tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post1143618051465574027..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: 25 of my favourite vintage purchases from our trip to AlbertaWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35673911179299230502013-11-13T04:06:43.013-08:002013-11-13T04:06:43.013-08:00That's awesome!!! I would be buying any and al...That's awesome!!! I would be buying any and all vintage Italian souvenirs that my budget could swing, if I was there, too. I have one vintage Italian souvenir scarf, but it came from etsy, if memory serves me right. <br /><br />Thank you so much for each and every one of your awesome comments today, honey!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29961657034021924872013-11-13T00:55:48.691-08:002013-11-13T00:55:48.691-08:00Talk about swoon-worthy! WOW! I am dying over thos...Talk about swoon-worthy! WOW! I am dying over those pretty parasol girl planters! So cute! I love travel souvenirs as well- you should see my collection of scarves and fans from Italy! Husband kept saying, "Really another scarf?" ;)<br />~xoxo, CoriLynnCoriLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066746150136332439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24642700385910129942013-11-10T05:52:59.391-08:002013-11-10T05:52:59.391-08:00That is so wonderfully sweet of you, dear Philippa...That is so wonderfully sweet of you, dear Philippa, thank you very much for saying you'd help mend that frock, if you lived nearby. I should be able to tackle it no problem. It needs a bit of work, but it's all repairs that should be pretty easy to do by hand (phew! :)).<br /><br />Isn't it interesting how one sees certain things in other countries. To my eyes, there is infinitely more vintage to be had in the UK (perhaps more so even than in the US - or at least parts of the US). I know that this stems in part from the fact that there is such a thriving vintage loving culture throughout the UK (which, by and large, we woefully lack in Canada), but there are other factors as well, including how often I still hear of folks finding vintage (clothing, furniture, housewares, etc) while thrifting and at car boot sales (which we don't have here, but we do have yard sales and flea markets). It seems though, almost no matter where you go in the world now, vintage clothing is getting harder and harder to find, especially at a thrift shop level (as opposed to online, at actual vintage clothing stores, and so on).<br /><br />Living in a relatively small town myself, I completely agree though that it can be soooo much trickier to find vintage nowadays in such areas. I could have hit every thrift store (six in total at the moment) in town every day for a year and almost certainly not found as many vintage items (let alone the same kinds) in a whole year here. I strongly suspect that in the years to come, much of the vintage I buy in person will from trips to larger Canadian (and, if possible, US) cities. <br /><br />Thank you again, lovely lady!<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-5126827649840778152013-11-09T09:18:50.076-08:002013-11-09T09:18:50.076-08:00I think you did really well on your trip, even if ...I think you did really well on your trip, even if you didn't find some of the winter essentials you had your eyes peeled for. I especially like the cushion (I love anything where you can see the hand of the maker), the glasses (those are divine!) and the clothes. I would pick out the house dress. It's so pretty! I wish I lived near you as I could probably mend it for you - it doesn't sound like it needs too much work. I think there is more vintage available in Canada and US than in the UK. There are quite a few housewares but very little in the way of clothes. You really need to go to the capital or one of the very large cities to find anything (i.e. not the city nearest me!) and I hear you on the thrift scene. The current stock in our thrift shops is mostly worn out chain store items :( so once again, a great result from your hunt!Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46919275267746788552013-11-08T15:36:02.855-08:002013-11-08T15:36:02.855-08:00Oh my gosh, what amazing treasures! I can't d...Oh my gosh, what amazing treasures! I can't decide which I like the best (although that lipstick holder is just adorable). Vanessahttp://www.nessbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-36520761558924535112013-11-08T03:06:25.723-08:002013-11-08T03:06:25.723-08:00Oh my god! What a great list of finds! You really ...Oh my god! What a great list of finds! You really did some great shopping during your trip! I don't where to start to pick my favourites, I guess I just love them all :)Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875482339841115778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39492309216452875482013-11-07T13:09:26.696-08:002013-11-07T13:09:26.696-08:00Jessica, I have this exact same brooch (Vintage pl...Jessica, I have this exact same brooch (Vintage plastic flower cameo brooch). My sister gave it to me for Christmas...I know it is early 1980s...she was selling Avon at the time; I think it was Christmas1982.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17241398503354718872013-11-07T08:23:47.522-08:002013-11-07T08:23:47.522-08:00Wow Jessica, now I can only imagine what your home...Wow Jessica, now I can only imagine what your home looks like with all these figurines....<br />and of your outstanding purchases I am loving the handbag. It's exquisite.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57495831621612148412013-11-06T16:39:01.742-08:002013-11-06T16:39:01.742-08:00That is so thoughtful of you Jessica, thanks so mu...That is so thoughtful of you Jessica, thanks so much. It would be marvellous if you kept your eyes peeled for one. The gloves do indeed shout springtime, as does the Lilli Ann!