Etsy Take Five Tuesdays
Welcome to this week's installment of Etsy Take Five Tuesdays! Today you'll notice a slight theme: Vintage Charm. Whether it's an old bear or a classic typewriter, a poster with an old-fashioned feel, or a bunch of 60s Science books you'll no doubt find this blast from the past fun & inspirational. And as a bonus, I've added a 6th shop for you to visit. It's a tiny one and has little to do with the vintage theme but hey, I'm not want to stay between the lines!
Artist and illustrator Melody Sea from The Dark Tree in London is currently working on a series of paintings focused on lost and abandoned vintage toys. "I am fascinated by how much personality toys can have especially as they get older and I love to imagine their histories and all the adventures they've had before they came to me," Melody says. I was excited to learn that she also offers custom portraits so if you have a beloved toy you'd like captured forever on canvas just let her know.
Vintology is a sweet vintage shop who currently has an even sweeter white typewriter in stock (works great, they say), a set of 10 vintage deer glasses, packs of vintage paper for your crafty projects and a great set of 60s Science books in dreamy pale blue with hints of lemon on the spine - yum. There are more great things in this shop, but I thought I'd share the four that I'd considering purchasing either for myself or as a present. I love Science and old books so these beauties are calling my name... they'd look gorgeous on a bookcase.
If you love letterpress posters with hopeful and optimistic themes then Roll & Tumble Press in Arkansas may just be your new favorite. Their bio is written so perfectly that I can't help but share the whole sha-bang, "Charming painter turned letterpress printer + Art school dropout turned tattoo artist bond over a love of music, quirky collections and dusty junk shops -- and one, big, drafty house, three rescue dogs, and a chance meeting with a true old time printer -- Roll & Tumble Press is born." They've been all over blogland but never in an Etsy Take Five roundup so I'm sharing them here today for those of you who may haven't heard of them already. Enjoy!
How about a second vintage seller to add to your list this week? Meet Vintage Jane in Pennsylvania who specializes in charming finds for babies and kids. I like her current selection of letters, jars, kids chairs and girl pillows and can imagine parents who really dig this retro look will really like her finds. The little lamp reminds me of Victoria at SFGirlByBay!
While I'm at it, let's add a third vintage shop to the mix. This time it's Extra Virgin Home owned by sisters Kate and Allison who live in Santa Monica and share a passion for hunting flea markets in search of vintage home finds. They both worked for the original Shabby Chic so of course, they soaked in all that style and experience turning Extra Virgin Home into a special spot for them to now showcase their own personal style of casual and vintage living. I love the blue wood crate for the kitchen, I'd put all of my glass water bottles in it. The metal boxes stacked near the sofa is a cute look but I'd use mine in the office beneath my desk for extra storage.
And a 6th find this week, what I like to call the bonus seller that I like to occasionally surprise you with. Meet The Makers. A very small shop that only has log pillows but they're too cute to pass by despite their teeny tiny inventory. Grab one while they last, and if they are gone then Etsy mail them for more.
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