Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Vintage Item of the Week - January 28th

Vintage Scarf / Floral Scarf / Head Scarf

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171174441/vintage-scarf-floral-scarf-head-scarf?ref=shop_home_active_21
The fun, sweet flowers on this vintage scarf are just adorable! The lovely pops of teal, coral and orange would be the perfect accompaniment to any ensemble!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: 48"
Width: 4 1/4"

| DETAILS |

Era: 1960s
Style: Head scarf
Material: Unknown
Colors: Cream with teal, orange and coral flowers.
Condition: Excellent

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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

Monday, January 20, 2014

A Hat Tip to My Fabulous Customers!!

I've received several photos from customers showing off how they've displayed the vintage suitcase shelves they purchased from the shop and I just wanted to showcase their creativity! Take a peek at the photos below for some inspiring ideas - there are several little boy nurseries in the mix!





Wednesday, January 15, 2014

My Video Debut! - VINTAGE BAUBLES & BITS at RAW:Kansas City Translations 09/26/2013 (+play...



Haven't had the chance to meet me in person? Check out this little video from the RAW Kansas City Showcase. You'll get a glimpse of the RAW event and then I have an interview about myself and Vintage Baubles and Bits!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Vintage Item of the Week - November 19th

Vintage 1970's Avon Ring / Vintage Green Rhinestone Ring / Leaf Ring

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165432653/vintage-1970s-avon-ring-vintage-green?ref=shop_home_active

This is a beautiful vintage 1970s Avon gold tone ring with two colors of green rhinestones in the settings. It is a lovely leaf motif and absolutely beautiful! The other wonderful thing about this ring? It has a built in adjuster making it able to easily fit fingers size 7-9. Perfect for Fall!


| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: 1/2"

Width: 3/4"

Ring Size: 7-9


| DETAILS |


Era: 1970s

Style: Art Deco

Material: Goldtone metal and green rhinestones

Colors: Gold, green and light green

Condition: Excellent, metal in great condition.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Vintage Item of the Week - November 12th

Vintage Gloves / Teal Gloves / Van Raalte / Never Worn Gloves

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151457172/vintage-gloves-teal-gloves-van-raalte?ref=shop_home_active 

 You can thank Van Raalte for the big pop of vintage color with these teal gloves! Absolutely adorable and in stunning, never been worn condition, these teal gloves will knock your socks off! They're a punch of color in a small package! The gloves have light rouching up the sides, giving them just a touch of texture and an added pop.


| MEASUREMENTS |

:: Fits a modern size 7.5/medium ::

Length: 10" from cuff to middle finger

| DETAILS |


Style: Mid-Length

Label: Van Raalte

Material: Cotton

Colors: Teal

Condition: Excellent

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Vintage Item of the Week - November 5th

Vintage Perfume Pendant Necklace / Silver Necklace / Figural Necklace / Locket

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/156753902/vintage-perfume-pendant-necklace-silver?ref=shop_home_feat 

This vintage silver figural perfume locket necklace has such character! The pendant portrays a farm scene from the 1700s and has wonderful details. The solid perfume is still inside, but you can easily scrape it out and turn this into a unique locket! Such a lovely piece!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Pendant: 2 1/2" tall by 2" wide

Length: 26"

Half Length (when fastened the distance between clasp and middle: 13"


| DETAILS |

Era: 1960s

Style: Perfume Locket Pendant

Material: Silvertone metal

Colors: Silver

Condition: Excellent