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Christmas Inspiration From The Past ~ Decorate Your Home Merrily

Christmas Inspiration From The Past ~ Decorate Your Home Merrily

Start your Christmas season with decorations from the vintage past. Old or not so old, it a fun way to personalizeyour own festive celebration.Shop The Gatherings Antique Vintage for lovely Christmas tree decorations such as the glass garlands,ornaments and Christmas greeting card as shown.  Items shown are from the 1920sto 1950s era. Perhaps paper scraps ornaments embellished with…
Scary Or Not So Scary ~ Vintage Halloween

Scary Or Not So Scary ~ Vintage Halloween

Are a collector of antique and vintage Halloween? Do you like the frightful scary things that go bump in the night? Or enjoy the happy faces of smiling pumpkins ready to decorate a party table. Whatever your pleasure, there are some fun things out there, such as this Luhrs cardboard die cut.  Dating from the 1950's, Mr. Pumpkin Head wears his bow tie and bowler hat. With a grin on his face…
To Dazzle The Eye ~  A Flapper Era 1920s Silk Ribbon Rosette Powder Puff Purse

To Dazzle The Eye ~ A Flapper Era 1920s Silk Ribbon Rosette Powder Puff Purse

Oh, I love this delicate and dazzling powder puff purse from the Roaring 20's!  Made of silk edged with lace and embellished with tiny rosette yardage, it is a piece of eye candy. The side is made of pleated silk, separated from the upper part, by a row of lace. Drawstrings at the top secure the opening of the dance purse. A round mirror forms the base. The condition is as excellent as…

Ribbon Rosettes ~ The Finishing Touch From The Edwardian 1920's Era

I am always excited to find lovely vintage ribbon rosettes, especially because I love them so well!  These pretties date from the Edwardian - 1920's flapper era.    Thought I would share and showcase a few of this type of flower.   Not only a treasure trove, but a testament to the makers of these lovely creations. Each of these rosettes are unique from any of the others. …

Antique Irish Linen Fabric ~ A Fabulous Find Still With Original Label

I thought this was really a fantastic piece of fabric from the turn of the century, 1900's 1920's. in Irish linen.  Still with the original paper label, in unused condition. I am always amazed at the wonderful antique and vintage items that still can be found today, from long ago, which have the original boxes or labels.  Still in pristine condition. such as this piece of linen yardage.A…