January 25, 2015

25 Vintage Deals Under $100 for January 2015


Earlier this month, on January 15th to be precise, our American bullador dog, Annie (pictured below), turned two, and come the middle of March, we will have had her for full two years already as well. Oh, how time flies! Though she is still very much a youthful puppy in many respects, she has come a long way since those early days for sure and both Tony and I see her maturing and continuing to be a better behaved dog with each passing month.



{Annie in all her dog park loving glory and adorableness!}


Annie is sweet, smart as the day is long, endlessly energetic (she could wear the Energizer Battery bunny out no problem!), and absolutely gorgeous. I have no doubt that if dogs shopped for clothing, she was would be a total fashionista and were she a human, she's turn heads wherever she went. In fact, she does so now already in canine form.

Speaking of heads, I'd been scratching my own regarding what topic to place at the heart of this month's fun edition of 25 Vintage Deals Under $100 when it struck me that I could use Annie herself, in celebration of her second birthday, as inspiration and thus I decided to devote today's post to twenty-five delight dog related vintage and vintage appropriate items that are sure to have even the most ardent of cat people amongst us smiling! :)


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1. Looking a bit like a Dalmatian thanks to the spots and somewhat like a hound with the face and body shape, this immensely cute dimensional 1980s does 1950s silver tone and black enamel dog brooch is bursting with cuteness and is such a versatile novelty brooch (colour and theme wise) for all kinds of old school and contemporary ensembles. $12.00 from Chronically Vintage on Etsy.



2. As with many of the items in today's canine centered post, it was all I could do not to squeal when I spotted this uber adorable, kitschy, and very practical upcycled (its base is a mid-century ceramic planter) dog pin cushion. $28.00 from Nevermore Vintage.



3. Whether you're a sewer, a knitter, a paper crafter, or a collector of vintage buttons, these precious little red and white 1940s celluloid Scottie dog buttons are sure to make you swoon and your next project something that's really worth barking about it! :) $12.75 for five buttons from Vintage Polka Dot.Com.



4. Match holders were a once commonplace home decor piece that have no all but gone the way of the dinosaur (due to people both using less candles to light their homes and also fewer folks smoking), save for those who purposefully collect them. I'd love to add one to my own home decor some day, to be used either as intended or for bobby pins in my powder room (they also make for handy toothpick containers). This charming circa 1930s carved wooden German made dog match holder is just the sort I'll be looking for when I do finally purchase one myself. This item is on sale at the time of writing for $38.53 from Townshends Emporium.



5. I absolutely adore vintage Napco figurines and have a few peppered around our bookshelves. I don't yet have one of these over-the-moon adorable parasol holding ladies with her two darling little white poodles though. If you're also keen on this style of 1950s figurines, then you'll want to snap up this darling Napco figure with her two sweet pets asap because they don’t tend to stick around for long. $25.00 from Diana Dwain Vintage.



6. Delight the youngest dog lovers in your family with this immensely charming 1940s set of children's sized napkins and a matching tablecloth, which of course us grownup puppy fans can certainly avail of as well (how cute would one of these be under a vintage glass jar filled with dog treats?). $16.50 for all five pieces from 42nd Avenue Vintage.



7. Using it to corral books pertaining to dogs is entirely up to you, but whatever you store between these two beautiful 1940s carved wooden spaniel bookends, your bookshelf will be sure to take best in show! $20.00 for the pair from Ginger Cat Design (who also has a very similar wooden spaniel pair of bookends available for sale right now, too).



8. This fun, super kitschy vintage black chalkware poodle with lovely silver sparkles is perfect for the living room, bedroom, kitchen, powder room - any room in the house. There's never a place (save for a kitty condo perhaps :D) where a great vintage chalkware dog like this doesn't make for a welcome addition. $15.00 from Urban Recycle.



9. Serve up some seriously charming mid-century puppy style with this great set of seven vintage drink coasters each depicting a different image. $10.00 for the set from Vintage Tab.



10. With it's super darling button hole adorned sailor's collar and endlessly cute fluffy dog print, this charming 1950s/early 60s sleeveless dress is just the thing to wear out and about in the warmer months when taking your favourite pooch for a stroll. This dress is an XXS or XS and fits up to a 30 inch bust and 29 inch waist (the hips are free). $56.00 from Chronically Vintage on Etsy.



