2023 Vintage Sellers Community Holiday Gift Guide by thevintageseeker

2023 nage Gift Guide ISSUE 1 | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023

Secondhand gifting

PASSING ON HISTORY P. 14

A very vintage holiday DECOR FROM YESTERYEAR P. 10

PLUS 170+ PRODUCTS FROM OUR MEMBER SHOPS! P. 19

IN THIS ISSUE

From the editor

About the Vintage Sellers Community

The gift that keeps on giving

Fun and festive finds

Walkin’ in a vintage wonderland

The greatest gift of all

Shop the season

2023 Vintage Sellers Community Holiday Gift Guide

Want not, waste not

Who are we?

Make the most out of your vintage gift

Christmas cheer from our members

Classic vintage holiday decorations

Sustainable, local and thoughtful: vintage gifts have it all

Find the perfect gift with our market roundup

Shop from some of our members A Vintage Caress Carmine & Hayworth Vintage Cellary Dwelling on the Past Elizabeth O. Vintage Fox & Phoenix Vintage French Toast Vintage Habit Vintage Happy Old Glass Harbour City Whimsy Hodge Podge Hotel

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PHOTOS: (THIS PAGE) YAN KRUKAU/PEXELS, (COVER) IVAN SAMKOV/PEXELS

Ian Drummond Vintage Jack’s Daughter of All Trades Lemon’s Loot Luvewantshop Mama Vintage Home Pye Creative reDiscovered on Marsh Scanadian Vintage Sincerely Penny Spicy Cat Vintage Var & Vitchen

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PHOTO: RDNE STOCK PROJECT/PEXELS

“WANT NOT, WASTE NOT.”

FROM THE EDITOR My family is big on gift lists for the holidays. Want not, waste not. (If you’re list-averse, not all of the holiday magic disappears with a list — there’s still an element of surprise, because you don’t know which item might appear!) Last Christmas, I unwrapped a gift from my husband and saw a local vintage store’s name stamped on the box. Interesting. I lifted the lid with excitement (because vintage!) but also with a little trepidation (it was off-list!). Sinking my hand into tissue paper, I pulled out a wavy Beswick Ware vase. My favourite colours: soft pink and seafoam green. Perfect for my vase-collecting, mermaid decor–loving self. “It’s Art Deco,” he told me proudly. He knows I love Art Deco, both original and revival. “The store owner told me it was close to 100 years old and I thought that was so cool. It’s a true antique!” It’s hard to describe the feeling when you’re a recipient of such a thoughtful gift, chosen with intention just for you. That’s what giving vintage at the holidays is all about. It’s about slowing down. It’s about shared memories. It’s about stories. Shoppers spend $8.3 billion on unwanted holiday gifts every year, according to a 2022 survey of more than 2,000 Americans by financial website Finder. This year, on top of that, we’ve got a global economic crisis to contend with. Here in Canada, consulting firm Deloitte estimates an 11 per cent decrease in holiday spending as consumers juggle higher grocery bills, rent and mortgage rates. For those who do plan to shop for gifts, how about thinking deeply about your loved ones and finding them something meaningful that they’ll truly love? We have some ideas on how to make a secondhand gift more special starting on p. 5. Find gifts for everyone on your list in our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide (p. 19), which features 22 participating shops from the 70+ members of the Vintage Sellers Community, a professional development and networking group run by The Vintage Seeker. Part of what makes vintage-as-gifts so special is that items are one of one. What you’ll see on these pages is a starting point — ideas to inspire you. If an item has already sold, ask the shopkeeper if they stock something similar. They often do, or they’ll point you to another shop that does. I’d say it’s the magic of the season that makes vintage sellers extra-kind, but most I’ve encountered are like that all year round.

Kristina Urquhart Editor & Publisher The Vintage Seeker

My 2023 vintage wish list

Leather fringed jacket Gold ring Stone chess set Vintage coffee table book

About the Vintage Sellers Community The Vintage Sellers Community is more than a community — it’s a networking, professional development and social connection group for professional resellers and ambitious side hustlers. Our 70+ current members are vintage vendors, antiques dealers, and resellers who regularly exchange knowledge and peer support, and learn from business experts. Members value inclusivity and inter-industry support, and strive to accurately describe and note flaws on their products. Guided by their collective commitment to delivering a positive customer experience, our members pride themselves on conducting transactions with honesty, respect and a high standard of service. The Vintage Sellers Community membership is managed by The Vintage Seeker, an online magazine that connects sellers and shoppers. Learn more at vintagesellerscommunity.ca.

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THE GIFT That Keeps on Giving IF YOU’VE NEVER CONSIDERED GIVING VINTAGE OR SECONDHAND ITEMS AS GIFTS, 2023 IS YOUR YEAR! READ ON FOR SOME HANDY TIPS ON MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR THOUGHTFUL GESTURE

PHOTO: CARLIE WRIGHT/PEXELS

BY KRISTINA URQUHART

PHOTOS: (L) EUGENIA REMARK/PEXELS, (R) JILL WELLINGTON/PEXELS

Strolling into a vintage shop close to the holidays, I can’t help but wonder how many of the items started their lives as holiday gifts. 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 December date night in 1974. Giving vintage gifts at the holidays simply adds another chapter to those stories. What’s more nostalgic and holidaymagic than that? 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 treasures back to the surface,” she says.

