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The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Skirt
Recently I have become enamored with polka dots…and I realized I had a deficit of that charming, oh-so-vintage print in my wardrobe! So I promptly bought a variety of polka dot fabric, and am starting what I call the Polka… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Toddler’s Crochet Pinafore
This adorable crocheted pinafore, size 16 mo., is Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $20. (And of course since the model, showing where the chickens live, is my baby… Continue reading
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Why I Love Thrift Stores – The Novelty Border Print Skirt
After reading Joanna's posts about her love of vintage novelty print 1950s skirts, I started keeping my eye out for them too. This one is not vintage, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was close enough!… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lot of 3 Vintage Patterns
Need to add to your vintage pattern stash at a great value? This lot of 3 vintage patterns from the 1950s and 1960s are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed… Continue reading
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Green Dress and Kooky Hat
Recently while stopping at the same vintage clothing shop where I got my wide-brimmed brown hat worn in the Traveling Dress post, I found another hat I had to add to my collection (especially, or perhaps only, because it was… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Book
This vintage novel is half price in my Etsy shop, discounted for 1 week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading
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May Project Journal and Tutorial – Partial Shoe Make-Over with Leather Paints
A while ago I posted a tutorial on using leather paints to refashion a pair of leather shoes from plain to special. But sometimes an entire shoe doesn't need to be repainted, yet needs just a bit of upscale. Or… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Teal Cotton Tam
This fun slouchy tam, perfect for spring with a vintage button cluster ornament, is Item of the Week, half price for one week only in my Etsy shop - slashed from $10. Continue reading
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Color Recipes for Spring Contest – 1940s Navy & Wheat Outfit
Several weeks ago Emily of Emily's Vintage Visions posted a really neat 1939 article describing popular and fashionable color combinations of that era for spring. Meanwhile describing the most delectable outfits and accessories! Inspired by the article, she is hosting… Continue reading
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Verity Vintage Studio has Moved…
…2300 miles to Idaho! So if you notice the my outdoor backgrounds are different, that's because they are! And the common sight of old cars like this lovely vintage step-side truck is the icing on the icing. Continue reading
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