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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Home Finds

Today’s selections include pieces by Dansk, Cartier, and George Nelson. Be sure to check out the whimsical pottery lamp and the antique pair of Chinese pottery foo dogs.

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Vintage 1960s Ceramic Bookends (big_doug123) | Vintage George Nelson Chronopak Clock (modernable) | Vintage 1930s Cast Iron Fire Screen (hoddy7) | Vintage 1950s Dansk Enamel Kettle (martyn4249) | Vintage 1950s Eliot Noyes for IBM Table (themodernline) | Vintage 1940s Chinese Porcelain Vase (bkcranston) | Vintage 1930s Chrome Table Lamp (sita587) | Vintage 1930s Solid Silver Toast Rack (pushkin-antique) | Antique Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs (bkcranston) | Vintage 1930s Beechwood Coat Rack (yve2007) | Vintage 1930s Arts & Crafts Tea Set (bonsai_designs) | Vintage Eames RKR Rocking Chair (depury) | Vintage 1950s Frederick Weinberg Pendant Lamp (the_status_merchant) | Vintage 1950s Letter Holder (themodernline) | Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Teak Desk (simplymod-auctions) | Vintage 1960s Brass Deer Sculptures (the_status_merchant) | Vintage 1960s Enzo Mari Table Lamp (modifacts) | Vintage Pair 1920s French Urns (shop.favis) | Vintage Pottery Lamp (yesnwow) | Vintage Cartier Carving Set (middlemanbrokers) | Vintage 1960s Teak and Aluminum Waste Basket (acidstamp) | Vintage 1970s Sture Ohlsson Stoneware Jug (sonic–youth) | Vintage 1960s Dansk Cast Iron Candle Holder (links4151) | Vintage Art Deco Hammond Onyx Clock (grapefruitmoongallery) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without any direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers but Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network)

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Written on November 20, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in art deco, cartier, clocks, dansk, eames, ebay, eBay Roundup - Home, george nelson, lamps, mid-century, vintage, vintage furniture, vintage home, vintage shopping

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VPOD: Vintage 1950s Satin Pumps, Ruby Slippers and The Wizard of Oz

One of the greatest thrills of my childhood was being cast as Dorothy in a local production of The Wizard of Oz. I can’t remember exactly how old I was but I do remember the thrill of slipping on those ruby red slippers. And while the stylist in me wouldn’t think of pairing sequin shoes with a gingham pinafore, somehow Dorothy pulled off the look just fine!

Soon, on December 16, Profiles in History will bring one of only four surviving pairs of the iconic ruby red slippers to auction.

The auction estimate?

A cool $2 to $3 million dollars!!!

Now that’s definitely out of this gal’s budget, today’s VPOD fits right in line (which is a good thing because I still harbor an obsession for fabulous red shoes!).

Plus, these vintage 1950s d’Orsay satin pumps are available for a only a few dollars less than their original $69 price tag. Adjusted for inflation, that $69 from the 1950s would almost be enough to buy a shiny new pair of Christian Louboutin’s today, so these beauties are quite a bargain!

And they’re a chic choice not only for a trip to see the Wizard but, if you click their heels together three times, I’m pretty sure they’ll take a Vintage Crusader anywhere she wants to go!

Available at VintageWise.

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Written on November 19, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1950s, Auctions, Shoes, vintage, Vintage Shoes

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

This week’s selections include four bonus picks and pieces by Lilli Ann, Courreges, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, Zandra Rhodes and Bonnie Cashin. Be sure to check out the stunning 1930s evening gown and the 1950s cocktail dress as well as the collectible Takahashi goldfinch pin.

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Vintage 1930s Silk Evening Gown (miso_vintage_supply) | Vintage 1990s Louis Vuitton Handbag (nina_furfur_japan) | Vintage Knit Wool Toggle Coat (danevintage) | Vintage 1960s Zipper Coat (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1960s Courreges Tweed Dress and Cape (queenfabiole) | Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann Faux Mink Coat (racktrafficvintage) | Vintage 1930s Egyptian Tourist Bracelet (glitz-uk) | Vintage 1970s Oscar de la Renta Blazer (pennlylanetradingcompany) | Vintage 1960s Helen Bond Carruthers Sweater (jafiii) | Vintage Matisse Cabochon Copper Cuff Bracelet (vintagemerry) | Vintage Count Romi All Weather Coat (cdlc5280) | Vintage Christian Dior Cardigan Sweater (americanarchive) | Vintage 1970s Python Boots (mcatasha) | Vintage 1960s Bonnie Cashin for Sills Mohair Coat (crushvintagestore) | Vintage 1970s Zandra Rhodes Jacket (laloftgirl) | Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress (annie*boomer) | Antique 18k Ruby and Diamond Earrrings (parker2417) | Vintage 1960s Shagmoor Coat (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1960s Patricia Smith Moon Bag (silasmom) | Vintage Christian Dior by Kramer Bracelet (trifari.com) | Vintage 1950s Satin Evening Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage Takahashi Handcrafted Goldfinch Pin (8daysun) | Vintage 1950s Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress (breathingvintage) | Vintage Satin Photo Scene Clutch (mawmawcarmen) | Vintage 1970s Wool Seurat Print Dress (acfsales) | Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather Rocker Jacket (revolvingthreads) | Vintage Matisse Enamel Copper Bracelet (itstherandalls) | Vintage 1970s Cashmere Coat (thriftwares) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers but Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network)

