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Never Judge a Book by Its Cover or Its Spine

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The most beautiful damaged book I’ve ever seen.

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How Do You Hang a 3 Hole Glass Lamp Shade?

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How do you hang a 3 hole glass shade?

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Lighting

Brascolite, An Antique Replacement Light Shade

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I love coming across an antique original item like a glass shade & it’s in wonderful shape. Glass surviving for over 100 years is pretty special.

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Vintage Fleur O Ray 19" Long Chrome Vanity Bathroom Light Needs Repaired
Lighting

Not Just A Lamp & Ladder

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Pretty much everyone I know, knows I’m an online reseller. My husband recently forwarded me an email from an old friend of ours, I’ll call

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Glassware Lighting

Let’s “Clear” The Dinner Table

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Deviled egg dishes have such a cool look to them. Holidays or not, deviled eggs rule.

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Canvas Bags & Plastic Totes

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The perfect vintage plastic red tote circa 1970s. Beach ready

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1970s Uniquely Handmade Christmas Lamp - Retell Seller
Lighting

Christmas Lighting & Decor

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You owe it to yourself to fill your house with all of the beautiful decorative things you love, especially during the holidays.

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Lighting

A Pile of Glass Lamp Shades

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I can’t express how much I love glass lamp shades, especially vintage or antique shades. I shouldn’t be surprised butm when I find them piled on top of each other, I cringe.

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Clear Glass Hobnail Bullet Lamp - Retell Seller
Lighting

Bullet Lamps All Lit Up

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This is completely off topic but, I love the way the light looks here…the lamps are beautiful and the light they display is equally beautiful.

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Vintage Antique 3 Socket Art Deco Styled Chandelier - Retell Seller
Hardware Lighting

Parts & Pieces for Lamp Makers & Other Creatives

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I love when I find things in pieces. I also love the creativity it takes to put pieces together to make a whole. Whether it’s refurbishing them to make them what they once were or, creating something entirely new and different.

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I'm Angie, a midwest gal who loves selling a variety of vintage goods online 🛍️
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I imagine anyone who travels, especially for the t I imagine anyone who travels, especially for the thrill of it, or maybe moved happily around throughout the years, or someone who was unable to travel much, if at all, would appreciate this lot of 1950s road maps, guides, and tourist information. 

The previous owner had accumulated most of it in the 1950s and attempted to record the things he thought most important. He worked for Caterpillar and did a lot of traveling. 

I found this lot at an estate sale being put on by the family members and it can be an odd thing to go into a stranger's house, go through their things all the while wondering why no one in their family wants it. I'm not judging at all. There’s plenty of things I know I won't want from my parents. It's more of a curiosity that flows through my mind as I find things that I think are so cool. 

I really could have taken hundreds of more pictures in order to “describe” it in more detail but, I ended taking enough to make about a 4 minute video. Link is in my bio

#vintagemaps #maps #oldmaps #vintagemaps #statemaps #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesmaps #vintagestatemaps #travel #roadtrip #crosscountry #travelcrosscountry #cartography #raremaps #vintage
This crocheted poncho, shoulder cover, is from the This crocheted poncho, shoulder cover, is from the same estate as the last few things I’ve shared. I have a feeling I would have gotten along with the previous homeowner. She had some fun stuff. The rainbow zig zag on this is the reverse of ROYGBIV. Instead, it’s VIBGYOR. 

It was draped over an old dresser mirror and when I pulled it off & realized what it was, I fell in love with it. It’s hard to not keep almost everything I buy because, I buy what I like and also sometimes love. This world I live in of finding things and offering them up to those who will be next in line to wear it or display it, or even gift it, is extremely satisfying. This lovely poncho is available in my stores. Direct link in profile.

#crochetedponcho #rainbowcore #rainbowclothing #shouldercover #bohoclothing #bohostyle #retellseller #etsyseller #ebayseller #visitmystore #vintagegoods #vintagefinds #vintageclothing #uniquevintageclothing #vintageclothingforsale #vintagestore
This is...well...bad ass. I have to say. Never und This is...well...bad ass. I have to say. Never underestimate the power of a woman.  I can sew but, I don't think I'd do any justice to this vibrant, practically neon piece of fabric. 

