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FROMTHE Editor
This year, I’ve noticed a strange trend popping up on my TikTok For You page. People ask the masses what they want for the holidays, because the original poster “forgets” what’s on their wish list, or hasn’t made one yet.
People don’t know what they want, so they crowd-source a list. Could anything feel less personal and special than that?
Every year, shoppers in the U.S. spend US$9.1 billion on unwanted gifts, according to a 2023 survey of more than 2,000 Americans by financial website Finder. Rather than receive a bunch of stuff you don’t want — how about getting one or two items that you do want? The kind of gift that makes you smile every time you see it. The kind of gift where you can tell the giver knows you. The kind of gift that’s...well, vintage.
Maybe it’s a mint-condition comic book from 1996 because you are a Marvel person, or a stylish stole since you’re going through a glam phase, or a 1980s Swatch watch to keep time when your kids are swimming, or a ceramic kitten because you lost your dearcatrecently. Those kindsofgifts.
My2024 vintage wishlist
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More than three-quarters of people are open to giving and receiving a secondhand gift, according to a 2023 study by online buy-sell marketplace OfferUp. But when I think about who’s in my own life, I don’t think quite as many people actually do.
I have a theory: we don’t see enough secondhand and vintage in our day-to-day lives to know what’s out there. Social media is a long-scroll of product reviews, Shein hauls and the newest, hottest thing. If the mainstream media and online influencers showed their audiences more vintage and secondhand regularly throughout the year, it would be more normalized around the holiday season.
Tastemakers can, over time, actually change public taste. It’ll take more than an antique cabinet in a home renovation TV show or one thrifted outfit in a 200-page September issue to influence the kinds of things we desire, but it’s possible. We all want the newest, hottest thing because we are shown the newest, hottest thing, over and over. Brick by brick, as the TikTokers say.
I, for one, am tired of being on that wheel (or scroll, if you’d rather). I like items that feel one of one. I like when someone comes over and says “Where did you get that?” and I can tell them exactly where it’s from, where I sourced it, and why it’s special. The trouble with one of one is you can’t just get everything you want. Sometimes you’ve gotta act quickly to get it. Sometimes you’ve gotta wait ’til you find another.
But the wait is worth it. It’s my hope that our 60-page 2024 Vintage Gift Guide will bring more visibility to the incredible selection of vintage and secondhand products out there and get you thinking about gifting not-new. There are more than 230 products featured in this digital magazine from 31 participating Vintage Sellers Community members (p. 27). Products do sell out, so if a shop doesn’t have what you’re looking for, ask if they have similar.
And if you’re looking for more sellers to choose from, check our Shop Secondhand Directory to link directly out to an-ever growing list of nearly 3,000 shops and services across Canada and the U.S. Shop small, shop local, shop secondhand — and let’s see more of the “newest,” hottest things that need to be re-homed, please.
Happy hunting!
Kristina Urquhart Editor&Publisher
Skip bottom-of-the-barrel Black Friday sales and get meaningful value with vintage this holiday season
BY KRISTINA URQUHART
STRETCHYOUR SPENDWITH SECONDHAND
Theholidays areheavy.
Let’snotskirtaroundit: finances are on many people’s minds across North America this holiday season. The economy, while strong on paper — in September 2024, inflation rates in Canada and the U.S. were at 1.6 per cent and 2.4 per cent, respectively, down from record highs in June 2022 of 8.1 per cent and 9.1 per cent, respectively — isn’t feeling so strong to consumers, who aren’t seeing price relief downstream. Prices on most goods have increased, and no one seems to be getting paid more to match.
It feels a little heavy heading into Holiday Season 2024. But holidays are also extra special during times of hardship. They’re more meaningful, more about the things that really matter. They’re a time to connect, to be together, to appreciate what we do have, and to do it all with a little more sparkle The holidays are a punctuation mark on a year, and the ritual matters to many of us.
As usual (and for better or worse), our seemingly shrinking wallets aren’t going to stop most Canadians and Americans from going all out on our holiday shopping this year.
The Retail Council of Canada estimates Canadians will spend eight per cent more in 2024 than 2023 — CA$972 on average, says its Holiday Shopping Survey 2024, which polled 2,500 shoppers across the country.
And in the United States, shoppers are expected to hit record holiday spending levels, at US$902 per person — a three per cent increase over last year, says the National Retail Federation’s 2024 October Holiday Consumer Survey, which polled over 8,000 U.S. adults.
Shoppers in both countries cited value for money as one of their top concerns for holiday shopping this year. So amid all of this gift-planning and Black Friday–sale hopping, let’s take a step back and think about what value means in a slightly different context: shopping vintage, antiques and secondhand.
Secondhand is value
Shopping for value doesn’t necessarily mean sifting the bargain bins for new stuff, or browsing Black Friday door crashers on Amazon. More shoppers are seeing the value in secondhand gifting.
OfferUp, a buy-sell platform in the U.S., surveyed 1,500 adults in its 2023 Recommerce Report: Holiday Special and found 75 per cent of them are open to gifting secondhand. Eighty-two per cent are open to receiving secondhand gifts — an 11 per cent increase over the year before.
The study also found that 67 per cent of shoppers say the old stigmas around giving secondhand gifts have lessened — and that aligns with the 76 per cent of respondents who say the hesitation around shopping secondhand in general, even outside of the holidays, has decreased. (For more on what has led to this stigma over the years, turn to p. 23).
Respondents were mixed on why they feel more inclined to shop secondhand: 52 per cent of them said secondhand offers more affordable items over buying new; 49 per cent said secondhand offers increased availability and variety, and 48 per cent said positive experiences shared by family and friends have helped to shift their perspective.
Gifting on a budget
When we think about value, the first thing that comes to mind is price. What’s the best “deal”? Perceived value is paramount — but something doesn’t have more value just because it’s new. When there is life left in a secondhand item, or when its collectibility is high, its value actually goes up. And you’re still often scoring a “deal” buying that item secondhand compared to new.
Price will be a top priority for many shoppers this season. The Retail Council of Canada’s survey says 90 per cent of shoppers polled will be watching their budget, with 71 per cent planning to shift their shopping habits by prioritizing sales, planning to shop early, monitoring their budgets and buying only when they find a “good deal.”
Valueismorethanprice.
U.S. shoppers are nearly just as budget-conscious, says theNationalRetailFederation’sreport,with59percent of people shopping early to take their budget further, and 42 per cent using early shopping as a way to find thebestpromotions.