11. You'd be hard pressed to find a more iconically 1950s handkerchief than this chic cotton square depicting both a grey and a black poodle. $14.00 from Geneva Vintage.



12. Two cheerful dogs (which, I admit, do look a bit like lambs as well) leap about on this immensely sweet little pair of 1950s children's gloves that would also make for a fun decor piece in child’s room as well. $16.00 from Kitschy Vintage.



13. Two wise eyes peer out at you from the husky (or wolf) on this fantastic mid-century knit Cowachin sweater and are sure to leave an impression all who happen to walk behind you while you're sporting it. Bust measures 41 inches/waist 40 inches. $50.00 from The Arbor Vitae.



14. From towels to clothing, hankies to placemats, there's no limit to the number of spots you could use these darling vintage day-of-the-week transfer patterns on! $6.99 from Hey Chica.



15. I'm not the first to make this point, but it warrants saying often because it's so true: vintage aprons are often an incredible way to get a big hit of mid-century novelty print fabric without the price tag of a dress or skirt. This endlessly cute vintage spaniel pup covered half apron is no exception there and would look marvelous layered over all kinds of 1950s ensembles. $15.60 from Cake Box Vintage.



16. Take one look at this sophisticated, strikingly beautiful 1950s beaded black poodle purse and tell me you don't love it something fierce! (Total vintage wishlist item right here!) $65.00 from Hook Snap Honey.



17. A dignified spaniel gazes out at you from this elegantly lovely vintage portrait cameo brooch and would be just the thing to adorn a suit, blouse, dress of even hat with. $12.00 from Nevermore Vintage.



18. Lovely pale grey and sweet, feminine pink combine with black and white in this classic 1950s felt circle skirt that depicts a poodle leashed to a lamppost. What a darling, classic slice of mid-century youth culture style! Fits up to a 26" waist. $23.00 from Found By Me Vintage.



19. I make no secret of the fact that I madly adore stuffed animals/plushies, so when you combine that with my love of dogs, you can imagine how saucer-like my eyes got when I spotted this endlessly cute mid-century vintage plush bulldog toy. $30.00 from Mod Pets.


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20. Dogs have been a popular theme for Valentine's cards for nearly as long as they've been mass produced and some of the most darling on that front were created during the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, such as this smile-inducingly fun circa 1930s die cut gem. $7.49 from Grey Mountain Vintage.



21.Three stately Boxer dogs - mom and her two pups - are leashed together in this classic, wonderfully lovely vintage Lipper and Mann brand figurine set. I adore vintage leashed/chained animal sets like this and have a few in my own vintage decor collection. This great Boxer dog trio is $25.00 from The Bluest Sky.



22. I dare you to look at these vintage bulldog salt and pepper shakers, with their rather comical expressions, and not crack a smile! :) $14.00 for the pair from Lobster Bisque Vintage.



23. Believe it or not, I've never plaid bridge, but is is a game that I'd be happy to learn is anyone ever wants to teach me. If I was planning to that in the near future, I'd be very tempted to order this charming complete set of bridge cards from 1939 that feature not one, but two, playful dogs depicted on their backs. $12.00 from Bump Marie.



24.From that subtly untrusting expression to its lengthy tail, this wonderfully fun 1950s ceramic and metal coil letter holder is such a kitschy hoot! I'd be tempted to use it for storing napkins in, too. $12.00 from Mrs. Petunia.



25. And last, but certainly not least, in today's delightfully dog centered post, is this instant collection of mid-century vintage miniature dog figurines. Amongst the 15 here, you'll find ones that are bisque, ceramic, porcelain and metal. If you have a shelf or other corner of your room that could use a charming hit of canine whimsy, than this very well priced collection is just the ticket. $29.95 (for all the figurines shown) from SMN Antiques (who, at the time of writing, also has other similar vintage dog figurine lots available).



{Please click on a specific item, or the link in the description below it, to be taken to its respective listing.}

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Dogs have been an immensely popular motif and theme in fashion and accessories for many, many years now, with certain breeds such as poodles, Scotties, and Dalmatians being of particular interest (both as pets and as fashion muses) during the mid-twentieth century.