“What’s treasure is to you is different than what treasure is to someone else — and that’s what makes it so fun and eclectic.” 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 preowned gift, and 74 per cent say they’d like to receive a preowned 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. If you’re still not sold on the idea, let’s unpack why preowned gifts have been seen as less socially acceptable. To do so requires acknowledging that the people who made the decisions on what was “acceptable” were people who had the means, access and privilege to buy new at the time. In the height of the “keeping up with the Joneses” 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 the eyes of the social rulers of the time. By extension, groups who had to prioritize affordability and couldn’t shop new were seen as having “lesser” status. The reality is, pre-owned goods are not less-than. Neither are the people who purchase them. 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 sees 85 per cent of all textiles hit landfills every year. And something being pre-owned does not automatically lower its monetary value

or perceived value — especially in the case of vintage or antiques, where value might actually increase with time. Nor is giving a pre-owned gift a signal that you are “re-gifting” or re-circulating your own items. 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 thoughtful purchases extra-special.

Include a handwritten note. When gifting secondhand, add some extra context for your recipient to let them know why you selected this item specifically for them. Include a handwritten card that lays it all out: explain why you wanted to give that vintage item, and why it made you think of the recipient. Include which vendor you shopped with and a story about that experience, if appropriate. If there are historical details or care instructions, include those too. And if gifting clothing, blankets or other textiles, indicate the item has been washed. “You want to tell the story of it versus just giving it to someone so they don’t think it’s a re-gift when in fact it was very thoughtful,” says Sarah at Dwelling on the Past. 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 toast your friendship. What better way to feel special?

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 shows that you put thought into the pairing.

PHOTO: MARGARIDA DA MOTA/PEXELS

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 vintage denim jacket to pair over a new hoodie. 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 IOU for a day spent relaxing in the park or at the beach?

PHOTOS: (TOP) MICHEILE.COM/VISUAL STORIES/PEXELS, (BOTTOM) OLGA KALININA/PEXELS

Vintage gift ideas

Put care into the package. Gifting secondhand doesn’t mean you can’t get creative with your presentation, says Sarah of Dwelling on the Past. “You can still package it really nicely,” she says. For more eco-friendly options, try a reusable fabric bag, kraft paper with eye-catching twine, vintage holiday paper or secondhand linens wrapped with a fabric bow. Or hit up the supply of gift bags that you’ve kept over the years and find a special one that hides what’s inside. A bit of ribbon, a classic ornament dangling off the side, or a vintage keychain can all add an extra final touch.

Artwork or framed prints Baking dishes Band T-shirts Barrettes or hair clips Books (rare edition is a choice move!) Board games, chess sets, puzzles (check for all the pieces!) Cameras Cake stands Carving sets Classic video games Collectible toys (bonus points for ones that remind you of a memory!) Cookbooks Crafting supplies (sewing notions, yarn — make a basket of fun items!) Crocks or pitchers Designer handbag or wallet Jewellery Jewellery box Kitchenware/dishes Linens, placemats, tea towels Maps of a special place Mirrors or frames Mugs Music instrument or sheet music Newspapers from the year they were born Outdoor knives Postcards or stationery Purses Quilts Recipe box with handwritten recipes Records Ring dish or small trinket box Scarves Servingware (platters, casseroles, etc.) Signs Sunglasses Sweaters (grandpa, hoodies, cashmere, ugly Christmas, etc.) Tabletop decor Tea or coffee paraphernalia Toys or comic books Typewriter Vases or flower pots

FUN & FESTIVE Finds DECORATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH THESE PICKS FROM VINTAGE SELLERS COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Kids’ Christmas books, Fat Dachshund

Midcentury foil decor, Three Parrots

Holiday cards, Orange Crush Vintage

Christmas stocking, DeeDee’s Cache

Vintage Coca-Cola ads, UnVaulted Vintage

Shiny Brite ornaments, Cellary

Stained glass Santa, Hodge Podge Hotel

Christmas lantern, Harbour City Whimsy

Wooden nutcracker, Perth Market

A VINTAGE SELLER TAKES US ON A TOUR OF CLASSIC VINTAGE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND HOW TO FIND THEM BY KRISTA MONTELPARE

Where to find: eBay, Etsy, antique stores Keywords to search: “Atlantic Mold Company,” “ceramic Christmas tree,” “ceramic tree with base,” “Holland ceramic tree”

PHOTO: SEWFUNKY/ETSY

WALKIN’ THROUGH a Vintage Wonderland

1 Ceramic

Christmas trees

A staple of many a grandmother’s holiday decor is the long-beloved ceramic Christmas tree.

’Tis the season of traditions! With a myriad of holiday aesthetics and observances dictated by faith or by fun, many a home will be decking the halls ⁠— but whether with boughs of holly or atomic mercury starbursts depends on the collector. Regardless of preferred aesthetic, for vintage enthusiasts, the style of the season will often be dictated by nostalgia. Fortunately, with every past decade came a unique approach to represent the holidays. Be it full secondhand style or subtle nods to past popular decor, it’s a great time of year for your home to highlight heirlooms, collectibles and vintage adornments from holidays past.