Budget shopping can mean hitting your local thrift stores to find the perfect book or framed art for your friend. It can mean shopping in-person or online with localindependentvintageandsecondhandsellers,many of whom specifically highlight giftable, affordable items this time of year. It can mean scouring resale sites like Poshmark or The RealReal to find gems at heavily discountedprices.
Since planning is a priority for shoppers in 2024, there is no better thing to do when gifting secondhand than to start your shopping early. Many items are one of one and can be hard to find again, so avoid disappointment andgetstartednow.
For more ideas of what secondhand and vintage gifts youcanbuyonabudget,turntop.10andp.20.
Gifting with intention
Value doesn’t stop at price. What about intention? A single, impactful gift is going to go further than a number of small gifts that have little to no meaning attachedtothemotherthan“Iwantit.”
Thoughtful, nostalgic or sentimental items are a sure bet that a gift will be well loved — and secondhand is agreatplacetostartyoursearch.
How about a retro collectible for someone’s desk, like a Trolls doll they loved as a kid, a postmodern pen holder in a primary colour, a vintage Chia Pet in the shape of their favourite animal or a Star Wars piggy bankforthesci-fifan?
Ormaybeachoicepairofvintagecostumeearringsthat are a dupe for their favourite ones in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. A lesser-known copy of their favourite book they can display on their shelf. A vintage silk scarf that looks exactly like the one their grandma wore. A collectible lighter topped with a vintage graphic from a placeyoubothvisitedtogether.
If someone is more likely to keep an item for sentimentalreasons,you’regivingthem big value.
Gifting quality
Value also translates to quality — how long is somethinggoingtolast?Ifwe’regoingtospendour hard-earneddollarsonsomething,wewanttomake sure that our giftee uses it well. Give them somethingtheycanrelyonagainandagain.
A new poly-blend sweater from Zara that’ll have a hole in it six months from now? Try a vintage cashmere crewneck that looks as new as the day it wasfirstsold20yearsago.Thehottestviralkitchen pan with reviews saying it scratches easily? How about a vintage Le Creuset in mint condition? Throw in some vintage recipe cards inside and you’vejustskyrocketedtothetopofthenicelist.
Qualityoftencomeswithmorecost,whichiswhere we as consumers tend to go wrong on the value equation. A set of cheaply made dishes regularly priced at $100 but on sale on Black Friday for $49 gives the impression that they’re a “good deal”. But we don’t usually think about that value again 12 months later when the dishes crack in the dishwasher, and we either have to re-buy them or stopusingthemaltogether.
If you’re in the market for quality secondhand gifts, check your local buy-and-sell groups on Facebook. Someone in your neighbourhood might be selling something that you can grab for a steal. And for a more curated experience and the additional value you get with quality customer service and inventory, try a specialty vintage retailer or independentseller.
Formoreinspiration,seemorethan230productsin our2024HolidayGiftGuidestartingonp.27.
The most valuable gift of all
One more thing when it comes to value during the holidays. No matter how you choose to gift this season, let the recipient know how you feel about them in a card, on a gift tag or with your words. How much do you value your relationship? That’s why we give gifts, after all — because we care. A kind note, compliment or “I saw this and thought of you” goes a long way. Take this once-a-year opportunity to let your loved ones know how you feel about them, and let your thoughtfully chosen giftdotherestofthetalking.
Valueis connection.
PHOTO: OLIA DANILEVICH/PEXELS
BUYINGONA Budget
Giftable goodies that won’t break the bank
When holiday shopping last year, the average Canadian family planned to spend $1,347 on gifts. Yet, a mere two per cent managed to stay on budget.
Whether you hope to save money this year or buy something heartfelt and genuinely unique, antique and vintage shopping will get you there.
Here are some of our best bets for gifting secondhand on a budget.
BY KAREN BARR
PHOTO: NASTIPA/PEXELS
1.Brooches
In Victorian times, a sprig of holly was pinned on coat lapels to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season. By the 1940s, the real holly was out, and costume jewellery Christmas brooches were mass-produced and gifted to mothers and grandmothers by eagerly proud children. This tradition continued well into the 1980s, with the Christmastreethemostpopularmotif.
Many vintage Christmas tree brooches you’ll find in the marketplace are gold-toned with budget-friendly rhinestones sparkling in red, green, blue, yellow and clear white.Thesearepricedbetween$25and$50.
Of course, more expensive examples are available, often made with radiating natural crystals and multicoloured enamel. Beyond trees, you’ll also find poinsettias, holly, snowflakes, snowmen, reindeer, and winter birds. And if seasonal sparklers aren’t your jam, a brooch by any other designisjustassweet.
Pictured: 1960s gold and turquoise Modernist brooch, $27. Photo: Etsy/NarmadaJewelry
2. Ornaments
Vintage glass Christmas tree ornaments make for timeless gift-giving. Some of the more ornate ones were crafted in Germany. Look for blown glass Santa Clauses. Angelsabound,ofteninwhitewithgolddecor.You’llalso find numerous iridescent glass songbirds made between 1900and1950thathaveclipsatthefeet.
North American vintage glass Christmas tree bulbs are oftensoldinsetsofsix.Whileallthesameinshape,each might be a different colour. Popular shapes include teardrops,Christmastrees,bellsandballs.
For something more playful, search for collections of French horns. You’ll find sets of 36 classic red, gold and silver balls. Sets are often priced for less than half of the individualEuropeanChristmastreebulbs.
3. Vases
Winter floral bouquets are often given to the hosts of a holiday celebration. One can never have too many vases! That’s why vintage pressed glass vases are perfect gifts for the holiday season. Look for glass in holiday colours such as green, red, yellow or even wintery blues from pale to royal — or go for a season-less style from your giftee’smostaestheticallyalignedera.
Historically, pressed glass, also known as pattern glass, found its way into North American homes in the mid19th century. It’s made by forcing molten glass into moulds. Some of the most striking vintage pressed glass vases have sleek designs from the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s. You’ll find thousands of detailed patterns, including geometric shapes, floral designs, like daisies and roses, fruits, animals, birds, and scrollwork. And if minimalist is more fitting, there are those, too. Pocketbook-friendly, you’ll easily find something priced wellbelow$50.
Pictured: Mercury glass and Shiny-Brite ornaments, assorted sets, $42-$50. Photo: Etsy/GrandmaGeorgiesHouse
4.Bar accessories
Bar accessories make excellent holiday gifts and even better conversation starters. Look for brass or goldplated bottle openers from the 1950s and 1960s. Motifs of women are a common theme, from a gloved hand topped with a heart-shaped opener to a leg with the opener and the shoe. Also, try sea-inspired themes such as mermaids, sea creatures and fish. As for animal bottle openers,you’llfindlotsofhorseheadsandwiseoldowls. Thereareplentytochoosefromforlessthan$30.
