Vintage Maps
I decided to take a very imprompu trip to an antiques store today, and came across these maps for a second time. This time I had to get them. The smaller maps have a lovely black/aqua/orange color palette and the large one was printed in 1936 and is in fabulous condition. Most of them are of Canada but I also bought one of New York with a great illustrated map (upper right on the last photo), but I have no clue when it was printed. I’m not... Read More
Nautical Decor
So Many Dynamos Hand Screened Show Poster by The Bungaloo $20 I have a real affinity for the nautical, and have been thinking of what to do with a (very) blank wall in my home office. I’m thinking of covering it in nautical paper goods and vintage nautical items. Sounds like a good idea. Here’s a few things I found that I think would look great, if you have any additions to make please let me know about them in the comments! Multiple... Read More
Artifacts Bank
I found a world of treasures yesterday … view more on my Charm of Reading tumblr site. 0 Read More
Vintage and Yellow
I was having fun just randomly searching for anything vintage and yellow this morning. These are my finds! Vintage Golds from ScatteredMoments, $20; Vintage Rexall Drug Store Price Tags from grandmothersattic, $4.50; Old Bingo Wheel by sadieolive, $22; Pencil Pointers -Old Post’s No. 3000 Pencil Pointers Sharpeners from QuaintCollectibles, $4.95; YELLOW YARN vintage picture flash card print in 1959 from elegantKB, $9.99. vintage wallpaper... Read More
Industrial Is In
I don’t know about you but I’ve noticed the integration of industrial-style items into home decor. Is it just me? I’ve picked some industrial-type things for my new home office and that’s particularly true when it comes to office supplies. Something about mechanical/industrial items makes me feel more at home. I bought three metal automatic stamps, a stamp carousel (for just $2.50!) and a crazy-weird stapler (for just 25 cents... Read More
High Street Market
High Street Market is my favorite new Etsy store from Kelly Galvin Robson. She’s from Philadelphia. And she has a blog. Her taste is way cool. ’nuff said. P.S. Kelly, if you ever want to see some antique shops here in Reading … let me know. I’ll show you around! 0 Read More
Cross Crazy
Small Coffee Sack Basket I’m not sure why but I’m obsessing over cross related items. Swiss cross, red cross, love them! All items are available on Etsy. Cross Stitch Swiss Flag Red and White Cross Necklace Hippack – Creme First Aid Get Well Soon Greeting Card Red Cross Patches, First Aid Wristlets, 6-pack Red Cross Clip-On Pins, Red Cross Pins These two are from my shop Vintage Suburbia, so I couldn’t leave them out... Read More
Steamship Invites
Okay, so I admit it. I’ve been working on creating my own collection of wedding invitations. And here’s one that’s in the works for your viewing pleasure. Inspired by the baggage tags of the 1950′s, I bring to you the Steamship invitation set. Single-sided Invitation with Envelope and Sticker. Two-sided RSVP card with envelope Extras: Two-sided Accommodations Card that doubles as a Do Not Disturb Sign (left) and Place Card... Read More
Luggage Label Love
I just found these vintage luggage labels on eBay, oh eBay, why do you taunt me so? All on zazas123 store. 0 Read More
Not for Sale
I love stumbling upon things at flea markets and antique stores but some times I just want to keep them for myself. So this time I did. Check out these beauties I found around Labor Day at Shupp’s Grove and The Key Antiques in Ephrata, PA. However, I do have many things for sale at my Etsy store, Vintage Suburbia. Take a look! From an Advertising Portfolio of Olivia Golden. Double Grip Gauges for the Letterpress. Metal Number Tacks, I... Read More
