Check out a portion of my vintage postcard collection, the Valentine’s Day category! Vintage Valentine postcards are bright and happy, full of hearts and wishes for love. Many made in Germany and USA. Then postcards moved into cards that were small and large, homemade or printed. Some were decorated with
Re-imagining – Paul and John’s Update
Nice of John to give us an update on his piece and a peek at his shelves of things to become something else. Unless he changes his mind again, we will be seeing his curbside find turned into an industrial show piece this Sunday at the Vintage Garage Opener. We’re
Vintage Garage appraisal fair favorites – August
Vintage Garage Appraisal Fair August Vintage Garage Chicago hosted its first appraisal fair at the August 22nd show. Customers were asked to bring in any items they were curious about. Check out a few of our appraisal fair favorites below. We will hold the Vintage Garage appraisal fair on September 18
Vintage Design Trends Fall 2016
Vintage Design Trends Fall 2016 Check out what we are seeing vendors featuring at the Vintage Garage Chicago this summer and our predictions for vintage design trends for fall! 1. Mis-matched sets Matchy-matchy is boring. If you are putting together a new bedroom, don’t go for the whole matching set.
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
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
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