One-of-a-kind bottle-stoppers made from cork and metal or cork and non-lead pewter pieces are priced at under $50. Many are jaunty designs, such as fashionable top hats or bowler hats. Look for animals, too, including horses, pheasants, grouse, hedgehogs, and cattle. For something fantastical, you’ll find fictional characters from DraculaandtheScottishLochNessMonster.
Pictured (above): Footed pressed glass vases, $24-$27. Photo: Etsy/JGVintageHome
Pictured (right): Assorted vintage brass bottle openers, $24.50 each. Photo: Etsy/ShadesOfSymmetry
5. Table linens
When it’s time to set the dinner table, every good host needsacollectionof vintage holiday table linens
You’ll find a wide variety to choose from, including gorgeous, hand-embroidered tablecloths, table runners, andnapkinswithChristmasmotifs.
For something different, search for hand-painted Scandinavian designs featuring children, sleds, goats, castles, hearts, and Christmas tree decorations in bright colours.
There are plenty of non-holiday vintage linens out there, too — look for lace or textured, woven ones for a nod to the’60sor’70s.
Pictured (left): Embroidery linen and voile napkin, $37. Photo: Etsy/Mooncasa
Pictured (above): Vintage woven dinner napkins, set of 4, $23. Photo: Etsy/SilverOakSales
6. Dessert servers
Can you imagine a more stylish way to elevate holiday sweets than on a tiered English bone china dessert stand? Also referred to as a tiered cake stand, these come complete with two or three plates stacked with a centralhandleandaloopatthetoptotransportit.
The famed English manufacturer Royal Albert crafted the Poinsettia pattern from 1976 through 1997. The twotiered dessert stand features red blooms against white, trimmed with silver. It’s priced online at $60. The ForgottenSisterYuletidepatterndevelopedinthe1950s features holly sprigs and berries, on white, trimmed in gold. Other reputable manufacturers include Wedgwood, Spode, Aynsley, Royal Stafford, Royal Doulton and Shelley.
Also, search for vintage dessert serving sets with collections that may include dessert tongs, cake slicers and servers. You may even find a cake server with multiple dessert forks. Pieces may also be sold individually. At the lower end of the market, you’ll discover silver-plated objects, with gold also being an option.Atthehigherend,you’llfindsterlingsilver.
A recent online search reveals a silver-plated dessert tong, circa 1920, a Louis XVI Pattern 1911 vintage silver plate cake server from the 1960s, and a French vintage gold vermeil and metal dessert serving knife. All are priced between $30 and $100. Sets available online include a three-piece Italian-made dessert serving set in silver plate from the 1970s and a silver plate set of four large dessert serving forks from the 1950s. Choose eitherforunder$60.
Pictured: Federal Glass tidbit tray, $61. Photo: Etsy/TreasureCoveAlly
7. Blankets
When night falls, it’s time to warm up with a vintage blanket.Thesecollector'sitemsmakefabfiresidegifts.
Handmade crocheted blankets are a bargain. You’ll find Christmas themes such as large peppermint pinwheel designs in red and white, playful gingerbread houses, Christmas trees, and snowmen, but there are plenty of blankets that’ll work year-round, too. Most can be purchasedforbetween$10-$50.
Vintage plaid tartan pure wool blankets, complete with fringe, are available in numerous patterns and colours and are often priced under $50 depending on size. These findswillkeepthegiftreceivertoastyforyearstocome.
Pictured (right): Vintage crocheted blanket, $62. Photo: Etsy/TriedAndTreasureCo
Pictured (above): Vintage tartan wool throw, $79. Photo: Etsy/Number19Vintage
8.Records
Records are a must-buy gift for vinyl lovers, and vintage Christmas ones are a seasonal treat. Even the most beloved albums can be purchased for less than $50 each with some searching. Think A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra (1957), Elvis' Christmas Album (1957), Nat King Cole’s The Magic of Christmas (1960), Ella Wishes You a SwingingChristmas (1960) and The Carpenters’ Christmas Portrait (1978).
Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) record is rarely found on the market. It’s a beloved keepsake for kids. A blend of Christmas music and original jazz scores, it’s based on the much-loved cartoon of the same name. The album was reproduced as a CD in 1988, with the original 1965 stereo mix, a new stereo mix and other unreleased outtakes. Deluxe records were released in the mid-2000s, and you’ll find these in differentvinylcolours,includingChristmasgreen.
Pictured: Elvis’ Christmas Album (1970s re-release), $50. Photo: Etsy/RetroRewindCanada
9.Books
Hardcover books are gifts to cherish. How about a vintage holiday one? While some will fetch hundreds, there are still finds to be had for $30 or less. AChristmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a Victorian novella written in 1843. Beautifully illustrated deluxe editions were later produced in the 1920s. If your reader prefers modern literature, search for a copy of A Christmas Memory writtenbyTrumanCapote.
Readers will adore Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, written by Robert L. May in 1939. These hard-covered books, still in excellent condition, are available for under $50. Other less famous vintage holiday storybooks are beautifullyillustratedandavailableforunder$10.
When it comes to spending, bring backthememoriesoftheholidaypast for the present and future. A little goes a long way! With a wide selection of gift ideas for everyone on your list, shopping for antique and vintage items while sticking to a budget that keeps your wallet happy will reveal a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind selection.
Pictured (above): Vintage books, set of 5, $51. Photo: Etsy/TatteredStacks. Pictured (right): Vintage dog or cat book, $36.50 each. Photo: Etsy/TheCatsBrassVintage.
RINGINTHE Season
FAB FESTIVE FINDS FROM MEMBERS OF THE VINTAGE SELLERS COMMUNITY
Spun glass angel tree topper, Domestic Artisan Buck latch hanging, Wild Ways Vintage Glitter sign, Dwelling on the Past
Winter planters, RockPaperScissors Vintage
9-candle menora, Jack’s Daughter of All Trades
Christmas magazine, Harbour City Whimsy
Midcentury foil decor, Three Parrots
Various ornaments, Effex Vintage Plaid wool skirt, iON Vintage
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Artwork or framed prints
Baking dish
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Barrettes or hair clips
Books
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Cameras
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Cookbooks
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Crocks or pitchers
Designer handbag or wallet
Collectible toys
Jewellery, jewellery box, ring box
Kitchenware or dishes
Linens, placemats, tea towels
Maps of a special place
GIFTIDEAS
Mirrors or frames
Mugs
Music instrument or sheet music
Newspapers with a special date
Outdoor knives
Postcards or stationery
Purses
Quilts
Recipe box with handwritten recipes
Records
Scarves
Servingware (platters, casseroles, etc.)
