January 2011 Blog Posts (13)

Hi everyone,

There are such a lot of lovely things out there I am always in danger of buying more than I sell ! I have recently bought a gorgoeus Art Deco photograph from linensandthings on Etsy that I found here on VV first…

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Luv2LuvAntiques strives to make unique, and lovely, vintage and antique items available, to those who share the luv of 'old things'! Along with decor items, many household, jewelry, and clothing items, still 'have alot of life in them yet'! They can be repurposed, as well as enjoyable to use in the home!

After the fun of 'treasure hunting' is done, photographing and describing each article of clothing, piece of jewelry, household linen, or barware item, (to name a… Continue

Vintage Ladies Green Penoir Set Nightgown Nightie Nightwear at Luv2LuvAntiques.com



Luv2LuvAntiques has a perplexing question! Live model or mannequin?

I have seen many vintage / antique sellers using mannequins, to display clothing and accessories in their photos for listings. Others have used human models. I have tried both!

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Upcycled Vintage Percolator Lamp by AwesomeZone4000 on Etsy. I can't function in the morning without coffee. I get up early - before 5:00. It's dark, it's quiet, no one is up but me.



I make my way straight to the coffee maker then on to the internet. I write, I look and drink some more coffee. I'm awake, I'm alive and I'm ready to move on to my life.



So you don't drink coffee? Well great for you!



This week, I'll do some posts on Vintage Coffee Makers.… Continue

                                                                                                                              There was a time I would go to at least three auctions a week .

I am fortunate to live in an area where selling or collecting antiques and collectibles has always been popular.

Weekends…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

I have rather neglected my page at the Vintage Village so one of my New Year resolutions is to try to make more regular additions and changes to it.  I'm delighted to hear that we can now sell from the VV, it's great news that I'm sure will help me to focus on keeping my…

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Vintage 1940s Italian Metal Tole Painted Roses Wall Hanging



An excellent way to decorate your room in Vintage Country Cottage, especially those with limited area, is by use of wall space! This 1940's Metal Roses Wall… Continue

Hi Guys! and new people I don't know too! I've been away for quite a while. Lots of the chaos in my life is clearing up. Mom died in October, which was certainly a mixed blessing. Our smaller family is re-equilibrating pretty well.



Nik & I have continued our hunting adventures over the last several months, although at a slower rate. I'm organizing to get back to selling; I'm excited to hear VV is now a venue!! We've wandered into new territories, including pocket watches &… Continue

Today is the Big Day! Shabby Lane Shop Magazine is on the newsstands! You can find us in over 300 locations Nationwide including

select Barnes & Noble stores!…

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We're seeing a big interest in Ice Boxes lately! Why not? They're big, bold pieces of history.

Back in the day (before refrigeration) an ice man would come to your home and delivery the ice to keep these cold. You'd use the different sections for dairy, meat and so on. Some had hooks to hang meat!

The…

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