Regular readers of this blog will know that I like to explore Etsy to find cool stuff and share what I've found. And also point you to cool stuff that you can give to yourself or others. After all, Christmas is coming, there's always birthdays, weddings, and other occasions, and sometimes it's hard to find just the right, unique, gift for that special person in your life. Thus, I invite you to check out these four shops, all selling intriguing vintage goods.
One of my favorite vintage and craft shops is BetsStuff, owned by Betsy Durham, which you can find here. Betsy has a wicked sense of humor and one of the reasons I like her, of course, is because she likes my sense of humor. One item from her shop that I particularly like is this vintage 45 single. I've never heard of Peter Pan Records and this was just really interesting to me. You can find it by clicking on the shop name below the image.
Our next stop is Goshenpickers, run by Warren and Bev, found by clicking here. Their shop is a treasure trove of finds that you can't find easily elsewhere. They also have a great sense of humor. One of my favorites is this terrific vintage check-writing machine that would be perfect for a collector of vintage office machines (and yes, they're out there). You'll find other collectibles in this shop that are intriguing and different. Check out the machine by clicking on the shop name below the image.
if you are in the market for fabulous vintage bling, you've got to check out Roxie's SoBejeweled, which you can visit by clicking on this link. She's got 21 pages of wonderful, sparkly items that will surely please someone on your gift list. Check out this pin by clicking on the shop name below the photo. I love how the color is splattered across the leaf.
Last, but certainly not least, we're off to GirlPickers, (click on the shop name) run by Tina and Angie. Home of shabby, industrial, and architectural home decor items, they've recently added a number of vintage Christmas ornaments that can grace your tree. One trend that's hot right now is using vintage suitcases in home decor, and this is a great example from GirlPickers. Click on the shop name below the picture to check it out.
That's it for this week's shopping expedition. Tune in soon for another installment, and do check out Etsy's vintage shops for unique items that not only will make great gifts but can be added to your home decor and be fun talking points.
later,
lin
Keeping up my series of highlighting some cool things from Etsy shops, here's the latest installment.
When visiting Cynthia Pepper-Jones' shop, Gypsum Moon Vintage, it's rather hard to pick ONE thing, but I zeroed in on this lovely vintage plate with a cobalt blue design. Click on the shop name below the image to check it out.
My next stop is Hallingtons, owned by Kathy Chausse Huntington, also a vintage goods shop. I had a similar difficulty finding just one thing to highlight but I did manage to find this cool cup by Galluba & Hofmann, most known for being the maker of Snowbabies, but also a manufacturer of porcelain pieces, like this cup. To check out this cup, click on the shop name below the image.
One of my favorite Etsy businesses is run by Eve Damon, called English Shop. Eve loves vintage and she sells items from all over Europe. She's based in England and France which gives her a great vantage point from which to find fabulous vintage items, such as this adorable vintage English rocking horse. You can find this item by clicking on the shop name below the image.
Our fourth and final stop today is to Donna Batzer's store Beads and Beyond 4 You. As you can guess, it's a jewelry shop but it also sells rosaries. Although there's a small selection of items, they're lovingly created by Donna. I admire good bead work, and this bracelet is a good example. You can find its listing by clicking on the name of the shop below the image.
That's it for today's treasures. Tune in next time for the next trip around Etsy. If you have any recommendations for shops I should visit, please leave a comment.
later,
lin