Signs
Sunglasses
Sweaters (grandpa, hoodies, cashmere)
Tabletop or wall decor
Tea or coffee paraphernalia
Toys or comic books
Typewriter
Vases or flower pots
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BY KRISTINA URQUHART
WHY DO VINTAGE AND SECONDHAND ITEMS MAKE GREAT GIFTS? READ ON FOR SOME HANDY TIPS ON KICKING HESITATION TO THE CURB AND MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR THOUGHTFUL GESTURE
HOWTOGIFT VINTAGE
Strolling into a vintage shop close to the holidays, I can’t help but wonder how manyoftheitemsstartedtheirlivesasholidaygifts.
A gleaming Corningware bowl set could’ve been nested neatly under a tree in 1957. A first-edition copy of To Kill a Mockingbird might have been gifted at Hanukkah 1960. A fringed leather jacket was perhaps bought on a whim on a Decemberdatenightin1974.
Giving vintage gifts at the holidays simply adds another chapter to those stories. What’smorenostalgicandholiday-magicthanthat?
Sarah Israel, founder of Dwelling on the Past and a member of the Vintage Sellers Community, says secondhand gifting gives items a new life. “It’s about bringing treasuresbacktothesurface,”shesays.
Secondhandgiftingisspecial.
“What’s treasure to you is different than what treasure is to someone else — and that’s what makes it so fun and eclectic,” Sarah says.
Vintage gifts might be the default for vintage-loving folks, and shopping secondhand might be more popular than ever. But there’s still lingering social stigma around giving used goods as gifts.
Let’s look at some of the groups who embrace gifting secondhand. According to a study from resale retailer Trove, 67 per cent of millennials say they’d be likely to give a pre-owned gift, and 74 per cent say they’d like to receive a pre-owned gift. In its 2022 Thrift for the Holidays report, secondhand fashion e-retailer thredUP found 72 per cent of Gen Z shoppers said they’d be open to receiving a secondhand gift.
That’s roughly three-quarters of millennials and Gen Zs who are open to secondhand gifting. Why is it getting more popular? Well, according to the same thredUp study, nearly half of consumers were considering buying secondhand gifts last year in order to save money, shop more sustainably and give a gift that was unique. Sixty-two per cent of all 2,000 consumers polled in the report say that giving secondhand gifts is more socially acceptable than it was five years ago.
“It’saboutbringingitemsbacktothesurface.” —Sarah,DwellingonthePast
If you’re still not sold on the idea, let’s unpack why preowned gifts historically have been seen as less socially acceptable. This requires acknowledging that the people who once made decisions on what was “acceptable” in society had the means, access and privilege to buy new at thetime—usuallywhiteandhigh-earningfolks.
Intheheightofthe“keepingupwiththeJoneses”era,which started in the 1910s and picked up again in the post–World War II boom, conspicuous consumption and buying new were signs of status and wealth. As a result, things that were pre-owned or “used” were considered to be worth “less” in theeyesofthesocialrulersofthetime.Byextension,groups who had to prioritize affordability and couldn’t shop new were seen as having “lesser” social status. It’s a deeply held stigma that has taken years to undo — we’re closer to smashing it with more people embracing secondhand shopping,butnotfullythereyet.
Here’s the truth: Pre-owned goods are not less-than. A preference to give or receive pre-owned gifts isn’t indicative of one’s socioeconomic position. A product that’s been gently used still has a lot of life left for someone else to enjoy — a crucial mindset shift for a throwaway culture that sees85percentofalltextileshitlandfillseveryyear.
Somethingbeingpre-owneddoesnotautomaticallylowerits monetary value or perceived value — especially in the case of vintage or antiques, where value might actually increase withtime.Norisgivingapre-ownedgiftasignalthatyouare “re-gifting” or re-circulating your own items, which is also considered a faux-pas (again, by the very people who could affordtobuynew).
So if you’ve never considered vintage or secondhand as a gift, challenge yourself to ask what is behind that decision. And read on for some ideas on how to make these thoughtfulpurchasesextra-special.
Include a handwritten note. When gifting secondhand, add context to let your recipient knowwhyyouselectedthisitemspecificallyforthem.
Attach a handwritten card that lays it out: explain why you wanted to give that item, and why it made you think of the recipient. Include which vendor you shopped with and a storyaboutthatexperience,ifappropriate.
If there are historical details or care instructions, include those too. And if gifting clothing, blankets or other textiles, indicatetheitemhasbeenwashed.
Imagine receiving a set of vintage champagne flutes from a friend with a note that says they originally were a housewarming gift in the 1960s — and when they saw the flutes, they thought of all the celebrations you’ve shared together and they can’t wait for the next time you get to toastyourfriendship.Whatbetterwaytofeelspecial?
Mix old with new.
If your giftee is new to the secondhand world, try mixing something old with something new. It acknowledges where they’re at, introduces them to something secondhand, and showsthatyouputthoughtintothepairing.
Perhaps a box of vintage carving knives alongside a new wooden cutting board, vintage barware with a new cocktail book, vintage candle holders with new candles, a vintage cake stand with ingredients to bake a fancy cake, or a vintagedenimjackettopairoveranewhoodie.
Or what about pairing a secondhand item with a new experience? Vintage wine glasses to go along with a wine tasting tour reservation. Or a vintage playbill of Thoroughly Modern Millie with tickets to see the play. For a more affordable option, how about a vintage picnic basket with an IOUforadayspentrelaxingintheparkoratthebeach?
Secondhand
giftingisstylish.
Tip:Attachahandwritten cardthatlaysitout:explain whyyouwantedtogivethat item,andwhyitmadeyou thinkoftherecipient.Include whichvendoryoushopped withandastoryaboutthat experience,ifappropriate.
Put care into the package.
Giftingsecondhanddoesn’tmeanyoucan’tgetcreativewith yourpresentation,saysSarahofDwellingonthePast.“You canstillpackageitreallynicely,”shesays.
Formoreeco-friendlyoptions,tryareusablefabricbag,kraft paperwitheye-catchingtwine,vintageholidaypaperor secondhandlinenswrappedwithafabricbow.Orhitupthe supplyofgiftbagsthatyou’vekeptovertheyearsandfinda specialonethathideswhat’sinside.Abitofribbon,aclassic ornamentdanglingofftheside,oravintagekeychaincanall addanextrafinaltouch.