Interestingly, I've seen (and sold) poodle jewelry from the Victoria era and its highly possible that pieces featuring this beloved curly haired pup stretch further back in time still. Certainly dog themed accessories in general date back for millennia with examples being found amongst numerous ancient cultures, such as the Egyptians and Romans.
I've always been a dog (and animal in general) lover and really enjoy looking for charming vintage items of a puppy themed nature for my wardrobe and home alike ("chained" figurine sets from the 1950s are a particular favourite of mine). They can be fun, adorable, chic, artsy, elegant and many other positive things, much like our four legged canine companions themselves.
Join me then, won't you, in the spirit of pups we've known and loved (be they personal pets or simply favourite animals), currently own, or may be dreaming of brining into our lives one day and sport a delightful dog print or accessory this month in celebration of Annie's birthday. Not only will doing so be as cute as a button, but it's a great way to teach your old winter wardrobe some stylish new tricks! :)

 
 

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  1. lovely selection my dear, I love the porcelain dogs with cuscion for pins!!
    paolasophia.blogspot.it

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  2. Jessica,
    My eyes were glued (metaphorically, of course) to the screen when I saw the Napco figurine - that little girl and her adorable poodles blown me away. Just imagine the effort.. oh.. it reminds me of one special factory that produces the most magnificent works of art: hand-crafted, hand-painted!
    It's called the Hummel, and we have had one little figurine made in that factory. Unfortunately, it is no longer with us, since it got.. emmm.. taken away by a family member.
    If you got the time, take a look at them... you'll love it!

    http://shop.mihummel.de/ItemBlock.aspx?culture=sr-Latn-RS&ig3=Basiskollektion&ig2=Momente+festhalten&ig3id=448&ig2id=13448&mi=0&webi=1
    (mind you: they are quite expensive!).

    Hug
    Marija

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    1. Hello my darling friend, ahhh, I had no idea that you were a big Hummel fan. They're offerings were/are so immensely charming. They've had a large following in North America, especially in parts of the US, for decades now (even being parodied on the TV cartoon show the Simpsons). I'm very sorry to that your family's only Hummel "vanished". What a shame! I really hope that you're able to replace it one day (so true, even though I think that the market for them isn't quite as thriving as it once was, the few that I've ever come across have been on the high end of the vintage figurine market price scale for sure, so I don't yet own any myself).

      Thank you for sharing that link with me and for your wonderfully nice comment. I hope that you're having a beautiful, fun filled weekend!

      ♥ Jessica

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  3. happy birthday to the adorable annie! such a cute portrait of her!!
    this doggy collection is so fun - but i missed my beloved dachshunds :-)
    give annie a big hug from me!!!!
    <3 xxxx

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    1. I certainly will, thank you very much, my darling friend! It's so hard to get photos of her, even with our cell phones (I shot this one with my phone at the dog park in the fall), as she's such a constant bundle of on-the-go energy (she's very much still a puppy in that respect) and never wants to pose for us. You pretty much have to wear her out after hours or fetch or other types of playing to get a "still" like this. :)

      Sending tons of hugs your way from both of us,
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. sadly i'm not a dog person in real live (somehow i'm too afraid of dogs and i can't stand the smell of some of these guys ...) but ...i like vintage dog decorations ... the poodle purse is absolutely great!°

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  5. I love them all! Especially the very first pin and the apron. (I have a thing for vintage aprons!).

    Annie is just so beautiful and adorable! What loving eyes she has! I remember your posts from when you and Tony first brought her home. Hard to believe it's been just about two years! Time FLIES!

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    1. It's very touching that you remember when we brought her home, Mary, thank you for that. So true! Though, objectively, for all manner of reason, they often felt (very) long, it it hard to believe that Annie is two already and that come March, she'll have been with us for two years as well. Blink, I'm sure, and that will be five!

      Thinking of you and sending oodles of your way from both of us!
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. Happy birthday adorable Annie! Oh how I wish I could snuggle her! I love this post and would happily own pretty much everything here - as you know, I'm dog mad! I always try to pick a favourite from your lists and today's was especially hard... But I think the spaniel bookends have it - if purely for combining two of my favourites: dogs and books :) I really want to start collecting figurines for my mantelpiece... Not found any that are right in the UK so far though... CC x

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    1. Thank you sweetly, darling gal! If you didn't mind breaking up the snuggle sessions with some rousing games of tug-of-war and fetch, she would let you cuddle her until the cows (which Tony and I joking like to see she resembles :D) came home.

