Dreaming of a Vintage Valentines Day

I've been trying to get our Etsy shop ready for Valentine's Day this week. We've been finding a lot if great vintage nightgowns & slips recently and I got most of them listed yesterday, which was a very exciting feat for me!

Here is the collection from our shop I'm excited to share with you...

Baby Blue Bow Nightgown by Aristocraft

 



Saucy Red Vintage Nightie by Sans Souci

 






Soft Pink Full Slip with Lace Detail by Lily of France

Wedding White Lace Short Slip by Aristocraft

 

 

Baby Blue Chiffon and Lace Nightgown

 

 

Vintage Vassarette Chiffon and Lace Nightie

 

 

Ok that's about it from me for today.  Thank you for checking out the blog....

Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

xoxox-

 

Carrie

VBVintage

 

 

Sparkling Brooch Love!

 

Today I keep thinking all about brooches!!! Preferably sparkly ones! I've been looking through tons of shops on Etsy today and just can't seem to get enough! So many Etsy shops have great ideas for Valentine's Day and Weddings (it seems both seasons are right around the corner already!).  That's what I think of when I look at my brooch collection.  I even looked at my own favorites in my jewelry box this afternoon.  After gazing at them for a bit I decided to display them in a frame I had used to hang earrings on in the past!  Here's a little peek for you!

My Collection of Vintage Brooches I Just Can't Part With!

 

My Favorite Piece of Jewelry (I know it's not a brooch, but I couldn't resist!), my Grandmother's Porcelain Forget-Me-Not Earring. 

I only have one...and I think my sister has the other!

 

 

Here's what the little display looks like that I put together today.  Simple.  And it gets a lot of natural sunlight so they glisten all day!

 

 

 

In addition to my collection, we also have some lovely pieces in our shop!  And the good news, they're on SALE! Both of  the brooch/earring sets below sparkle like no one's business! ❤ The earrings are clip-on's, which instantly take me back to playing dress up as a child! 

 

 

 

 

The gray/silver set is by CATHE, a company that started in 1961 in Torrence, CA. And the beautiful emerald green set dates to the late 1950's, but is unmarked.  They are all stunning jewels fit for a princess!

 

Stop on by VBVintage to see what's new...Maybe you'll even find a Valentine's Day gift for your love....or for yourself!

 

Thanks so much for reading.  And don't forget...we love to hear your comments! 

Have a beautiful day...

 

xoxox-

 

Carrie

VBVintage

 

I think I'm becoming obsessed.

Saturday's blog was all about that great pair of vintage oxfords from The Cordwainer Shop that we found in December. Today I am still thinking about shoes and I can't  seem to stop! I created an Etsy Treasury inspired by Saturday's post. I even organized my shoes yesterday and polished my shoes Saturday night at work...I'm a waitress which helps to pay for my love of vintage treasure hunts!

This week we will be listing....you guessed it, SHOES in the shop! In October I visited a dear friend in Florida. While I was there I couldn't resist an art festival in Los Olas where I found a crazy pair of vintage moccasin boots!! They are wild...white leather with fringe and so fun!

We also have two beautiful pairs of men's Oxford shoes that are to be making their grand entry at VBVintage. A classic pair of wing tips in shiny black leather that are perfect for everyday! They are from the early 1990's with square toes. The other is a lovely brown leather pair of shoes with mesh from the 1940's....a perfect combination. Both of the men's shoes are from Nunn Bush, a great company making shoes since 1912. Here's a sneak peek of those black beauties...the brown mesh oxfords will be listed with photos in the shop! 

We've been loving women's oxfords and brogues this season...My sister, Laurel & I are both on the hunt for a pair. I'll be in England next month and they'll be on my radar for sure!! What type of shoes do you love!??   Click on this link to see our favs from the Etsy Treasury I created today!! 

Thanks for reading about my crazy shoe obsession this week! Hope everyone has a great night! ❤


Carrie
VBVintage

If The Shoe Fits...

In November my sister & I went to a rummage sale and found the sweetest pair of vintage shoes! They are hand made women's oxfords that only date back to the late 1980's...but have a fun story behind them.  These shoes are Hand Crafted from The Cordwainer Shop in Deerfield, NH. I did a lot of research and learned so much. 

Here is a snippet of information from The Cordwainer Shop web page:  
The Cordwainer Shop is a third-generation family business that has been creating beautiful hand-crafted shoes since the 1920s. Fashioned from the finest leathers and free from synthetic materials, our shoes are entirely hand made in our shop in New Hampshire. The shoes are a wearable piece of American Craftsmanship that will last you for years to come. 

In addition to making beautiful shoes, Sara and Molly from The Cordwainer Shop are members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and show their shoes in juried fine crafts shows nationally.  And even YOU can make a pair of their amazing shoes by taking one of their 3 day workshops! Definitely something on my Bucket List now! 

So back to the shoes we found at that rummage sale! There is beautiful writing on the inside of the shoes with the original owner's name! When I realized that, I knew we had something good!!!  The left states that they were handmade for Helene Bernstein, the right shoe states they are from The Cordwainer Shop in Deerfield, N.H. 

Once I discovered this I investigated some more and emailed Molly, one of the shoemakers! She told me Helene Bernstein purchased them at a show they used to do in Springfield Mass back in Sept 1990. They were made in the late 1980's, and the style is Tyrolean Designer, color is parchment, the size is 

5 1/2 B which translates to about a store size 7. She also told me they were originally $280.00....but now that style goes for $825.00!! 

What an amazing story!

I hope you enjoyed learning about our fun find & beautiful American craftsmanship! Check out our Etsy shop, VBVintage to see the original listing & don't forget to stop by The Cordwainer Shop to see their other amazing creations!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

Carrie

VBVintage