MembersoftheVintageSellers Community,TheVintageSeeker’s professionaldevelopmentand networkinggroup,receivethe opportunitytoparticipateinthisgift guide.Writeupsarecompiled independentlybyoureditors.
Find gifts for everyone on your list on the following pages, from participating member shops in the Vintage Sellers Community. Most items are one of one. Some products are linked to shop pages, so DM shopkeepers to see if the item has sold out, or to ask about similar styles or recommendations. Prices listed in CAD unless otherwise noted.
SincerelyPenny
Storybookseason
Fill a Santa mug with hot cocoa, light a set of vintage candles and sleigh — er, slay — your gift gifting with a treat from this decor shop. Your giftee will love grabbing cookies from a crystal biscuit jar and laying them out on a vintage Royal Doulton plate for their own festive visitors. And for yourself? Trim your own tree with classic ruby and amber glass ornaments, or honour your furry bestie with a Jim Shore singing dog ornament. Shipping available.
Vintage Santa mug, $28.
Vintage onyx semi-circle bookends, $128.
Vintage Fenton hobnail milk glass compote, $148.
Vintage Safex glass ashtray, $22.
Vintage Mason’s ironstone sauce tureen and plate in “Bible” pattern, $175.
Vintage Churchill rustic stoneware teapot, $36.
Vintage ceramic dalmatian dog salt and pepper shakers, $22.
Fat Dachshund ntage FatDachshund ntage
Bigonstyle
The finds here are as fun as the shop owner’s two pups that lend Fat Dachshund its name whether you are looking for coastal charm, gilded elegance or fun kitsch. Brass anchor candle holders or a trinket box decorated with seashells are a nod to the nautical lover in your life. A mid-century pedestal bowl or vintage silver-plated urn are perfect presents for your plant-mama pal. Gift ideas abound, from barware to art to tabletop and wall decor the hard part is narrowing down your choices.
Palm tree candle holder pair, $125
Cycladic head, $145. 2. Empoli decanter set, $225. 3. Brass nautical candle holder pair, $350. 4. Bitossi vase, $235. 5. Gilded wall sconce, $85. 6. Brass hand trinket dish, $98. 7.
ItchycooPark
Citychic
If Carrie Bradshaw lived on Prince Edward Island, she’d shop Itchycoo Park. The eclectic selection by this fashion seller includes beautiful vintage quilt coats and plenty of Atlantic Canada’s very own Suttles & Seawinds. Pair a blue velvet Suttles midi skirt with a matching vintage blue suede jacket, or mix and match like Carrie and top it off with a shag denim chevron coat. Book an appointment to shop the collection or see inventory on Instagram, and build the city-girl closet of your dreams — or someone else’s this holiday season.
Giftideas
Wool toque with vintage brooch, $56. 1. Vintage velvet & leather patchwork jacket, $250. 2. Cerulean suede jacket, $135. 3. Silk cheongsam, $156. 4. Vintage coin purse, $35. 5. Suttles and Seawinds velvet skirt, $160. 6. Vintage dish towels, $18 each. 7.
DeeDee’sCache
Treasuremining
There’s a reason this shop is called a cache — there’s much eclectic memorabilia and decor to explore. Head back to the ’40s and read all about the fashion and food trends of that time. Bring a bit of the ’50s to your giftee’s kitchen with a romantic floral cookie platter, a cheese keeper with a marigold chintz pattern or a cottagecore cream pitcher by Wade of England. Or wrap up the ’90s for your western-loving friend with a set of Arizona clay coasters.
Giftideas
Men’s Western sports coat, $58. 1. Kathie Winkle “Compass” plate, $18. 2. Original pencil crayon sketch in mini frame, $28. 3. Bormioli Rocco mid-century water jug, $24. 4. Saddle motif bolo tie, $28. 5. Primitive camping scene, $24. 6. Novelty souvenir ashtray, $18. 7. Needlepoint still life with cat and flowers, $48. 8. Set of four game bird lunch plates, $24. 9.
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Luvewantshop
Luxeminimalism
Add sophistication and elegance to your home with a brass repoussé footed trinket box from the ’40s or a Florentine tabletop jewelry box from the ’60s. Display beloved baubles on a vintage clear glass mannequin head — or top it with a favourite hat instead. For your pal who’s perennially decorating their coffee table, how about ’60s California travel books with an ’80s minimalist brass square ashtray? With a constant rotation of statement decor, this shop will transform the aesthetic of your home — because once you start, you won’t be able to stop!
Large brass camel, $95. 1. Ornate brass Regency lighter, $140. 2. Art Nouveau jewellery boxes, $55-$115. 3. Pink and gold Florentine jewellery box, $80. 4. Onyx and brass lighters, $60 each. 5. Brass thinker swivel magnifying glass, $50. 6. Assorted compacts in brass, mother of pearl, and embroidery, $24-$40. 7.
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Betonbeautiful
Eclectic is the new black. Find ceramics, stoneware, art, glass, brass, clothing, Christmas kitsch, and more lovely “old things” at this one-stop shop, which regularly hosts online auctions. Brush up on your bidding strategy for what’s new this year: a fabulous collection of jewellery sourced directly from a longtime dealer. You can’t go wrong with the gift of a gold bangle, sparkly ring or pendant necklace.
ceramic Christmas trees, from $145.
Swatch watch, $65.
Tiffany & Co. 925 sterling earrings, $225
candles, from $5
vintage wood ornaments, from $4
gold and ruby ring, $425
candelabra lighting, $15.
reDiscoveredonMarsh
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Antiqueadditions
Rustic charm is in abundance at this shop. A mid-1800s jam cupboard makes the perfect stage for a kitchenside holiday tableau. A Maurice Chalvignac lamp, comfy leather chair from Quebec, or solid Birdseye side table would appeal to any antiques collector. There’s budget-friendly options, too, including the wooden bowls in their #SundayStack collection, kitschy ceramic fish from Herman Miller, Staffordshire lion and dog figurines, or a jewellery box filled with fab and eclectic finds including ’80s pins for your fave blazer-wearing friend.
Giftideas
1975 peacock embroidered wall hanging, $75. 1. Mid-century tiered server with Bakelite handles, $25. 2. 1860s jam cupboard with original alligator crackle paint, $1450. 3. Pre-1960s ornaments (500+ available), $4-$25. 4. Quebec-made leather glider and ottoman, $495. 5. “Waste not” bread board, $145. 6. Assorted 1920s to 1980s wedding cake toppers, $10-$55.
