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Thursday, February 16, 2017

This Winter

I've abandoned this old blog, but glad now to have a little time to attend to and refresh with a little share.

I hope you and yours have had a good fresh start in the new year. This winter has been quite interesting, especially in that we've had more snow storms and wintery type weather than the norm here in Oregon. It's been a winter with no major snow or ice problems. Just a few good old fashion snowy weather days.

Not a ton, which was nice and always great to open

up the blinds and watch it fall. A sense of soothing calm comes with it.

The best of the snowy day was the day we got nearly a foot, just perfect. It's stuck around for a couple days, then melted away.

Most other days, liquid sunshine. It's Oregon.

While I was away, a friend and I had decided to try and open a little junk store. We decided before Christmas that we would start just after the new year. It's been quite the month and half since we started and I can't believe that we're through the middle of February, Valentine's Day 2017 is in the history books, wow does time fly. We've open, but haven't decided on a grand opening date.

Here are couple pics of what we've got going on...

So far, it's just us and we're planning on renting space, take on consignments, list items for peeps online, and who knows what else. Part of the plan is to have an open-air market in the spring and summer as there's a perfect lot with plenty of parking. Maybe some live music and barbeque!

I won't share the outside yet as I'll save those pics for the grand opening.

Pickin' this winter has been a bit slow as I've not had a lot of time with the new store, but I did managed to get out to a couple haunts. Even got out with my fave pickin' pal Leslie and her daughter Tay (you've might have seen her in my side bar Operation Taylor link) and Tay's beau, Nathan.

In my hunt for vintage finds, I was blessed with two of my favorite collectibles, both of which I'll share with you.

While at an estate sale, my pal L comes up to me, say's "I found this in the closet" and was holding one of two of my faved collectibles, a Barbie! Here she is poised in her new original American Airlines Stewardess ensemble..

Poor Barbie was left on top of a closet shelf and the only thing she had on her was that lovely vintage Barbie look on her face and a one dollar price sticker. Ain't she purrrdy?!

Another, was this killer vintage Tyco Pro Electric Race Set...

Used gently and with a little cleaning, it'll look good as new!

Yup, been a slow winter for pickin', but a good start to the new year.

That's all I got, but I'd love to hear what you've been up to this winter, so drop me a line. In the meantime, I hope to get back here on a regular basis with new pics of the new brick n mortar store and to feature more of my favorite vintage goods from some of my fave vintage purveyors.

I hope the new year has started off great for you all and that you are healthy, happy, and well.

Monday, February 29, 2016

To Do or Not To Do...

That is the question! Over at our team page and chat it's the topic of the week. It's been discussed over and over, with no definitive answer as to whether is a good thing to add gratuities to our customers packaged items, with of course, a...

Card. I personalize all my cards with a handwritten note.

What do you think about adding a business card? Do you add your card to your customers packages?

Do you show your appreciation by adding a free gift?

What about a tasty or sweet treat like a small box of chocolates?

I've thought about throwing in a can of these little pouches of delight, along with a

box of warm and harty bread sticks!!

Sure to gain a repeat customer!!

Is a discount coupon or coupon code the way to go?

What tactics do you use to create your "Brand" an to try and impress your customers so that they become repeat customers?

I hope you'll share your thoughts here and/or you can stop by our team blog over at...

www.teamvintagevertigo.blogspot.com

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Whimsical Wednesday

Sunday, April 26, 2015

40th

April 30, 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war. Having had family members who served the U.S. during that era continually reminds me of how fortunate we are to live as we do and how Thankful I am to those who've helped serve and protect our great nation past, present, and future. I've always been fascinated with Militaria, from apparel to equipment used and everything inbetween.

Following are some of my faved picking finds of vintage drawings from the Vietnam era. I've held on to these for some time now and hope to frame and display soon. I've "blanked" out some of the wording as they are very inappropriate in nature, but you have to remember, these were difficult times, a different era.

In the drawing above the artist shares a little of what one may have experienced in the jungles of Vietnam. Quite graphic in nature, it truly lends to this soldiers inner most feelings.

The Vietnam War began in the decade before, but the conflict, and especially U.S. involvement, escalated in the 1960s. For the first time, Americans witnessed the horrors of war, played out on television screens in their living rooms.

In the drawing to the right, the artist shares with us a little intimacy. An intimacy with what would become the Vietnam soldiers "Best Friend" a fully automatic rifle known as the M16.

