If you've been following me for any amount of time, you might have noticed: I LOVE OLD STUFF! It's National Old Stuff Day, so there's no better time to take a vintage tour!
I can't say that I've always loved old/retro/vintage treasures, but I know for sure it was in full effect by the time I turned 15. Exhibit A: My birthday cake, 1999.
I was in full blown hippie mode. I was so disappointed that no one bought me a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle for my 16th birthday! Rude! (S.N.: I have no idea why I thought anyone could afford buying me a brand new car. I guess I've always been a dreamer.!) I would go on to write my senior year essay on Woodstock. I like to think my love of history also includes historic stuff!
I'm always at a thrift store and I love hitting up estate sales. While I usually won't let myself go wild at an estate sale, there have been a few things I just couldn't pass up! I also love estate sales for any random vintage thing. I love midcentury packaging and design in general. I've gotten some vintage recipe booklets, maps, and local informational pamphlets. I'm not picky when it comes to vintage. In my 'collection' I have vintage: books, fabric, dishes, magazines, furniture, sewing patterns, a brass crawfish and...and...and...this could take a while.
Anyway...
BEHOLD! MY STUFF!
Packaging:
I had to make myself stop buying things just because I like the packaging. I really appreciate good design no matter the era. But there's just something about Mid-Century packaging!
Alphacolor Pastels // Thrift Store
Because, how could I pass up vintage art supplies?!
They're so pretty!
Kleencut Pinking Shears // Thrift Store
Look at those fonts! 😍
Lady Remington // Thrift Store
Someone stole the shaver, but I only wanted it for the packaging.
Books:
I'm surprised I don't have more vintage books. I know I have more than these two. Of course, I don't know where they are.
Little Women 1955 // Inherited
She's a little worse for wear.
The Four Seasons: Japanese Haiku Second Series 1958 // Inherited
I love the cover illustration of this one.
Furniture:
Having a small house is the only reason I don't have more vintage furniture! I have three large pieces, but these are the only two photos I had readily available.
Contour Cuddler Lounge Chair 1960s // Estate Sale
Apparently, these chairs were marketed at "The Ugly Chair" at some point. How dare! I knew I had to have it the second I saw it. These were made 3 optional features: reclining, heat, and massage functions. Mine is reclining only. It lives in my studio.
I love it so much, I drew it.
Harmony House Lowboy Dresser // Marketplace
I definitely researched this when I bought it in 2020, but I don't remember any of the details.
Other Random Things :
Most of my vintage stuff would probably go in this category.
Sears Merry Mushroom Enamel Cookware 1970s // Estate Sale
I really dig mushrooms.
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Enamel Recipe Box 1980s // Thrift Store
This one has some recipe cards with it.
The Secret of Creole Cooking // Estate Sale
Surprise no one! I like vintage illustrations. I especially love regional vintage.
Midcentury Tapered Salt and Pepper shakers // Thrift Store
I haven't been able to find any information about these.
The Finale:
My pyrex, duh!
A whole bunch of Vintage Pyrex
This collection is 14 years in the making. They have come to me from all over: thrift stores, flea markets, gifts, Craigslist, Marketplace, and estate sales! This isn't my entire collection. I have a few pieces I keep in the kitchen for daily use.
It used to be organized.
I hope you enjoyed this tour of my cool stuff! I'm always willing to talk shop about vintage. Feel free to leave questions!
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