Introduced in the 1940s, the coniferous decoration rose to popularity towards the end of the 1950s and into the ’60s and ’70s. The Atlantic Mold Company is the most recognizable stamp found upon a vintage ceramic tree, thanks to their mass production of paint-your-own ceramics. Primarily a table topper, these trees range in size from 10 centimetres (four inches) up to 51 centimetres (20 inches) — though finding larger vintage versions free of chips or damage means paying a premium. Most are modelled with a base to hold a lightbulb and electrical hookup, with a hollow treeform to fit snugly over. These trees will illuminate your space with a rainbow spectrum of holiday colours, cast by tiny plastic bulbs inserted into the holes of the tree. Once quite an affordable piece of decor, selling for around $10-$20 each, their collectability now means they can be found for hundreds of dollars, and even up to $1,000, in online marketplaces. Pictured: 1970s Atlantic Mold Co. green ceramic Christmas tree. Sewfunky, $279.95.

Where to find:

Etsy, vintage markets Keywords to search: “vintage Hanukkah menorah,” “1960s menorah,” “Jewish brass decor”

The pinnacle of the Atomic Age, the metallic, futuristic vibe of aluminium Christmas trees once projected a view of the tree of Christmas future. With a sturdy metal trunk adorned with glitzy tinseled branches, this festive and shiny aesthetic is quite the departure from the traditional evergreen tree, and deliciously mid-century. The Aluminum Specialty Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin transitioned from the wartime production of brass and steel cartridge cases, steel battery cans, and zinc battery closures to the sparkling silver trees for which they’re now known.

PHOTO: BOUNTYVINTAGECO/ETSY

Aluminium Christmas trees

Mid-century brass menorah

The original prices were below $100 — and significantly less for the smaller, tabletop versions. High-tech sets included a colour-wheel projection as a more expensive option. Much harder to come by these days, vintage aluminium trees go anywhere from $150-$1,000-plus, depending on condition and rarity.

Featuring nine branches adorned by candles, each lit in sequence to celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, the mid-century brass menorah is an elegant, minimalist piece of seasonal decor rooted in religious tradition. Quality and craftsmanship feature heavily in their pricing, as does size and intricacy of design. For a cherished family heirloom, the value comes from being passed from one generation to the next, much more so than any other factor.

Pictured: Mid-century silver and white aluminium tree. QueenOfTheSouthCo, $346.89.

For many, the mid-century brass menorah exemplifies 20th-century design sensibilities by virtue of the marrying of culture with form with function. Pictured: 1950s Oppenheim verdigris brass menorah. BountyVintageCo, $125.

Where to find:

Keywords to search: “Atomic Christmas tree,” “tinsel tree,” “midcentury Christmas tree,” “vintage aluminium tree”

PHOTO: QUEENOFTHESOUTHCO/ETSY

eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, vintage markets, yard sales

Where to find: Vintage markets, eBay, antique stores Keywords to search: “Shiny Brite,” “indent ornament,” “mercury glass ornament,” “Max Eckardt,” “Christopher Radko”

Mercury glass ornaments (Shiny Brites)

PHOTO: RETROCITE/ETSY

Pretty and precious, mercury glass ornaments have undoubtedly withstood the test of time — that is to say, aesthetically, at least. Too many collectors have witnessed the heartbreaking explosion of miniscule silvery shards when one tragically hits the floor. Many are hand-painted and hung like little jewels, with origins in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia (as Czechoslovakia on maker’s marks), and the United States. Most popular in North America and certainly with the most name recognition are Shiny Brites, which were manufactured by the Shiny Brite Company founded in the 1930s by Max Eckardt after several decades of importing hand-blown glass ornaments from Germany.

More than simply a spinning top, the dreidel is a gambling game part of traditional Hanukkah celebrations. Collectors appreciate vintage and antique dreidels as an important aspect of religious tradition and as a representation of Jewish culture.

Provenance can often be determined by pattern or by signature on the metal tab hanger atop the bulb, either with a citation of a country or maker. Fun fact: Shiny Brite tabs were replaced by cardboard during the 1940s to accommodate wartime production rations.

Vintage dreidels

Dreidels can be found made from wood, bone and metal, as well as from a number of other materials. With origins in Israel and Eastern Europe, they can be handcrafted to feature intricate designs indicative of their region of production, which also determines their value to a collector. Pictured: Silver enamel dreidel with gilding. DekorStyle, $581.61.

Originally priced low for complete sets, mercury glass ornaments can now fetch between $5 to upwards of $50 per bulb, depending on origin, style and condition.

Where to find: Remember to display with caution, because these beautiful baubles burst easily should they slip from a branch! PHOTO: DEKORSTYLE/ETSY

Pictured: Vintage ornaments, box of six, eight or 12, random assortment. RetroCite, $35-$70.

eBay, Etsy Keywords to search: “vintage Dreidel game,” “vintage Hanukkah game,” “antique dreidel”

Whatever you might be celebrating this December, sprinkle your home like snowflakes with secondhand seasonal decor. Old and new together in glad tidings. Happy holiday collecting!

Where to find: Thrift stores, vintage markets, Facebook Marketplace, yard sales

Holiday paper

Keywords to search: “Christmas crochet,” “vintage holiday embroidery,” “holiday needlepoint,” “Christmas linens,” “holiday tatting”

Postcards, greeting cards, wrapping paper and other forms of ephemera are highly collectible pieces of holidays past. Many feature illustrations, images or photographs that truly provide a glimpse into the era in which they were produced.

PHOTO: TATYSVINTAGESTORE/ETSY

6 Holiday linens

Depending on the collector, a personal note or heartfelt sentiment might add value, while others prefer new old stock or previously unused items. Fragile and prone to deterioration, condition is the largest determining factor, though prices can vary from a few dollars to hundreds.