Cosmic Alley
CosmicAlley ntage
Outofthisworld
Skyrocket your giftee’s style with the global finds at this shop Trade in a simple cookie jar for one shaped like a speckled brown squirrel from the ’70s A large brass egg does double duty as a catch-all and pretty vanity accessory. Upgrade a functional clear glass vase to a vintage handmade solid brass one with a ginkgo leaf design. And for the glam girlies? A star is born with a fur stole or beaded bag. Murano freeform 6" art glass, $128
pottery vases, $58-$128
muskrat fur stole, $158.
Cloisonne egg with stand, $68.
giraffe mom and baby, $78.
beaded handbag, $62.
framed floral needlepoint, $48.
Foraged Home & Garden ForagedHome &Garden
Europeanflair
Give the gift of turning a house into a home this year by getting your loved ones Beswick hand-painted vases or vintage French wine glasses from this lovely shop Giftable ideas galore here: A striped tea towel from France tied casually around a bottle of wine, a wee transferware dish tied up with handmade soap, Limoges butter pats paired with a fancy salt, a vintage jug with flowers bursting out the spout Vive la France! Luminarc France glasses, set of four, $50.
small dishes for gifting, $24-$28.
candle holders, set of 2, $36
plate jug, $24
butter pats, set of three, $46
torchon/tea towel, $30
ironstone toothbrush holder, $85.
Var&Vitchen
Collect’emall
There’s a reason why pretty Pyrex is beloved in the vintage scene, aside from its durability: it’s highly collectible. Patterns on patterns make “the hunt” as much fun as the acquisition itself. The shop owner is a collector himself, so expect to find robust categories in not only Pyrex but also holiday memorabilia, barware, kitchen tchotchkes and tabletop decor. Much of the inventory here lives in booths, but send a DM and ask away if you’re seeking something specific.
Giftideas
Green Fair Isle cardigan, $78.
1. Pyrex spring blossom mixing bowls, set of 3, $78. 2.
Ceramic Christmas tree, no base, $68. 3. Grey Fair Isle crew-neck sweater, $68. 4. Pyrex butterprint mixing bowls, set of 3, $188.
5. Christmas metal tray, $14. 6. Purple Fair Isle crew-neck sweater, $68. 7. Garfield Christmas stuffies, $16 each. 8.
Greenbrierntage
Friendsforever
This year, support a small woman-powered business that has something for every kind of friend. For the bookworm, perhaps a copy of The Complete Sherlock Holmes from 1930. For the photographer, consider a vintage film camera with a carry case. For the musician, a vintage music book bundle complete with the works of Beethoven and Bach. For the writer, a vintage typewriter perfect for decor or use. And, for the friend that is hard to shop for, an e-gift card so they can choose from this shop’s everevolving collection on their own.
History of mapmaking book, $20. 1. Maurice Chalvignac flower lamp, $150. 2. Smith-Corona electric typewriter with case, $80. 3. Eaton Home tartan mug set, $64. 4. Antique photo album scrapbook, $46. 5. Alexej von Jawelensky print, $22. 6. Seba silver-plated cat ring holder, $22. 7. Agfa Billy-Record 8.8 folding film camera with case, $64. 8.
ElizabethO.ntage
Stylishservice
“Vintage you’ll actually wear” is the tagline of this shop, and it’s true: the racks are filled with classics, simple basics, and timeless silhouettes that lean heavily into the ’80s and ’90s and preloved contemporary eras and make it easy to get that cool “I just threw this together” look. Find a mix of vintage and indie-made new clothing and home decor items, and, for the deserving giftee, order a style bundle of curated vintage sourced just for them. Just supply some inspo photos and their measurements and you’re set.
Giftideas
Black leather boots, size 5.5, $85. 1. Quilted wall art, $25. 2. Green wool vintage kilt skirt, $38. 3. Lake City Casinos crop tee, $25. 4. White textured vintage dress, $68. 5. Tall ceramic vintage mugs, set of 2, $24. 6. Mystery bag of home decor, 3-4 items per bag, $25.
7. Vintage floral button-up top, $28.
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Napanee Home & Interiors NapaneeHome &Interiors
Warmwishes
Interior design is simple when you have a shop like this one around when everything goes together, you can’t go wrong. For the aesthete, adorn their walls with a vintage oil painting of a cottage in the countryside. For a festive favour, browse the holiday collection and find a set of cranberry glass cups, a rocking horse tray, or a vintage angel tree topper. And for the chefs, copper pots and pans are sure to serve up warmth and happiness this year.
Assorted candleholders, $30-$125
Assorted stoneware, $25-$145.
Assorted mirrors, $35-$250.
Assorted copper pots & pans, $45-$125.
Assorted ironstone, $20-$175.
Assorted art, $25-$250.
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FluffyBunnyntage
Victorianverve
Brimming with Victorian-era and garden party charm, this shop is a worthy stop for romantics. Shop for gothic arch glasses, a Murano-style blown glass vase, a Limoges antique chocolate pot, or a vintage burwood mirror. There are clothes, too: a chic Esprit lined coat, a dreamy vintage armour denim jumpsuit or a Highland Queen velvet blazer would all satisfy the sweet stylista. And there’s always accessories: perhaps a Stella & Dot Jacinthe bracelet with hematite and faux pearls is up your loved one’s alley.
Brass deer, 8.5" tall, $60. 1. Louis XV vintage mirrored tray, $130. 2. Antique Haviland & Co. Limoges chocolate pot, $150. 3. Hand-painted Wavecrest powder jar, $95. 4. Solid brass shark, 7" long, $30, and solid brass dory, 5.25" long, $25.
5. Acme Silver Co. antique tray, $50. 6. Pink frosted glass perfume bottle, $30. 7. Art Nouveau sterling silver stamp moistener with intact felt pad, $100; Birks sterling silver letter opener, $40.
House
Sleek&sophisticated
Properly outfit your gift list at this shop, where sophistication is a staple and black, white and grey are beloved Alabaster grapes from the ’60s, a modern ceramic splatter vase, a world map on a black wooden board, and a pair of vintage French candle holders make chic gifts Don’t forget the delightful minis: vintage door knockers from the ’30s or vintage sconce lamp shades from the ’60s make for sweet surprises
Jack’sDaughterofAllTrades
Exquisitetaste
If you’re seeking art glass or bar glass, this shop has got you with its selection ranging from Murano to Libbey to Anchor-Hocking and beyond. If glass isn’t your giftee’s thing, there are plenty of other “trades” to choose from here including textiles, pottery, original art, tableware and ceramics, holiday decor and books. How about a hand-painted Moorcroft pottery box for storing odds and ends, or a Glo-Hill Bakelite-trimmed bar tool set? You’ll be the favourite this holiday with your excellent eye.
