Jump start the holidays

Yes -- I know -- Halloween isn't even over yet and I'm already starting with Christmas. Well last year I hesitated and didn't get everything out during the holiday "window." I've been collecting Christmas items all year and have some real treasures -- old and new. My particular favorite is the 1940s-50s Shiny Brite Christmas Tree all made out of ornaments -- in its original box. A wonderful wooden creche nativity scene that is also a music box is also quite nice. I also have a collection of Christmas-themed German pottery, some 1980s-90s Hallmark ornaments in their original boxes -- including one Frosty Friends, some PartyLite, cookie cutters, a great set of Santa mugs with the hard-to-find pitcher and some Department 56 village pieces. Not pictured are some unusual 1920s-30s outdoor or porch 3ft holiday candles that need rewiring, some old holiday-themed linens, and a collection of vintage Christmas pins.

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Busy Busy

I've been a bit busy to post lately. I've been trying to wade through my stockpile of stuff rather than going out every day for more. It is so addictive, though (I've heard so many people say that) it's like "But if I don't go I might miss something amazing." It's very much like gambling.

Anyway -- I cut my losses as it were this weekend with an actual yard sale and unloaded a bunch of items that either (A.) had been listed already a bunch of times to no avail (B.) I determined weren't worth listing or were too heavy to list or (C.) just every day household stuff. I made about $265 then took a van-load over to Goodwill immediately -- I do not every put the stuff back in the house after it comes out. The pic was taken about half-way through the sale - during a lull.

Out on the hunt

I've spent a few days out on the hunt this week and came away with some interesting stuff. I went to an auction on Tuesday but didn't come away with too much. There always seems to be someone with the same taste and an unlimited amount of money. I got a few vintage toys and texiles, but am most excited about the kitchen island/table I found for myself for only $15! Yesterday I scored a funky vintage men's denim and leather suit that I'll be listing shortly along with a sweet boho flower child wedding dress -- I like to imagine that they went together.

On the clothing front, today I found a J.Jill cashmere blend jacket, an Escada sweater, an April Cornell dress and a couple of cute purses and pairs of shoes. Later today I'll be listing some vintage textiles including a gorgeous tapestry bed cover and a chenille bathroom rug.

Vintage clothing on its way!

I keep buying vintage clothing -- mostly from the 60s-70s -- with the plan to do weekly MySpace/eBay auctions aimed at all the hip indie-minded young things out there. I finally got the myspace page up under the name Circular Vintage. I hope to get auctions going -- maybe a dozen every weekend -- starting this week.

Sadly I only have 2 friends (and one comes with the page). Here is my pathetic request (this is so much like junior high) if you're on MySpace please add me as a friend -- we'll be BFF:) And don't forget to check out the vintage togs. MySpace Friends will receive $1 off shipping for the first item won through any of my auctions as well as the $1 off additional items that is my standard shipping discount.