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58896386178543925452013-11-06T10:07:00.897-08:002013-11-06T10:07:00.897-08:00What a lot of lovely treasures. :) lucky gal! I lo...What a lot of lovely treasures. :) lucky gal! I love the lipstick holder, so charming. And I had a dutch girl bell figurine like that as a kid, so perhaps she is not that old. The pink Chinese shirt is the top of a pajama, I'm sure, since I have a pajama set identical to your shirt. But I'm also sure you can make it look fabulous with a pencil skirt or capris. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-31768801162463087322013-11-06T10:00:27.624-08:002013-11-06T10:00:27.624-08:00I love all your figurines! I have the same penchan...I love all your figurines! I have the same penchant for cute and kitschy home decor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-75613704389281331632013-11-06T00:38:30.682-08:002013-11-06T00:38:30.682-08:00Dearest Jessica, I love your finds!!! My favorite...Dearest Jessica, I love your finds!!! My favorite is your LipStick Figurine/Holder. She is absolutely precious. I knwo you must be loving seeing her everyday. I love vintage girly girl figurines as well. All your items are so special. Even though the Thrift Shops did not have much to offer, you managed to find some beautiful treasures. I think vintage items are getting harder to find. There are just so many of us vintages lovers out there. Hope you are doing well my Dear Friend. I am loving having my hubby home. Been busy hanging as close to him as possible. it's like "new love" all over again. Gentle Hugs, Beverly <br /><br />Tea Cottage Prettieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928124968513276767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-36923283451473911792013-11-06T00:37:49.882-08:002013-11-06T00:37:49.882-08:00this is what i was waiting for ... to see your ado...this is what i was waiting for ... to see your adorable treasure from your trip. the fiji skirt is my fav. i can't wait to see it worn ....Ms. Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131781752240288828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22485049794878224232013-11-05T23:03:18.861-08:002013-11-05T23:03:18.861-08:00Oh Wow! You found some lovely items. I absolutely ...Oh Wow! You found some lovely items. I absolutely love the mexican novelty skirt! <br />Very delightful!rudegurl32https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160928999624527707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24108352578899753252013-11-05T22:55:09.782-08:002013-11-05T22:55:09.782-08:00Thank you very much for your comment, Jackie. I lo...Thank you very much for your comment, Jackie. I love thrifting vintage (or newer items) whenever possible, too, but pre-60s (let alone pre-90s) vintage is becoming so, so hard to find in most thrift stores in Western (and perhaps all of, but I'm hesitant to make such a sweeping statement without knowing firsthand if such is the case) Canada, that I would have come home empty handed save for two pairs of gloves (not pictured here) if I hadn't also shopped at vintage and antique shops on our travels. I love to support these kinds of shops as well, for they'll all too quickly vanish for good (as so many already have) if the small vintage community here in Canada doesn't shop from them at least sometimes. You're so very fortunate to still be able to readily find vintage where you live. I hope that continues for many, many more years for you.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25112898120545495032013-11-05T21:58:19.426-08:002013-11-05T21:58:19.426-08:00Sometimes I find myself feeling guilty for buying ...Sometimes I find myself feeling guilty for buying vintage items from boutiques, as opposed to thrift stores. But sometimes it's a rough time at the thrift...where nothing on the wish-list is available. I've been there plenty of times. But if I see something I like at boutique prices, I'll splurge occasionally. All your finds are wonderful! Those little lady figurines and the the Gypsy Rose Lee book...just awesome!<br /><3 Jackie @ Let's Go ThriftingJackie Jardinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010905516066081090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46867559117507234802013-11-05T21:32:00.344-08:002013-11-05T21:32:00.344-08:00Hello my wonderfully dear Marija, thank you very m...Hello my wonderfully dear Marija, thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment. Your attic sounds like it must be packed full of treasures. We have a bit of space here to display and store items like this, but not tons, so I try to keep that in mind while shopping (you're lucky to have an attic!). <br /><br />Cross stitch is one of my favourite crafts of all time, too, and also one of the first that I learned (I think when I was about six years old). I usually like to make a big project or two a year and give them away to friends and family as special gifts, but of course sometimes I create and hold on to some for myself (which, one of these days, I need to get more of actually framed and up on the wall, instead of just tucked into a storage tote).<br /><br />Gosh, you know, that's a good question. I'd estimate - without actually counting them, just off the top of my head - that my glove collection is probably in the range of about 80-90 pairs at this point. Yikes, that really sounds like a ton when I see the number, but they have been collected over many years, so I guess broken down - at a rate of a few pairs per year - it doesn't seem like quite so many. Every now and then I go through and see if there are any that don't fit me very well or which I absolutely never wear and might be better suited to someone else and sell or give away a pair or two, but most will hopefully remain with me for many more years to come. How many pairs do you have in your collection?<br /><br />Take all the liberties that you'd like! :) I'm touched to know that post helped inspire you to want to write a similar one of your own, I can't wait to read it. Huge and very happy congrats on nearing the 100 post mark! I remember that day (for this blog) and what a milestone it felt like, just as I'm sure it will for you as well. <br /><br />Thank you again so much for your terrific comment!!!