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.
Top 5 Vintage Fashion Mistakes!
Vintage Fashion Mistakes! Regular Vintage Garage Chicago vendor Kira, is a fashion and jewelry designer and a vintage fashion lover! One of her favorite things to do, is scout out vintage treasures all over the lands. She frequents thrift, antique, and vintage shops tracking down irresistible finds from decades past
Narrative Mercantile Has The Perfect Cocktail Recipe
Vintage Cocktails by Narrative Mercantile It’s 5 o’clock. Work sucks. You deserve a drink. Narrative Mercantile has the perfect recipe for vintage cocktails. INGREDIENTS: 1 Beat-up old buffet/hutch/credenza. The closer to looking to have come from a dumpster, the better. 1 Large 48 State flag. Because Alaska is cold and
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
How to Safely Wear a Vintage Brooch
Brooches are making a come back on the runways and in fashion magazines this season. Here’s how to keep a brooch on securely even if the safety clasp opens
Rockabilly Tiki Show Best Outfits!
Rockabilly Contest Every month at the Vintage Garage Chicago we see the most awesome outfits and July 2015 was no exception. The Rockabilly and Tiki themed show was a blast as always! In fact, our annual Best Dressed contest was better than ever. Winners, please come to the gate at
Pie Pie My Darling
Pie Pie My Darling joins the Vintage Garage Sunday July 19th. Send Heather an email at heather(at) piepiemydarling.com if you want to pre-order. This Sunday, Heather will feature Cherry, PBJ, Key Lime and salted chocolate pretzel pecan at the Vintage Garage July 19th. Last month she sold out fast
Narrative Mercantile at the Vintage Garage Sunday!
Narrative Mercantile at the Vintage Garage April 19th! We are Jonathan and Jen, a husband and wife team who recently created Narrative Mercantile. Our goal is to create curated story-based collections of vintage and antique fashion and accessories for men and women, as well as housewares, decor, and furniture. We
Scavenged PARTs
Antiques & Oddities I am Sarah Thistle of Scavenged PARTs antiques and oddities. I started my business a few years ago as a hobby, but with the help of my loving boyfriend, it has grown into a full time career for me. Scavenged PARTs specializes in the darker side of