tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22315743048277829682024-03-19T04:26:19.371-04:00The Little Dog BlogClairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-57684177844416943242015-06-17T18:49:00.001-04:002015-06-17T18:49:12.994-04:00Can't Stop, Won't StopHoarding animal figurines, that is. I've found a few good ones recently, and now I'm on a roll. They just make me smile.<br />
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<i>Items above for sale in the shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1039725141?" target="_blank">dachshund piggy bank</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/232819060/vintage-brass-owls-set-of-3?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=owl" target="_blank">brass owl trio</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/237280871/vintage-hand-painted-bird-on-driftwood?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">hand painted driftwood bird</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/237450764/vintage-tiny-metal-bull-figurine?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">cast metal bull</a></i><br />
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My very favorite figurine find of late is this metal bear with chippy paint. I love him so much I can't bring myself to put him up for sale. I think he's just the bees knees.<br />
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<br />Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-6125943507871750392015-06-05T22:24:00.002-04:002015-06-05T22:24:54.217-04:00June Shop Update<br />
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After more marathon thrifting, the <a href="http://littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> is stocked up! I'm headed to a new flea market this Sunday in New Hampshire, so there should be even more goodies come to next week. You can browse the goods over at <a href="http://littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Little Dog Vintage</a>. Happy weekend!<br />
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Items above: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/236088976/vintage-handwoven-textile-rug-4-x-2?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Indian weaving</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/235736383/vintage-pottery-lamp-mid-century-modern?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">pottery lamp</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/235501011/vintage-copper-tea-set-with-infusers?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">copper tea set</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/235712696/vintage-original-landscape-painting?ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">farm scene painting</a>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-13941969398910908232015-05-20T21:27:00.001-04:002015-05-20T21:27:46.721-04:00May Shop Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The flea markets are back in full swing and I've been on a thrifting binge. Lots of new items in the shop this week. <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Head on over to the shop</a> to browse my hoard!Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-20852272503632874732015-03-27T15:59:00.001-04:002015-03-27T15:59:32.561-04:00Silence is a Good Thing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been waiting on the urge to write for months now. Waiting and waiting, but the urge just doesn't come. Life is full and happy, and tearing myself away to sit down and write a post hasn't appealed.<br />
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The blog was for me more than anyone during my time in Vermont. I needed it then. Vermont became lonely (the understatement of the year), and blogging turned out to be one of the best ways to connect. But I don't need it anymore. I'm surrounded by friends, coworkers, a wonderful boyfriend, and seas of people in Boston. A line from a book I'm currently reading sums it up better than I ever could:<br />
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"I've emerged from a dark tunnel and found myself in the middle of a carnival."<br />
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That doesn't mean I won't keep this space going in some way, I just haven't figured out exactly what that will look like yet. I love sharing pictures and thoughts and projects, and I intend to continue with that, but I wanted to shed light on why the posting has been so slim recently. I just don't need it like I did before. And that's a very very good thing.Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-53564757442031734702014-11-27T15:42:00.000-05:002014-11-27T15:42:22.583-05:00Black Friday Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Folks, I promise this blog isn't going to turn into a sale announcement forum, even though that's what it may seem like recently. I have a few posts lined up that have nothing to do with hocking my wares, so stay tuned for those. In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! I am having a potluck Friendsgiving this year followed by a ping pong tournament and a screening of Elf on a giant projector. Feeling good about this whole thing.Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-22763566993024356902014-10-19T10:27:00.000-04:002014-10-19T10:27:07.031-04:00Fall Shop Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lots of goodies added to the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleDogVintage?section_id=14438390&ref=shopsection_leftnav_9" target="_blank">Sale section</a> in the <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> this week, plus I am offering an additional 15% off for all items in the shop. Use coupon code 15PERCENT at checkout!Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-17212716596982314272014-10-10T09:06:00.000-04:002014-10-10T09:09:41.140-04:00StillibenI discovered the beautiful Danish shop <a href="http://stilleben.dk/" target="_blank">Stillibe</a><a href="http://stilleben.dk/" target="_blank">n</a> via <a href="http://instagram.com/ilemartini" target="_blank">Ilemarini's Instagram feed</a> this week. Located in Copenhagen, the shop is run by two ceramicists and features hand curated items from Danish and international artists. The aesthetic is right up my alley and I feel in love with so many items in the shop. Below are a selection of my favorites, but there's much more to see in their <a href="http://stillebenshop.com/Catalog" target="_blank">online shop</a>. Enjoy!<br />
