SMILE You're on Candid Camera !

Vintage cameras are so collectible and some are becoming increasingly hard to find. Ditch your digital camera for the summer and experience the fun of taking pictures the old fashioned way. If you're not up to the task then put it on a shelf or your coffee table; they're great conversation pieces! The Fujita battery operated, movie camera above can be found in my shop on etsy MrFilthyRotten

The Polaroid and Kodak cameras below can also be found on etsy in SuzisCornerBoutique

Mid-Century Aluminum Ware

I have this pretty Everlast aluminum tidbit tray up on etsy! Click my post title to see the listing. I don't collect aluminum ware. However, I have two pieces from my Mother that I'm keeping. She and my Father got them for engagement gifts in the late 1930's when it was all the rage!

Aluminum ware has gotten such short shrift. It's pretty, functional, relatively easy to keep clean and it helps keep hot food hot and cold food cold. At sales I often see pieces thrown around like old hubcaps. Okay some of them may look like hubcaps, but most don't! There are lovely pieces by Kent, Everlast, Alcoa, Buenilum, August, etc. It's likely your Mother or Grandmother had a piece or two! Smoochies!

Breaking News For CPSIA Mandatory Testing!

Vintage and handmade sellers will be happy to read of the reprieve in the CPSIA's mandatory testing as written about in this Storque Article on etsy. It is also nice to see that vintage sellers got recognition for their participation! Never give up the fight! Always see the glass half full! Smoochies!

Who LOVES Vintage!

A favorite place of mine is the "Who LOVES Vintage" thread on etsy! Started by aPageFromthePast who has set the tone for a fun and friendly environment. Everyone is welcome; both buyers and sellers alike! At almost any time of the day or night you'll find people showing their latest and favorite listings from their own and each other's shops, sharing information and helping one another. There are linens, jewelry, clothing, books, luggage, china, collectibles, curious things and kitschy things and more! Please stop by and see all the vintage goodies offered and show us yours! Smoochies!