Hmmm, am I underestimating myself right now? I'll have to reflect on that. Seriously though, I hope this speaks to the right person who will do something amazing with it. The link is in my bio. Check it out

#feminism #empoweredwoman #strongwomen #womensupportingwomen #neverunderestimateawoman #feministfabric #vintagefabric #1960sfabric #1970sfabric #vibrantcolors #neonorange #neonyellow
This cast iron bug weighs in at almost 2 lbs. Acco This cast iron bug weighs in at almost 2 lbs. According to a quick search, it's called a Boot Jack. Is that right? It assists those wearing boots, in removing them. I think it looks pretty cool and a little creepy at the same time. Currently listed and ready to scurry off to a new home. Link in profile.

#scarab #beetle #bootack #creepydecor #creepybug #bugdecor #vintagestore #retellseller  #shelfdecor #doorstop #castiron #castirondecor #castironbug
This poster by Mira Fujita is available in my stor This poster by Mira Fujita is available in my stores. There's damage along the bottom. Some sort of liquid, possibly water. Maybe even from all the tears this Charming Harlequin has shed. Link in profile.

#mirafujita #vintageposter #retellseller #vintagestore #vintagefinds #charmingharlequin #givingoldthingsnewstories
I've been sharing quite a bit of Christmas related I've been sharing quite a bit of Christmas related items lately and I'd love to see at least one item make it to someone's house this holiday season. 

While this little lamp post next to Santa isn't going to light anyone's way trying to snoop and find some presents, it does play a handful of short snippets of popular Christmas tunes. Not entire songs but, each song flows into the next. Santa can be found @_retell.seller_ 
 
#noel #Santa #reindeer #lightupdisplaySanta #gettogether #familydinner #specialoccasion #holidaydecor
No Christmas table is complete without the quintes No Christmas table is complete without the quintessential Santa dish. A simple round glass platter with Santa's lovely face. He's available for purchase @_retell.seller_

#simpledecor #simplechristmasdecor #christmasplate #santaplate #santadish
#justwhatyouneed #usedgoods #lovedgoods #somethingpretty #ineedsomethingpretty #prettydecor #prettyvintage
If you're someone who likes tradition but, also li If you're someone who likes tradition but, also likes to add an eccentric twist to it, I'm guessing you'll love these holiday cards. They're a snow family having a turkey dinner. The adults, children, pet cat and bird are all made of snow. What cat doesn't want a piece of holiday turkey? Direct links found @_retell.seller_

#christmascards #uniquecards #holidaycards
#justwhatyouneed #usedgoods #lovedgoods #somethingpretty #ineedsomethingpretty #prettydecor #prettyvintage
Not a complete nativity set but, one of the sweete Not a complete nativity set but, one of the sweetest. Made by Carol Rardon in 1978. It's a small tabletop sized scene. Direct links are @_retell.seller_ 

#nativityset #christmasnativity #carolrardon #1970schristmas #justwhatyouneed #usedgoods #lovedgoods #somethingpretty #ineedsomethingpretty #prettydecor #prettyvintage
So, they say Christmas in July but, did you know t So, they say Christmas in July but, did you know that it's September which means Christmas is a lot closer? Time flies whether we like or not and Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye. This is a little St. Nick craft kit so getting it now ensures you have the time to actually enjoy making it and adding it in with the rest of your decor.  Direct links are @_retell.seller_

#christmascraft #stnick #santaclaus #christmasisnear #hustleandbustle #christmasisrightaroundthecorner
#gettogether #familydinner #specialoccasion #holidaydecor
These cute lil guys are currently in my stores and These cute lil guys are currently in my stores and they have a few watchers who haven't yet pulled the trigger. Check them out and see if you'd like to add them to your Christmas tree this year. Direct links are @_retell.seller_

#pinnochio #gepetto #vintagechristmasornaments 
#justwhatyouneed #usedgoods #lovedgoods #somethingpretty #ineedsomethingpretty #prettydecor #prettyvintage
I have these packets of wrapping paper in small sh I have these packets of wrapping paper in small sheets from the early 80s. They're of various Christmas designs along with this amazing one of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, and Petunia Pig. They're in my stores if you need some, fun, unique wrapping paper for the holidays. They'll be here before we know it. Direct links can be found @_retell.seller_ 

#porkypig #petuniapig #tweetybird #bugsbunny #warnerbrothers #justwhatyouneed #usedgoods #lovedgoods #somethingpretty #ineedsomethingpretty #prettydecor #prettyvintage
I found these newspaper clippings from December of I found these newspaper clippings from December of 1980 and learned that in 1976, the comic strip was called "Jon" after Garfield's owner. It went nationwide in 1978 and became what we all know now as Garfield. Who's having lasagna tonight? 

