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Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Tiki Chic!
Hawaiian and Polynesian culture was all the rage in the 50's and 60's, so it is no surprise that people like me who are obsessed with this time period have a big love for all things Tiki. I am not as crazy as some people.... I don't have dreams of a totally island-themed living room or bedroom, but having a set of original vintage Tiki mugs is definitely on my wish list, and a few island decorations around the house are a must as well.
Here's a picture of a book completely devoted to collecting Tiki mugs, proof of their popularity! Love that monkey mug on the cover.
Here's a 50's island bar, completely decked out in Tiki gear.
And how fabulous is this bedroom???
Here is my own personal Tiki find. This guy came from an antique mall...I can't remember the name. It is off I-35 South, at the Tennessee Road exit by Ottawa, KS. I got this beautiful carved wood mask for $17! I've seen smaller, less cool masks in other antique stores for as much as $75. I also have a fantastic Tiki totem for the patio, but it is in storage. I'll get a good picture of him when he gets his new home.
I am planning a house warming/birthday party for my husband at the new house when we are all settled in. I found these great plates and napkins a few days ago at Walmart! They have a whole line of tropical luau party decor... grass skirts, limbo kits, blow-up tiki coolers, leis, fake coconut glasses, cute plastic cups that you can write your name on to keep track of your drink, toothpick umbrellas....the works. I got these now before they run out. I will hopefully get more of this great Tiki party stuff before it's all gone!
Here's a picture of a book completely devoted to collecting Tiki mugs, proof of their popularity! Love that monkey mug on the cover.
Here's a 50's island bar, completely decked out in Tiki gear.
And how fabulous is this bedroom???
Here is my own personal Tiki find. This guy came from an antique mall...I can't remember the name. It is off I-35 South, at the Tennessee Road exit by Ottawa, KS. I got this beautiful carved wood mask for $17! I've seen smaller, less cool masks in other antique stores for as much as $75. I also have a fantastic Tiki totem for the patio, but it is in storage. I'll get a good picture of him when he gets his new home.
I am planning a house warming/birthday party for my husband at the new house when we are all settled in. I found these great plates and napkins a few days ago at Walmart! They have a whole line of tropical luau party decor... grass skirts, limbo kits, blow-up tiki coolers, leis, fake coconut glasses, cute plastic cups that you can write your name on to keep track of your drink, toothpick umbrellas....the works. I got these now before they run out. I will hopefully get more of this great Tiki party stuff before it's all gone!
Monday, May 4, 2009
My Vintage Kitchen!
Here are some pictures of a few of the vintage treasures I've found for my kitchen in the last couple years. I didn't spend much on any of these items, proof that you can have the look you want without going broke. Many of these items are new but have that vintage "look" and others were found on ebay, in thrift stores, or antique stores. It just takes a little patience to find good prices!
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Osterizer Beehive Chrome blender, this was a wedding gift and came from Target, I believe about $50-$60
Acrylic Straw Dispenser, $10, Bed, Bath & Beyond
Hamilton Beach Classic Drink Mixer, $10, Antiques & More, Lawrence, KS (GREAT deal....these are about $60 new!)
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Infinity Instruments Retro Metal Wall Clock, $30, Bed, Bath & Beyond
Chrome wall-mount foil/paper towel/wax paper dispenser, $9, ebay
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Copper pot rack, $35, garage sale
Copper colander with brass handle, $7, Goodwill
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Funky wine glasses made to look like vintage paper cups, $3 each on clearance from Urban Outfitters online
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Kentucky Club tobacco tin, $5, found at an antique store in Omaha, NE that is no longer in business, unfortunately.
Premium Saltines cracker tin, $4, found at the Rivermarket Antique Mall in Kansas City, MO
Hamilton Beach chrome mixer, $25 on ebay (Works great! If you click on the picture and enlarge it, you can see the great atomic star detail on the nose of the mixer... fabulous!)
In this picture:
Osterizer Beehive Chrome blender, this was a wedding gift and came from Target, I believe about $50-$60
Acrylic Straw Dispenser, $10, Bed, Bath & Beyond
Hamilton Beach Classic Drink Mixer, $10, Antiques & More, Lawrence, KS (GREAT deal....these are about $60 new!)
In this picture:
Infinity Instruments Retro Metal Wall Clock, $30, Bed, Bath & Beyond
Chrome wall-mount foil/paper towel/wax paper dispenser, $9, ebay
In this picture:
Copper pot rack, $35, garage sale
Copper colander with brass handle, $7, Goodwill
In this picture:
Funky wine glasses made to look like vintage paper cups, $3 each on clearance from Urban Outfitters online
In this picture:
Kentucky Club tobacco tin, $5, found at an antique store in Omaha, NE that is no longer in business, unfortunately.
Premium Saltines cracker tin, $4, found at the Rivermarket Antique Mall in Kansas City, MO
Hamilton Beach chrome mixer, $25 on ebay (Works great! If you click on the picture and enlarge it, you can see the great atomic star detail on the nose of the mixer... fabulous!)
A mini lesson on selling vintage costume jewelry on ebay...
I used to pay my bills selling vintage costume jewelry on ebay. For awhile there, the market was really hot, especially for designer signed pieces, rhinestones, and anything Miriam Haskell! Things have cooled off a little bit, but if you are a jewelry junkie, it is a fun way to make some extra cash.
The trick is to find the jewelry at garage sales and thrift stores, or get a good deal buying in bulk at an auction or estate sale. Trust me, you will NEVER make money buying from other antique dealers and trying to sell on ebay. For each piece, you have to pay about 1/4 of what you will get selling it to make it worth your while. There are ebay fees, shipping supplies, and other hidden expenses in the process that will eat up your profit. So buy cheap!
Or just keep the jewelry for yourself.... there are plenty of times I've had "seller's remorse" because I no longer have these special and unique pieces... like these fabulous rhinestones! This braided piece was from Continental.
The trick is to find the jewelry at garage sales and thrift stores, or get a good deal buying in bulk at an auction or estate sale. Trust me, you will NEVER make money buying from other antique dealers and trying to sell on ebay. For each piece, you have to pay about 1/4 of what you will get selling it to make it worth your while. There are ebay fees, shipping supplies, and other hidden expenses in the process that will eat up your profit. So buy cheap!
Or just keep the jewelry for yourself.... there are plenty of times I've had "seller's remorse" because I no longer have these special and unique pieces... like these fabulous rhinestones! This braided piece was from Continental.
Vintage Costume Jewelry
Talk about seller's remorse! Check out the enamel Coro set below. Have you ever seen Coro on the original card? Or enamel from the '50's that wasn't chipped and worn? This set was brand spankin' new. What a find! Or how about the fantastic "fruit" triple strand necklace from Germany? Ahhh....you always think you'll find another one that's better when you are selling (how else could you part with these beauties?) but honestly, I've never seen one nearly as cool. At least I have the memories. *sigh* Anyway, for those of you who enjoy vintage accessories, here are some pictures to look at. I hope the winner of the auction is enjoying them!
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