Giftideas
Rare blue and 22-karat cold carousel punch bowl set, $299.33.
1. Iittala Ultima Thule ice lip pitcher, $149.33. 2. Antique Toledo cast-iron Canadian scale, $229.33. 3. Vintage figural owl ceramic planter, $64.33. 4. Vintage solid brass stag reindeer, $119.33. 5. Hudson’s Bay point blanket coat with hood, $499.33.
6. Uranium glass salt and pepper shakers, $48.33. 7. Vintage “Celebrity” Australia lambswool blanket, $64.33.
8. Vintage lily pond with koi fish fused art glass bowl, Peggy Karr Glass, US, $124.33. 9.
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Email the shop owner info@jacksdaughterofalltrades.com
UnVaultedntage
Printedpresents
Whether you’re a party goer or a party thrower, there are holiday goodies galore at UnVaulted Vintage. From their 20,000strong vintage ads department: Deco-era prints by Coles Phillips and vibrant prints from psychedelic art king Peter Max. Elsewhere on the Etsy shop, anthropomorphic pottery goblets from the ’90s make for show-stopping conversation starters, and sets of 1990s Franklin Mint Santa Claws plates or cat Christmas coasters make for fun host gifts that are sure to keep the party going.
Polyester Plus PolyesterPlus
Inclusiveicons
Nothing is cooler than inclusivity. With sizes ranging from 4XL-L (because, as they say, plus sizes to the front!) across badass finds like embroidered jean jackets, satin skirts, and ’90s Hawaiian shirts, Polyester Plus has what bodacious bods need. Giftable toppers include butterfly bolo ties or lava lamp hair clips, or, for the cat lovers out there, a Y2K Laurel Burch cat print tote bag.
Carmine & Hayworth ntage Carmine& Hayworthntage
Toastythrowbacks
With one-of-a-kind pieces such as ’90s knitwear dresses and lavish ’60s coat sets, this shop is sure to keep your giftee warm and in style A Dior belt and selection of brooches will give ’em a cool blast from the past Not sure how to pair it all? No stress: an online look book packed with glam outfits will give you guidance. This year, Carmine & Hayworth has your (’50s wool coat–topped) back.
’50s Marilyn Monroe style rhinestone necklace, US$24.90.
’50s velvet hat with tie veil, US $31.90.
’70s Lisner rhinestone brooch, US$24.90.
Ralph Lauren navy knit dress, US$38.90.
PinkNosentage
Vintagehospitality
Nothing makes a meal look better like antique dinnerware. Your host would love to dish up cookies on a vintage Nashco dish from the 1920s, or perhaps coffee in vintage Kenmark china cups with the matching saucers from the 1950s/1960s. And don’t forget the ambiance. Consider pairing taper candles in vintage holders with sumptuous embroidered satin inserts. Serve holiday cheer in style this year and check out their Etsy.
Giftideas
The Joy of Entertaining, 1983 book, US$27.95.
1. Metal candleholders with embroidered satin inserts, set of two, US$22.95
2. Noritake Floria oval serving bowl, US$19.95.
3. Playful white cat figurine, US$19.95.
4. Brown pottery mugs with bluebirds, set of 4, US$59.95.
5. Dessert plates with pink roses, US$19.95. 6. Kenmark china cups and saucers, set of six, US$24.95.
7. Hand-painted tin serving tray, US$29.95.
8. Assorted pieces, US$19.95-US$52.95. 9.
Shop the website pinknosevintage.com Shop on Etsy pinknosevintageltd.etsy.com
Email the shop owner contactus@pinknosevintage.com
Cellary Cellary
Bringtheheat
Cook up some fresh ideas for the kitchen. Pour milk from a Figgjo Flint milk jug from the ’70s or season your meal with a vintage Blue Onion pepper shaker from Japan. Mix things up a little and show off your bartending skills with a vintage art deco cocktail shaker and a set of vintage barware from the ’60s Whether you’re baking, bartending, or cooking, you’ll heat things up in your kitchen in the best way
DwellingonthePast
Makingmemories
Your loved one will adore a trip down memory lane — the shop’s called Dwelling on the Past, after all. For your arty pals, try a coffee table book on Vincent van Gogh, or, for the adventurers, a Pacific Northwest travel book. Make a blank wall feel more homey with an oil landscape or a textured lithograph of a seaside harbour. The ideal stocking stuffer? A varsity pennant or cute camping badge. With books, artwork, home goods, and more, the good old days are just a few clicks away — and there’s $10-$20 flat-rate Canadian shipping, too.
Wooden rooster storage canisters, $38/set. 1. Marcella Cucina (1997), $25; tomato salt & pepper shakers, $12/pair. 2. Assorted items, various prices. 3. Vintage book with handmade suede cover, $35. 4. Kentucky Fried Chicken “Dad” beer stein, $14. 5. 1950s Yale pennant, $24. 6. Kentucky Derby ’90s julep glasses, set of 3, $22. 7. Pyrex “Homestead” mixed bowls, set of 3, $60. 8.
Lost&FoundCuratedntage
Treasuretrove
X marks the spot on this shop, which is full of quirky trinkets and accessories for the treasure hunters out there. Think carnival glass dishes, strawberry-shaped teapots, amber crystal decanters, and other items that’ll make you feel like you struck gold. This trove is packed with decor and accessories — fringed vintage table runners and chic clutches will add a magical aura to your giftee’s home and closet. Follow your compass to the shop’s Instagram and find the pot of gold you’ve been looking for this holiday season.
Assorted vintage handbags, inquire for prices. 1. Vintage salt & pepper shaker set, inquire for price. 2. Assorted handbags & vintage tie, inquire for prices. 3. Vintage handmade fringe shrug, $110. 4. Peach lustre coupe glasses, $40. 5. Assorted necklaces, inquire for prices. 6. Vintage hand-embroidered apron, inquire for price. 7.
Assorted vintage decor, inquire for prices. 8.
ThatCatntage
Getkittedout
Be the gift fairy this year and bestow a bounty of mid-century modern on your loved ones. Handmade vintage wooden tulips, an antique terracotta gnome, and an Arnel’s mushroom butter dish all make for whimsical surprises. For the more playful on your list: a vintage owl Ceramaster coin bank (fill it with change to be extra special) or a handmade pottery tea set festooned with funny faces. The quirky, stylish inventory here will make your giftee feel like the coolest cat around.