      I had a feeling that you'd be especially fond of this post, my fellow canine adoring dear. I'm uber hard pressed to pick a favourite myself, too. I think it would be a two-way split between the poodle purse and Napco figurine (and were the darling 50s dress from my shop my size, that would make it a three-way tie). Those bookends are fantastic for sure! Equal parts elegant and adorable (a combo that I always melt for).

      Thank you for your wonderfully nice comment and birthday wishes for Miss Annie,
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. Oh look at Miss Annie with her ball! Isn't she just the sweetest little thing?

    This is a fantastic collection of items. As a dog-lover, I can't help but get excited over so many of the pieces you've chosen. But by far my favourite is that spaniel half-apron. The two dogs on it look exactly like the two dogs I had as a child: Rajah (an English Springer Spaniel) and Sasha (a golden Cocker Spaniel). My parents bought them home as two naughty puppies just like the ones on this glorious apron!

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    1. That is such a sweet, special memory. Though I've never had a cocker spaniel myself, my mom had one when she was quite young and I grew up hearing her stories about it, so they have a special spot in my heart, too, for that reason.

      Thank you for your wonderfully nice comment, dear gal!
      ♥ Jessica

      *PS* Yes, indeedy, she really is the sweetest, and most energetic, thing ever! :)

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  8. A "Happy Bow-Wow Birthday!" to woman's best friend, and "Thank you!" Sweetie for another lovely column with showstopping items! :)

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    1. Aww, that's really sweet, thank you so much, Nicholette. The birthday girl celebrated with a hefty pork bone that lasted her until this weekend and was one seriously happy camper the whole time (mind you, she's a very happy dog in general, but what pup doesn't get extra giddy when bones are involved? :)).

      Thinking of you and sending tons of hugs your way from both of us,
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. Oh vintage dogs, swoon and all so cute

    retro rover

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  10. I didn't realise you were a dog owner Jessica! Let's see some more photos of you posing with your lovely pet! Great roundup of doggy themed items too. Hope you're having a good Monday! x

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet gal. I'm sure you're not alone there. Annie's energy and puppy-like exuberance still means that it is next to impossible to get her to pose for photos yet (let alone with one of us), so I've never been able to do a proper shoot with her. I'd love to have that happen in 2015 - we might have to take her out for two or three hours first to burn off some of that energy (it really does seem boundless most of the time), but that's a win-win, as she loves it so much when she gets to play or walk for that long.

      Wish us luck on this front! :)

      ♥ Jessica

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  11. My favourite is the salt and pepper shaker. Those made me chuckle!

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    1. Aren't they fabulous? I swear, I'm going to start a vintage salt and pepper collection one day. I come across so many darling ones online and off (and do technically have a couple of sets already that we use in our kitchen) and really feel like they're calling my name in general. Do you collect them yourself?

      Big hugs & happy Monday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. This is such a cute post! Your dog is so big now, I remember photos of her as just a wee thing. So pretty!

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    1. Thank you sweetly, dear gal. She grew like a weed and kept on growing well until around the age of 1.5. We suspect she's done now - but only time will tell! :)

      Big hugs & happy end of January wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. Is she already two? Wow, time flies. Big doggie. Give her a birthday hug and a goodie from me. And what a charming theme. I always love you deal posts, and this was no exception. It made me long for a dog. We had a big hunting dog (I don't know the translation of the race, but he had beard) for 11 years, then we had to put him to sleep, because he had cancer and rheumatism. I still miss him, and dream about owning a very big dog, like an English Mastiff when I don't work anylonger. Then you will see the strange old lady, dressed in fifties style, walking a dog big as a horse. Haha. Wishing you a lovely day, dear. :)

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    1. She is, and it most certainly does! :) We knew from the get-go that she was going to be a good sized dog. She landed squarely between where Tony and I each predicted her adult size and is squarely a medium verging on large "pup" now. I will definitely give her an extra cuddle and treat from you. Thank you!

