April 14th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Because I really need more social media in my life I’ve started a Tumblr blog.
Starting it up with bad/good outsider art and surrealist vintage ties.
April 7th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
The sale section of the NSV Etsy store was looking awfully empty, so I’ve marked down some items and moved them in. Sale items include vintage ties, belts, and mid-century modern housewares.
Please click on the image to go to the sale.
April 6th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
I’ve been buying like crazy and trying to get it up online as quickly as possible, so I haven’t paid much attention to this blog or my Facebook page.
So, finally, here are a few of the things I’ve just listed in my Etsy Store. I am so lucky to be able to find such amazing items.
Vintage 50's Florida Souvenir Scarf
Vintage 40's Rayon Paisley Fabric
Vintage 50's Harness Racing Photo Print Tie
Vintage 50's Novelty Print Gardening Apron
Vintage 70's Harwood Steiger Six Quails Screenprinted Fabric
Vintage 50's Japanese Novelty Print Fabric
March 29th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
My home decor is subject to a constant cycle of accruing, regrouping, editing, and ultimately culling.
As it’s too cold to work on my garden, I’m honoring spring by doing some slightly painful curating. You can find the results of my efforts in my Etsy Store.
For example:
Vintage 50's Hosiery Store Display
Vintage 70's Danish Modern Style Green Wood Salt Shaker & Pepper Grinder
Vintage 50's Murano Art Glass Sculpture
Vintage 50's 60's Murano Mod Glass Owl
Vintage Steuben Crystal Glass Candlestick
Vintage 50's Russel Wright American Modern Serving Bowl
Vintage 40's Art Deco Miniature Pitcher (Fiestaware perhaps)
March 25th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
I just listed these four vintage 60’s silverplate and enamel trays on Etsy. These were actually part of my own home decor – I am a sucker for simple bright modernist pieces, but I’m focusing my collecting on Dansk and Copco enamels and vintage plastics. And Fisher Price Little People. And mid-century clear glass. And Danish candlesticks. And outsider art. And Lightolier lamps. And 70’s vintage motorcycle books….and so on.
Click on the image to see the housewares for sale in my Etsy store, including Kaj Franck for Arabia, Emalox, Marimekko, Dansk, and more.
March 24th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
This vintage 1950’s strapless gown in iridescent blue and green taffeta. It’s incredible, with its tight bodice and full, draped skirt. The dress is designed by Fred Perlberg, the master of pretty party dresses (he called them “Dance Originals”), and it’s a true showcase of his talent.
But the main reason I love this dress so much is because it’s the latest find from my favorite picker – my Dad! He’s been buying and selling antiques for over 50 years, and I am thrilled that he’s using his eye to help me find beautiful things.
Click on the image to see the auction.
March 15th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Find these and more in the NorthStar Vintage Webstore.
March 9th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Other than sandals, gardening, my patio, swimming in the lake, yard sales, grilling out, oceanside cocktails, and open windows….
My other bike is finally running. This picture was taken on October 3, 2010 – the first day it was fully functional, and the last decent riding day of the season. Don’t get me wrong, I love my big 1969 BMW R/50, but this bike is light, and fast, and so much damn fun. With gas prices the way they are, I suspect this will be my primary mode of transportation once the weather gets warm. Not a bad way to go!
March 5th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
I can’t resist anything with an animal theme especially, a LION theme, due in no small part to The Stig, who is sitting next to me and “helping” as I type this. So I’m offering a menagerie of goodies in my Etsy Store.
70's 80's African Lion's Head Choker Necklace
Vintage 60's MOD Gold Elephant Pin
Vintage 80's Safari Theme Satin Cord Belt w/Wooden Animals (including lions)
Vintage 70's Planter with Goofy Lions
Vintage 40's Jacquard Circus Horse Wide Tie
Vintage 60's Pop Art Butterfly Maxi Dress
Vintage 70's Partridge in A Pear Tree Sterling Silver Pin
Vintage 80's Gold Elephant Chain Belt
March 4th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
I only wish March in Maine were this cute.
The sunlight through the glass is warm, but there’s still 5 feet of snow on the ground and temperatures in the single digits.
The Stig opens his eyes and sees me with the camera
and goes into his Sun Salutation Pose.
Onze prefab dakkapellen van het werk #Zoutziederij te Hulst in opdracht van @H4A_ zijn gemonteerd. Ook de prefab goten en gevelbekledingen worden..
De balklaag van de 100m1 lange luifel van het werk Lidl te Vlaardingen is zo goed als gereed. Nu door met de #Alucobond en #Trespa bekledingen.
Vandaag hebben wij de nieuwe productie/ montage tafel geïnstalleerd om zo efficiënt mogelijk het nieuwe jaar in te gaan. We zijn er weer klaar..
Wij wensen iedereen namens het gehele VKP team goede kerstdagen en een gelukkig 2013 waar in we samen verder bouwen..
Vandaag de laatste officiële werkdag van 2012 welke we vanavond gezamenlijk afsluiten met een kerstdiner @clubcasco te Wemeldinge.
now this is the type of news i want to read about