Tea ANYone?

A few new items in my eBay store and my #2 Etsy Shop! I have never sold glassware…so this is new to me.  These are dishes that have been in the family but I don’t have a complete set and it doesn’t go with my theme. I’m hoping that maybe someone needs these pieces to complete their set.  I do love the pattern and think it is so sweet! This is by Noritake.  The pattern is Somerset #5317.  This set is in my Etsy Shop.  There are 4 cups and 4 saucers.  Noritake china, though only officially registered under that trademark in 1981, has a history that goes as deep as the beginning of trade relations between the United States and Japan.  From my research this set was the 17th pattern produced in 1953. The first two digits ( 5317 )are the last two of the production year. The last two ( 5317 ) on the stamp are the place the pattern sits in the line of patterns created in that year.

This picture is taken from the same pattern, it is a bread and butter set that I have listed in my ebay store.  There are 4 pieces to this one.
These pieces would also be a great addition to those who love shabby chic decor! 
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Thrifty Thursday Finds

Good Day Everyone! Today I wanted to share my finds from my weekend yard sale adventures.  I ran across several interesting rummage sales, but only found a few items that I actually purchased. Considering the time and money involved I think I did pretty good!

I haven't researched these yet, but I will soon! Then I will decide where to list them!  eBay or Etsy? These are items that bring back fond childhood memories, and I'm sure they will be a pleasant reminder to others of you as well.

• The red and white pail looks like a diaper pail according to the label...ummm, but we still have to find out for sure. Even though I collect the vintage red and white enamel ware I really don't know much about it.  I have a pail like this already and am willing to sell this one.
• The framed print I found to be relevant to what I most like to sell and that is vintage clothing, although, it is hard to find dresses from the same era that this picture depicts.  I'm not sure if I will keep this one or not. We will see!
• The aluminum cup reminds me of my dad.  He used to have a couple ( he may still have them ). He would have my mom mix up what he called Pepsi Doodles! It was a combination of Pepsi and vanilla ice cream.  They were a delicious family favorite for years.
• The floral sugar bowl is a pattern my mom had as a complete dinner set with plates and all. I'll have to talk to her and see if she can tell me more about this pattern.  
• The Petunia Pig glass is from 1973.  She is one of the coolest Pigs I know, sorry Miss Piggy.  It is a classic collector series from Pepsi.
• I have my schedule blocked out for a lot of research in the week ahead..  If you see this post and know anything about these pieces please feel free to leave me a comment and let me know what you know, it will be greatly appreciated!

While you are here how about taking the time and meeting some lovely bloggers and Tweeters!

HAVE FUN!

When you visit these links, they will explain on how this works. This is a lot of fun and I have met some really nice people with some fantastic blogs!

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS $ALE

Can you believe that Christmas is upon us already? Well.. I’m hear to announce the Vintage Market team on Etsy is in full throttle having their

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE! 

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If you are looking for a gift for someone who seems to be hard to buy for, then you need to check out all the wonderful items our team has for sale! YOu will find LOTS!!!
The items in my shop for sale are in the Sale section and have been marked down 20%! Thanks for stopping by and Happy Shopping!

Christmas in July Sale!

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Members of the Vintage Market Etsy Team are feeling a little cooler with the kick off sale for our Christmas in July sale! Come on by and see what cool deals our members are offering! 

The sale will run from July 10th through July 17th. To find items on Etsy…be sure to search in the vintage category and type the letters vmteamxmas in the search bar. To get you started click here, this will take you to a list of items our team has up for sale right now!

Bakelite Vintage Buttons?

Today's post is taken from my friend Shannon whom I met on Suzanne Wells eBay Facebook group! She is very helpful to the members and shares her knowledge about a variety of things.

The other day I  saw her as a guest on Suzanne’s Blog, the eBay Selling Coach. You should check out Suzanne’s blog as she offers some valuable information and tips for selling online.

You can also check out the post on Vintage buttons that Shannon shared with us! Shannon writes articles for eHow and I found more helpful information on Bakelite buttons and how to tell if they are genuine…. Check it out here to find out more! 

You can also find one of Shannon’s Etsy Shop’s here Pish Posh Notions where she has some cool buttons for sale.  Check out her blog on her finds at The Recycle-ista. She has another shop that I will share with you later on this week…..so check back!

Til next time…

Gifts For Dad!

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Looking for some awesome

Fathers Day gifts?

The Vintage Market Team on Etsy is having a wonderful Sale!  The theme is Father knows Best! If you have trouble finding just the right gift for a dad, you need to go check out this sale! I know there are some great one of a kind items that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else…The sale ends June 14th, so you still have time!

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Its Peachy!

