/vintage-1950s-brooch-rhinestone-brooch?ref=shop_home_active

This vintage brooch and clip earring set from the 1950s is absolutely beautiful! The combination of bright orange, yellow and green rhinestones mixed with the creamy enamel flowers makes this set a unique and stunning collection. Perfect for Fall weddings, the brooch can easily be made into a hair comb or would look amazing on a shrug or shawl!


| MEASUREMENTS |

Brooch: 3" x 1 1/2"

Earrings: 1" x 1/2"


| DETAILS |

Era: 1950s

Style: Set - Brooch and Clip Earrings

Material: Metal, rhinestones, enamel

Colors: Gold, amber, green, orange, topaz, yellow, cream, tan

Condition: Excellent


Blog readers can get a deal! Use coupon code 5DOLLARS at checkout for $5 off this gorgeous set! 

Vintage Item of the Week - October 22nd

Vintage 1960's Necklace and Earrings / Amber Necklace / Sarah Coventry Set

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123975753/vintage-1960s-necklace-and-earrings?ref=shop_home_active

This is a lovely vintage amber Sarah Coventry necklace and earring set from the 1960's. This fun, bright and cheerful set has yellow and amber honeycomb-like beads that give it a unique look. The necklace is two strands and the earrings are clips in the drop style.


| MEASUREMENTS |

Earrings: 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"

Length: 36"


| DETAILS |

Era: 1960s

Style: Victorian

Material: Metal, resin, plastic

Colors: Gold, amber, yellow, orange

Condition: Excellent


Blog readers can take advantage of this special - use coupon code 5DOLLARS at checkout for $5 off this lovely set! 

Vintage Item of the Week - October 15th

Vintage Owl Necklace / Orange Owl Pendant / Mod Orange Owl Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109628968/vintage-owl-necklace-orange-owl-pendant?ref=shop_home_active

Owls are hot, and so are large chunky necklaces, get the best of both worlds with this gorgeous, vintage orange owl pendant. It's made of solid white metal that's been painted orange to give it a great retro vibe. This particular little owl has piercing green eyes!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Pendant: 2" by 1"

Length: 20"

Half Length (distance between clasp and center when fastened): 10"


| DETAILS |

Era: 1970s

Style: Pendant

Material: Metal, paint, plastic

Colors: Orange, white, green
Condition: Excellent

Vintage Item of the Week - October 8th

Vintage Compact / 1960's Powder Compact / Pell Compact with Pink Flowers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123738042/vintage-compact-1960s-powder-compact?ref=shop_home_active

This is a lovely vintage Pell compact with pink flowers. It is a square compact, opened by a little latch on the front that you press in. The compact is made of gold tone with a lovely pink flower design on the top. On the inside of the compact there is a mirror and a powder applicator, there is also a little bit of powder still left inside.

The compact would make the perfect "something old" for your wedding - easy to keep in a clutch and carry around with you on your special day!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: 2" x 2"

| DETAILS |

Style: Powder Compact

Label: Pell

Material: Metal and mirror

Colors: Gold with a pink and gold flower pattern

Condition: Some metal patina, otherwise great condition

Vintage Item of the Week - October 1st

Vintage Books / Blue Vintage Books / Set of Three Books for Decoration

https://www.etsy.com/listing/120757642/vintage-books-blue-vintage-books-set-of?ref=shop_home_active

This lovely little set of three blue and yellow vintage books is the perfect accent piece for any country chic or vintage home decor lover. The three books are all in excellent shape physically and are in useable, readable condition too.

| DETAILS |

The books include:

The Wind in the Forest - 1958 - A collection of stories, including a series of Snoopy/Charlie Brown comic strips!

Tish - 1947 - by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Janice Meredith - 1899- by Paul Leicester Ford - This book is absolutely gorgeous! It contains an inscription from a mother to a daughter, telling her that this book and the heroine are what inspired the mother to name her daughter Janice. It's such a touching inscription!