Tablecloths, tea towels and other seasonal linens are sometimes overlooked, but equally collectible vintage holiday items. Made from durable materials (like cotton, for example) and featuring intricate patterns or elegant winter motifs, vintage linens can be the finishing touch to anyone’s holiday home.

Pictured: 1960s variety set of eight silkscreen Christmas cards. NewEnglandEmporium, $50.48.

Pictured: Vintage woven linen table runner. TatysVintageStore, $35.73.

PHOTO: NEWENGLANDEMPORIUM/ETSY

With a variety of textile manufacturers worldwide, including those that have been lovingly handmade, vintage holiday linens are broadly available, which does translate to a lower cost for collectors and decorators. A large, hand-embroidered tablecloth can be well appreciated for the skill of the craft. Likewise, pieces that feature fun prints and patterns — like a kitschy Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — will be much more enticing for any lover of the mod claymation classic from the 1960s.

Krista Montelpare is a writer, owner of vintage shop Cellary, and member of the Vintage Sellers Community.

Where to find: eBay, Etsy, vintage markets, secondhand bookstores Keywords to search: “vintage Christmas lithograph,” “vintage holiday letterpress,” “Christmas greetings,” “holiday ephemera”

WRAP SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY AND MEANING ALL INTO ONE PACKAGE: SHOP VINTAGE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Holiday shopping can be a stressful time: hunting for the perfect gift, at the perfect price, while the weather turns, the lines lengthen, and the same Christmas song seems to follow you around on repeat from one fluorescent-lit box store to the next. Fold in competitive shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and it’s enough to make one’s inner Grinch emerge. But let’s paint a different picture: you’re shopping at your local vintage store. There’s a handmade candle burning behind the counter and an old vinyl crackles over the speakers. You might be spending a little bit more on the gifts you’re buying, but you’re focused on quality, not quantity.

PHOTO: CANVA

THE GREATEST GIFT

of All

BY CHELSEA NASH 14

The shop owner is helping you find the perfect gifts: a cozy, worn-in vintage leather jacket for your beloved and a set of vintage Pyrex for the baker in your life. And maybe you need to snag those brass candlestick holders for your holiday table, too. You walk out with your purchases, satisfied knowing you supported your neighbours instead of a big-box retailer, and feeling good about shopping sustainably and helping to repurpose existing goods instead of contributing to the waste involved in buying new. With the holiday shopping season upon us, sustainability, affordability and shopping local are more important to consumers than ever. One way to wrap all those things into one package you can fit under the tree? Shop your local vintage shops, dealers and online sellers.

Why shop local? This year, a holiday shopping survey report by the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and Leger shows that shopping local is important to 82 per cent of Canadians, up from 74 per cent last year. With good reason: the importance of shopping local hit home during the COVID-19 pandemic, when global supply chains struggled to catch up after disruptions caused by lockdowns. Plus, as the cost of living continues to cause financial headaches for many Canadian families, shopping locally is an essential part of stimulating economic growth. When you shop local, your money goes further, and does more for your local community and economy.

PHOTO: CANVA

As Valérie Roy, director of sales and recruitment at the One of a Kind Show (OOAK) in Toronto told the CBC last year, $63 of every $100 you spend at your local shops stays in your own community, compared to only $14 of that same $100 you might spend at a big-box store.

You can also think of it on a more human level. When you shop locally, you’re supporting your neighbours’ business instead of a faceless global corporation. And you might make a friend along the way. Small businesses, especially vintage ones, are often born of passion, and business owners are often the person you’re directly engaging with. Each purchase is meaningful and enables someone to continue doing what they love — while you get the benefit of face-to-face expertise and recommendations.

A more sustainable approach Come holiday season, affordability is a priority; Canadians are still feeling the pinch of inflation. A 2022 future consumer index from EY Canada reported that holiday spending intentions were down as a result of cost-of-living and economic concerns following the pandemic. While the Retail Council of Canada’s 2023 report shows the average Canadian household plans to spend $100 more on the holidays this year than they did last year ($898 over last year’s $782), more people are also looking out for a bargain than they were in 2022.

PHOTO: KRISTINA PAUKSHTITE/PEXELS

According to the RCC, more than 40 per cent of Canadian consumers intend to shop on Black Friday — up from 28 per cent who said they would in 2022. The survey recorded similar intentions in shopper’s intentions for events like Cyber Monday (up to 37 per cent from 21 per cent in 2022) and Boxing Day (32 per cent, a jump up from 18 per cent in 2022). The EY Canada report indicates that sustainability is still top of mind for many shoppers. The call of the box stores can be hard to resist, and small businesses, including independent resellers, have a difficult time competing with them on price. (This happens to be part of the big-biz business model — undercut the mom-and-pops and win market share). One way we could probably all afford to be a little more sustainable during the holiday season is to buy fewer gifts — but to make the ones you do buy count.

Put some thought into it One of the best things about vintage shopping is the unique, timeless, hard-to-find quality of many of the items. If you’re on the hunt for something specific to make the perfect gift — maybe a rare vintage band tee, or a bowl to replace the one you broke — most sellers are happy to help you find it themselves, or can direct you to someone else who can. The best way to connect with your local sellers is at their shops or at a market, and many local resellers are online (just be sure to give them enough time to shop your item in advance of the holidays).

