The Top Five MUST FIND’S for a THRIFTY LIFESTYLE …
(see previous entry below for #6 to #10 )
(see previous entry below for #6 to #10 )
With Vintage-Thrifty-Upcycling trends being a HOT
theme right now it doesn’t matter whether you are talking fashion, home
decorating, upcycling, crafting, collecting or more the love of a great vintage
find has worked its way into every aspect of our homes and lives.
The top trending vintage hot must-finds have a
varied theme but there is no doubt the current mid-century retro theme is prime
treasure hunting fare.
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1. Vintage Books - It seems the more techno-paperless we become as a society the more drawn we are to the love of a vintage book. It is as if we are clinging to some part of our history being shredded from us as the literary world finds a new way to reach readers. From leather classic first editions to ragged pulp fiction with retro images and titles long past politically correct we are madly collecting all that documents the written word.
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2. Vintage Stationery - From vintage cards to artisanal retro stationery there is nothing like
sending or receiving a real letter in the mail. Retro hot paper appeals to many
a collector of quirky social statements of the day in almost tacky like
phrasing, classic traditional baby announcements, tiny little bridal occasion
cards, classic get well greeting and so much more. This trend is beyond scrapbooking
cool ephemera and post card collecting
and now great finds are displayed and framed on the home office desk regardless
of the style or era.
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3. Vintage Printing Press - This icon to the industrial printing era
gone by is getting harder and harder to find. As technology changed the entire
print media world large presses went the way of the dinosaur and the lead
typeface was shipped off for scrap. Today these little gems of print history
are sought after by many mixed media artisans, scrap bookers and crafters but
are equally loved by nostalgic collectors, industrial lovers and writers do all
kinds the world over.
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4. Kitschy Kitchenalia - Mid to late century retro vintage kitchenalia has never been so loved! The simplicity of a household in the 50's to late 70's brings a draw to all things the current collector grew up with. From vintage aprons and linens, Pyrex colored mixing bowls, kitschy knick-knacks, melmac madness and more the vintage lover's home is a filled with all things retro simple and well loved.
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