Lately - July Fade

Lately, I've been finding more vintage stock, when I still have stuff to list from Spring-- yikes!

One of my most recent finds is this amazing and demure 40's gown, coming to the shop soon!

I've been under the weather, and found that drinking hot tea in the summer is just weird.

Lately, there's been a lot of baby holding in my family-- Gunnar is already a month old! Here he is with my Mom (Grandma!).

I'm drawing nearer to cranking out my own pair of shoes at my apprenticeship-- these are a pair I'm assisting with while I learn.

I've been beyond blessed by this dear friend and her willingness to adventure and dream.

I've been trying to hold on to summer, while most seem to be rushing toward fall.

Shop Update - May '14

After some furious cleaning and photographing earlier this week, I've finally started cranking out some new listings!  Here are the May additions to Curio, some just listed and some soon to come.

50's ruffled, novelty print juniors dress

70's lavender scalloped blouse

60's ruffled bib collar, floral dress

90's yellow Boy Scout den Mom blouse

60's blue tweed Marshal Fields jacket

60's pastel paisley scooter dress/romper

60's red and teal striped day dress

70's red scalloped blouse

50's black and white Houndstooth, wool wiggle dress

60's teal wool, plaid dress

I always hesitate when listing chilly weather things (like the last two dresses) in the Spring but then remember my Australian friends who are just heading into Fall!  This is just a start, but it feels good to get some of these pretties listed-- more to come!

Feel free to follow me on Twitter or Facebook if you want to know when these are listed!

Curio Vintage: Early Spring Update

It's been far too long since I posted here with new additions to my vintage shop!  Here's what is newly listed and coming soon for Spring:

This sweet and springy 1960's peach hued dress is freshly listed!  It's effortless and is definitely a throwback to the 20's in style!  Whether you prefer mod or Gatsby, this coy number does both.

These charming 50's clip earrings are beautiful and so nostalgic, they'll make an appearance in the shop in early April!

This 1960's grapefruite wool coat is the perfect lighter weight for the last bits of spring chill.  It's most charming details are the row of pearly buttons, front slit pockets and cuffs.  I just listed it today!

Vintage strawberry earrings, need I say more?

This green 50's cashmere sweater is classic, beautiful and due to the shop in early April! 

Oh, the detail on this gorgeous 1920's peacock wallet!  It's beaded, embroidered and has wire elements, all on a velvet background.  This gem will be listed in the shop in early April!

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Keep an eye on the shop for the above and more in the coming weeks (including some adorable vintage children's clothing!) not to mention all of the other springy goodness already for sale.  

Here's to the thaw of winter '14!

Shop Update - 6.15.13

I've been a bit under the weather the past couple of days and though being sick is never fun, it's actually allowed me to get some "at home" things checked off my To-Do list.  One of these things was to list new stock in the shop, and (thankfully) I photographed three items before I got sick.  There's still plenty more to photograph and list, but here are the few from this week:

Latte 50's Cashmere Beaded Cardigan

Ballet Pink 50's Cashmere Beaded Cardigan

The sweaters are both so beautiful, cashmere has become one of my favorite things to find as a dealer.  Just seeing the variety of colors and styles these sweaters were made in is a delight.  Both of these came to me by way of  a couple keen eyed friends, I was so excited when they first mentioned them!  They are both in lovely condition, the latte one is fully lined and the pink was made in Scotland by Ballantyne for Marshall Field & Co.

Baby Blue 50's Formal Gown

I've had this evening gown for awhile, just waiting to be photographed and listed.  At first glance it's a pretty normal 1950's Evening gown, but a closer look reveals it's charming, unique details: a boned corset-like bodice and delicately crochet flowers at the bust, each with a metal stud at the center.  The flowers are my favorite part because of the play between hard and soft.

I still have more vintage that needs photographed, and even some items I've decided to alter before selling!  I'll be sure to update here when I list them.  Now back to drinking tea and the To-Do list, cheers!