PHOTO: WALLACE CHUCK/PEXELS

Local vintage sellers are the keepers of the items you just can’t get at the big-box stores. Often, they have deep ties to the communities they work in, and chances are they’ve sourced some memorabilia that’s local to your city or town, like a lithograph of the old city hall where someone you love recently got married, or gear from the defunct sports team your dad used to cheer for. Nostalgia and memories are a vintage seller’s expertise. Not sure what you’re looking for? Vintage sellers can help with that, too, with recommendations steeped in knowledge. When your loved one opens their gift, you’ll be able to pass all that info along. And they’ll know just how much thought went into it. Chelsea Nash is a freelance writer, journalist and owner of Curious Times Vintage.

ONE WAY WE COULD PROBABLY ALL AFFORD TO BE A LITTLE MORE SUSTAINABLE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS TO BUY FEWER GIFTS — BUT TO MAKE THE ONES YOU DO BUY COUNT. 17

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SHOPPABLE! 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.

French Toast Vintage

Glam squad We all have that friend who is effortlessly chic. Gift them with minimal looks that have maximum style at this vintage clothing shop, which stocks everything from eelskin handbags to buttery-leather driving gloves to authentic silk kimonos sourced from Japan. Perfect stocking stuffer: some playful made-to-order ostrich-feather bracelets that punch up the sleeves of any topper.

Gift ideas

1. Ostrich feather cuffs, set of 2, $56. 2. Vintage mink fur stole, $175. 3. 1980s deadstock two-piece lingerie set, $78. 4. Vintage wooden coaster set, $48. 5. Vintage Chanel bag, $1,837. 6. Vintage wool Christmas sweater, $102. 7. Vintage Levi’s jeans avail. in all washes and sizes, $85.

All prices include shipping. Prices as marked with a 25% off holiday promotion.

Shop on Etsy FrenchToastVintageCA Follow on Instagram @frenchtoastvintageca

Scanadian Vintage Cool and chic What better gift at the holidays than a little taste of the north? At this vintage decor shop — whose name is a play on Scandinavian and Canadian, after its owners — treasures from beyond the Baltic Sea abound. Fill up your Santa sack with vintage Iittala glass of all shapes and sizes. Not every piece is of Scandinavian origin, but for the most part the sauna thermometers, Kosta Boda glassware and Danish ceramics will have you feeling nordic faster than you can say hyvää joulua (“Merry Christmas” in Finnish).

Gift ideas 1. Kosta Boda satellite vase, $75. 2. Vintage Czech vase, $80. 3. Nanny Still sugar and creamer, $175. 4. Vintage Finnish peg doll, $100. 5. Iittala Senaattori glasses, $30 each. 6. Italian burl wood purse, $150. 7. Iittala serving bowl, $60. 8. Tamara Aladin vase, $70. 9. Oiva Toikka glass bird, $265.

Shop on Instagram @scanadianvintage Email the shop owner scanadianvintage@outlook.com

Lemon’s Loot

Display of affection Help your giftees get to shelfie-worthy status with a wood carving, stone figurine or glass vase from the treasure chest at this discerning shop, which offers a freshly squeezed set of handpicked vintage and antique decor pieces and curiosities every week. A leather-bound, 1946 edition of Gray’s Anatomy offers equal parts learning and shelf style, but it’s the green glow of uranium glass that’ll never fail to be both conversation starter and shelf scene-stealer.

Gift ideas

1. Hand-painted artwork, $25-$65. 2. Collectible glassware, $12-$140. 3. Bohemian baskets, $19-$36. 4. Vintage reference books, $22-$40. 5. Unique brass pieces, $38-$200. 6. Natural material figurines, $48-$150. 7. Lucite collectibles, $30-$193.

Shop on Etsy LemonsLoot Follow on Instagram @lemonsloot Visit the website lemonsloot.com

Ian Drummond Vintage Beyond measure The archives at this vintage clothier will delight any fashion plate on your list, but it’s the accessories department that makes for truly groovy gifting. Silk scarves worn by ’70s sirens, lingerie clips of yore and semi-precious stone cufflinks would be welcome nestled near any Christmas tree or Hanukkah table. For gift recipients who enjoy a good story, perhaps a railwayworker scarf with a handwritten anecdote, or an e-gift card to pick out their own piece of history.

Gift ideas 1. Silk necktie, pocket square, cufflinks, $10-$54. 2. Various bowties, $30 each. 3. Assorted jewellery, $60-$240. 4. 1940s hand-painted neckties, $58-$75. 5. Silk necktie, pocket square, cufflinks, $10-$54. 6. Silk scarves, $35-$83. 7. Railroad Brotherhood scarf, collar tips, bolo tie, belt buckles, $20-$155. 8. Hair clips and brooches, $20-$40. 9. 1910s lingerie clips, moon hat/lapel pin, brooch, ’20s bralette, $28-$135.

Shop the website iandrummondvintage.com Shop on Etsy IanDrummondVintage Follow on social media @iandrummondvintage @iandrummondcollection

Dwelling on the Past

Timeless touch Memories are magic at this vintage decor shop, which stocks collectibles, artwork and barware that’ll transport you to your grandparents’ basement or cozy childhood cottage. For the holidays, perhaps a kitschy cross stitch for your grandmillennial friend, a travel souvenir for your nostalgic mother or a classy punch bowl for your NYE party host, paired with their mixer of choice?

