This being the gifting season, we at Vintage Unscripted are taking this opportunity to lead you into a temptation of the vintage holiday gift kind. We’ve gathered some interesting things from each of our shops for you to peruse. You might find yourself tempted to purchase one of these vintage treasures for someone on your gift list who has an appreciation for the past.
One of the best things about blogging together is that we all have distinctly different points of view and our individual shops reflect that. You’ll see that as your eyes stroll through our offerings. For each of us, this is only the tip of our vintage icebergs. You’ll have to visit our online shops to see the full range of things we have that just might tempt you to shop for your favorite vintage lover and for yourself as well.
Pam from Vintage Renude learned to see the beauty in everyday things from her grandmother. She has an extensive knowledge of jewelry, pottery and vintage culture in general, which is evident in her posts for the blog that take deep dives into eras, FYIs and how tos, and design icons. Sustainability is always on her mind. She enjoys helping us find new ways to incorporate vintage into our lives. In her shop, you’ll find jewelry, accessories, linens, home decor and serving pieces as well as other surprises.
Who on your list would love one of these vintage holiday gifts from Vintage Renude?
1 For the free spirited flapper, a 1920s red and black beaded reticule drawstring bag, $65.95.
2 For the hopeless romantic, a 5 strand Victorian angel skin coral bracelet, $199.95.
3 For a boss babe, a pair of Paolo Gucci blue moonglow earrings, $55.
4 For the art deco enthusiast, a sterling silver dragonfly brooch, $64.95.
5 For your curio collector, a handmade Victorian snuff box, $79.95.
If true Americana is your thing, Linda from Selective Salvage has what you need. She and her husband have been hunting for folk art, primitives, ephemera, make-dos and one of a kind pieces for over forty years, checking every nook, cranny, roadside stand and barn for the real deal. If you want eclectic pieces you won’t see other places, she’s your gal. For Vintage Unscripted, she uses her design loving eye to create topical collages that are the very definition of eye candy. She is also the wizard behind the curtain who keeps the blog’s gears, pulleys and levers well lubricated and free from jams.
Are there any names on your list that would love vintage holiday gifts of Americana?
1 For the one who puts the heart in the home, a 1920s folk art miniature house, $175.
2 For the fraternal collector, an antique cast iron Masonic flag holder, $225.
3 For the one who lights the fires, a 1930s tramp art match holder, $180.
4 For the lepidopterist, a hand colored lithograph of “nymphalidea erisa,” $125.
5. For the one who bowls you over, an early 1900s wood burned bowl from Pennsylvania, $75.
Laurie finds it hard to stay out of rabbit holes when it comes to vintage, which is why you never know what you’ll find at NextStage Vintage. From classic to quirky, and from clothing to art to tools to books to decor and of course kitsch, there’s room for everything–as long as it’s true vintage. For the blog, she loves digging out details, telling backstories and getting lost in geeky details as well as vintage recipes and crafts.
Is there a reader or eclectic collector on your vintage holiday gift list?
1 For the forever in blue jeans stalwart, a women’s 1980s Levi’s trucker jacket, $90.
2 For the road tripper, a 1950s Connecticut Turnpike souvenir plate, $35.
3 For the aesthete, an aesthetic movement transferware platter, $195.
4 For the reader, a 1940s memoir about building a house, $16.
5 For the Regency romantic, a pair of Parian ware figurines, $60.
Have we tempted you to find those vintage holiday gifts just right for the someones on you list? We are opinionated, but we think vintage is a great gift for all occasions. But even if vintage doesn’t make your list, we encourage you to shop small, both locally and online. Your purchase makes a big different to a small independent business.
