So, this happened WAY back in February (I need to catch up quite a bit with my blogging). The folks and I took a second trip to Vintage City in February because they had vintage valentines for sale and I was greatly interested in purchasing some.
Of course, I walked away with much more than valentines!
The first thing I spotted was this AMAZING little purse from (I'm guessing) the 1940s. For a Lincoln, I couldn't pass it up!
This just might be one of my favorite vintage purses!
We found the Valentines and I went a little crazy. My mother also bought me some, so now I diffidently have a collection.
Here are a couple of my favorites.
Apparently they were both to Mary Ethel...one from Pauline and one from Luella. I just love it when things have old names and writing on them, gives each one a little story to tell.
Next I found this beautiful table cloth. I don't need another tablecloth, but every time I see one I just melt, and this one was so beautiful and in such good shape, I just couldn't leave it there.
Here it is, in its new home, on my kitchen table!
This little apron, I had seen on previous visits, and finally decided to purchase it. But my mom is clever and managed to purchase it for me without me knowing! I tried it on and as she helped me to take it off, she turned around, quickly handed it to the owner to put with her items! So it was a gift from my mom, how sweet! Thanks mom!
I just love the blue background color and the yellow edging. It hangs in my laundry room, and I have a tiny bit of mending to do on the bottom. It won't be worn because I don't want it to get dirty or stained, but it's really cute for display.
My mother also bought me a book and some old old old valentines.
This vintage book has so many ADORABLE illustrations, I will have to give it its own special blog post.
And here are the sweet little Whitney Mage valentines that are older than the ones above. I'm pretty sure these are from the 1920s. There is a really interesting website about valentine history (link is below) that helped me find the dates of my valentines...Oh goodness, I think I've discovered a new obsession (eye roll).
That's all for today. Next time I will tell you the story of my Valentine's Day surprise.
Until next time, have a happy vintage day!
Until next time, have a happy vintage day!
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