Gift ideas

1. Assorted pitchers and book, $14-$18. Set of five lowball glasses, $44. 2. Triangular wooden wine rack, $24. 3. 19th-hole gold leaf golf steins, $24 for pair. 4. Falke Bang pop art fabric wall hanging, $50. 5. 1960s Glo-Hill Bakelite barware set, $42. 6. Hires Root Beer glass mugs, $15 for pair. 7. Indiana Glass carnival glass punch bowl set with 12 mugs, $72.

Shop on Instagram @dwellingonthepast

Carmine & Hayworth Vintage Sparkle, sparkle Drop Old Hollywood glitz and glamour into 2023 sensibilities and you have this shop that carries decor, books, gifts, treats, jewellery and both vintage and vintageinspired apparel for all genders. A slinky 1950s slip, Victorian-era embroidered silk handkerchief, 1960s Western cufflinks or 1970s perfume bottle for the boudoir make for glam gifts. And once you’ve got ’em channelling their inner Liz Taylor, fill their stockings up with locally made bath products, stickers, hand fans and cute vintage hair clips.

Gift ideas 1. 1960s Christian Dior black velvet hat, US$125. 2. 1950s Lisner necklace, US$54.90. 3. 1960s Panetta clip-on earrings, US$34.90. 4. 1950s sequin leaf clutch, US$14.90. 5. 1970s Elizabeth Arden leather clutch, US$24.90. 6. 1960s gold-tone “D” brooch, US$12.90. 7. 1950s rhinestone dangle cufflinks, US$14.90. 8. 1950s mother of pearl perfume vial, US$19.90. 9. 1950s Weiss clip-on earrings, US$21.90.

Shop the website carmineandhayworth.com Follow on Instagram @carmineandhayworth

Email the shop owner carmineandhayworth@gmail.com

Mama Vintage Home

Merry and bright Gift ideas

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home — and it’s the heart of Mama Vintage Home, too. This shop brings in decor for all around the abode, but the big glass pitchers, country-cool serving platters, retro casseroles and kitschy pie keepers are perfect for the home chef on your list. For the avid baker, browse a bevy of vintage cake stands. For the cocktail connoisseur, seek out the wide selection of midcentury barware.

1. Arcoroc France champagne flutes, set of 6, $40. 2. Gold-rimmed brandy snifters, set of 4, $40. 3. Silver-plated c. 1920s champagne bucket, $165. 4. Jeannette Glass Jasperware tumblers, set of 8, $65. 5. Arcoroc France champagne flutes, set of 6, $40. 6. Federal Glass pilsner glasses, set of 4, $40. 7. Roly poly brown smokies, set of 6, $35.

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Spicy Cat Vintage Purr-fect presents You know when you stop someone to compliment their clothes, and they tell you, “thanks, it’s vintage”? And it seems like “vintage” is some unattainable label and you just don’t get where people find stuff so cool? This clothing shop selling ’70s to ’90s genderless fashion is like that mythical dream closet in the sky. Pop a 1950s frilly blouse into a box, or gift a graphic skirt set straight out of the ’80s that, when tied to expose the midriff, looks very du jour. Spicy, indeed.

Gift ideas 1. Suttles & Seawinds quilt vest, $60. 2. 1980s mini plaid kilt, $45. 3. 1980s Mister Leonard cropped wool blazer, $55. 4. 1940s burgundy bow tie sweater, $90. 5. 1980s chambray princess dress, $60. 6. 1980s festive snowman denim vest, $60. 7. 1980s Dolman-sleeve sweater, $50. 8. 1990s patchwork leather jacket, $250. 9. 1980s rainbow hearts coordinated set, $110.

Shop on Etsy SpicyCatVintage Follow on Instagram @spicycatvintage Email the shop owner spicycatvintageandmore@gmail.com

Elizabeth O. Vintage

Comfy fits Pick up a perfectly worn-in 1980s campcounselor sweatshirt for your cozy-loving pals from this surfer-cool vintage apparel and lifestyle shop, which also brings in giftable items from small businesses including scrunchies, gym socks and coin purses. For a spin on the standard, how about a style bundle customized to the sizes of your sartorial friends?

Gift ideas

1. Unisex vintage-inspired Penticton sweatshirt, $55. 2. Vintage fair isle sweater, $48. 3. Vintage brass Christmas bell, $12. 4. Vintage denim scrunchies, $12 each. 5. Vintage University of Ottawa sweatshirt, $48. 6. Vintage Noel wall hanging, $22. 7. Vintage floral vest, $35.

Shop the website elizabethovintage.com Follow on social media @elizabethovintage

Cellary Treasure chest Like mermaid Ariel’s undersea mountain of dinglehoppers and sparkly objects, the finds at vintage decor shop Cellary bring the bling: think brass beauties, gilded goblets and gleaming glass. Tucked among them are cottagecore floral dishes, vintage pottery and more treasures worthy of an antique tearoom. This is one cellar that’s chock full of treasures.

Gift ideas 1. Fisherman rug hooking, $25. 2. Dabs Portugal genie bottle, $40. 3. Brass desk organizer, $20. 4. Cast iron hand dish, $48. 5. Italian MCM decanter, $40. 6. Printed antique flour sacks, $15 each. 7. Victorian biscuit jar, $60. 8. Brutalist ceramic jug, $40. 9. Hazel Atlas Tom and Jerry punch bowl with four mugs, $85.

