When I started selling vintage in 1999, I had no idea what i was doing. Selling online was new and I was learning as I went. Here are 3 things I wish I’d figured out sooner. 1. Storage and vehicles get small fast In 2000 we bought a Subaru Forrester,
Matt Goes for Mid century Modern Furniture
Matt Goes for Mid Century Modern Furniture To celebrate the 5th season of Vintage Garage Chicago, we gave away $250 “Garage Bucks” to spend at the April season opener. Chicago designer Kevin Grace (HGTV, “Steve Harvey” show) was on hand to help our winner spend his bucks on mid century modern
Vintage Christmas Trends 2018
If you love vintage, the holiday season is always special. The decor from days past always brings back memories of this time of year. Whether its the ornaments your Mom or Grandma hung on the tree or the toys you got for Christmas. Here are 5 hot vintage Christmas trends
Vintage Garage Chicago April Season Opener Review!
It was COLD but the vintage was HOT! It was great to be back for the April season opener at Vintage Garage 2018. The dealers bundled up and weren’t afraid to bring it. I’m constantly amazed how many love the Garage. We couldn’t do it without you and we thank you.
Vintage Kitschmas
Vintage Kitschmas to me, means cute, fun, vintage and over the top! All year long we find it at the Vintage Garage. Fun vintage Christmas snowglobes, the most adorable ornaments that always make you smile. It’s whimsical and perfect for Holiday cheer! Check out the gallery below and we’ll add more.
Is Ivory Legal to sell?
Is Ivory legal to Sell? Vintage and antique dealers come across things either made from ivory or with ivory incorporated into the design. Is it legal to sell Ivory in the United States as an antique or vintage dealer? I’m not a lawyer and this isn’t legal advice. Below is some
Vintage Design Trends 2016
Vintage Design Trends 2016 House Beautiful put out their design trend predictions for the 2016 decorating season. Since interior designers are always on the hunt for what their customers are looking for, at an affordable price, I’ve complied the 2016 VINTAGE design trends that can easily be acquired at your local vintage or flea
Vintage Christmas Aprons
These linens are enjoying their new life. We have aprons made from Christmas table clothes, fun fabric and every repurposed linen you can imagine.
It Went So Fast
2015. The season went by so fast. I’m so proud of the Vintage Garage and the vendors who come every month to transform a concrete block into a cool place to shop. Thanks to the customers who’ve found us and supported us each month. It’s a group with a serious
Pie, Pie My Darling at the Garage
Pie, Pie My Darling is so excited to be back at Vintage Garage this Sunday! We’ll have 6″ personal pies in four different flavors.