When I saw this dress it reminded me of a creamy peach milkshake. lol :) But it also reminded me of the prom days of the 80s. In fact when I bought this dress the clerk said “Oh, I had a dress just like this in the 80s for my prom.”
I fell in love with the sweetheart bust and the dainty lace on the chest. The back has a keyhole opening to die for and puff sleeves to boot! Oh.. and of course the bottom skirt which is shorter in the front and tapers down towards the back. I also thought the bow on the front was cute too! I have had this listed twice on ebay and no one has placed a bid…I had a few watchers,so thats why I have listed it again,hoping someone just forgot and they will place a bid on it this time. If you are reading this after the listing has ended, if it hasn’t sold, you can check my ebay store or my Etsy Shop.

Rocking Red with a Secret

O.K. So today I decided it was time to make a showing on my blog.  I usually am pretty shy about posting pics of myself.  As you will not see but maybe one, other than this one. But after much encouraging from my friends and fellow bloggers I decided to take the plunge. So here I am! Also I have been inspired by a few older vintage ladies that blog and share their different outfits with creativity.  I hope they won't be offended by that statement, because I'm proud to be a vintage lady!

In this photo I am wearing a new old stock vintage 80s dress. I call it the red rockabilly...yeah I know, that sounds kinda corny..huh? Well, it is a nice dress and it is available right now in my eBay Store at auction starting at 9.99.  If you haven't been to my store you should check it out.

I'm going to clue you in on a little secret, I run most of my auctions on eBay starting at a 9.99 ( sometimes .99) and since I don't seem to get much traffic you will probably get it for that price. Once an item doesn't sell I'm moving it over to Etsy , which I am loving it over there so far. I have met so many nice and talented people. So if you are interested NOW is the time.   

Vintage Market Team SALE!!!

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MAYDAY! Etsy’s Vintage Market Team is having a Sale! MAYDAY!

Saving the world from mundane design, one vintage item at a time.


When:

May 1st ~ May 8th, 2010


What:

A SPRING SALE featuring members of Etsy’s Vintage Market Team.

See individual shops for specific sale terms and conditions.

Who:

retrotrend http://www.etsy.com/shop/retrotrend

RetroHommeVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroHommeVintage

CapricornOneVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/CapricornOneVintage

stockintrade http://www.etsy.com/shop/stockintrade

dickandjanesbooks http://www.etsy.com/shop/dickandjanesbooks

OpheliaVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/OpheliaVintage

OpheliaVintageHome http://www.etsy.com/shop/OpheliaVintageHome

BritishVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/BritishVintage

TheVintageGreen http://www.etsy.com/shop/thevintagegreen

SusabellaBrownstein http://www.etsy.com/shop/SusabellaBrownstein

RollingHillsVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/RollingHillsVintage

Funretro http://www.etsy.com/shop/funretro

VeryJeriVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/VeryJeriVintage

MomWald’sPlace http://www.etsy.com/shop/MomWaldsPlace

SouthernLadyVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/southernladyvintage

GenerationsClothing http://www.etsy.com/shop/generationsclothing

AntiquesGaloreGal http://www.etsy.com/shop/antiquesgaloregal

CollectableSpectacle http://www.etsy.com/shop/collectablespectacle

Sheila’sTreasures http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilastreasures

DaKineJunks http://www.etsy.com/shop/dakinejunks

TheLogChateau http://www.etsy.com/shop/thelogchateau

WorldVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/worldvintage

Vintagemarbles http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagemarbles

TheWayTheyWore http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewaytheywore

ThisThat&OtherThings http://www.etsy.com/shop/thisthatotherthings

CheekyVintageCloset http://www.etsy.com/shop/cheekyvintagecloset

Gothabilly13 http://www.etsy.com/shop/gothabilly13

GypsysVardo http://www.etsy.com/shop/gypsysvardo

DovelySells http://www.etsy.com/shop/dovelysells

PhotographicAmy http://www.etsy.com/shop/photographicamy

TheVintageButtonJar http://www.etsy.com/shop/thevintagebuttonjar

Falconandfinch http://www.etsy.com/shop/falconandFinch

Concetta’sCloset http://www.etsy.com/shop/concettascloset

StuartRoadVintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/stuartroadvintage

Looking for more? Search under the “vintage” drop down tab for “vmteamspring” and “vmteam” for additional Vintage Market Team items and members!

The CUTEST HAT!!!!

I have recently met one of the nicest people online. Her name is Meridith and she sells on Etsy. I just bought  the cutest hat in my favorite colors.

Her shop is called Crafty GAgal. She makes hats, jewelry, hand bags along with other things.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know her and I can tell you she is one of the sweetest ones out there!
I look forward to a long lasting friendship!
While I'm here I wanted to invite you to please vote for her in a contest that she has entered. Click on the graphic below and you can vote for here there ~ Very easy! While you're there you can read about the contest. Thanks so much for your help!! Hope you all have a fantastic day!!