Which Vintage Era Floats Your Boat?

I love this photo of morphing styles through the decades.

Personally, I feel most comfortable in the mid 60's, as the last picture shows. Although I do admire how graceful the 1950s shape is and feel with the passing of time it is a more pleasing look in hindsight. How do you feel?

Which era floats your boat?

Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello waves a final goodbye today.

Annette Joanne Funicello 

October 22, 1942 - April 8, 2013.

American actress and singer. Annette was an original "mouseketeer" part of the Mickey Mouse Club during the 1950s. 

My memories are the "Beach Party" genre movies where she co-starred alongside Frankie Avalon in the 1960s.

 I am sure they fueled my desire for the perfect 60s swimsuit. Never got the hair quite right. Takes such an effort and lots of hairspray! 

 How cute is this early 60s photo, wearing kitten heels on a scooter!

Vintage Hats

On my to do list - wear more vintage hats! 

I thought I would share a few photos I took today of a few of the vintage hats I have for sale. 

It is so hard to part with vintage treasures but I do know they mainly go to good homes! Especially this emerald green felt 1970s felt hat. This one may find its way back into my personal collection!

1970s 'Miss Shari felt hat

Absolutely love this 1960s ruffled white hat with back bow detail. I imagine it was custom made for a wedding. In excellent condition. Looks great on a dark haired girl.

1960s white ruffled bow hat

Guilford Heritage Festival

Okay, big apologies for the delayed post! Here goes. This month I will be involved with Miss Johnson's Vintage and Handmade Markets at the Guildford Heritage Festival.

 Which is to take place in Stirling Square, Guildford on Sunday March 24th from 10am to 4pm. Above is a photo of the town hall, the park is adjacent over the train lines.

This event is a free community celebration of Guildford’s historical significance to the development of Perth.

The festival allows the community to come together to showcase the activities of local organisations working actively to preserve the regions heritage. Throughout the day visitors will experience a novel glimpse into, as well as an appreciation of the history, cultural activities and everyday living from a bygone era.

Vintage Space will be offering a fabulous selection of vintage collectables, records, comics and books with a splash of vintage fashion and accessories. As shown below.

 

Mid Century Bar ware and Cordial Glasses

1950s Greta Plattry Blouse

Looking forward to a great family day x

Vintage Vixen and Vamps Fair V

The Fremantle Vintage Vixen and Vamps Fair is once again happening this weekend. Sunday, November 11th 2012, 12pm - 5pm. A change of location, from the historical Fremantle Town Hall to the B Shed on Victoria Quay in Fremantle’s Waterfront District. 

 We are looking forward to a sunny weekend by the ocean. Vintage Space are lucky enough to have a stall and will be sharing with the delightful Toni from Vintage Chloe

I will be bringing heaps of fresh vintage stock to market. See you there x

Halloween Vintage Styley

Love this 1972 Halloween costume. What a pair!

 

   Feline friends.

This photo has to be my favourite. You must admit he has the most fascinating demeanor in such a costume. 

Very cute, not sure how practical it was to walk in! 

Magical Halloween. 

 Any Warhol and Nico posing in their halloween costume for Esquire magazine, 1967.
 

1960s G-Plan Coffee Table Nest

I love my new vintage treasure, found at the local Salvos shop on the way home from work.

So modern and sleek in style and function.

This fabulous long nest of tables were originally part of the Fresco range by G-Plan, introduced in 1966. The Fresco range was made from teak wood with organic curved lines. It was G-Plan's most successful range and remained in production for many years.

The table tops are veneered in a straight grained, orange toned teak with the edges finished in solid teak. The tables are supported on solid teak end stands which  have curved edges.

  Here is the good news. G-Plan have relaunched Fresco for a new generation. Some changes have been made from the original designs yet still in character with their fluid modern style and use of quality teak wood. 

For more information and photos, visit their site  http://www.gplancabinets.co.uk/search/?range_id=10

Their sideboard and wall mirror are on my wishlist. I just need to move to the UK first!