Thursday, February 24, 2011

Areas of Expertise

Last night, a buyer convoed me with a question about an item and I didn't know the answer. This happens semi-regularly, especially since I sell such a wide range of things and don't yet know everything about everything, no matter how much I research before I list.

But this question made me feel stupid. It wasn't about the origin of the product, its first year of export, whether it worked with a AA battery, or anything else from my vintage research realm. No, this question was: does the iron have a non-stick coating.

I have to admit, I use an iron in my own life about three times a year. If something is wrinkled, I just wear it or wash it again. For a girl with a well-decorated house and my own publicly acceptable sense of fashion, I never took home economics and most likely would have failed the folding and ironing mid-term with flying, wrinkly colors.

So instead of just looking at this iron and saying to my customer "Yes! Non-stick coating it is!" I have to bug my friends. Thank goodness for well-domesticated friends.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Treasured Throughout Presidents Day Weekend

'EPL-Mint Julep' by keeky27

Sprigs of mint, a warm breeze. A trip to the family home in the country. A afternoon of classic fun. Viewing slides, knitting with your grandma, photos of the family on the beach, noting it all in your journal. These are my classic ideals of spring and summer to come.


Atomic Mid Century ...
$

Mid Century Mint Cl...
$150.00

vintage 1960s MINT ...
$152.00

REDUCED - Vintage a...
$100.00

Mint Julep, Hand Dy...
$46.00

Vintage View-Master...
$40.00

Women's Mint Te...
$30.00

Jade-ite Butter
$100.00

Vintage Brooch Sea ...
$19.00

Vintage 1950's ...
$135.00

Photography Prop - ...
$65.00

Moss and Porcelain ...
$40.00

Spearmint - A Patch...
$47.00

Mint Julep Faceted ...
$20.81

Iconic Original Min...
$249.00

Vintage Depression ...
$65.00

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'Pucker up' by substancedesigns

Tart colors inspired by this spring's palette


plum shaped decorat...
$5.00

Sunshine Citrus - F...
$10.00

Harry Potter Olliva...
$15.00

Le Cafe - Handmade ...
$9.99

Bright Yellow Tree ...
$3.50

Lily Pad Vanity
$325.00

Sun Set, 3 Wash or ...
$12.00

Fine Art: Macro Daf...
$15.99

Gray and Marigold Y...
$32.00

Lettuce and Spinach...
$15.00

Lemongrass Soap
$4.50

Simple Fruit Tart E...
$10.00

Colorful Flowers on...
$7.00

Come Closer Vegan L...
$7.75

sweet tulips
$30.00

Vintage View-Master...
$40.00

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'Twisted' by PluffMudDesigns



Hanging Pentacle Po...
$15.00

Mardi Gras Beauties
$15.00

Elegant Cake Truffl...
$20.00

Sterling Silver Wir...
$69.00

Chocolate Amber Alu...
$5.00

Black Twist Shell B...
$30.00

CSA Share - I'M...
$250.00

BURGUNDY CONTEMPORA...
$198.99

French table flowin...
$310.00

Paisley Twirl - ACE...
$5.00

Sterling Abstract M...
$150.00

The Extraordinary R...
$39.00

FREE SHIPPING SLR ...
$25.00

Vintage Brass Pulls...
$30.00

1 House of tiny wit...
$27.00

Hanging Wooden Marb...
$256.00

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'Tenker på Norge (Thinking of Norway)' by luniunni

I challenged myself to create a Team Treasury. I happened across the spoon ring and my theme came to me. What says Norge more than coffee, knitting, snow and beautiful, simple designs.


Foolish Heart Woode...
$28.00

Snowy Street Scene
$15.00

Pine Note Card
$13.00

Hand Painted superw...
$22.00

Dutch Raised Relief...
$64.00

Berggren Salt and P...
$20.00

Oxidized Silver Pi ...
$48.00

Knit Knitter Tattoo...
$14.00

SALE - Hand crochet...
$12.00

Honeycomb Earrings ...
$35.00

Bright Teal White B...
$25.00

Sara Toggle Purse
$38.00

Lil Sketchy Mix...
$20.00

Vintage Linen Embro...
$7.50

Flower Pin Pattern ...
$5.00

Midnight mug
$17.00

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'come closer' by PetCollage

featuring chicago style crafters - thank you for the title, ethicallyengineered


SALE - Beanie hat i...
$16.00

Pyrex Ebony Tall Mu...
$45.00

Mosaic Earrings - Q...
$40.00

SALE Stone Tile Coa...
$40.00

eco-friendly recycl...
$18.00

Emerald Seaweed Sta...
$46.00

Thomas - Vintage Ha...
$36.00

Catherine Zeta Jone...
$20.00

Unique Custom Pictu...
$3.75

American Postage St...
$30.00

Upcycled Hair Bobby...
$9.00

Come Closer Vegan L...
$4.00

Blush
$20.00

Hover
$200.00

Chainmaille rosette...
$25.00

Hand Knit Ruffled D...
$32.50

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