Nice, um, joystick. SEGA!

By now, you've grown used to my obsession with retro and vintage print ads with, shall we say, questionable copy and/ or imagery.

Even I was shocked into momentary silence when reading the copy on these two SEGA adverts.

Without further ado...

Here's to an enjoyable weekend, no matter how you choose to spend it.

See the world from your kitchen

Another way to enjoy vintage in the home? By seeing the world- with travel- themed tea towels. Often souvenirs, commonly found in excellent condition and available at reasonable price points- these are wonderfully useful kitschy additions to your home. Find one you love too much to sully? It'll easily fit into a standard poster frame.

 Take a trip to Grand Bahama Island with this crisp example from ObjectRetro.

Get inspired dinner ideas from this find, offered by estateofmind.

Always wanted to visit New Zealand? Here's your chance, thanks to JazzyMarie.

Perhaps you're hungry for New Hampshire? Look no further- myatticstreasures has this sweet find!

I have one of these in my personal collection- this classic Union Jack is available from pixiedustlinens.

Other favorites of mine- though no longer crisp and pristine- include a London Tube map, the Chicago skyline, a Jamaican coffee history, a history of Italian cheese on the "boot" and an Australian Koala bear with a flight bag.

 

And who could forget this, um, special example hanging in my laundry room?



Do you use your collections of vintage tea towels or decorate with them? Do you collect by theme, designer, regions of the world, or simply buy whichever ones you fancy?

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.

Purses as works of art?

Yup, it is Friday the 13th! I did venture to the post office today for a very important reason. Mostly I spent the day at home, photographing lots of new vintage goodies that will be listing soon.

Looking around every single room in my house, I find vintage and retro items that inspire me. I've shown you some artwork and furniture already. Today, let's focus on display pieces that really change the feel of a room.

This antique trunk doubles as blanket storage and as a coffee table in the guest room. Lucky guests are allowed to play Simon.

Turn of the century "A Lunatic" metal trunk holds an original Simon game, copyright my birth year.

I spend quite a bit of time in my office. And I have a severe vintage bag addiction. My office needed something on the walls and screamed for pegboard displays. 1960s framed student fashion drawings hang off to the left, bags ranging from a 1940s wool clutch with mink front to a 1960s Morris Moskowitz crocheted straw bag with gold chain strap.

The black bag display.

The colored bag wall- featuring bakelite handles, a kelly green satin and lucite evening bag, a floral tapestry bag with bamboo handle... And so much more.

The colored bag display.

And the reason for today's trip to the post office? My Facebook page's contest winner was Lisa of Weezi fame. She picked a crazy pink silk and velvet floral petal hat with pearl detailing, circa early 1960s.

Here I am, modelling the winning hat.

Here is the hat on my display head.

Here's to a wonderful weekend, with or without crazy retro hats!

Vintage is more than just a job

Vintage dresses? Patterned Men's shorts? Purses? Scarves? Yes to all, please. But I do more than collect and enjoy vintage clothing. My 1961 home has become a reflection of my love of vintage and/ or retro kitsch pieces. Some true antiques and Niermann Weeks pieces are mixed in. Every so often, I'll be sharing some favorite items from home with you.

"Leprechauns- The Little Folk of Ireland" linen tea towel, circa early 1970s, hangs in the laundry room.

Living room. eBay finds- Mid- Century Danish walnut sofa and chairs, and antique zebra hide. Niermann Weeks lamp and coffee table. Custom cushions, thrifted mohair blanket, various antiques throughout.

"Save waste fats for explosives- take them to your meat dealer" 1943 propaganda poster from OWI, signed H.Koerner. Also an eBay find, hangs in the kitchen. 

Photographing framed art is not my stong point- please forgive all reflections. I'm really not a bad person, honest.

Here's to a wonderful, vintage filled weekend!

Etsy Treasury mention

I got another Etsy.com treasury mention for an awesome retro polka dot Halston swim suit.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=65861

Thanks to Natalie at RemindersOfThePast for putting together this great treasury and including this killer swim suit!

Heat and humidity are still in the air but Back to School and Fall fashions are jsut around the corner. I sold a favorite summer staple this morning- a killer mid century swim suit and matching cover-up http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=18575337 Look for more funky yet functional vintage to follow as we fall into cooler weather.