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Jack’s Daughter of All Trades Set the scene

Art glass, textiles, pottery and original art are just some of the “all trades” offered by this vintage decor shop, but it’s the expansive and gorgeous selection of classic tableware and barware that will have you contemplating who else you can add to your list this year. The eyepopping selection of MCM cocktail glasses, barware accessories and uranium glass will make the holiday season sparkle and glow.

Gift ideas

1. Fenton hobnail milk glass stand, $69.33. 2. MCM highball glasses in brass caddy, $129.33. 3. Blue Mountain Pottery figurine, $21.33. 4. Mexican folk art pottery owl, $72.33. 5. 1970s Libbey amber beer glasses, $90.33. 6. Federal Glass three-tier tidbit tray, $72.33. 7. Hand-blown art glass paperweight, $55.33.

Shop the website jacksdaughterofalltrades.com Follow on social media @jacksdaughterofalltrades Email the shop owner info@jacksdaughterofalltrades.com

Hodge Podge Hotel

Beautiful bric-a-brac Gift ideas

Browsing the wares at this vintage shop is like stepping into a ’60s tiki bar. Or a rustic alpine chalet. Or a mid-century sunken living room. Or a country kitchen. It’s all in the name: Hodge Podge Hotel stocks a little bit of everything. A hefty German beer stein, wood-and-ceramic salt and pepper shakers or a ’70s vinyl overnight bag will have your giftees relishing the retro vibes. 1. Solid brass menorah, $46. 2. Vintage Christmas ornaments, $3-$6. 3. Indiana Glass goblets, set of 2, $18. 4. Libbey glass tumblers, set of 3, $18. 5. Wade Irish porcelain condiment set, $31. 6. St. Clements Toronto glazed ceramic mugs, $23 for pair. 7. Remington Rand 1940s typewriter, $210.

Shop on Instagram @hodgepodgehotel

Fox & Phoenix Vintage

Elegant escape

Posh Parisian apartment meets baroque antique market at this vintage shop, which specializes in brass, Depression glass, gilded mirrors and plenty of marble and stone. For your board-game buddies, go back to basics with a stone chess board and a handwritten IOU for a match. Or get into your loved one’s good graces with a sublime onyx trinket box. Better yet, pop a ring inside.

Gift ideas

1. Alabaster statuettes, $24-$128. 2. Marble and onyx chess set, $168. 3. 22K Culver Glass tumblers, set of 4, $125. 4. Brass and wood serving spoons, $14 each. 5. Marble dominoes in box, $85. 6. Onyx candlestick holders, $58 for pair. 7. Yellow Lucite grapes on stem, $112.

Shop on Etsy FoxPhoenixVintage Follow on Instagram @foxphoenixvintage

Pye Creative Oh, you pretty things A little pop of luxe, especially at the holidays, will make anyone feel special. The proprietor of this vintage jewellery shop has collected oodles of bakelite, amber, gold and silver, and also makes her own baubles using vintage bits and bobs. New this year is a second Instagram shop called Bee Charmed that highlights pretty little vintage pieces perfect as gifts: rhinestone brooches, authentic shell cameos and antique oddities. Ooh la la!

Gift ideas 1. Rare Swarovski crystal bee, $250. 2. Moon and star brooch, $125. 3. Chanel-like brooch, $60. 4. Jelly belly bird, $75. 5. Corocraft puffer fish brooch, $150. 6. Sterling silver star brooch, $225. 7. Sacred Heart sterling earrings, $125. 8. Two vintage goldstone pins, one with amethyst, $295 for both. 9. Gerry’s Vintage 1960s turtle pin, $75.

All prices include shipping.

Shop on Instagram @bee_charmed_by_me Shop the website pyecreative.ca

Habit Vintage

Addictive style

If ’90s screen siren Meg Ryan shared a closet with ’70s folksy rocker Stevie Nicks, it would look like the one at this vintage clothing shop. A strappy slip dress, broken-in Levis or a shearling vest all make for lovely gifts, as does a silky, floral vintage robe. And for those on your list whose measurements you aren’t privy to, a gift card is a stylish way to support this small business.

Gift ideas

1. Assorted vintage pieces, $35-$320. 2. Vintage jean jacket, $58. 3. Vintage cowboy boots, $85. 4. Vintage Penny Lane coat, $150. 5. Crochet dress, $55. 6. Vintage Yves Saint Laurent knit, $65. 7. Vintage robe set, $45.

Shop on Instagram @habitvintage

Happy Old Glass Like a warm hug For the homebody on your list, how about some country comforts? A cute cat figurine, 1960s transferware butter dish or a set of ’70s salt and pepper shakers are sure bets from this vintage decor shop, which carries a rotating selection of cottagecore ceramics, gently patinated brass, mid century-modern barware and, you guessed it, happy old glass.

Gift ideas 1. Hobnail milk glass planter with flower frog, $48. 2. Rosedale Wood & Sons ironstone butter dish, $68, shipping incl. 3. Solid brass unicorn, $68, shipping incl. 4. Rare Danilamp glass oil lamp, $82, shipping incl. 5. Crackle glass vase/candle holder, $32. 6. Villeroy & Boch ribbed ceramic dishes, set of 4, $40. 7. Milk glass candle holders, set of 2, $52, shipping incl. 8. Ceramic maple syrup jug, $38. 9. Holly berry divided dish, $55, shipping incl.