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

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Written on November 18, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Bonnie Cashin, Christian Dior, Courreges, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, helen bond carruthers, Lilli Ann, Louis Vuitton, North Beach Leather, Oscar de la Renta, Patricia Smith, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry, vintage shopping, Zandra Rhodes

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Velvet Blazer, Friendsgiving and Being Thankful

My daughter is invited to a Friendsgiving dinner this weekend. It’s a get-together celebrated annually with her friends in Chicago before they all journey to various corners of the United States to spend the actual Thanksgiving holiday with their families.

Now, since I’m a vegetarian, the conventional menu for Thanksgiving doesn’t appeal to my taste buds. But I’m not too fond of the idea of taking one day a year to give thanks either.

After all, isn’t that something we should be doing all the time?

In 2001, the year I began journaling for real, I listed four things I was grateful for every day. Here ‘s just a few of the things I was thankful for that year:

** waking up without an alarm
** the stranger who tracked me down in the grocery store to tell me my headlights were on
** growing up in America where I was taught to read and got a free education
** my Mom’s cooking
** a parking spot opening up right when I needed it
** a bill that was lower than I expected it to be
** purple tulips
** a great waitress
** people who return phone calls
** suitcases with wheels
** a flat tire in front of my house instead of on the road
** a safe journey home
** the library
** a pep talk from a friend
** ripe pears
** every man and woman in the US military
** a compliment from a stranger
** an uninterrupted conversation with my sister
** windshield wipers

It was a marvelous journaling exercise and a true reminder that every day can be a day of thanksgiving.

Which reminds me to let all of you know how grateful I am for your daily support and your kind emails. Zuburbia couldn’t exist without each and every one of you!

And, as you plan your own Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving festivities this year, including selecting the perfect outfit, perhaps you’ll find today’s VPOD to be a fine option.

This vintage 1970s velvet blazer has a subtle turkey feather print that gives a nod to the history of the holiday without being too literal.

It’s a fabulous Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving find for a Vintage Crusader!

Available at Posh Vintage.

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Written on November 16, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, blazers, Separates, velvet, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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Going, Going, GONE: eBay Vintage Auctions

The Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds returns on Friday. In the meantime, check out these fab eBay vintage auctions ending in the next four days including pieces by Givenchy, Gucci, Don Loper, and Vollbrach. Be sure to check out the amazing antique Irish crochet gown and Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring.

Going, Going, GONE!

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(Auctions all end within the next 4 days.)

Vintage 1940s Floral Dress (vintage_vixen_nyc) | Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace (discountsportcards) | Vintage 1980s Knit Sweater (tinroofvintage) | Vintage 1950s Chiffon and Ribbon Cocktail Dress (holly_yama) | Vintage Christian Dior Necklace (urbantiques) | Vintage Little Black Dres (rosie27) | Vintage 1940s Nightgown (miso_vintage_supply) | Vintage Fringed Leather Poncho (windfallfarms) | Vintage 1960s Givenchy Caftan Top (maxamillionvintage) | Vintage Gucci Leather Jacket (thevintagezone1) | Vintage Modernist Brass and Turquoise Ring (space.dwe) | Antique Irish Crochet Gown (heartnsoul1) | Vintage 1960s I Magnin Blazer with Chain (pamh23) | Late 1990s Chanel Boucle Pencil Skirt (claireinc*) | Vintage 1960s Kimono (vintage_american) | Vintage 1960s Pucci Scarf (lmel1951) | Art Deco 18k Sapphire and Diamond Ring (clares1225) | Vintage Don Loper Llama and Alpaca Coat (robynosa) | Vintage 1970s Tooled Handbag (kristin_bolton) | Vintage 1970s Nipon Coat (luckyvintage) | Vintage Vollbrach for Sofere Pop Art Top (macade9) | Vintage Lucille Ostrich Handbag (christoper31) | Vintage 1960s Fox Collar Swing Coat (bustownmodern) | Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh Top (jooana) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network).

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Written on November 15, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Blazer, Chanel, Christian Dior, crochet, Don Loper, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, Givenchy, Gucci, Kimono, LBD, lucille, Miriam Haskell, poncho, Pucci, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, Vintage Jewelry, vintage lingerie, vintage shopping, Vollbrach, Whiting and Davis

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