July 2010 Blog Posts (11)

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Tom and I have been in the Antiques and Collectibles business for many years. Myself personally, over 30. One of our main sources of merchandise is Estate Sales.



We have found that over the last 10 years with the growing popularity of the internet, estate sales have changed, big time. There used to be a kind of protocol, a kinder, gentler way of shopping. Everyone lined up, waited for the sale to…

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While trying to find something sturdy to mail a piece of fabric in, I stumbled upon an idea for a handmade mailer. My creative juices started flowing and I constructed a flat cardboard mailer from a Lucky Charms cereal box.

The steps are simple and the tools are inexpensive. Follow the instructions on my blog page to make your own.…

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I am very excited to have found this site! I sell vintage clothing, fabric, housewares, patterns, jewelry, toys and so much more. Basically if I think its interesting I will take it. I currently have two online stores and they are pretty new, open for about a month each. Looking for more traffic and to get my name out there. Hope to learn alot here, and keep growing in knowledge and sales!

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Happy to note that I have been added to another Etsy treasury. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c347f9fda918eefa78b236f/amber-blues

Same shoe that has been in another!

This sumptuous creation by Joyous World offers a way to display jewellery with romantic flair. The ornate vintage goldtone metal frame measures 16.5 cm (6.5 ") x 40.7 cm (16 ") making it the perfect size to fit atop a table or on a strip of wall. Ribbon with a small brass ring is attached to the top of the frame for hanging.



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A Perfect Day At A Country Antiques Show!
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Cameo Kids is having its first giveaway! The giveaway is for a darling vintage pillowcase dress for little ones. It's in a halter style, with a shirred bodice. This was embroidered with beautiful pink florals, and the lords praying hands in white. It has a scalloped hemline with vintage lace trim. It's really very sweet. You have five opportunities to have your name entered in the drawing. To enter visit…

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Any Lalique lovers out there?

http://gizmosvintage.blogspot.com/2010/07/antique-lalique-nemours-bowl-with-sepia.html

A pleasant 4th of July holiday weekend to all!