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Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-6046536314050688772014-10-05T22:42:00.001-04:002014-10-06T16:23:59.839-04:00So Many FairsI've been going to festivals and fairs this year like it's going out of style. Between 3 Brimfields, the Topsfield Fair, Colonial Fair, Boston Calling, the Salem Spice Festival, American Field, Octoberfest, Hemp Fest, and probably a few others I'm forgetting, I've been totally on top of the fair circuit. And why not? It's fun!<br />
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Below are some shots from the Topsfield Fair, which I attended yesterday, and the Colonial Fair of last weekend.<br />
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<b>Topsfield</b><br />
Every fall the <a href="http://www.topsfieldfair.org/" target="_blank">Topsfield Fair</a> takes over an open meadow about 45 minutes north of Boston. Today was my first time attending, and it was the typical country fair routine: farm animals, carnival games and rides, kettle corn, prize produce and flowers, fried dough, crafts. You know the drill. The highlights for me were holding a baby chick, eating my first pumpkin pie slice of the season, and watching the dock dog competition (Where dogs jump off a dock into a large tank and swim feverishly to catch a toy at the far end of the water. Endlessly adorable/entertaining). Per usual I was too busy gawking at everything to get many shots, but what I did get I'm sharing here!<br />
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<b>Colonial Faire</b><br />
My good friend Annie plays the fife and is a regular on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fife_and_drum_corps" target="_blank">fife and drum</a> muster circuit. Last weekend her corps performed at the historic Wayside Inn during the annual <a href="http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/fair/p11456.php" target="_blank">Colonial Faire</a>, so I made the drive to see it because 1) first and foremost, I needed to meet Annie's new baby, June 2) I appreciate a good period costume event, and 3) There was good antiquing on the way to and from the fair. Baby June was the highlight and totally won me over, as all of our friends have told me she would. Who could resist this sweet, smiling face?<br />
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The setting was very fitting for a colonial fair, with historic buildings and performers in period garb marching to and fro.<br />
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I stuffed my face with kettle corn, perused the vendors, and snuggled baby June as much as possible. It was a great way to spend a Saturday! Next weekend I'm off to the Weston Craft Show to peruse the goods and say hello to my old weaving teacher who will have a booth there. Very much looking forward to that!Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-49228729923012258022014-09-22T10:31:00.001-04:002014-09-24T14:35:51.661-04:00New in the ShopAfter a good run of thrifting this month I've got lots of new goodies in the <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/">shop</a>. Stop on over and have a look-see!<br />
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Items below: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/202824740/vintage-carved-wood-bear-figure?ref=shop_home_active_22" target="_blank">hand carved wood bear</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/204366695/vintage-4-point-hudson-bay-blanket-wool?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Hudson Bay 4 point blanket</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/204371025/vintage-copper-mug-set-14-oz-size-moscow?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">copper mug set</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/204275043/vintage-yoruk-kilim-rug-with-cecim?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">Yoruk kelim rug</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203534006/vintage-12-cloche-display-dome-with-wood?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">display cloche with wood base</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203361816/vintage-classic-literature-book?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">vintage book set</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203549557/1960-universal-poison-register-book?ref=shop_home_active_19" target="_blank">Poison Register</a> (the perfect guest book for a Halloween party!) / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/204418032/vintage-monserrat-school-modern-abstract?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">mid century Monserrat School painting</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/204377024/vintage-wood-inlay-table-or-desk-lamp?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">wood inlay lamp</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203919216/pair-of-vintage-art-deco-era-lamps?ref=shop_home_active_15" target="_blank">art deco lamp pair</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203916884/large-green-metal-basket-with-handles?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">green wire basket</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/201544138/vintage-nautical-signal-flag-number-4?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">nautical signal flag</a><br />
