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
Wanted!
Hey! So in July we asked you to wear your best vintage outfit and win a prize! Seemed easy enough, look for great outfits, hand out Garagebucks or season passes. About 9:40am a storm came through Uptown causing torrential downpour and for the first time in Garage history (thanks to
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
My First Show
I surveyed 250 vintage dealers and asked a series of questions that revealed many common threads among those of us who make a living buying and selling vintage. Answers were often honest and surprising. There is no doubt we are a passionate bunch! Because I asked open-ended questions, I’m posting
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
Welcome to the Vintage Garage
Embrace The Vintage Lifestyle Melissa Sands loves the vintage lifestyle and the vendors are fanatics as well. Vintage Garage Chicago is held each season April – October on the third Sunday of each month. With space for at least 100 dealers, Sands predicts the summer event will become a staple for vintage