Dad deserves some recognition for being a swell guy. This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 19. Shop now so you're prepared to give dad his due as the number one dude in your family. 1. Comfortable kicks Consider treating dad's feet to footwear he'll thank you for. 2. Favorite toy Find the missing piece for his collection, whatever that may be. 3. Wood carving set Perfect for the dad who likes to keep his hands busy. 4. Stylin' shirt Give his wardrobe a little help (so you're not embarrassed to be seen out with him). 5. Vintage beer stein So Dad can tip one back in style. 6. Dog decor He'll love the reminder of his best friend. 7. Old Mr. Boston He'll appreciate a copy of the classic mixed drink guide. 8. Vintage bowling attire A fun throwback to a popular American pastime. 9. Manly mug A great gift when Dad likes his coffee black, with a side of tractor lore. 10. Man cave art Get something for dad's walls—sports-themed or otherwise. Looking for more ideas? Find the perfect gift (and something for yourself as well) at the Cool Vintage Finds Store on eBay.
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With our Cool Vintages Finds Store on eBay, we help people discover treasures that might otherwise be lost. It's a blast to help shoppers from around the globe find what they're looking for. Here are three unusual "connections" we've made in the past few months: 1. Providing the soon-to-open Brainxcape—THE Escape Room Game in NYC—with two vintage teddy bears that will be used as props. Check out what's planned and book your stay! 2. Selling a sweet pair of vintage heels to a famous design house in NYC for design inspiration. 3. Shipping a large lot of vintage eyeglasses to a prop stylist in Hollywood. It's a special kick to learn that our merchandise will play a part in an exciting new entertainment experience in the Big Apple, may influence tomorrow's shoe styles and might even appear in a major motion picture. How cool is that? Mother’s Day is almost here! There’s no excuse not to remember dear old Mom on her special day. First of all, you're being reminded now. Secondly, it's the second Sunday of May every year. But don't sweat it, we've done the shopping for you.—and you don't have to venture inside a mall to tick this task off your to-do list. Here are 10 gifts any mom would love, along with reasons why they made it on our list. (We recommend giving one to your mom, of course.)
1. Carnival glass deviled egg plate Why? Because your mom deserves to showcase her world's best deviled eggs in style. 2. Madeira linens Whether for bridge night or a lady's luncheon, help her be the hostess with the mostest. 3. Needlepoint project She's crafty and always ready for a new project. 4. Tea infusion mug Who doesn't love a good cup of tea? Throw in a collectible tea towel for extra brownie points. 5. Jeweled owl trinket box A nod to all the wisdom she's imparted to her progeny. 6. Gorham Christmas ornaments After all, she spoiled you year after year on her favorite holiday. 7. Dog figurine Duh. She loves dogs. 8. Belleek vase She'll need something to hold the fresh flowers you plan to bring her. 9. Gardening clogs Speaking of flowers, she loves to garden (and Winnie-the-Pooh too). Help her out. 10. Shelf cherub Because she loves angels almost as much as she loves you. Have something else in mind for Mom? We might have it. Head over to Cool Vintage Finds Store on eBay to shop away. Friendly Reminder: Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8 in 2016. There’s a vintage crowd in every decade. I was a lone wolf among my peers when I started wearing old beaded sweaters in junior high school in the mid-seventies. I had a decent collection of vintage hats at the time too. Though my wardrobe choices have changed over the years, I’ve never lost my appreciation for vintage swag. It’s interesting to consider what’s behind the decision to wear vintage clothing. What motivates you to search for an a-line skirt when pencils are all the rage? Or to rock a vintage bowling shirt with someone else’s name embroidered on the pocket? Here are my thoughts about who embraces vintage style. Can you relate? You’re an individualist. You don’t need to look like everyone else. In fact, you like assembling one-of-a-kind looks. You enjoy the fashion of another era, regardless of the current fashion trends. You’re nostalgic. You long for the days when clothes were made with natural fabrics and had a classic formality—pleated, cuffed pants, collars with stays, lined dresses, longer hemlines and blouses with darts. And even though you’re not a stickler for rules, you’re tickled by the notion that, once upon a time, no one would dream of leaving the house without a hat on their head. You like quality. Vintage fashion can stand the test of time because so many early clothing items were made using the highest quality materials. The Made in USA label is coveted for the quality it represents. You believe in reincarnation. In your world, clothes are