<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51839765241812726442013-11-05T21:25:08.778-08:002013-11-05T21:25:08.778-08:00Oh man, you got some totally gorgeous bargins (sw...Oh man, you got some totally gorgeous bargins (swooning over your new skirts!)Bexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580115634735004315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35927163714024298662013-11-05T11:41:06.231-08:002013-11-05T11:41:06.231-08:00I didn't even know lipstick holders existed! ...I didn't even know lipstick holders existed! Now I must have one. I have been searching for a head vase for years. The ones I have seen are either too expensive or in too poor of shape. I can't even tell you how many times I have had my heart broken on eBay over a bidding war...sigh...<br /><br />Yours complements your lipstick holder nicely. Someday my dressing table will be set up with all of my favorite colors tucked into pretty vintage holders. Thanks for sharing your finds. My favorite is the Lake Louise brooch.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Rebecca Jean<br /><a href="http://midnightmaniac.com" rel="nofollow">Midnight Maniac</a>Rebecca Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070642191916065979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62623192768941978522013-11-05T11:39:06.432-08:002013-11-05T11:39:06.432-08:00Oh my gosh that Gypsy Rose Lee book is too good! W...Oh my gosh that Gypsy Rose Lee book is too good! What a find. Rochelle Newhttp://luckylucille.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16111366972856769472013-11-05T10:26:29.826-08:002013-11-05T10:26:29.826-08:00Goodness, I need to go to Alberta with you!! So mu...Goodness, I need to go to Alberta with you!! So much beauty in each item. Those figurines are the sweetest and wow the bags are precious. Can't wait to see a post of you wearing the Lili Ann purple and White polka dot suit jacket! Thank you for sharing with us, hugs from ItalyCaramellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212330454015040075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39217992082891358412013-11-05T08:56:00.234-08:002013-11-05T08:56:00.234-08:00Ok, so many awesome things here! Seriously jealous...Ok, so many awesome things here! Seriously jealous if your finds! I especially love the brocade purse with the people on it and the peasant shirt! Great loot! Charmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401894609161419194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-28878747727288434662013-11-05T07:19:17.776-08:002013-11-05T07:19:17.776-08:00My mother has an adorable lady's head vase (si...My mother has an adorable lady's head vase (similar to this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/131021289747?lpid=82) that my grandfather brought to her in the hospital when she had her tonsils out in the mid-1960s. They always catch my eye when I'm vintage shopping, but I've never purchased one for myself. <br /><br />I love your lipstick holder and sombrero skirt! I, too, am a sucker for a novelty print.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-91178295573355053052013-11-05T04:16:22.843-08:002013-11-05T04:16:22.843-08:00Now, I simply MUST take a closer look at what came...Now, I simply MUST take a closer look at what came into your hands. :)<br />Vintage plastic souvenir fan is every girls dream. Personaly, I carry one in my bag every day of the summer, because the office gets unhumanly warm.<br />I never heard of Gypsy Rose Lee - so, once you start reading it.. maybe you shold write a post about her (I bet HER life was an interesting one)<br />I simply adore all thing porcelain, so cake slice plate is a dream. Jars, as well. There's a little "hoarder" in me, and due to that I bring home some bottles, jars.. every now and then. I must say: my attic is getting crowded.<br />The only hand-craft I ever learned was a cross-stitch, floral cross stitch throw pillow looks like a project I might consider making.<br />Buldog and chick - perfct match; but I prefer figurines.The ones you've got look so well preserved; they'd be a gem for the living room. I can just imagine the joy they'll bring you every time you give them a look.<br />Vintage Lake Louise tourist souvenir dangle charm brooch and plastic flower cameo brooch are both a great addition to your darling collection. Can't wait to see it featured in one of your outfit posts.<br />(I must ask: how many glows you own?) :)<br />Both handbags are a statement pieces. I love the usage of tapisery in fashion (not so much on the walls, they don't look like they belong there). <br />As for the clothes:<br />The vivid colors, the patterns, the amazing story they have.. they'll be amazing in any vintage-girls wardrobe, I'm sure.<br />You are lucky to fill your match-box car trunk with a treasure!!<br /><br />By the way,<br />I took the liberty and roamed your blog's archives some time ago, and I came across a divine "A to Z about me" list, that I'll use in my forthcoming 100th post (I still can't believe I'm getting closeo 100)<br /><br />Many hugs<br />MarijaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21024990068282091892013-11-05T03:34:19.418-08:002013-11-05T03:34:19.418-08:00Thank you very much, dear Kate! It's probably ...Thank you very much, dear Kate! It's probably best to not judge the general price of vintage items in a city (or even a given store or event) based on my purchases, as I bargain shop like there's no tomorrow the overwhelming majority of the time. That said, these pieces weren't the only well priced ones that I saw or contemplated getting. There were others at some stores in the same price range, many that were higher, and some that nearly called for Bill Gate's bankroll. :)<br /><br />Perhaps if your husband started (if he doesn't already) collecting and/or wearing something vintage, he might be more keen on tagging along with you to these kinds of shops, in the hopes of finding something for his own collection there (just an idea). <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com