Kentucky Vintage

vintage junkie in the news

2007-11-20T23:33:00.000-05:00

I've sold almost all of my vintage inventory... Still have a number of high-quality pieces left, but never have any time to sell. Here's how I would have ended up if I hadn't decided to focus on writing, instead... A vintage junkie shares her addiction.

Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Estate Sales: Crestview Hills, Kentucky

2007-09-04T10:14:00.000-04:00

There's a Crestview Hills, Kentucky Estate Sale this weekend, Sept 7th - 8th from 9-5. Numbers at 8 am. The estate sale is located at 209 College Park drive (Off of Turkey Foot rd.)

Contents of home, basement and garage include antiques, collectables, furniture and lots of miscellaneous.

Learn more about estate sales in greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Let us know if you attend this estate sale and what treasures you find.

If you hear of Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky estate sales, feel free to post them here!

Travel to Buy the Best Vintage Clothing Out of Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2007-08-29T11:14:00.000-04:00

In travels for business or pleasure, I always try to make time to hit the local vintage clothing and antique stores. I usually don't travel just to shop (except to Chicago), but if I'm debating going on a trip and know there's a hot vintage spot in the area, that always tips the scales!

An article in the online Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper features some of the best vintage clothing stores in Milwaukee. My favorite store on the list is Dragonfly Vintage Goods. They have an eclectic blend of vintage clothing and the shop is located in the Brady Street district, renowned for its people watching.

Do you have a favorite place to shop for vintage clothing out of town?

Northern Kentucky Estate Sales: Ludlow

2007-08-02T08:28:00.000-04:00

Ludlow, Kentucky (Kenton Hills) Estate Sale Fri-Sat 9-5 August 3rd. - 4th.

Estate sales in Northern Kentucky and greater Cincinnati are a terrific way to find vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles for a reasonable price. On one hand, it's best to arrive early on the first day, especially if you have a specific item in mind to buy. On the other hand, arriving at the end of the day on the last day of an estate sale can net you some fabulous, inexpensive finds.

Estate sales are held for a number of different reasons. Sometimes sales are held when a family member has passed away, to help empty the home of items not wanted by others in the family. But in recent years, more and more people hold estate sales when they are moving, downsizing, or just need some extra cash. People contract with estate sale companies to handle all of the details, and the company typically gets a percentage of the total sales as payment. The estate sale is usually held in a home, and everything in the house is for sale unless marked otherwise.

Contents of the August 3rd and 4th Ludlow, Kentucky Estate Sale include:

Antique and vintage children's toys, some games and other old children's items.

Glassware and pottery of all types. Lots of green depression glass. Quilts and linens.

Old dolls, Japan items, Costume jewelry, Lots of old children's books, 3 jars of marbles,
Kitchen items, China, stemware wine glasses, lamps, some old post cards, old paper items.

Plus other smaller items of all sorts. Antique oak dining room set. (China cabinet, table with 5 leaves and 6 chairs). Walnut bedroom set, Misc. parlor tables, 1940s 2 mahogany 1 drawer glass top end tables.

Pole lamps, 2 floor model 1930s radios, metal folding chairs, 2 white metal kitchen cabinets both with sliding glass doors, Some crocks, Tools, Plus lots of boxes of items stored in the attic for years.

Address: 1111 Parkway Ave, Ludlow, Kentucky

Directions: From Covington, Kentucky, go west on Rt. 8 about a mile to left on Parkway. Parking on both sides of the street.

For more information, contact H & S Estate Sales at 859-468-9468. And let us know if you find anything good!

Vintage Flower Handbags Rock Summer

2007-07-27T11:48:00.000-04:00

According to The Arizona Republic, vintage handbags with flower detail are hot this year. Click the link though, and you'll find that they mean new handbags with a vintage "look." Eeuuuwwww.

I've been wearing a vintage Margaret Smith flowered handbag for a month or two but may switch to the one in this photo soon. It's an oversized vintage tapestry clutch with a bakelite handle. I found it while hunting down vintage on the west coast earlier this month. Love it!

Midwest Vintage Clothing, Jewelry & Textiles Show & Sale

2007-05-23T14:17:00.000-04:00

From Cat's Pajamas Productions:

The Midwest Vintage Clothing, Jewelry & Textiles Show & Sale is Friday and Saturday, June 8th & 9th.

Friday: 5pm-10pm admission $6 ($1 off if you dress in vintage!)
Saturday: 10am-5pm admission $4 (early buying is available at 3 pm on Friday for $25 per person)

The Midwest Vintage Clothing Sale will be held at the St. Paul RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.

The 3rd annual Midwest vintage clothing sale is bigger & better than ever before! Here's just a few of the vintage items you'll find on sale at the show:

beaded handbags-hats galore-embroidered linens-womens 40's business suits-
designer gowns-bowling shirts-Victoriana-loads of gorgeous jewelry-

Visit the Cats Pajamas site for directions and more information.

For Love of the Vintage Handbag: One Woman's Obsession.

2007-03-31T17:31:00.000-04:00

One of my countless vintage straw handbags. This vintage wicker purse came from a local vintage clothing store owned by a friend and was a Christmas gift. Love it. My nephew says it's too big but what doth he knoweth about it?