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Vintage Antique Refinished Trunks of all sizes, colors, and ages. I love them, and would adore having one in our home too.
So, what do you think? Do you like trunks too? There are so many different kinds of them. The old, and vintage ones are fabulous to awe over. I have seen some restored, either new coats of wax, or some of them get distress painted too. Some might need new hardware, and some still have their own hardware. Some trunks are vintage from days of traveling, and then you also have vintage trunks for those who were in the military. There are so many to see.
Hmmm....my Dad had an old army green one he kept locked up all the time. He would store things in there from his time in the service, patches, uniforms, and etc. Unfortunately, I was told it had gotten really banged up, and it was thrown. Darn! I would have loved to work with it. I did get a chance to see another military one this weekend at my first visit to this particular consignment shop. Was not in bad condition, and I felt she had it priced fairly decently too.
No, I did not get it, but have been thinking bout it since. Also, I seen another one that was more modern, bit smaller, but cute. That one has stuck in my mind too.
So, do you have a trunk in your home? Is it something you too are looking for? What do you think of these items?
Hey, thanks so much for spending some time with LilacsNDreams today. Hope to see ya'll again soon. Take care till then.
Why Buy Anything Vintage, Collections of Today.
Welcome to LilacsNDreams! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Have you ever had anyone ask you why would you by vintage. I mean why would you want something that is old, been used, has a history, not new, sometimes needs altering, and when you could buy something new.
Well, when you buy vintage you are getting something that is unique, rare, brings back memories, a piece of history, a treasure, or a keepsake. Also, when you are buying a vintage item you are getting something that cannot be found at every chain store by the thousands too. The items are limited treasures just for you.
Vintage is a product of a specified period of good quality. "They don't make things like they use to" is a statement that is often heard, and is absolutely true!
There are many things that are popular today with vintage shopping. That is why many like shopping thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, and so on. You can get some great prices on vintage pieces. Items often sought after are the vintage clothing, vintage and retro furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage accessories, and vintage home decor. Some of the pieces that are found can also be altered too. Maybe it needs a stitch here and there to sew, some paint touch ups, has a missing part that needs to be replaced or filled in, sometimes a little sanding, putting it back into shape, or sometimes it just needs some TLC with a simple soft wash too.
The styles, the colors, the uniqueness, quality, stability, durability, etc were great then, and are surprisingly sought after in times of today. I have, and always will like vintage myself. I adore the glassware of times past, I like the mannequins or dress forms that you often see, some of the furniture, etc. I enjoy being able to add a piece here, and there into the decor of our home. I have been working on our bedroom a little bit, and am pleased with things I have there in regards to a cedar chest, old chair, a lamp of my grandmothers, the vanity dresser, my grandmother's old jewelry box with some old perfumes that adorn it, and I just love working with it.
So, do you have a special period in time that you like to collect with? What do you favor collecting of vintage? Many vintage pieces are wonderful conversation pieces, don't you think?
Happy Treasure Hunting to all you vintage collectors of things. Thanks so much for sharing your time with LilacsNDreams, and hope to see you again soon. Later...
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