These would make a lovely addition to a vintage library, gorgeous coffee table accents or unique bookends for an entry way table like the one pictured above made of a vintage Singer sewing machine.

The possibilities are endless!


For followers of my blog use coupon code 5DOLLARS for $5 off these lovely books! 

Vintage Item of the Week - September 24th

Vintage Black Pearl Necklace / Real Black Pearls / Drop Necklace / Sterling Silver Clasp

https://www.etsy.com/listing/113260224/vintage-black-pearl-necklace-real-black?ref=shop_home_active

his vintage black pearl drop necklace is stunning! They are genuine fresh water black pearls with a gorgeous gray and lavender tone to them. The necklace is adjustable and the clasp is clearly marked with 925 for sterling silver.

The necklace is truly beautiful. This would make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: Up to 20in

Half Length (when fastened the distance between clasp and middle: 10"


| DETAILS |

Era: 1970s

Style: Choker with drop pendant

Material: Freshwater black pearls and sterling silver

Colors: Purple, gray, lavender, blue, teal, black

Condition: Excellent

For followers of my blog use coupon code 5DOLLARS for $5 off these lovely pearls!  

Vintage Item of the Week - September 17th

Vintage 1960s Necklace / Multi Strand Necklace / Amber Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/listing/110560464/vintage-1960s-necklace-multi-strand?ref=shop_home_active

I love the design of this amber and cream vintage 1960s multi-strand necklace. It's made up of six strands of small oval beads in alternating cream and amber, 3/4th the way down the necklace all the strands come together and connect to two large amber circle beads and one large white bead and then the six strands pick up again.

So retro and yet would be perfect with any Fall outfit today!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: 24"


| DETAILS |

Era: 1960s

Style: Multi-Strand

Material: Plastic

Colors: Gold, amber, orange, cream, white

Condition: Excellent

For followers of my blog use coupon code 5DOLLARS for $5 off this fun necklace!  

Vintage Item of the Week - September 10th

Vintage 1970s Wrap Coat / Vintage Bill Tice / Leopard Print Coat

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108558267/vintage-1970s-wrap-coat-vintage-bill?ref=shop_home_feat

This 1970s vintage wrap coat from Bill Tice is simply fabulous! It has a high ruffled collar and sleeves and is a true wrap coat. You tie it shut on the inside and the outside to create the perfect custom fit! The print is to die for! It's this fun orange leopard print base with bright pink and white and red flowers over the leopard print.

| MEASUREMENTS |


:: Fits a modern size medium ::


Waist: Up to 40"

Bust: 36”

Shoulders: 16”

Length: 40”

Hips: Open to 40"

Sleeve Length: 20"


| DETAILS |


Silhouette: Wrap style, unlined

Label: Bill Tice

Material: Unknown - Chiffon like

Colors: Leopard print, yellow and black with bright pink, red and white floral over print

Condition: Excellent


As a special for my blog readers - use coupon code 5DOLLARS at checkout for $5 off this awesome jacket!

Vintage Item of the Week - September 3, 2013

Each week I feature a new item from the shop as the Item of the Week!

This week's winner is:

Vintage 1960s Handbag / Black Purse / Black Woven Handbag with Faux Wood Handle

https://www.etsy.com/listing/106599179/vintage-1960s-handbag-black-purse-black?ref=shop_home_active

This vintage black woven plastic handbag from the 1960s is a crazy cool statement piece for any outfit. The purse has this great carved faux wood handle that gives it flare and a funky style. It's gorgeous and has a cream lining in excellent condition.

| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: 12"

Width: 4"

Depth: 6 1/2"


| DETAILS |

Era: 1960s

Style: Hobo

Material: Fabric, metal and plastic

Colors: Black

Condition: The goldtone metal of the clasp and frame does have some slight wear, but it doesn't take away from the beauty of the bag.


For a special deal use coupon code 5DOLLARS at checkout for $5 off this awesome purse!