How About Some Gifts for Father's Day?


Father's Day is Sunday, June 19th

From the first moments of life, the bond forged between a father and a child is sacred ... Fathers are our first teachers and coaches, mentors and role models.  They push us to succeed, encourage us when we are struggling, and offer unconditional care and support.  Children and adults alike look up to them and learn from their example and perspective.  The journey of fatherhood is both exhilarating and humbling it is an opportunity to model who we want our sons and daughters to become, and to build the foundation upon which they can achieve their dreams.
-Excerpt from Barack Obama's Father's Proclamation for 2010

Father's Day is truly a special day. I have always been amazed how much smarter my Dad became as I got older! I guess we have a tendency to take our fathers a bit for granted, not fully appreciating them for all that they are, until later ... especially when we have children of our own.

We have a lot of gifts for that special man of yours here in Vintages. Check us out in the shop, or at one of Vintages' online sites: Vintages on Trocadero and Vintages Online Shop.
Grands Vin Wine Bucket, in two sizes for $24.95 and $29.95.
Vintages has a variety of magnifiers and desk sets.
Santa Fe Stoneworks hand crafted key chain knives and other desk accessories.
Inspirational Paperweight Stones ($7.95 each)
Money clips, both newly hand crafted and vintage keepsakes (from $22)
Desk accessories: compasses and telescope sets, frames and letter openers, desktop globes and magnifying glasses.
Vintage games and toys, playing cards and stuff!
And remember to say Happy Father's Day with a special greeting card from Vintages.
We love you Dad!

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