The September appraisal fair at the Garage brought in a new round of cool vintage goods. We’ll be back on the 3rd Sunday of October. 1 free item appraisal per paid admission. Here are a few of our favorites from September- Ideal Shirley Temple Doll, 17″ from the 1950’s. Her original
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
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
Jay Michael
This time last year, the Garage was changing hands and our fourth season was no sure thing. It was nerve wracking. I knew my little show wasn’t on their list of negotiating points, so I waited. I had already convinced the former landlord that we were worth rolling the dice
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
V.I.G.s
Very Important Garagers V.I.G.passes are available now! This year, become a Very Important Garager. For $30, you get a season pass to all Vintage Garage events for 2015, free coffee or bottled water from Heritage Coffee Outpost at each show and other great benefits. Check out more details here- V.I.G.
Vintage Garage Art in September
Vintage Garage Art Vintage Art is the theme of the next Vintage Garage Chicago in Uptown. Dealers at the event will be showcasing works by little-known, unknown and still to be known local and regional artists. “Art is one of those categories that isn’t so easily valued,” explains art dealer
Rockabilly & Tiki at Vintage Garage July
Vintage Rockabilly & Tiki The 50s are coming back July 21st as the Garage celebrates with vintage Rockabilly and Tiki themes. Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock music, with a “blend of country & western and rhythm & blues”. An interest in rockabilly endures even in the 21st century, often within a rockabilly subculture.
DIY At Vintage Garage May 19
Vintage & DIY Vintage Garage Chicago is back May 19, 2013 in the second event of the season. This time there will be a touch of DIY in a special section for local artisans. This is a unique opportunity to find top-quality, locally-produced handmade items at Chicago’s favorite stop for