Monday, March 29, 2010

You Asked For It...


...and they have arrived! Our shipment of Volcano and Aloha Orchid Candles in the NEW white jars, the classic recycled cobalt blue and green. These candles are the BEST! We burn them in the shop and everyone who comes through the door will say..wow, it smells so good in here!

Check back in a day or so to see the latest in fashion jewelry and HANDBAGS! Yes girls..we are now selling the latest styles in the most popular colors for Spring and Summer.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Look At What's Coming To The ATtic...

Initial Clock Face Necklaces
Reserve yours now!
Gift wrapping and shipping available.
Just leave a comment here, or ring the shop for more info.


Friday, March 26, 2010

Mixing Vintage With New


It's what we do!

Vintage Clutches and an adorable trio of owls


New clutches for Spring
Green & Yellow (sold out) Coral & Brown are available
Also coming in Turquoise & Hot Pink!


Lots of new spring & summer scarves just in.
Navy, Green, Orange , Black and Fuschia(not shown)
Prints and silky sheer with ruffles


We also carry a great assortment of vintage scarves which I forgot to photograph. You'll have to take my word for it..we have some wonderful ones!
We have some great new handbags which I will be posting about shortly.




Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Lighting Up The Attic


We purchased some fantastic vintage lighting this week... A total of 9 new chandeliers and lamps are waiting to be seen at The Attic! Stop by to see our collection today. You can click on any image to enlarge.
My favorite is this marriage of a vintage glass arm chandelier with a tole floral top. It wants to come home with me, but do I have a spot for it? No :(


This fabulous chandelier was placed in our front window..original cream paint, lightly dusted with hints of gold and LOADED with crystals! I don't think it will last! It's my second favorite. We just don't find these everyday.


This pretty white one was dripping with crystals. It sold the day after we hung it!
I will share the others with you in a few days. We have a matching pair of petite chandeliers which are a rare find, a cream tole floor lamp and desk lamp, a white roses Italian told lamp and the tiniest chandelier I have EVER seen...I will take pictures tomorrow..stay tuned!

Monday, March 22, 2010

It Was Meant To Be...

Theirs!

One day last week, this vintage wood Letterpress Block Set came into the shop.


I had just placed it on an old drop front desk and I decided to flip over the X and O for a photo for the blog post. Within 30 minutes of setting it down, Daniel & Bernadette walked in the store. They were visiting from San Francisco and just the sweetest couple. She kept repeating how much she loved everything! Then he saw IT..the Letter Press Set. As he was admiring it, she could see how he loved it and when I heard her say to him, "you love it, don't you"...her words made me smile. They told me they were engaged to be married in August, and he wanted to use it to make their table place setting cards. What fun! So after they made their purchase, I asked if I could take their picture for the blog. We look forward to their next visit to The Attic and wish them both a lifetime of happiness*

These are the kind of memories that make me realize
how much I love doing what I do!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Repurposed Baby Buggy!



One day last month, the Attic Girls were going through our items in storage and someone pulled out a broken down leather baby buggy. There was talk about making it into a planter to sit in front of our store everyday, and then someone suggested leaving it in the alley for someone to possibly pick up! I really wanted to keep it...for what, I had no idea at that moment. Then after surfing blogs, I saw a photo of a smaller doll buggy that someone had added a shelf to, and it inspired me! Jane took it home to Jon and look at what we made! A rolling coffee table..is this not the neatest thing on wheels?!! It's CRAZY cute, and after being in the front window for just ONE day, it sold, today!
Here's another darling little oak chest with mirror that only lasted 2 days in the shop..so glad I snapped this picture the day it arrived. It was adorable and so tiny!


Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Birdcages!


New Arrivals!
$59 (Available in store or we can ship anywhere in the USA)


$39

We have them in all shapes, sizes and colors. The first 2 pictured are available in a vintage gold finish or rusty crusty finish. Love the fun flag on top! You can have a lot of fun with these...check out the photo below to see what a very craft person came up with! I found this photo on the web, wish I could give credit where credit is due! If you know, let me know and I will post it. Not sure it's the same cage, but it's very similar in design and I love the way they electrified it!



We also have a few vintage bird cages in the shop...hope to have pics of them for you soon!


Tuesday, March 16, 2010

What's NEW in the Vintage Dept.


The cutest old chalkware baby!


His broken foot only makes me love him more!

A few of these goodies may be on the website shortly...


A gorgeous old glass ceiling shade! Circa: 1940


Pretty Powder Jars : Circa 1940-50


This matching vintage black pottery vase and wall pocket: circa 1940



Infant of Prague Plate circa : 1950

(Chairs have sold and will be on their way to their new home in CT.)
A Lovely Pair!
As always...we are happy to ship most items. Please ring us for details!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Made In The U.S.A.&hearts

Here at The Attic, our favorite things seem to be from our local artists in California, and acquaintances we've made through blogging across the miles. When you purchase handmade, you are supporting the indie crafters and their families. What could be better? Customers have told us that they love unique handmade items and knowing they they won't be seeing the same thing in every shop in town. We love that fact too!


Like these fabulous cuffs with crosses, religious medals & crowns








Hand painted signs & pillows



Our favorite cotton towels for kitchen or bath.
The one above makes for a darling little kitchen valance!





Beautifully engraved vintage spreaders. (Email us for custom request)


Re purposed Silverware letter openers, Wine Stops, Spoon Earrings & Pendants.


An Attic Exclusive...Reproduction Hotel Del Key Fob


Harvest Tables & Benches

And Bookcase Display Cabinets-Made by our guy, Jon.
Custom Orders Welcome!



Saturday, March 6, 2010

We're Starting To Bloom...




Our window is showing off lots of new goods for Spring...Garden Tool Aprons & Totes, a large vintage zinc french watering can, vintage and new bird cages, bird nests, a hand embroidered butterfly quilt from the 1940's, and lots of new fashion jewelry in bloom!
(Click on any image to enlarge)

A flower blooms atop a bed of pearls

Enameled Rhinestone Compacts..are you ready for your close up?

Beautiful Cross Necklaces ~ love the roses & pearl chains!



Pretty hair clips are waiting for you on vintage seed packet cards



Wouldn't you love to wrap this pearl bauble or icy crystal bracelet
around your wrist?



Anything you see here can be yours!
You may leave a comment or ring us to place an order.