#garfield #newspaperclippings #1980comicstrip #comicstrip #oldnewspaper #behindthescenes #thisiswhatido #imsavingthings #retellseller #iloveoldthings
I'm so used to shipping fragile items I tend to tr I'm so used to shipping fragile items I tend to treat everything as fragile. When I prepared this old Ethan Allen wooden footstool for shipment, I cushioned it well and protected the legs. 

My fingers and toes are always crossed that my packing job holds up to the abuse of traveling thousands of miles. You just never know, right? Well, when I received feedback from my customer, talking about how well it was packed, I may have patted myself on the back 👍

#waytogo #vintageseller #retellseller #ihavethebestjob #ilovewhatido #greatlyappreciateyou #thankyouforyourpurchase #ihavethebestcustomers
A question I've been asked numerous times revolves A question I've been asked numerous times revolves around how you hang a 3 holed glass shade. If you've never seen one before or you just passed up on it because you were unsure how difficult it would be, the answer to hanging it is really quite simple. Outside of knowing how to work with wiring things up, the only thing you need is a single hardware set with chains. 

You can find a direct link to a hardware set someone has listed on eBay.  You'll also find the link to all of the 3 hole glass shades I currently have @_retell.seller_ 

#3holelampshade #glassshade #vintageglassshade #lamps #vintagelamps #Lamps for sale #replacementlamp #uniquelamp #stylishlamp #allkindsoflamps #handmedowns
Stained glass lamps are something I always pick up Stained glass lamps are something I always pick up. Even though I don't shy away from shipping fragile items, there was once a fairly large Poker themed lamp shade I sold that I had for a looong time before I listed it. I was definitely nervous to package it up. Needless to say it was purchased and it arrived safe and sound. So, this one is a more "regular" sized swag lamp and I'm at the ready for when the time comes to send it to it's forever home. Direct links found through @_retell.seller_

#stainedglasslamp #etchedflorals #pinklamp #lamps #vintagelamps #Lampsforsale #replacementlamp #uniquelamp #stylishlamp #allkindsoflamps #handmedowns #cottagestylelighting #cottageswaglamp #cottagehome #cottagedecor
This RCA Victor belonged to my husband's grandpare This RCA Victor belonged to my husband's grandparents and we've had it for years. While it turns on, we don't use it for safety reasons. Throughout the years we've hemmed and hawed about if we should keep it, should we fix it, should we turn it into something else but, here it sits in its original condition looking simply beautiful. 

#justleaveit #thisisIdecorate #thisismyhouse #weshouldfixit #vintageradio #RCA #RCAVictor #oldradio #savedthisgem #handmedowns #givingoldthingsnewstories #beautyineverything #authenticgoods #heirlooms #heirloom
This poster is my husband and I guess you can say This poster is my husband and I guess you can say the hand coming through the ceiling is mine. Although not as ladylike. He's a computer nerd ALL.THE.WAY. I feel safe saying that as he's probably not seeing this post due to the fact he's working on something techy 😉

That is his job after all so I can't be too hard on him. So, when I saw this poster I had to get it. He loved it as much as I did fully acknowledging it was him. It's not perfect as it isn't flat and it has a ripple to it. Still, I'm glad I saved it and hope the next techy person who owns it, displays it proudly. Direct links found @_retell.seller_ 

#giftsfornerds #geekygifts #1908sgeek #1980snerd #myhusbandisanerd #myhusbandisageek #justwhatyouneed #usedgoods #lovedgoods
This small pile of jewelry was apparently mine fro This small pile of jewelry was apparently mine from when I was a child. The only one I think I remember is the one with whales. There's a small little silver earring in the mix and I know this one because it's the partner to the one I've had for years. The only reason why I kept the other earring for all these years is because it was my first pair. My ears were pierced by my aunts on my father's side when I was a baby. There's a picture somewhere and I certainly don't look too happy about it 😉

#oldjewelry #cheapjewelry #myoldjewelry #sneakpeak #behindthescenes #thisiswhatido #imsavingthings #retellseller #iloveoldthings #piercedears #whalebracelet
I found an old wooden box with just under 200 phot I found an old wooden box with just under 200 photographic slides and these 4 slides were an easy edit. There's actually 2 of the Eiffel Tower. Not all have dates but, some are dated 1960s. Of course, there are other good ones but, these just stood out to me. This amazing grouping along with the wooden box is currently listed and can be found through @_retell.seller_ 

#photographicslides #1960stravel #1960photography #vintagephotography #photoprops #retell seller #vintagestore #etsyshop #ebaystore #midwestetsystore #shopsmall #shopsmalllivelarge #vintagesale #vintagestoresale #savingthings #shopconsciously

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