not just inanimate objects. They have a soul and represent a piece of our collective history. In your wardrobe, they get a new life until they are passed on to the next closet. You have a sensible side. After all, why pay full price when gently pre-owned and aged to perfection will do? In today's world, unless you’re buying couture (and that's hardly sensible if you need to stick to a budget), it can be hard to find well-crafted clothing. What inspires your vintage style? Please share, then check out the fashion sections in our Cool Vintage Finds Store on eBay. The gender labels provide a general guide to what's inside. Visit Clothes for Her, Belts, Shoes & More for Her, Clothes for Him, Belts, Shoes & More for Him, Primo Handbags & Purses and our Denim Corner. You'll find more recent items mixed in with our vintage selection, just to keep things fresh and unexpected. A few months ago, your scouts at Cool Vintage Finds came upon an estate sale of an avid DeGrazia collector. We were able to acquire a number of wonderful DeGrazia Goebel pieces that we are gradually adding to our store inventory. If you're not a collector already yourself, you probably have encountered the artist's work somewhere before. So who is responsible for these colorful and highly collectible ceramic figurines and ornaments? Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia (June 14, 1909 – September 17, 1982) was a multi-talented American-born artist whose Native American-themed paintings and ceramics are beloved around the world. Born in Arizona (when it was still just a territory), DeGrazia was influenced by the landscape and the native people in the Southwest. He traveled to Mexico and trained for a time under Diego Rivera, another important artist of that time. In the 1960s, DeGrazia moved to a property outside of Tuscon where he could focus on his ceramic art. "The Gallery in the Sun" is still in operation today and showcases the artist's prolific and diverse body of work. The figurines and ornaments we have for sale are from the DeGrazia Goebel collection, resulting from the artist's estate partnership with the famous German maker of Hummel figurines. See which treasures we have available in the DeGrazia Goebel section of our store. (Source: Wikipedia) To outsiders, selling online may seem like an impersonal experience. On the contrary! We exchange email with window shoppers and buyers all the time. We also communicate with customers who may have a question or comment about a recent purchase or want to combine shipping on multiple purchases. We've had a few requests from people asking us to watch for a special vintage item. Occasionally something has been damaged in the mail, and even more rare, someone is disappointed or simply would like to take advantage of our 30-day return policy. In all of these scenarios, we exchange one to several emails that make many of our Cool Vintage Finds eBay transactions as "personal" as—or even more than—the checkout line at a busy retail store. The eBay feedback forum is a great way to hear from our customers and for visitors to our store to gain confidence in us as eBay sellers. Not everyone takes the time to leave feedback, but we really appreciate hearing from buyers to gauge how we're doing and find ways to do even better. Reading positive comments is inspiring and reinforces the value of what we do and the things we make available. Comments are refreshed as they come in, and eBay keeps track of positive, neutral and negative comments.. See what people have said about their recent experiences as Cool Vintage Finds Store customers. Your feedback is encouraging in a world that is easily distracted by the newest and shiniest objects. Keep it coming! There's something about angels! I'm always inclined to rescue winged things when I see them because there are so many collectors interested in these fascinating celestial beings. We've recently encountered gorgeous hand painted bisque porcelain cherub ornaments from Italy and meticulously hand-worked wool needlepoint angel pillows. Check out our Pinterest board appropriately called Angels, Cherubs & Seraphim, which includes a collection of related items from our store and other vendors. By the way, we'd love to have you follow us on Pinterest, where we pin under the name Cool Vintage Finds. It's always amazing to see the vast variety of hand sewn, embroidered and knit creations that are out there. Naturally, I'm sentimental about rescuing pieces that represent distant eras. For instance, it's hard for me to pass up even the smallest scraps of crazy quilt such as the one shown below. Surely there are crafters and artisans who are eager to use the patchwork to repair a blanket or create something new. It's deeply satisfying when my compulsion to rescue results in a connection down the road. Look for completed and uncompleted needlework in our Crafts & Hobbies, Needlepoint & Embroidery, and Lovely Linens categories on eBay. |
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