Giftideas
Antique Heissner West German terracotta gnome, $35.
1. ’60s teardrop bentwood plant hanger, $125. 2. Vintage wooden tulips, $30.
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3. ’60s splatter painted hanging planter, $40. 4. Blue Mountain Pottery Apollo 14.5" vase, $160.
6. Eduardo Vega metallic vase with tile decoration, $130.
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Folk art style head vases in style of Gemma Tacogna, $125 each.
7. ’50s Iza coffee set by J. Wrzesien for Chodziez, Poland, $295.
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clotheslinesntage
Foreverstyle
The capsule wardrobe of your giftee’s dreams is waiting at this shop. Mix and match timeless pieces: Think statement leather coats from the ’80s, vintage woven leather shoes that can be dressed up or down, and simple jewellery pieces like vintage drop earrings in gold with faux pearls. Can’t decide on what to buy? Consider getting a curated bundle and watch your Pinterest board come to life with a box of vintage items chosen specifically for you, with your sizing and inspo pics in mind.
Giftideas
Vintage fur-trimmed wool tweed coat, $125. 1. ’80s Liz Claiborne red leather bag, $45. 2. Vintage gold and pearl earrings, $25-$40. 3. ’80s Liz Claiborne brown leather bag, $50. 4. Vintage London Fog Fair Isle knit sweater, $50. 5. Vintage fuzzy angora sweater with pearl buttons, $50. 6. ’80s Liz Claiborne bag and matching attaché, $100. 7. Vintage custom curated bundles, from $220. 8.
Lemon’sLoot
Asplashofjoy
Find everything but the ordinary at this household decor shop. Gift ideas that’ll give you juice: a carved trinket box or polished seashell dish for keepsakes or jewellery. An ornate vintage brass frame for a photo of your family. A metal floral card holder for your bud’s new business. A vintage glass mannequin head for your stylish sister’s hats or sunglasses. As the lemon-yellow sunlight shines through your loved one’s vintage painted suncatcher, they’ll take a moment to appreciate not just their new-to-them decor piece, but your thoughtfulness, too.
Folk art chicken, $165. 1. Celestial mirror, $75. 2. Vintage planter, $48. 3. Head busts, $155-$165. 4. Pottery lion cub, $32. 5. Italian trays, $64-$72. 6. Royal Haeger pottery, $38. 7. Teak bowl set, $200. 8.
FrenchToastntage
Handmadewithcare
Shopping small and sustainably means investing in quality — and that’s what you’ll find at this bohemian-inspired vintage shop filled with leather, fur and curated designer pieces. The brand recently launched its Handmade line of jackets and totes, designed in Montreal and crafted by artisans in Jaipur, India. One-of-a-kind embroidered suzani jackets can be custom-made to order, and the quilted pieces with of-the-moment prints make for the perfect presents — they’re one size fits most and reversible, so your giftee gets a two-in-one option. Now that’s a smart investment.
Giftideas
FrenchToastHandmadeTheWeekendTote,$62. 1. Fox fur coat, $600. 2. Handmade real feather shawl, $210. 3. French Toast Handmade Clara jacket, $135, French Toast Handmade The Weekend Tote, $62. 4. French Toast Handmade embroidered cropped jacket, $200. 5. Hudson’s Bay 3.5 point wool blanket, $375. 6. Vintage Fendi: leather duffel, $550, nylon shoulder bag, $250, makeup bag, $105. 7.
PyeCreative
Give the gift of a Princess Diaries or Breakfast at Tiffany’s moment with a precious gem from this shop. From a freshwater round pearl necklace to a set of radiant peridot earrings, whoever dons the pieces from this collection is bound to feel like a royal. Add dignified elegance to any outfit with a Krementz sterling silver and crystal butterfly pin, or take a more colourful approach with a multistone brass brooch from the ’30s. The seller deals in individual pieces or collections — the perfect choice for those who appreciate a little or a lot of sustainable luxury.
2., 3., 4., 5. Assorted Victorian and early 1900s brooches, handbags and necklaces. Contact shop owner for prices.
Scanadian ntage Scanadianntage
Euroliving
Add a European touch to your giftee’s home with this Scandi-centric shop. Let them visit Sweden with an intricately designed ’70s candle holder that looks like an ice sculpture. Or they can serve tea in a Rosenthal Suomi teapot designed in 1976 that will surely make them feel like they’re in Finland Hop over to Denmark by gifting flowers in a Holmegaard smoked glass vase designed in 1957 Forget catching a flight Europe is just an Etsy shop away.
Dexter raku plate, $300.
Copenhagen Noblesse candle holders, $200/pair.
IanDrummondntage
Maincharacterera
Calling all film and TV fans: Ever watch a movie or show and fall in love with the work of the costume designers? Make your main character dreams come true and browse Ian Drummond Vintage, a shop that also rents to local and international film/TV productions. Find holiday party dresses from the ’40s and ’50s, and the coziest wool jackets and gloves that are sure to make you feel like a Hallmark movie character. Bring the big screen to your loved ones — or yourself! — this holiday season.
Assorted vintage sewing patterns, various prices. 1. 1930s beige cord embroidery tulle lace collar, $50. 2.
Assorted vintage silk scarves, various prices. 3. Assorted vintage sewing fabrics, various prices. 4. Y2K flower shell statement necklace, $92. 5. Art Deco celluloid rhinestone hat pin, $92. 6. ’90s Ralph Lauren wool sweaters, $300-340. 7. Assorted vintage gloves, various prices. 8.
MamantageHome
Thelittlethings
It’s all in the details at this shop filled with mid-century kitchen decor. There are plenty of beautiful little things for everyone on your list here, from planters by E.O. Brody to a silver-plated biscuit jar. Also in stock are fun finds like a tomato-shaped cream and sugar set and a vintage ceramic honey pot shaped like a beehive — both perfect gifts for a friend no matter whether their personal style is farmhouse, kitsch or eclectic. And for anyone who might be looking to dress up their bar cart, there are highballs, rocks glasses and champagne buckets to suit their fancy.
Giftideas
Blue Mountain Pottery “split leaf” vase, $42. 1. 1970s Japanese soup crocks with floral transfer, $34. 2.
3. Upco USA MCM drip glaze planter, $28. 4. Scheurich 12" pottery vase, $65. 5. Libbey highball glasses, set of 6, $55. 6. Brody crinkle glass planters, set of 2, $42. 7. 1970s Japanese stoneware side plates, set of 6, $40. 8.
Federal Glass mixing bowls, tulip pattern, set of 2, $44.
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