      I'm deeply sorry to hear about your dog's passing. I swear, for those who are animal lovers, a pet's death hurts as deeply as losing a person we care about.

      Tons of hugs coming your way from both of us (there may be a tennis ball involved with Annie's hug :D),
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. Well happy birthday to your sweet puppy! She is so cute, and that photo of her is really darling. I love all of the canine themed items you've got listed here - it can seem like the vintage world is totally cat crazy, and while I love cats, I'm definitely more of a dog person. All of the items that you chose are fun, but I think that letter holder really takes the cake. Too funny.
    <3<3
    Jessica, Zella Maybe

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    1. Very true! I own one of, and love, both animals, but objectively we do tend to see considerably more cat themed items. There's no reason to my mind, especially with such a huge number of breeds that dog's can't finally have their day in the vintage/repro world and I hope that this post gets us a teeny bit closer in that regard. :)

      Thank you very much for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. Nossa que fofura essas inspirações! Adorei cada uma delas, especialmente a saia e os bibelôs!
    Tenho um carinho muiito especial com os artigos e vestuário vintage.
    Muito criativo e amável seu post! Muita fofura!
    Desejo uma Boa Semana, querida amiga Jéssica!

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  16. What fun selection of objects, dear Lady. My absolute favorite is the little damsel with two dogs and umbrella, so beautiful !! Have a wonderful week, sweet Jessica.

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  17. Wonderful! You always find the greatest things! I have a few of those chained animal figurine sets myself. They are the best!
    Happy Birthday to Annie, too- such a sweet face! :-)
    -Melissa

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet gal! Agreed, she has the kind of face that is darn near impossible to say no to! :)

      I love those chained/leashed animal sets so much - not just dogs, but any kind. Probably the neatest one in my collection so far is a darling little donkey set. One day down the road, when I have a few more sets, I might do a post on them (a bit of a vintage show and tell, if you will :)).

      Thanks again & have a terrific end of January,
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. Oh Annie! what a great picture, it made me laugh aloud, and the caption is perfect. what a great and always supportive companion our canine friends can be!!
    loving the cute doggy theme to this. several things have caught my eye, and also, i haven't forgotten about the credit i have to your Etsy shop. i've been terribly busy and rarely get the chance to flick on the computer anymore.
    have an awesome wee and happy birthday to that jolly little gal, Annie!

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    1. Aww, I'm delighted to know that Annie's photo and the accompanying capture brought a big smile your way. :)

      No worries at all, my dear. Please take all the time you'd like (it doesn't expire after all). I've been listing up a massive storm this month and plan to continue to as winter wears on and we head towards spring (glorious spring!). Just yesterday actually, I hit a wee milestone in the shop when I crossed over the 300+ listings mark (that is to say, I currently have over 300 items available in my Etsy shop, which is more than I've ever had there at once before). I'm aiming for 400+ by the end of March. I have the stock to hand, it's just a matter of time and enough good health days. Even just getting to half that number by then would be great. All this to say, I've got lots more coming soon if you haven't found quite the right item(s) to use your store credit on yet. :)

      Big hugs from both of us (me + Annie),
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. I adore dogs, but unfortunately we can't have any pets in my house because my husband is deathly allergic to animals. The only pet we could have is a goldfish, and that just doesn't seem like a companion to me (Not that fish aren't lovely).

    Vintage dogs are adorable! I have a particular fondness for Scotty Dogs and all of the lovely items created because of the obsession with FDR and his Scotty Dog Fala. If I had the funds to collect, I think I would collect these items.

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    1. Hello sweet Amanda, I'm truly sorry to hear about your husband's extremely severe allergies to animals and that as a result you're not able to keep any. As a fellow animal lover, I can really imagine what a challenge that must be for you.

      Scotties are fabulous! I love dogs in general and wouldn't say that when it comes to collecting, I veer overly towards one breed more than the other. Now that we have Annie though, if something looks like her, then I do tend to especially adore it. :)

      ♥ Jessica

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  20. oh my goodness.. LOVE THIS POST! Sorry so excited! ohhh what wonderful items you picked for this post Jessica. I really love the toothpick holder as it reminds me so much of my german grandparents dog they had when I was kid. Thank you for posting this :)

    P.S. I know you emailed me back and I'm terribly sorry but I deleted your email by accident and it seems like it was deleted deleted.So i'm not ignoring just sadly the email delete monster got it lol!