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<br />Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-59556060321411548062014-09-20T07:47:00.002-04:002014-09-20T07:47:17.390-04:00American FieldLast Saturday we took a little trip out the <a href="http://americanfield.us/" target="_blank">American Field</a> pop-up market on the Boston waterfront. American Field is a once a year show featuring all American made clothing, accessories, goods, and furniture. The show was chock full of hipsters, so thank goodness I happened to be wearing my plaid flannel shirt that day. I would have felt unbearably uncool otherwise.<br />
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The selection of goods was fantastic for a small sized show, with a concentration on great items for men. Trends included beautiful leather goods, handmade shoes, waxed canvas bags of all types, candles and tonics in manly scents, and camp-inspired clothing. Crafty cutesy markets don't do it for me, so I was psyched to see a more modern selection of goods. Below are a few shots from the show, enjoy!<br />
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Below, said stylish folk<br />
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Colorful moccasins from <a href="http://www.itascamoccasin.com/" target="_blank">Itasca Leathergoods</a>. I may still snatch up a pair of these, They were beautiful and the leather was so soft.<br />
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Handmade shoe demo booth from <a href="http://www.thebrotherscrisp.com/" target="_blank">The Brothers Crisp</a><br />
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Artisan painted canoe paddles from <a href="http://sanborncanoe.com/" target="_blank">Sandborn Canoe Co.</a><br />
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The market was held outside an industrial building on the waterfront. Someone was giving men's haircuts and shaves in the back of <a href="http://ballandbuck.com/#" target="_blank">Ball and Buck's</a> old F250 truck.<br />
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<i>[images below: a huge, Tudor style dollhouse, one of the vendor's storage trailers, keys, mid century chair, industrial ticket booth, mannequin heads, a Craftsman style dollhouse, odds and ends sorted into divided drawers, a typical booth, buy!, Riley passed out in the back of the car on the way home from the show]</i><br />
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Last summer <a href="http://www.yankeemagazine.com/" target="_blank">Yankee Magazine</a> invited me to participate in an article about upcycling. You know, finding old things and giving them new life. Right up my alley, you say? That's what I thought, too, so I heartily agreed and a few months later met a Yankee writer and photographer at Todd Farm to hunt for a project. The idea was to get before and after shots of a DIY upcycle project to feature in the magazine along with a bit of detail about my process. The magazine came out this month, and while I do love the writeup, it doesn't include any "in process" pictures, so I thought it fitting to show some of those here on the blog.<br />
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I selected an old drawer box that looks similar to an apothecary chest, but was probably intended more as a tool storage box when built. Here it is in a fuzzy Instagram shot along with some other projects that sat around in my Vermont workshop for a while but eventually were finished...<br />
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The box is plywood and somewhat beat up - which I love - but wasn't appropriate for refinishing so I chose to treat the outside with a white pickling stain and leave the drawer faces unfinished for contrast. Pickling stain gives wood a whitewashed look while still letting the grain show through.<br />
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Next I swapped out the simple wood drawer pulls for brass card catalog pulls found for $1 each at a <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/pete-vella-and-sons-scrap-metal-rec-and-demo-inc-cavendish" target="_blank">salvage shop</a>. They were still on their original wood drawer fronts and had plenty of dirt and tarnish to go around. I used a screwdriver to remove them from the old drawer faces, then polished the brass with a baking soda/vinegar mixture and a fine grade sanding block.<br />
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Lastly, I wanted to add old industrial caster wheels to the bottom so the piece would be easy to roll around, but found that 4 piece sets of vintage caster wheels are not the easiest to find. Yes, it's possible to run into them at a flea market for a steal, but it just never happened for me. I turned to Ebay and Etsy, only to discover that the type of set I wanted would likely cost me $75. Too much for this project. I ended up buying metal caster wheels at Home Depot for $5 each and spray painting them a matte black color. Hindsight I wish I'd gone with more of a rusty brown, but in the end they turned out pretty well so I am happy with it.<br />
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Instead of selling the box as I usually would have done, I decided to keep it to store my lamp rewiring supplies that had long outgrown the small tool box I'd been stuffing them in for the past few years. Many of the drawers have divided sections, so it's perfect for sorting out small hardware like finials, washers, and the like.<br />