Happy Old Glass Shop on Etsy HappyOldGlass Follow on Instagram @happyoldglassetc

Harbour City Whimsy

Stylish service Gift ideas

The breadth of china and other ceramics at this vintage decor shop will wow tea lovers and grandmillennial stylistas alike. A little bit French country, a little bit English rose garden, the dainty teacups in particular provide endless gifting possibilities, from mini planters to ring dishes to vessels from which to drink… you know, tea.

1. Two-tier wood cupcake stand, $50. 2. Vintage yellow and gold teacup, $50. 3. Antique cork stopper Thermos set with metal lunchbox, $35. 4. Vintage cranberry cookbook, $14.50. 5. Blue Mountain Pottery teapot, sugar and creamer set, $50. 6. Floral Sugar and Creamer Set, $65. 7. Vintage lithograph winter scene by Will Thompson, $20.

Shop on Etsy HarbourCityWhimsy Shop on Instagram @harbourcitywhimsy

A Vintage Caress That special touch Find a little somethin’, somethin’ for anyone on your list at this vintage shop. A painted collector plate might be just the thing for your Elvis-adoring pops, a Gunne Sax dress might be a fit for your label-loving fashionista friend and a shinyspined Little Golden Book is always a hit with the under-six set. When in doubt, a few pretty baubles like the ones at right are stuffers worthy of any stocking.

Gift ideas 1. Gold pierced earrings, US$15. 2. Red clip-on earrings, US$15. 3. Blue and gold pierced earrings, US$15. 4. Heart locket with chain, US$16. 5. Americana ladies’ shoes size 7aaaa, US$16. 6. White crystal pendant, US$18. 7. Gold-tone bow and brooch and clip-on earrings, US$18. 8. Dangle pierced earrings, US$15. 9. Yellow and gold pierced earrings, US$15.

Shop on Etsy AVintageCaressByAnn Follow on Instagram @avintagecaress

reDiscovered on Marsh

So much to find Gift ideas

Every corner of this thoughtfully curated vintage and antiques shop is brimming with stylish goodies. Farmhouse, schoolhouse chic, French country, midcentury modern, automobilia — you name it, they’ve probably got it. An antique quilt or a vintage board game would be welcome gifts for a cozy, low-key holiday, but if you’re after a showstopper, try a large French ironstone jug with a big red bow tied around the handle or a well-loved vintage typewriter and some fresh ink. 1. Assorted vintage pieces, $5-$295. Leather chair, $900. 2. MCM foo dog, $65. 3. BMP carafe and goblets, $65. 4. Victorian brass mirror and brush set, $110. 5. Anchor Hocking Madrid blue quilted glasses, set of 6, $45. 6. Early 1900s birdseye maple pins, $125. 7. 1970s Ontario art pottery vase, $55.

Shop on Instagram & Facebook @rediscovered_onmarsh

Var & Vitchen Warm wishes If it’s bar and kitchen things you’re after, this vintage home decor shop has some marvellous mid-century pieces. Novelty glasses and Pyrex patterns from butterprint to pink gooseberry will make any open shelving sing. Retro pennants, souvenir tea towels and a whole lotta vintage holiday make sweet host gifts, and pre-loved Hawaiian shirts are perfect for the snowbirds in your life who jet off to warmer places come deep winter.

Gift ideas 1. Fair isle crew-neck sweater, $68. 2. Pyrex butterprint “fridgie” set, $248. 3. 1991 snowman die-cut with poseable arm and legs, $12. 4. Black and gold highball glasses, $28. 5. Pyrex friendship “fridgie” set, $278. 6. Cowichan-style zip sweater jacket, $88. 7. Gap cotton v-neck sweater, $48. 8. Santa Claus and tot die-cut, $8. 9. Antique car cocktail set with shaker and four glasses, $38.

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Luvewantshop

Simply irresistible Gift ideas

Anyone on your nice list will fall in love with the pieces at this vintage decor shop, which also stocks smart clothing. Never-boring neutrals, soft pinks, white, cream and warm wood tones are regular features in the always-changing inventory. Your photographer friend might swoon for a vintage camera, your nomadic pal might adore a vintage print of Paris and your favourite bookworm might cherish a chic pair of marble bookends. Isn’t that romantic?

1. Solid brass tiger statue, $85. 2. Brass fluted vase, $85. 3. Rare 1910s-1930s books, $20-$35 each. 4. Hammered brass napkin holders, set of 6, $35. 5. Mother’s Pride cat family framed crewel, $125. 6. Pink marble bookends, $95 for pair. 7. Brass tulip candle holders, $15-$18 each.

Shop on Etsy LuveWantShop Shop on Instagram @luvewantshop

Sincerely Penny

Luxe life Gift ideas

Get that Joanna Gaines look with the curated, interior-designer worthy picks at this vintage decor shop. Creamy milk glass vases, earthy green ceramics, warm amber glass and antique wooden rolling pins are all staples here, alongside some fun finds that are more MCM than Magnolia. This shop pops up locally at markets in the Cambridge, Ontario region, but if you like something you see, send the seller a note.

1. Various crystal glass, $20-$22. 2. Royal Crystal coupe glasses, set of 2, $30. 3. EO Brody Co. crinkle vase, $20. 4. Various crystal, $20-$32. Print, $46. Fenton Glass shoe, $16. Enamel brooch, $16. 5. Luminarc champagne flutes, set of 4, $32. 6. Le Creuset butter dish, $49. Ceramic pear jar, $32. 7. Glass vase, $18, stone jar, $18, bookends, set of 2, $49.

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Email the shop owner shop.sincerelypenny@gmail.com

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