We found this lovely old souvenir apron. WOW! It is made of silk fabric decorated with lace and embroidery. It is a full length apron and includes a back "collar". It is a souvenir of France, probably Paris, from the turn of the last century -- 1900 that is! It is beautiful, delicate and a real treasure. It is priced at $75.00.

Susan has created these beautiful flowers that she makes into pins and barrettes. The flower petals are fashioned from fabric and the centers are buttons, brooches and doodads, both new and vintage. Each of these is unique and one-of-a-kind. These are real fashion statements measuring about 3 to 4 inches across. While most of these are made as pins, Susan (or Bob) will be happy to convert it to a barrette for you. The flowers ($39.95 each) are currently available in the shop and online at Pretty Ribbons at Pretty Ribbons (Susan's Etsy shop) and in Vintages' Online Shop .

Wine bottle labels are not only a great collectible, but these also make excellent decorations in altered art and mixed media presentations. They can help tell a story, whether it be about your favorite wines, memorable dinners or trips or the history of an area or town. When combined with other artifacts or memorabilia these can be used in collages, story boards, family histories and artwork. The history of wine is a fascinating story. Back in the 1990s, Hugh Johnson did a series for PBS about the history of wine. Many books have been written covering the general history of libation to the biography of wine makers to the resumes of individual wineries and vineyards. But the story of the wine label, that bit of paper covered with wine speak and fancy pictures, is a compelling study in both art and the evolution of wine itself. The earliest "labels" for wines were made for amphorae - vessels that held wine long before the invention of the bottle. The Babylonians had cylind...

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This postcard shows the First Presbyterian Church in Los Gatos c1905. The church, located on Church Street near the Forbes Mill, was built in 1881 at a grand cost of about $5000! The church remained here until the new campus was built on Shannon Road in the 1950s. For more Los Gatos images and information, check out Hooked on Los Gatos , a Los Gatos Library and Museums History Project.

WOW! I saw this and just had to share it. It is a 19th century French piece. Antique Turquoise Snake Bracelet France • 19th century Elegant Victorian snake bangle bracelet with cabochon turquoise beads designed as a coiled snake with   a large cabochon turquoise crowning the head and cabochon ruby eyes. Marked with a French hallmark of an owl. Wish we had this in the shop, but you can find details here .

Memorial Day may be the official start of summer. The summer solstice may be the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. BUT the 4th of July is the definitive summer fun day! BBQ ... fireworks ... family & friends ... hot sun & the beach ... ice tea, beer, soda pop ... hot dogs & hamburgers. We have some fun summer themed items for you in the shop, many of them Made in the USA . We have a nice selection of Summertime Candles including these Seashell Candles $5.95 each Beach, garden and fun stuff Fish Stix ($44.95) • Handmade Birdhouses ($45.95 & $53.95 each) • Artisan made Robot Bank ($115) Mini-Birdhouse $14.95 each Metal Bird Sculptures ($64.95 & $84.95) Wooden Boats with Shell Sails ($15.95 to $28.95 each) Enjoy summer ... and stop in to say Hi when you have a chance.