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It was a blast thrifting with the folks from Yankee, fixing up the chest, and eventually seeing the project in a magazine. Thanks Yankee for getting in touch. It's been a big thrill for a little shop like mine to be featured so!Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-56144032358698785562014-07-25T16:29:00.003-04:002014-07-25T16:29:59.364-04:00Kilim Shop Update + 15% Off<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lots of pretty new kilim rugs in the shop this week! More to come in the next few days. Use coupon code 15PERCENT for a 15% discount on purchases in the <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> through Monday, July 28.<br />
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A little peek at some of the items listed in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleDogVintage" target="_blank">vintage shop</a> this week. Lots more to come soon! I have so many beautiful kilim rugs waiting to be photographed and listed.<br />
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Items above: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196392628/industrial-vintage-clamp-lamp-desk-lamp?ref=listing-1" target="_blank">industrial clamp lamp</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196402783/vintage-kilim-throw-rug-or-wall-hanging?ref=listing-0" target="_blank">kilim rug</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196395929/vintage-art-deco-era-periwinkle-blue?ref=listing-3" target="_blank">periwinkle pottery vase</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196382990/vintage-copper-colander-strainer?ref=listing-0" target="_blank">copper colander</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196389766/vintage-model-railroad-wooden-trestle?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">wooden model trestle bridge</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196227958/vintage-tiny-scotty-dog-figure-15?ref=listing-4" target="_blank">tiny Scotty dog figurine</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196398131/vintage-west-german-scheurich-art?ref=related-0" target="_blank">West German art pottery</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196394941/pair-of-original-portrait-paintings?ref=listing-0" target="_blank">original, signed portrait paintings</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196400771/vintage-industrial-card-catalog-metal?ref=listing-shop-header-2" target="_blank">metal card catalog drawers</a><br />
<br />Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-61143855061870114072014-07-11T16:24:00.000-04:002014-07-11T16:24:09.160-04:00Brimfield Antique Show, July 2014Hello! Has it really been over a month since my last post? The summer is flying! I have been enjoying this summer more than any other I can remember. Having a relatively light work schedule and the freedom to spend my time exactly how and where I choose is a beautiful thing, folks. At the risk of sounding cheesy, this summer I am rediscovering/falling in love with myself again. It is so so good, this whole loving life thing.<br />
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images above: pile of antique typewriters in disrepair / type tray with diagonal drawers / giant industrial hanging lights (the photos don't capture the color well, but they were actually a powder blue color) / model sailboats / industrial storage in greens and blues / smalls / orange and yellow locker / vintage fans / Light fixture made of old metal funnelsClairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-45559944637565163982014-06-03T23:27:00.004-04:002014-06-03T23:31:56.453-04:00KeepersAs you all know, I buy and sell a lot of vintage goodies. 99% of the time I have no problem letting them go when the time comes, but once in a blue an item comes along that for whatever reason I just can't bring myself to sell. And so I hoard it and display it proudly in my little home. Here are a few of my favorite "keepers."<br />
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<b>Item: </b>Model Train Trestle Bridge<br />
<b>Picked:</b> $20, Todd Farm<br />
<b>Story:</b> I have a thing for miniatures and architectural models of all kinds, but trestle bridges put me over the top. I see a lot of vintage train sets, but model trestle bridges actually don't come around that often at the flea market and when they do I hoard them immediately. This chippy green metal bridge is the apple of my eye.<br />
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<b>Item:</b> Original Mid Century Art Print<br />
<b>Picked:</b> $10, Todd Farm<br />
<b>Story:</b> I dig the simplicity of this tiny little mid century art print. I have it displayed proudly over my sink.<br />
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<b>Item:</b> Busts and Dresser Boxes<br />
<b>Picked: </b>$5 - $60, Todd Farm, Brimfield Antique Show, miscellaneous yard sales<br />
<b>Story:</b> I found the largest bust of a young girl at Brimfield years ago, fell in love with her, and since then have always kept my eye out for vintage busts. I also have a thing for wood boxes with drawers. I bought the two shown here to sell, but as soon as I set them on my dresser I knew they were there to stay. They hold my jewelry and collection of small trinkets and keepsakes. The lamp and shade were free from the dump in Vermont. Score! The art pieces are for sale in my <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a>.<br />
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<b>Item:</b> Mid Century Table & Chairs<br />
<b>Chair Pick:</b> $80 for the set of 4, Brimfield Antique Show<br />
<b>Table Pick: </b>$85, Cambridge Antique Mall<br />
