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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Home Finds


This week’s selections include a rare vintage vending machine for apples, two gorgeous Art Deco alarm clocks, two fab bar carts and a stunning pair of antique Bretby art pottery heron vases.

vintage pair 1930s belgium luxcal glass vasesvintage pair swiss 1950s safari chairsvintage bitossi raymor pottery lionvintage midcentury sputnik atomic wall clock

vintage dansk wood bowlvintage 1940s brass bronze and cystal chandeliervintage midcentury wine rackvintage pair midcentury gilt peacocks

vintage c. 1949 original pyrex glass container setvintage japanese silver straw iced tea spoonsvintage 1950s danish teak folding bar cartvintage 1960s mexican brass and glass magazine rack

vintage apple vending machinevintage art deco dmi bakelite alarm clockvintage 1920s pair brass french sconcesantique c. 1880s german antler tusk side table

vintage 1950s rattan and glass bar cartvintage 1960s scandinavian rosewood credenza sideboardvintage 1970s german space age table clockpair antique c. 1895 bretby pottery heron vases

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Vintage 1920s Pair Belgium Vases (sita587) | Vintage Pair of 1950s Swiss Safari Chairs (m.s.zurich) | Vintage Bitossi for Raymor Pottery Lion (parlaydesign) | Vintage Midcentury Atomic Wall Clock (digitool) | Vintage Dansk Wood Bowl (thriftaddict) | Vintage 1940s French Crystal Chandelier (themuralistt) | Vintage Midcentury Wine Rack (teener39) | Vintage Midcentury Pair Peacock Figurines (bayportauctions) | Vintage Original Pyrex Glass Containers (animalworks) | Vintage Japanese Sterling Silver Straw Spoons (chuotdong) | Vintage 1950s Danish Teak Folding Bar Cart (alida-lois) | Vintage 1960s Mexican Magazine Rack (onemanstrashlasvegas) | Vintage Vending Machine for Apples (wwolst12) | Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Alarm Clock (auction-highlights) | Vintage 1920s French Brass Sconce Lights (themuralistt) | Antique c. 1880 German Antler Side Table (artfour-auction) | Vintage 1950s Rattan and Glass Bar Cart ()trakl() | Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Rosewood Credenza Sideboard (simplymod-auctions) | Vintage 1970s German Alarm Clock (auction-highlights) | Antique c. 1895 Bretby Art Pottery Heron Vases (estate-finds-r-us) | (Disclosure: While Zuburbia is an affiliate of the eBay Partner Network, all editorial selections are made without any direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers.)

PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather, horn, or animal skins in home deco. These selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary decorators who have not yet eliminated animal products from their homes.

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Written on April 1, 2012 by Mary Kincaid in art deco, art nouveau, decorating, DIY, ebay - jewelry, eBay Roundup - Home, mid-century, modernist, vintage, vintage home
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VPOD: Polka Dot Power for Storage Boxes and a Vintage 1960s Polka Dot Dress


vintage 1960s polka dot geometric print dress

chic recycled and decorated cardboard storage boxes

I’m not the biggest fan of polka dots in fashion. For me personally, I tend to find them a bit, well, polka-dotty! And the older you get the harder it becomes to pull off this whimsical print.

But don’tcha just love a challenge?

Me, too!

So with a wee bit of internet surfing, I discovered today’s VPOD. This lovely summer dress mixes dotted swiss with a bold geometric print for a combo that’s not too sweet, not too flashy, but just right.

Of course, there are other simple ways to add a few extra servings of polka dots into your fashion diet.

If you can’t bear the thought of wearing the print from from head-to-toe, try sporting a polka dot scarf for the day, grip a polka dot clutch or grab a fun piece of jewelry that will have’em seeing spots.

And don’t forget about your humble abode which might also benefit from the quick style boost a few polka dots can bring. One dotted pillow, lamp or throw may be all you need to bring a smile to your face.

Plus I love this idea for making the boring, ho-hum job of storing year-end documents a little more fun. Head down to your office supply store and pick up a packet of colorful round price stickers to brighten up those plain ol’ cardboard document boxes. Who says filing can’t be fun?!

This is the power of polka dots for Vintage Crusaders.

Dress available at Great Lake Outfitters.

(Image Credit: Storage boxes discovered in Metropolis magazine. Disclosure: Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network. To receive the VPOD free via email with detailed size and price information, sign up for the growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can easily unsubscribe at any time.)

Written on January 18, 2012 by Mary Kincaid in 1960s, decorating, dress, Dresses, Home, polka dots, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, vintage dress
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LOVIN’ IT: Candlesticks as Bracelet Holders


candlestick with bangle bracelets

I spied this clever and decorative organizing idea in a 2005 issue of House & Garden magazine and I’m lovin’ the quirky combination of bracelets + candlestick.

It’s a fine way to display two of my favorite types of vintage objects at the same time and squeeze more style bang from my buck.

And that makes it an idea I just had to share with Vintage Crusaders!

Written on December 1, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Bracelets, candlesticks, decorating
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Zuburbia HOME: Mirror Mirror On the Wall


the parlous salon - los angeles - hallway of mirrors

I visited my lovely hairstylist, Alyson Powell, at The Parlour Hair Salon recently and couldn’t resist sharing its hall of mirrors. What a fabulous low-cost decorating idea to pack a style punch!

Plus it’s a super-easy DIY project:

*  Just head over to your local thrift store and grab a bunch of used or vintage mirrors. If you can’t find enough mirrors, grab interesting frames in different shapes and sizes and have a glass shop cut mirrors to fit them. There’s no need to worry about condition issues like scratches or nicks.

* Paint all the frames in the same high gloss shade—white or black work especially well. (Remember to sand and prime properly for the type of frame material in order to achieve the best results.)

* Plan the layout for your wall by first laying out the frames on your floor and playing around until you’ve got the arrangement of the frames just right.

* Measure and mark the placement of each frame on the wall.

* Then hang each frame.

VOILA! You’ve created a chic hall of mirrors of your very own.

What a great weekend project for a Vintage Crusader!

Written on October 22, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in decorating, DIY, Home, vintage, vintage home
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Zuburbia HOME: Mary McDonald’s Office


mary mcdonald office

I spied this oh-so-pretty office pic in a 2006 issue of Domino Magazine. The lucky lady who works here? That would be the talented L.A. interior designer, Mary McDonald.

Her inspiration for the space? A 1950s Christian Dior dress salon.

One of her fab ideas to grab for your own? The framed pages of fashion photos ripped out of fashion books.

She called the photo arrangement “premeditated whimsy,” confessing it took her hours to find the right images and arrange them on the wall in just the right layout.

Of course, if you select used vintage frames from your local thrift or flea market, this could be an economical and eco-conscious project as well.

What beautiful inspiration for a vintage fashionista!

Written on March 9, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Christian Dior, decorating, Home, vintage
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