Lorraine's Favorite Finds: January 2011

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Washing...Ironing...Listing Vintage Linens on Ebay

Snowy Day...Cabin Fever...Decided to Wash, Iron, & List some vintage linens on eBay. Click on...http://www.lorrainesfavoritefinds.com/ for a peak.

Here are a few of "Our Finds".

As we were listing, a theme emerged...
A Pennsylvania Dutch (German) Retro Theme.

Fabulous Retro Linen Towel...

Love the bright bold colors !!!

Price...$29.99

We consider this linen towel to be in good vintage condition. We have not cleaned the towel. It appears to have never been used, however, we are not 100% sure. There are no tags. Towel is linen. Very cute for a retro/cottage kitchen.

Please Note: Colors in Photos are whiter than in person. Towel has a more beige look (linen color).

Towel Measure: 29" x 16"

~ Gorgeous Black Tole Painted Folk Art Tray ~

in the
Peter Hunt Style

Price...$99.99
We consider this tray to be in good vintage condition. There are a few scratches (minor considering age) & paint loss with minor rusting (please see photo of girls face ). Overall..we think it is a great piece. Colors are very bright. This is a very cute tray.

Tray measures: 13 1/4" Diameter

...Another Gorgeous Tray in the style of Peter Hunt

$99.99
We consider this tray to be in good vintage condition. There are a few scratches (minor considering age) & paint loss with minor rusting (please see photos). Overall..we think it is a great piece. Colors are very bright. This is a very cute tray.

Tray measures: 13 1/4" Diameter

Please Note:

We offer free shipping on all items to the lower 48 states

(exluding Alaska & Hawaii)

International customers must contact us before purchasing to determine shipping charges.

There is a saying that best describes vintage items...

"If you like new, vintage is not for you."

Funny thing...
Why is it that we don't mind washing & ironing vintage linens???
When in actuality...We "HATE" doing laundry!!!
Go Figure! ;)

Washing & Ironing,

Lorraine & Kathleen

Town & Country Gifts

1213 Castleton Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10310

718-447-8237

Websites:

http://www.kathleenrosescollection.com/ (an eBay Store)

http://www.lorrainesfavoritefinds.com/ (an eBay Store)

Blogs:

http://www.kathleenrosescollection.blogspot.com/

http://www.lorrainesfavoritefinds.blogspot.com/

Saturday, January 22, 2011

19 Degrees...Cold...& More Snow on the Way

YIKES...We've had enough already...Oh, how we are longing for a summer day spent driving country roads...searching for our Road Show Treasures.

But...since that's NOT going to happen for another 4 or 5 months...we will spend the winter months trying to decide what we will keep & what we will sell...or rather...what we are willing to sell.

NOTE: We really want to keep it all...BUT...if we don't start selling some of "Our Treasures", we might be featured on an upcoming episode of Hoarders ;).

So, we've been busy trying to list a few things in our eBay Store. Our goal...to list 100 items by Feb. 1st.

Here's a peak at our progress:
http://www.lorrainesfavoritefinds.com/.

Next, we want to start featuring some special items for sale here on our blog...with a link to PayPal.

Here is our first test item...

~ Gorgeous Black Floral Tray ~

Price $129.99

We consider this tray to be in good vintage condition. There are a few scratches (minor considering its age) & some paint loss with minor rusting. Overall..we think it is a great piece. Tray is black with handpainted yellow & pink roses with purple irises & hydrangeas.

Tole Tray Measurements: 24"x 19.5"

Please Note:
We offer free shipping on this item to the lower 48 states
(exluding Alaska & Hawaii)
International customers must contact us before purchasing to determine shipping charges.