<b>Story:</b> Years ago a vendor at Brimfield had tons of these Thonet chairs with orange vinyl upholstery for $20 each and I snatched up a set. I found the round table at a local antique mall after years of looking for the perfect one. This one is Eames for Herman Miller from the '90s.<br />
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<b>Item:</b> Mid Century Ceramic & Wood Lamp<br />
<b>Picked:</b> $25, Ebay<br />
<b>Story:</b> I'd been looking for the perfect pottery lamp for my night stand for a while. All of the lamps I liked were $100 and up, so I set up keyword alerts on Ebay for "danish modern lamp" and "pottery lamp" then waited it out. A few weeks later this lamp was listed and I snatched it up for $25.<br />
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I could keep going, but I'll leave it at this for now. What are your favorite thrifting finds?Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-70227929638750925242014-05-30T10:01:00.003-04:002014-05-30T10:01:43.813-04:00Love Letter to Boston<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A family friend commented that <a href="http://instagram.com/littledogvintage" target="_blank">my Instagram feed</a> reads like a love letter to Boston, and I thought that was fitting. Sharing some Boston love from my feed on the blog today!<br />
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My condo downtown that I love to death. Coming back was so strange at first, but now it feels like a comfortable old shoe again.<br />
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I was at a Sox game during the marathon, and the energy was nuts when the jumbotron cut to the first runner crossing the finish line. Crying, hugging, cheering.<br />
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This was the first blooming tree of the season! After this past winter, spring felt like an absolute miracle.<br />
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The Boston Marathon is just as inspiring now as it was the first time I saw it as a student 12 years ago. Support and good energy take over the entire city.<br />
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Riley and I have been taking long walks by the Charles River, which I had missed so, so much. Riley enjoys sunning himself on the dock :)<br />
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Oh, Boston Public Library, you are a gem. One could spend an entire day exploring the halls or reading in one of the beautiful study halls.<br />
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A day at the beach in Hingham with Riley and friends. Excellent rock and shell hunting was had.<br />
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Spotted this pair in Harvard Square. The entire scene is so fitting, from the argyle vest to the wire haired dachshund.</td>
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A grocery store across the street from my condo is<br />
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This week I was able to fit in three full days of flea marketing, and the shop is now stocked with lots of new goods! Head on over to <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/">the vintage shop</a> to peruse the merchandise. I will be adding even more over the next few days.<br />
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Above: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190178730/vintage-leather-camera-bag?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">leather camera bag</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190061506/vintage-handwoven-indian-rug-35-x-25?ref=shop_home_active_11" target="_blank">handwoven Indian rug</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/202612586?" target="_blank">copper mug set</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190305703/vintage-48-star-american-flag?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">48 star American flag</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190306939/vintage-green-bullet-planter?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">bullet planter</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190066419/vintage-oscillating-eskimo-desk-fan-in?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">Eskimo oscillating fan</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190186221/vintage-handmade-model-railroad-office?ref=shop_home_active_13" target="_blank">handmade model train set building</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190301807/vintage-native-american-saddle-blanket?ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">Navajo rug</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/202532702?" target="_blank">leather folio</a>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-5094068564060814552014-05-15T22:47:00.000-04:002014-05-15T22:47:14.401-04:00Brimfield Antique Show May 2014The weather cooperated perfectly for <a href="http://www.brimfield.com/" target="_blank">Brimfield</a> today, and both vendors and shoppers seemed to be in unusually good spirits. As a general rule, vendors fret about stingy shoppers and low turnout while shoppers complain about vendors with unreasonable prices, but I heard very little of that today. In fact, a few vendors told me they'd already surpassed their selling goals for the week with Friday and the busy weekend still to go. Bravo to them! I found a bunch of great stuff for the <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> (more on that later), but for now I'm sharing some iPhone shots of items and booths that caught my eye this year. Enjoy the virtual tour!<br />
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Hope you all have a great weekend! I am headed to <a href="http://www.toddfarm.com/">Todd Farm Flea</a> on Sunday to hoard more goodies for the shop. It is so so good to be back in the swing of things!
Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-90872230046854752992014-05-13T18:14:00.004-04:002014-05-14T11:18:01.583-04:00What Happened?So what happened?<br />
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That's a question I've been asked a lot since leaving Vermont, and quite frankly I am still in the process of understanding the answer myself.<br />
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The situation is very personal, and not one I want to discuss in depth here, but for a number of reasons I just wasn't happy in Vermont. I jumped head first into the adventure, and truly loved gardening, working on the house, and running my <a href="http://littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> full time, but there were other factors at play that weren't so great, to say the least. Ultimately, the situation was unsustainable for me, so I made my own happiness a priority and left. I beat myself up over it for a time, but I'm learning to let go and find peace around the situation.<br />
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Being back in Boston has felt like coming up for air. With each passing day my heart swells a little more with happiness and gratitude for this place. I missed it all so achingly much, especially the people. Time with friends has been a strong medicine. Heck, just being <i><b>around</b></i> people again is fantastic. I'm typically a shy person, but during my first weeks back I found myself joking with strangers on the street and laughing with checkout clerks at CVS. I knew I was starved for social contact in Vermont, but I didn't realize just how much until I returned to the city. Stepping into a sea of people when I walk out the door each morning feeds my soul in a way I can't explain. As they say, it's the little things...<br />
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These days I am doing part time graphic design work and getting my shop back up and running after a month of neglect. Flea market season has just started and I'm in my element thrifting my heart out. I've added a bunch of new items to the <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">vintage shop</a> recently and plan to build up my stock substantially in the coming months. I'm headed to <a href="http://www.brimfield.com/" target="_blank">Brimfield</a> Antique Show this Thursday, which means come Wednesday night I'll be tossing and turning with excitement like a six year old on Christmas Eve. Despite everything that has happened, life goes on, and life is good! I am stronger than I ever knew.<br />
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I'm so excited to get back to blogging, although the content will be different as my life these days bears little resemblance to the one I had when this site began. I still plan to post about thrifting adventures, DIY projects, and design inspiration, but the house remodeling and gardening posts are a thing of the past for now.<br />
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Many thanks to my readers for hanging in there while I took a blog break these past few months. It was needed, but I'm so glad to be back!<br />
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ClaireClairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-68828019764669399282014-03-10T15:04:00.000-04:002014-03-10T15:04:19.726-04:00ChangesOver the past few months I have been dealing with some personal changes that culminated in my moving back to Boston last week. At some point I may be at a place where I can share more about it, but for now I hope you can all forgive me for taking a break from the blog while I regroup and heal. My <a href="http://www.littledogvintage.etsy.com/">shop</a> remains open and will probably be more important for me than ever.<br />
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The most sincere thank you goes out to everyone who has followed, commented, or connected in any way along this journey. In many ways, the blog has kept me going over the past year and a half. It truly and honestly makes my day each time readers reach out to share in my world, and I am so honored by the little glimpses many of you have given me into yours. I hope that will continue once I regain my footing and come back to this space.<br />
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Stay in touch, and hope to see you back here soon --<br />
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Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-8163684788718306882014-02-22T08:53:00.004-05:002014-02-22T08:53:55.783-05:00Don't Forget...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-32213309806180680422014-02-21T10:31:00.001-05:002014-02-21T13:24:57.975-05:00Another Sale!<br />
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I'm cleaning out and making room for new stock! 25% off all items over at the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleDogVintage?ref=si_shop">Little Dog Vintage shop</a> Saturday, Feb 22 through Monday, Feb 24. Use coupon code ALMOSTSPRING.Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-74774171238495737822014-02-20T19:21:00.001-05:002014-02-20T19:21:31.976-05:00Stone House Antiques<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before Wednesday's storm really kicked in I snuck in a trip to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone-House-Antique-Center/166581546809858">Stone House Antique Center</a> with my weaving teacher. She is also an antique lover and has recently started an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Vermontsentiments?ref=search_shop_redirect">Etsy shop</a> to pare down her own collection. I could spend the entire day at the antique mall, digging through bins, hunting for textiles, and imaging how I would set up my booth if I had a spot in a group shop. Above are a few items that caught my eye!Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472380420098293922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231574304827782968.post-3224701203466035592014-02-18T15:25:00.001-05:002014-02-18T15:25:46.844-05:00Storm After StormLike everyone else in the eastern half of the country, we've been slammed with storm after snow storm. If you are on the sunny west coast or some other mild climate, I hope you are soaking up the heat and laughing all the way to the beach as you read this. If you are in the thick of it like we are, I hope you are bundled up by a fire, taking a snow day and staying out of this mess! Please enjoy this sampling of shots from the eye of it.<br />
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Snow piled on the house, the garden taken over<br />
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Fields of snow<br />
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Brown and white, the winter palette<br />
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Snow banks have reached the barn windows<br />
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Rode out one storm at my weaving teacher's house<br />
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And loved the contrast of her sun porch garden against the snowy outdoors<br />
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Riley among the mounds<br />
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Deck view<br />
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3' composting bins just about buried</td>
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Birch branches against the winter sky</td>
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