    Hope all is well :)

    liz

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    1. Hi sweet Liz, thank you for your fabulously excited comment - I get that way with various blog posts I encountered, too, when they really speak to me on one level or another. No need to ever apologize - I wish more of us got that giddy about the posts we read! :)

      Thank you for letting me know about deleted email. No worries at all. I know how easily that happens. I think I was just chatting about how that week was going for the most part. Nothing epic by any means.

      Aside from one condition slogging through a really nasty flare-up, things are indeed well here so far this week. Thank you! I hope that all is right as rain on your end as well (speaking of which, we've been getting just that in spades for the past few days!).

      Tons of hugs & happy end of January wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  21. I love this post. If I were to have a dog, a Scottie would be on top of this list. They are so cute and I love to find the cheap Bakelite ones, when I can. I just bought those glorious buttons you listed:) Thank you!!! Happy Birthday to Annie! She has such a sweet, lovable face:)

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    1. Scotties are awesome! They've always been a favourite breed of mine, too. I don't yet have an Scottie Bakelite brooches, but my most prized Bakelite bangle is a butterscotch (fitting! :D) hued one with Scotties etched into it. I'd really love to add a brooch to my collection, too (come on, thrift store!),

      I could so easily see you having a Scottie. They would be a perfect match for your gorgeous mid-century looks and of course, and more importantly, a wonderful companion and friend to you and your family. If you ever get a dog, he/she and Annie could be "paw pals", just as their "moms" are pen pals. :)

      Thank you, my darling friend - huge hugs to you from both of us!
      ♥ Jessica

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    2. *PS* Thank you for letting me know that you bought those awesome buttons!!! I would love to see what you make with them one day.

      ♥ Jessica

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  22. Aw so many cute items! I have a poodle and Bichon Frise x Maltese Terrier. I have a few little dog themed things in my house.. Would love more vintage poodle items though! Wonderful post. Your dog is so sweet xx

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    1. Same here! I have a couple of 50s spaghetti poodles and a couple vintage poodle brooches (oh, and technically a modern 50s style felt poodle skirt with said poodle depicted on it), but that's about it so far, which is almost surprising given their prevalence in mid-century decor and fashions.

      Here's to the hope that many more vintage poodle items come both our way!

      Big hugs to you and your darling pups from me and Annie!
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. It is so nice to see Annie! She looks like such a sweet and fun dog. :)

    It makes perfect sense to me that so many pooch-related items are fun and even a little humourous, like that nervous letter holder (tax time doth approach!) and those adorable salt & pepper shakers! The playing cards are charming as can be—I can just picture ladies around the table playing with them. I've not played bridge before myself, but since so much news was surely swapped across the table as the gals picked up some pin money, it can't be terribly difficult.

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    1. Hello lovely Jen, that she is! She's as sweet as the come, but also as energetic as they make them, so it usually takes an extended play session or lengthy walk to have a snowball's chance of getting a non-blurry photo of her like this one. Hopefully as she continues to mature, she'll be a little more willing to pose for the camera and I can finally do a shoot of the two of us together.

      I don't think bridge is all that hard to learn, based on what I've heard. I just need to find someone who knows it still these days to teach me (or, I'm sure, failing that, I could teach myself from a book or online how-to videos).

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment - tons of hugs coming your way from both of us,
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. dear jessica, i just tried to answer a question of yours about germen WWII fashion from some weeks ago. the post is just up!
    thanks for your inspirational words!!!!!

    hugs from berlin!

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  25. Oh my gosh, I love this so much! Of all of the vintage novelty prints and patterns, dogs are by far my favorite. Every little thing here I just want to snatch up, dogs are such lovable creatures and so they all make me smile. :) Especially the poodles, I have a poodle and a more graceful and fun-loving dog I have yet to meet.

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    1. Hi sweet Hannah, I'm delighted to know that this fun dog themed post resonated with you so much. I would love to add all of these fab pieces to my home and closet, too.

