Vintage Shop Feature: Ginger Kisses

Today I am featuring GingerKisses, a vintage shop on Etsy that opened a few months ago. Something I really like about this shop are the shoes that are for sale! I often look through vintage shops on Etsy these days. I look for items to feature once a week here, and finding the right shoes for a vintage outfit is not always easy. So now I notice those kinds of things for putting together ensembles!

I asked them to write something about themselves that I could share on the blog. It turns out the shop is run by two sisters. How fun! So here is a little in their own words:

We're two sisters (one, a child of the 70's, the other of the 80's) who grew up loving to play dress-up! Anything we could get our hands on we would make into a fun outfit. Ginger Kisses grew out of a dream I (Breanne) have of opening a vintage boutique. We both were starting to develop great vintage collections, and also finding other amazing pieces that we wanted to share.

So, one spring afternoon, we decided to just make it happen! Our shop is also a little different because Kathleen is based out of Denver and I am in New York studying fashion design. This works out wonderfully because we have double the areas to scour for unique vintage items! We love to check out estate sales, yard sales, and to also get in contact with our mother's friends who have amazing pieces and are happy to share their clothing memories. -Breanne @ Ginger Kisses

Stop by their shop! In their shop announcement they write "Welcome to Ginger Kisses, a cozy little nook for all things fabulous and vintage. Take a look around and hopefully something will tickle your fancy!" Very welcoming, wouldn't you say? :)

Featured Shop: velvetwoods

I often find myself browsing on Etsy at shop after shop, like I am sure many do when they have the extra time. I love all the connections you end up with. One shop ends up leading you to another and another.

I came upon velvetwoods not long ago and fell in love with many of the photos for sale. The coloring is great! I hope you enjoy this feature and the lovely photography of velvetwoods of Australia! (all photos copyrighted by velvetwoods, used with permission)

I contacted the seller and asked if she would like to write something about her work, so enjoy her own words!
"Nature and everything in this world sparks my mind with a kaleidoscope of colors to create art. A culmination of interacting with this world and my mind’s dream world allows me to escape to my own dreamland that is full of lush vegetation with magical dream like qualities. They help me invoke the mystical and the shaman in me.

I literally trance out when I’m working on my photographic art work, I find it such a liberating experience to be able to leave the mundane worries and experience the flow of creating something. When I create my work, I go to places that speak to me about peace and beauty. I see beauty in all things that’s full of endless possibilities.

My work represents the magic in nature and the childhood memories of nature being a place of make believe. They say flow is important to one’s life, I feel my flow strongly when I’m creating art."

So please pay a visit to this shop to show your support for a fellow Etsy seller!
There are prints just waiting to be purchases!

Featured Shop: SpaceAgeLove

I wanted to feature a shop I recently found on Etsy that has a fun retro feel. It's called SpaceAgeLove.


I mentioned the shop recently already, but wanted to do a more detailed mention. First of all, the name of the shop is perfect. Secondly, the prices are great! How cute and retro!

retro kitsch & vintage-inspired aprons by miss jille

I contaced this lovely seller and asked about info to put along with this post, and so I am going to use the bio from miss jille's Etsy profile:

My shop features items such as retro & vintage inspired aprons and other kitchen accessories. All items are made from patterns I've drafted myself.

I have my BA in Fashion Design from Wayne State University and
have been sewing or crafting in some form most of my life.

I'm too nostalgic for my own good and am always on the lookout for vintage inspiration for my items. I also work with a lot of repurposed materials and vintage fabric/trims.

Besides sewing, in my spare time I love thrifting, going to flea markets and antique stores, used book sales, museums.. I read a lot, I love cats and I watch The Golden Girls as often as I can, so basically I am an old lady in my mid 20s!

So please go give a visit to SpaceAgeLove!

Favorite Shops Featured

I want to share some of my favorite shops, from a certain category of Etsy, from time to time.

Today I am sharing some jewelry shop favorites of mine!

#1 SoVeryCharming
I found this shop last winter I think, and loved it.

"Welcome to the magical world of So Very Charming! My jewelry boutique is devoted to one of a kind vintage, repurposed vintage, and indie bling." (from shop announcement)

The shop's name is very appropriate! Also the shop announcement says
**FREE SHIPPING to the U.S. and Canada on all handmade earrings and sale items**


#2 TimelessTrinkets Also found this shop last year before Christmas. Happy to say I own an adorable pair of earrings from this shop, bought for me as a Christmas present from my sister. I also own a necklace similar to the pear one, without the birdie.

"Welcome to Timeless Trinkets where you will find vintage button jewelry and steampunk designs made with a little bit of old, new, and sometimes a bit of both."(in shop announcement)



And my newer favorite:
#3 skeptis
Bright and fun.

"One of a kind hand-made jewelry ~ Each item is unique made from carefully chosen vintage and recycled items ~ you will not find anything like it anywhere!" (in shop announcement)


Notice that two of the shops above have one of a kind items!! Yay!

Featured Etsy Seller: Sugar Village

Please check out this adorable shop on Etsy! You can click the banner below to get to the Etsy shop. This is art that would look wonderful adorning the walls of a baby or child's room! Very cheery and whimsical. There are options for both boys' and girls' rooms!

I recently purchased two sets of cards and they are adorable even for me, a grown up, to use! They sets are only $5 each, so check it out. There is also a sale section with original paintings for $8! I just wanted to promote this shop because it's too cute and needs more sales! Happy looking.