Vintage shopping finds Archives

It’s the most wonderful time of the year….DEALS DEALS DEALS to be had everywhere you look and this is when I do my best Vintage Shopping. For today’s post I want to showcase some of the cool things I saw on Etsy that you can buy RIGHT NOW for yourself or that hard to buy for, friend/relative.

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I love a good vintage hairstyle, so why not make it authentic with these 1940s/1950s Cherie Bobby pins in original package (which is so cute!). Buy it HERE.

1940s/ 1950s vintage bobby pins/ hair grips on original package.

Source: Etsy

Do you know someone who just loves a little kitsch in their home decor? Then these 1950s Mid century brown ceramic salt and pepper shakers squirrel on pine tree stump will fit the bill! How adorable. Buy them HERE.

Mid century brown ceramic salt and pepper shakers squirrel on pine tree stump

Source: Etsy

For the bowler in the family (everyone has one), a fun vintage 1950s Bowling Pamphlet. Great tips to make anyone a better bowler. Buy it HERE.

Source: Etsy

Vintage Sewing/ Knitting & Crochet Books are all the rage and this 1940s version is just super! Buy it HERE.

Vintage 1940s Simplicity Sewing Book and Smart Crochet Book

Source: Etsy

I’m a big fan of a vintage brooch/pin and this adorable 1950s Leaf Brooch is just too cute and would make someone so very happy this holiday season. Buy it HERE.

Source: Etsy

A drinking Fish? This is a fantastic cocktail napkin! Just one is available but you could frame it and add it by your bar, because…drinking fish 🙂 Buy it HERE.

1950s Cocktail Napkin with a drinking fish.

Source: Etsy

For that well dressed man in you life. Pristine cufflink and tie tack set in its original Dante box. These pieces were popular in the 1960s. Buy it HERE.

Vintage 1960s Dante Volcano Fold-Over Cufflink Set, Watermelon Rivoli Glass

Source: Etsy

A fantastic Holiday Outfit is ALL the rage and this Vintage 1950s Felt Holiday Circle Skirt with Photo Applique is just perfect. Buy it HERE.

Vintage 1950s Felt Holiday Circle Skirt Sequin Photo Applique

Source: Etsy

Collectors of vintage camera’s will love this vintage 1960’s Kodak Instamatic X-15F Camera with Original Box. Buy it HERE.

Source: Etsy

Fondue Holiday Party anyone? Vintage 1960s Fondue Plates Mustard Yellow Cyanamid Melamine. Spots for everything you are dipping. Buy it HERE.

Vintage Fondue Plates Mustard Yellow Cyanamid Melamine Retro 1960s Melmac

Source: Etsy

Even if you are not buying some off this vintage gift idea list, I hope you are inspired by something you saw here. Give the gift of Vintage Friends!

Happy Shopping!

Liz

Last week I started a new series called ‘Vintage Travel To Do List‘ and this week I’m introducing another series ‘A Peak into my vintage collection’. This series will showcase the various items I have in my home that I have collected over the years. Clothes, household items, pictures etc. I have lots of vintage goodies that I would love to share with all of you.

Today’s item was purchased from my friend Shermy, It’s- A 1949 Pearlescent Pastel Green Stocking Dryer in its original box & with the original hardware. This item will one day end up in my dream washroom but in the mean time its on display in my 1920s vintage bookcase.

1949 Vintage Stocking Dryer - A 1949 Pearlescent Pastel Green Stocking Dryer

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Vintage Stocking Dryer-The History

The dryer was created exclusively by the Donaco Plastics Company a USA Company. 1 minute installation, the gift with a purpose, for home and travelling and in 5 beautiful pearlescent pastel colors. And the whole dryer was only $2.95, Fantastic!

1949 Vintage Stocking Dryer how to use instructions.

End the Clutter. Vintage Hosiery Dryer Package Design.

50s Midcentury Vintage SafTdri Seashell Hosiery Drying Wall Mount Decor — Source: Etsy

Here is a pretty Yellow hosiery dryer. What colours would have to be in your washroom to have this bright of a yellow though?

Vintage SafTDri Seashell Hosiery Dryer 1950s — Source: Pinterest

A Donaco Box. I have not been able to find any information about this company, so if someone does know something about them, please share.

Donaco Plastics Company Vintage box — Source: eBay

They seemed to have also created a Malibu Sea-Shell Towel Holder (this advertisement was inside the box). Actually it’s called a Towl Holder. Is that a spelling mistake?

1949 Vintage towel holder vintage advertising

Here are some examples of ones you can pickup for yourself (updated March 2023). You don’t even have to use them as dryers, you can have them to hold, hair elastics, bobby pins or just as a cool piece in your washroom. Up to you!

1950s Saftdri Donaco Sea Shell stocking dryer (no longer available).