Ready for a Spring Fling?

Me too! I'm pleased to announce that every single retrotrend, RetroHommeVintage and ObjectRetro item will be 15% off from Thursday, April 21st, 2011 through Monday, May 2nd, 2011.

How will it work?

At retrotrend and RetroHommeVintage, items will be priced as marked, with prices reflecting discounts taken.

At ObjectRetro, you'll be able to use coupon code "vtgspring" at checkout, which will discount your order by 15%.

More info:

I'm participating in the VMTEAM + VETT = Spring Fling! sale event, where both the Vintage Market Team and the Vintage Etsy Twitter Team are joining forces to spread the vintage love. Lots of shops from both teams are participating. On Etsy, search under "vintage" for the sale tag "vtgspring" to find more sale items. Or click here. Please check shop announcements to learn about discounts and specials offered, as terms will vary from shop to shop.

LOVE vintage?

You know I do. The VMTEAM is hosting a huge sale, titled "Fall in LOVE with Vintage... And the VMTEAM!" Below is our teaser video, put together by AntiquesGaloreGal.

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com

You'll spot three of my items, one from each shop.

From retrotrend: This floral slip dress is 25% off, as are all lingerie, swimwear, eye ware, travel items, and purses.

From RetroHommeVintage: This tie is 25% off, as are all ties, scarves and shirts.

From ObjectRetro: This 1940s/ 1950s red aluminum pitcher with Bakelite handle will be 15% off with coupon code "15OFFYAY", which will work on all items in the shop.

The sale starts February 1st and runs through the 14th. Over 30 shops participating, please check announcements for details. Just search under "vintage" for "VMTEAMLOVE" or click here to see available items.

And don't forget, you've got a few more days to enter the contest (see last post). XOXO

SOLDES!

It's time for an end of season sale! And you guys are getting the info BEFORE anyone else.

In the French tradition, the Vintage Market Team will be hosting Soldes from January 21st through January 31st, 2011.

Starting first thing Friday morning, my Etsy stores will be offering the following discounts:

 Nearly all retrotrend items will be marked down by 35%. Prices will reflect discounts taken.

 Nearly all RetroHommeVintage  items will be marked down by 25%. Prcies will reflect discounts taken.  

 All ObjectRetro items will be 15% off- just use coupon code "15offyay" at checkout to receive discount.

Looking for more items? Search for items from other sellers using "VMTEAMSOLDES" or follow this link.

Shopping Slump + Coupon Code = Weekly Round-Up

I am a good half- Hebe. And I shop for a living. So why is seasonal shopping so hard this year? Barely made it through Hanukkah with the "Let's just exchange one big gift this year" shtick (the iPhone 4 rocks, btw!), but Christmas is looming. Everyone seems to be scaling back, which is fine by me. There is little I need or want.

So while my decorations are up and home- made lemoncello is ready to distribute to friends, I still have a lot of present buying to do. From online stores that will deliver quickly. Of course, lots of purchases are arriving via Etsy, in clever packaging and with thoughtful notes. This makes me strive to avoid big- box stores as much as possible - I'd rather support handmade and vintage sellers.

Are you suffering from a holiday shopping slump too?

Maybe this will help:

This weekend only (starting, um, now) use coupon code "15offyay" in any of my three stores (retrotrend, RetroHommeVintage and ObjectRetro) for an additional 15% off.

Many items are already 20%- 25% off for the holiday season, so this is an added "Thank you!" bonus for my loyal blog followers (that's you, guys!), Facebook fans and Twitter followers.

I've used the Etsy on Sale API a few times to create sales and love the results. So it was thrilling to receive an e-mail from one of their founders, letting me know I'd been featured on their blog. That creamy canvas speedy bag? Right here.  Thanks for the feature!

Well, it's 5:08 pm here, which means my work day is over and cocktail hour has started without me. Have a wonderful weekend.

P.S.- If the sugar cookies turn out okay this weekend- there will be photos galore to share!

HO! HO! Sale?

The Vintage Market Team is hosting a HUGE holiday promotion, running through New Years.

All three of my shops are participating! Current prices reflect discounts taken.

retrotrend is offering rotating discounts on all categories of clothing and accessories.

RetroHommeVintage is offering 25% off of most items.

ObjectRetro is offering 20% off of most items.

Intrigued? Here is the teaser video, put together by the very talented AntiquesGaloreGal.

Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Need more? Search VMTEAMHOHO for all your vintage holiday needs. Here's to a wonderful holiday season!

How do you wear your (retrotrend) vintage?

Didn't think you hear from me this week, did you? Let's see... Yesterday, I reorganized the walk- in closet in my office so that I now can, once again, walk in to it. Overflowing with vintage goodies that were mostly in the right places, sort of.



Short outerwear, skirt suits, mid length coats, some sweaters and purses, oh my!



I eliminated a bookshelf with some packing supplies, instead opting for an area to hang long dresses and gowns.

More hangers are needed. As is more space. Because there are some beautiful holiday items just waiting to post. 

So, through at least tomorrow, every retrotrend item is 25% off. Yup, even stuff that was already on sale. Even newly listed Mid- Century coats, lady- like hand bags and knee high leather boots.  

And, starting now, any customer who convos or e-mails me with a photo of them enjoying their item/s gets 10% off their next purchase. Realize the photo may very well end up posted here. Like this one:

Yes, you've seen this before, I know. It just makes me happy, okay?

Enjoy the rest of your week!