Creative Inspirational Metal Art by Jendala

We just received our first shipment of these wonderful metal art pieces that are created by Northern California metal artist Jennifer Utsch. She envisioned Jendala art from her strong belief that there is a connection between creativity, the environment and universal growth. These inspiring pieces are handcrafted locally from salvaged and reclaimed materials. Jennifer: "I design and create all my products using the hand torch. All metal is reclaimed, mostly from sheet metal and steel cans. I then paint and assemble each piece with beads and bells selected from sustainable cooperatives in India and Indonesia."

We fell for these wonderful ornaments, magnet boards and key chains because of their wonderful colors, rustic shapes and inspirational messages. Hope you love them too!

Key Chains • $9.95 each

Affirmation Chimes and Ornament Bells from $14.95 each

Meow & Woof! Key Chains, Ornament Bells and Magnet Boards

Inlaid Wood Money Clips and Card Holders

Just in! These superbly crafted money clips and business card holders from a New England studio. We love the warmth and sooth texture of finely crafted hardwood pieces. Priced at $49.95 each, these are perfect for the man in your life ... or just get one for yourself! Why not? As Susan's old boss had on his license plate: "IOIT2ME"!

The artists maintain a studio in a small Rhode Island town. Working out of a nineteenth century mill overlooking Dorset Mill Pond, they utilize the beauty of their surroundings to create objects that are simple yet elegant in design. Their woodcrafts are both serviceable and handsome. With minimal care, they can be appreciated for years to come. The hallmark of their work is its combination of artistic expression and utilitarian design. 

Whimsical Dog and Cats Ceramics

Elias Ceramics out of Salem Oregon makes these wonderful, whimsical WhiskerKins bowls, mugs and dishes. Each these are handmade and hand painted. Every one of these canines and felines are full of character ... and maybe a bit of mischief as well. Can you resist these lovable faces?

These are not just for pets, as they are perfect for your wake-up coffee, morning cereal or afternoon snack. The bowls, mugs and plates can also be customized to celebrate your favorite "best friend."

Small Bowls (24.95) and Mugs ($24.95)

Small Bowls (24.95), Medium Bowls (29.95), Plates ($29.95), Saucers ($12.95) and Mugs ($24.95)

Handcrafted Clay Pendants by Susan

Susan has been creating these wonderful pendants using clay. She decorates them with a variety of found objects, glitter, gold and silver leaf, rhinestones, and die cut words of wisdom.

These are all hand made, one-of-a-kind pendants and are priced starting at $12.95. These all come with coordinating ribbon or cord (your choice) and are presented in an organza bag or jewelry gift box (again, your choice). Come on in and check these out.

Handcrafted Ornaments Made in Los Gatos

How about decorating your tree or table centerpiece or gift wrap using a locally hand crafted ornament? Well, we have just the ornaments for you. Susan has crafted these wonderful decorative elements from a variety of materials, all sparkly and ready to brighten up someone's day.

The ornaments above are made using vintage images, jewelry pieces, bottle brush trees, old millinery trim and other vintage doo-dads. ($12.95 each)

Handmade pinwheel ornaments decorated with sayings atop buttons and trims and a scattering of glitter. ($5.95 each)

 Solder pendants make lovely ornaments. These are two-sided and feature vintage images in 2x3 inch silver soldered frames. ($19.95 each)

Holiday gift tags made using vintage images highlighted with glitter. ($1.75 each)

 Vintage art signs highlighted with glitter on a cardboard frame. ($14.95 each)

This is a folk art wooden angel we found. It is really wonderful, isn't it? It can be yours for just $49.00.

Thursday Nights in Los Gatos

Vintages has joined with other retailers in Los Gatos Village to be open on Thursday nights until nine for your shopping convenience. In partnership with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce we have created the Thursday Night Holiday Shopping Stroll. 

Five Good Reasons to Shop Los Gatos on Thursdays:
1. Shops are open until 9pm
2. Free valet parking for your convenience
3. Holiday Carriage rides along Santa Cruz Avenue
4. Prize drawings from participating retailers
5. Great places to eat on any budget

Los Gatos is a wonderful place to shop and stroll. Come join us!

Vintages will also be open the two Mondays before Christmas and the rest of the Sundays before Christmas.

Hand Dyed and Decorated Holiday Bottle Brush Trees

Susan has created a whole line-up of decorated trees for your Holiday vignettes, nativities and center pieces ... or to add to your own crafted creations. She bleaches and dyes the bottle brush trees and wreaths, then decorates them with glitter, ornaments, garlands and other treasures.

These range in size from 1-1/2 inches to 10 inches tall. While most are sold as individual trees, the smaller ones are sold in packages or gift boxes. Take a look. We can send more photos and information if you like. Of course, we are happy to ship anywhere.

Prices for hand dyed and decorated trees and wreaths are:

10" trees at $19.95 each; 7" to 8" trees at $15.95 each; 3-1/2" to 4-1/2" trees at $9.95 each; small trees 2-1/2" to 3" at $6.95 each. Gift boxes of six mini trees 1" to 1-1/2" are $12.95 per gift box. Packages of five mini trees are $9.95 per package; three medium wreaths are $7.95 per package and three small wreaths are $4.95 per package.