Saturday, December 24, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Murano Glass Hearts

These beautiful Murano blown glass hearts with gold leaf inclusions are another perfect stocking stuffer.
Murano glass hearts (small $22.95 each; large $48.95 each)
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Friday, December 23, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Inspirational Stones

These stones are special. Some have inspirational sayings etched into them; others have initials, leaves and such in gold, silver and copper leaf. Great stocking stuffers and gifts all year long.
Inspirational stones with metal leaf letters & images ($15.95 each)
Inspirational stones with etched words ($7.95 each)

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Candy Jars

What are the Holidays without candies? And when you have candy you need a festive jar to keep them in.
Candy Jars ($24.95 each); Star Blackboard Ornaments ($5.95 each)
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Votive Candle Holders

Wonderful all-year long, perfect during the holidays, great for a little mood lighting, creative accent lighting for an outdoor dinner. Votives are a lovely Christmas gift, stocking stuffer or hostess present.
Jewelled glass votives ($8.95 each)
Nest votives ($7.95 each)
Large crown glass votives or candle holders (from $21.95 each)

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Christmas Tree Ornaments

Every year we search out distinctive, unique and different tree ornaments. We think you will like this year's selection. We have some wonderful snow globe style ornaments with deer, penguins and the Eiffel Tower. The winter forest ornament set is unique and whimsical. How about a sailboat? Or a skating deer?
Vintage-style glass globe ornaments feature the Eiffel Tower, a stag deer and a penguin (all $24.95 each); The set of six winter forest ornaments is different enough to be a collector's item ($28.95 box of six)

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Monday, December 19, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Chulacanas Peruvian Pottery

These handcrafted pottery vases are made in the mountainous Chulucanas region of Peru. The Chulucanas people have a long history of creating these largely geometric pots in a number of colors using ancient methods that combine colorful glazes with smoke patinas. Modern yet traditional, these are the perfect home accent.
Chulucanas Pottery Vases (from $49.95) 
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Paris Bangle Bracelet


I'd Rather be in Paris

That's a sentiment we might all share. Now it can be yours ... or your best friends ... as we have this neat bangle bracelet with that saying on it. Great gift, stocking stuffer or bow topper!
Paris Bangle ($22.95) and the wire Eiffel Tower (three sizes starting at $18.95 for the 12" version shown
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Journals

Beautiful writing need not be a thing of the past ... a memory of days when people actually wrote in Cursive script ... letters, invitations, diaries and journals ... or just to leave a note. Vintages brings back lovely paper in the form of decorative sheets, handy notepads and simply wonderful journals. These journals are great for personal journals, sketch pads, or simply for your thoughts.
Italian paper journals (from $16.95)
Cavallini notebooks ($12.95)
Gorgeous leather notebooks in two sizes ($14.95 & $24.95 each)
Colorful fashion journals ($14.95 each)
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Friday, December 16, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Magnifying Glasses

We have a large selection of magnifying glasses, including some nice sets for the desktop. These are great gifts, for men, women or kids, because they are decorative as well as useful. Stamp collectors, entomologists, librarians, autograph hounds, miniature book collectors, cartographers, and just folks who need help seeing, all use magnifying glasses.  We have bone and horn handled magnifiers, lenses with vintage beads to hang like a necklace, and desk sets as well.
Bone &  Mother-of-Pearl Magnifiers L to R: $43.95 • $32.95 • $43.95
Colorful Magnifying Glasses $32.95 each
Magnifying Glasses $32.95 each
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Paris Fashion Wall Hooks

 
Everyone loves Paris. These ceramic and pewter-looking wall hooks are perfect for the fashion-ista or Francophile on your gift list. There are three designs -- two with lovely gowns and one with a handbag and shoe.


Paris Fashion wall hooks ($19.95 each)

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Antique Sterling Silver

Antique silver is a room's jewelry and adds a sense of place and time to any table, sideboard or vanity. Old estate silver is a specialty for us here at Vintages. We have an excellent selection from which to choose, including tea sets, flatware, napkin rings, serving pieces, candle holders, perfume bottles and vanity jars.
Victorian and early 1900s vanity jars and scent bottles (from $49 each)
Modern sterling bell ($125) and antique English silver sugar shaker ($395)
Sterling silver tray, crystal decanter and bottle tag.
Antique Gorham sterling silver tea set ($2250)
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Game Boards

Handmade Folk Art Parchessi Board by Peg St. Pierre 1994 ($98)
Here at Vintages we have a small selection of game boards. Some are new, some handmade, others are reproductions. But all of them are great and they are our featured product for August. These are not listed online, but if you contact us, we will send further information.
Handmade Folk Art Checker Board by Peg St. Pierre 1994 ($98)
Reproduction Ring Toss Board ($59.95)
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Monday, December 12, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Limoges Porcelain Boxes from France


Hand painted porcelain boxes from Limoges, France, are fascinating little collectibles. The range of design and intricacy makes it possible to collect these miniatures for a long time and not tire of them. These are easy to collect and display in themes ... travel memories, collections, hearts, holidays, special mementos, whatever. Prices start at $89.  We have a nice selection here in the shop and quite a few available online.



REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Lela Belle Charm Jewelry

Murano Glass beads & ceramic charms by Lela Belle ($24.95 each)

Fascinated by the beauty and uniqueness of lampwork beads, Renn Farmer was inspired to create jewelry that would allow you to interchange these beautiful beads on chains and bracelets.  Each bead has its own distinctive charm and when placed together, creates a bracelet or necklace that shows the individual style of the person wearing it. We sell all the component parts individually, so you can create your own style using the colors and shapes and materials of your choice. 
Sterling silver necklaces and bracelets (from $39.95)
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Creative Stamping Kits and More


Cavallini creates products that are both beautiful and functional. Whether it is a 19th-century butterfly print or a well-loved piece of ephemera, they pull from a vast archival collection for the perfect image. Cavallini rubber stamps are high quality, easy to use stamps. Each set comes in its own decorated tin and includes a black ink pad. Themes range from vintage office to birds, Paris and the Eiffel Tower to alphabets and postmarks. Cavallini also makes a line of stickers, notes and tags, many of which are in stock, both online and in the shop..

Cavallini rubber stamp kits ($26.95 each)
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Friday, December 9, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Janet Ontko Clay Tiles

Janet Ontko Clay Tiles (from $37.95 to $49.95)
 Janet Ontko is inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman Movement: the honesty of the materials, the look of the clay, the touch of the potter. The return to the craft tradition compelled Janet to develop her own signature style.  We love her tiles and have offered them here at Vintages for several years. We have a selection available online, and even more here in our Los Gatos shop.
Word tiles by Janet Ontko ($29.95)

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Silver Solder Pendants by Susan


These silver soldered pendants and charms are Handcrafted by Susan. The pendants are just right for wearing on a necklace, using as a bookmark, linking on a charm bracelet or key chain, or just hanging from a handbag or backpack. Larger ones make great ornaments. Susan has crafted these into necklaces or bracelets with multiple pendants, onto earrings and bottle tags. These all come with a length of ribbon or cord and either a gift box or an organza bag.
These pendants are made by Susan priced at $12.95 for small ones, $19.95 for most, with special one-of-a-kind pieces priced from $24.95 to $39.9

The pendants are made from glass and lead-free silver solder. Susan works with a number of glass sizes and shapes, and would be happy to customize one for you. (Please contact us for more information.) She has used photos, symbols and various types of artwork in crafting these pendants.  We have a large selection available in our shop in Los Gatos. 

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Large Hand Crafted Fleur d'Lys

This large fleur d'lys is handcrafted in America from recycled materials ... wood and tin ceiling tiles (priced at $115). This same artisan makes large hearts and birds ... all are in stock. These pieces are distinctively one-of-a-kind works of art and look great with shabby chic or Paris apartment decor.

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Vintage Jewelry

Vintage jewelry is always a hit ... and at Vintages we have a fantastic selection of both vintage costume jewelry and fine estate jewelry. Brooches are back. Necklaces and bracelets are chic. Rings are always in style. We have period pieces from as long ago as the Georgian era, modern designs in silver and gold, and glitz from the fifties. We also have a nice selection of jewelry for men. See our entire online collection or cruise into the shop for even more to choose from. 
REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Monday, December 5, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Olive Rose's Fabric Dolls


We have several of Olive Rose's one-of-a-kind creations at Vintages. These are handmade using fabric and a variety of found or recycled objects. No two of them will be the same so its like owning a piece of folk art. Great gift for doll or folk art collectors.

This Big Red Santa wears a red suit and hat with hand-stitched trim and dark pants. His vintage quilt bag is stuffed with greenery, a Christmas card and a vintage cookie cutter. (Santa is $119.) Maybelle is an angel ... literally. She has nifty wings decorated with old paper, sheet music and stamps. Her sheer polka dot dress is fluffed up with tulle petticoats and lace bloomers. She holds a heart in her hands.  Sweet! (Maybelle is $105.)

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Whimsical Cat & Dog Plaques

V. Originals creates these whimsical plaques featuring cats and dogs. Each piece is hand-worked, hand-painted and individually detailed…with love. A great gift for the animal lover in your life. We have a nice selection of these folk art treasures, both online and in the shop, at $27.95 each.

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

24 Gifts of Christmas: Vintage Christmas Tree Pins

Give them as stocking stuffers or adorn the bow on a wrapped gift with one of these beauties. Anyway you present them, these little trees and ornaments make a great gift. Every year we search for Holiday jewelry and stash it away until November.  These are classic, never go out of style and add that Holiday touch to any outfit. This year we have a nice selection of Christmas tree pins and other Holiday jewelry both online and in the shop.

REMEMBER: For items purchased in Vintages we can wrap your gift for you and arrange for shipping as well. We have gift certificates and Christmas cards, too.
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