Above is the artists rendition of a grenade similar to the Mk2 "Pineapple".

Here the artist must have been thinking of Home Sweet Home having incorporated the Pineapple grenade as the tires to his 3-wheeled ATV.

Terrifying in just the thought, the artist lends to us how the detonation of a major bomb could potentially pose the depicted horrific effect on a being. Leaving only the skeletal figure and the caption "?".

I only wish I knew who the artist was so that I could express my gratitude for these awesome drawings, but moreso, for his great service and sacrifice.

F-111 Aardvark by
G. Ingram 1989

North American P-51 Mustang by
Doug Kinsley 1991

"Phantom"

"19 years, 5 months, 4 weeks, and 1 day"

April 30, 1975

Monday, March 9, 2015

Vintastic Finds!

With all the nice weather we've been having here in the Pacific Northwest, I'm temped to have a yard sale, need to have a yard sale, lol! Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't allow for me to plan accordingly and I just know this gorgeous weather is about to end and will as usual, take pictures and start some listings. Here are a few on my finds from hunts past that I hope will soon make it to my NeverTooOld shop on Etsy...

It's just amazing how much stuff I'd pack in a box, but more so, how much stuff I accumulate!

Here's a cute little battery operated lantern from the 50's that until now, I couldn't let go of. The old man who was having a sale told me it was a prize from an old carnival. I love to hear the stories of where these treasures came. A decent chrome base, cap, and handle with a clear globe. The lantern stands about 4 inches tall.

How bout' some spurs? Here's a vintage pair with their original leather's. They aren't that old, but I'd bet to say they are from the 60's or 70's. I keep all my finds in a climate controlled storage.

Tea for two? Here are a couple tea bag holders from the 50's. One's from Japan, the other is not marked. Both are about 2 inches with the other slightly larger. Pretty little things!

Direct from Switzerland, this lovely little music box plays 4 different tunes, one of which is one of my favorites "Ave Maria" The music box needs a little cleaning. I have it on my desk, winding and rewinding so the tune is coming up to speed.

Clocks, there's no telling how many clocks I've purchased and sold over the years. These two cames from an estate sale. Most I'll keep for a month or two, some I've not yet been able to let go of. This is a lovely wood encased "Teletron" from the 1940's. It still works great and is just a simple beautiful piece.

Did I mention clocks? lol. Here's another, this is a General Electric fitted into a lovely piece of alabaster. It measures about 6 inches wide by 4" tall by 2 inches thick. I date it to the 50's as the style of clock is indicative to that period. It works great and soon to appear in NTO.

These cast iron Frog and Turtle bells come from Japan. Pre pre-occupied. 1950's or so. They are tiny. Both measuring about 1.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall. They both offer a truly lovely chime.

Picture frames. I try to stay away from large ornate frames anymore due to the cost of packaging and shipping, which is a shame. This little jewel measures about 4 inches tall by 3 inches wide, but, but, it has a bubbled glazing. Great for that special vintage photograph.

Does anyone remember these? These cute little "Mini" forks where available as souvenirs from Disneyland from the 50's to 70's. I believe these are from the 70's. A great set in original box. The gal that had these at her sale said... "Take 'em for a dollar" Who was I to argue?

I remember finding this Hershey's cookbook at a yard sale around the corner from my house. I bought it not only for it being a Hershey's book, but because of it's condition. Yeah, there are a couple "Chocolate" stains in it, but that lends character to the book and in that it was loved and used.

The Mrs. wants to keep these. A set of six vintage Peeredge Steak Knifes in the original box and include the original card. I just wonder if these were like a wedding gift that was just put away and never used. They look new. Nice serrated stainless blades and beautiful yellow and cream colored Bakelite handles.

Below is a bottle I found rolling around in an empty box. I suppose I should have it's contents checked out by a Geologist or Gemologist as I've no idea what type of stones they are. Any guesses?

Coming soon!.....

Just wanted to share a few of some finds and it's gonna take me a year to photograph the rest, so I better get started as Christmas is just around the corner!!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit the shops featured in my "SideShow" featurette and tell 'em NTO sent ya!

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Dig Those Vintage Digs!

Vintage Clothing. I can spend hours browsing Etsy shops for such. I've even a shop that sells the same, "Vintagicity". From the Victorian era to the vintage days of the 80's parachute pants, vintage digs are here to stay. I've assembled some of my fave pieces from some fave Etsy team members shops to share with you. I hope you dig these vintage digs!