Eugenia's Hat Box is now open!

The shop is now open.  I've finally done it.  Hats and accessories!  I've told myself I am not allowed to keep these things and I'm being good, so far.   So, for the grand opening I am having a 50% off sale.  Everything will be 50% off of the advertised price until January 31st when you use the coupon code Grand001 at checkout.

So what are you waiting for?  Go on over to Eugenia's Hat Box and check it out!

Give-away!

Yup, I'm giving away this lovely vintage brooch. The drawing is open to everyone, everywhere!  Just go to Vintage Insanity and "like" the page.  Once I hit 25 likes...I will draw a name and contact you for your address!  Easy-peasy.

Everyone loves something free!

~Sharon

Oh for the love of plastic!

What is she going on about now?  Plastic?  Yes.  I'm talking about plastic in its most beautiful (and collectible might I add) forms.

1940's Lucite Handbag

Sure, I can pop down to the local store and find myself a nice piece of clear plastic whatever for the house but I am talking about mid-century plastic perfection.  Vintage Lucite and Bakelite.  I love it.
It came in so many forms.  This 40's handbag is just beautiful.

 I recently received a beautiful pair of earrings.  Little tiny Lucite lilies on brass with swarovski crystals.  They are perfection. 



 Looking at decor in Lucite and Bakelite is too much fun.  I'm not sure that the husband is ready for me to take this house full on mid-century but just look at how cute this is!

This clock radio and poker chip set is fab!  I'd love to have those in my house.  They are made of Bakelite. They are so highly collectible that I doubt my little budget could handle it....for now.








I'm sure the TV doesn't actually work but how sweet is this?  I wonder if the husband would notice if I replaced his big screen with this.














Bring on the plastic!  I'm loving all of it.  Never thought I would be so taken by something I used to think of as "cheap".  There are many great sites on Bakelite and Lucite jewelry and products on the web. You may be surprised at what some of grandma's old jewelry is worth.  If it's plastic...don't write it off as junk!

Off to eat some of that cake I baked yesterday. Have a lovely day!
~Sharon

Accessories, accessories, accessories!

How cute are these!

You know what bugs me the most?  When I have the perfect outfit picked out, my hair and makeup is just the way I want it, and then....I have an earring emergency.  Ok, so that sounds a little silly but, the wrong accessory can really ruin the look.  Fortunately there is a cure.  Etsy is a huge help!  One of my favorite stores right now is The Shopping Lounge. This little store has some of the cutest things ever!  Nice pieces at insane pricing.  There are several things I just have to have and soon! 

Do yourself a favor and check out these previously adored items. 

I know many of you go to second hand stores and yard sales.  For people like me that do not have the time or ability to do so, this little store pulls the best items from these places and showcases them all for you.  Gotta love it!


~Sharon