      I've always wanted a Standard Poodle. They're gorgeous, whip smart, and (from what I've heard) easy to train. Poodles of all sizes are equally darling though and I've yet to encounter one that didn't still my heart on the spot! :)

      Big hugs to you and your lovely dog from me and Annie,
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. A happy birthday to darling Annie! I love all the the things you put up, but that pincushion has to be my favorite!

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    1. Thank you very much, my dear friend (from both of us!). It's truly hard to believe that our "baby" is two already. How time flies when you're chasing after a growing American Bullador all day! :)

      I love the pincushion, too, and the DIY idea behind it as well. I don't think I'll ever look at a mid-century kitschy planter the same way again now that I know you could potentially do this with it.

      Many hugs & happy end of January wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  27. oh my god, i'm so overwhelmed by everything in this post!! it's all so fantastic and cute! there are too many things to even comment on but i think i if i had to pick one thing that's my favourite here it would have to be that blue dress in your shop, it's such a shame the bust is too small for me. :( it's so adorable! i hope it finds a good home.

    jessica - littlehenrylee.com

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    1. That's the same kind of feeling I had when putting this post together. I was having a cuteness overload the whole time! :)

      I strongly suspect given the nearly identical (small) bust and waist sizes that this dress was originally made for a child, tween or very slender/small chested teenager. It would have been for an especially petite woman, but everything about it feels more intended for a child to me. Whatever the case, it certainly is darling.

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment, dear gal. I always adore hearing from you!

      ♥ Jessica

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  28. Happy Birthday to Annie, she looks absolutely gorgeous and sounds like lots of fun. I do like a vintage dog brooch or headscarf and am always on the look out for those. I really like the Scottie buttons, I am not surprised that Joanna bought them and look forward to seeing how she uses the. The poodle hanky is fab too.

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    1. Thank you sweetly, dear Kate. She is oodles of fun and such a sweet dog, but she's always extremely energetic (way more so than any of the dogs my family had when I was growing) which can be draining on me because of my health. Thankfully that was more of an issue when she was a small puppy and there was so much to teach her while also trying to curb her energy. She's mellowed a little bit, but will clearly always be a super high energy dog (which we think is more the labrador half of her than the American bulldog side). One day if we're able to move to a bigger house with a yard, she will be in her element as she'll have lots more room to run and play in all day.

      Those Scottie buttons are adorable and I can hardly wait to see what she makes with them, too. It's always such a lovely feeling to know a reader/online friend found something they liked through one of my posts and I'm delighted that Joanna did so in those darling little buttons.

      I will definitely keep in mind that you like dog brooches and scarves when looking for future birthday and Christmas gifts for you, my dear friend.

      Big hugs & tons of happy Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  29. It's Annie! I was thinking about her the other day, though I cannot think what drew her to mind, so it's lovely to see her again. She's a pretty girl.
    I too think she'd be a head turner and that reminds me of a trip into town last summer. I saw walking toward me a lady and a gorgeous dog. I admired the lovely dog in my head and when we passed, I turned to look back only to find the dog was also looking back at me! That quite made my day :)

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    1. That is very sweet of you, dear Melanie. Sometimes, especially when I see something bunny themed, I think of you and your darling rabbit, too.

      Aww, I love that - animals are so perceptive and smart. I always delight in making a connection with one I encounter like that as well. I find such "meetings" can stay with you ever bit as much as those that transpire between myself and another person.

      Big hugs & many thanks for both of your lovely recent blog comments,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. Gah!! I think this might be the cutest edition thus far of vintage deals series! And is that vintage dog pin cushion a BASSET HOUND??? I don't even sew and I want it so bad.

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    1. Thank you, sweet dear - I'm very inclined to agree and bet it will be a while before one even comes close to taking the top spot there (it would probably have to be another animal themed edition to do so). :)

      Big hugs to you and your own darling pets,
      ♥ Jessica

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  31. Lovely way to feature vintage deals and celebrate Annie's birthday.
    My Vanilla turned 10 and she is still a crazy puppy who chews on toilet paper!

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    1. Aww, how sweet! I think that there some habits that each dog has that they never lose. I love your dog's name - Vanilla such a pretty thing to call a pup.

      Big hugs to both of you,
      ♥ Jessica

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