tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24386334717958048222024-03-15T18:09:49.598-07:00Gin'Gilli's Vintage Home~ Handpainted Furniture ~ Barn Fresh Collectibles ~ Garden Decor ~ Rusty Relics ~ Blingy Jewelry ~ <br> ~ Funky Junk ~ Unique Antiques ~ Kitschy Kitchen ~ Childhood Memories ~ Vintage Treasures ~Richert Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963848501728889493noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438633471795804822.post-73566958825266311202015-07-20T09:55:00.005-07:002015-07-20T09:57:58.058-07:00Just Around The Corner...Get Your Junkin' Fix While You Can!!!<div class="_5pbx userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="text-align: center;">
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Save The Date August 15 For Some Of The Best Junkin' Of The Summer!!!<br />
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Yeah, yeah, yeah...We know it's a little early for this post, but we
wanted to give all of you ample time to pencil us in and save the dates.
GIN'GILLI'S VINTAGE SUMMER FLEAS ARE BACK!!!<br />
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any longer...our INFAMOUS parking lot flea markets are truly the
highlight of the warm, picturesque, & idyllic Summer in Geyserville -
the town we call home!<br />
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Listen, we love JUNKIN'...A LOT!!!
(probably too much but we won’t talk about that). Most of you do too
and that’s why we make it a point to join forces with some of the
region’s best artists, crafters, vendors, & collectors to bring you
the very best in locally-sourced, funky fresh, creatively re-purposed,
and most importantly, STUNNING VINTAGE offerings for each of our flea
markets.<br />
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If you’re a JUNK-A-HOLIC, we’re your number one
destination on August 15, hands down. If you like chotchkes smothered
in retro goodness, crumbled chippy painted patina furniture, antiques
oozing character, freshly resurrected relics...if you love chatting
& laughing with your fellow vintage addicts while shopping for more
precious swag…we’ve got you covered. The Gin'Gilli's Vintage Summer
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Richert Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963848501728889493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438633471795804822.post-22179302171816417152015-04-11T13:33:00.001-07:002015-04-11T13:53:19.002-07:00Incredible LEGO Great Ball Contraption!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Vintage Paint By Number paintings are an ironic - and iconic - Mid-century modern art form. They are really “low brow” - anyone can do
one… But, they also fascinate us - there is something
“elemental” about their beauty and “democratic” about the fact they even
exist. Simple, graphic, and rendered by a normal person, like us!,
back in the day when mass prosperity was emerging across America. They
were… lovingly crafted… and as a result, they are easy to love, 50 years
later. Over the past several years, I’ve seen vintage PBNs become more
and more collectible. And on occasion, we see folks get epic with the
art form and create their own Paint By Number murals, which are pretty
darn groovy. For this story, I found several great resources detailing the history of Paint By Number paintings - including important social history… and we’ll talk about how best to display paint by number art. Actually, display tip #1 and as an avid collector has done with a collection of DOG PBNs (above) - group your PBNs for maximum impact.<br />
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Paint By Number kits were so common, so popular, such a part of the American decorating scheme, that the <a class="external" href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/paint/introduction.html" target="_blank" title="collecting paint by number paintings"><b>Smithsonian created a whole exhibit around them in 2001</b></a>.
Their accompanying educational website, still online today, is an
awesome resource for Paint By Number history. Their introduction gets
right to the point and says that, while Americans loved their PBNs,
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Paint by Number: Accounting for Taste in the 1950s<b> </b>revisits
the hobby from the vantage point of the artists and entrepreneurs who
created the popular paint kits, the cultural critics who reviled them,
and the hobbyists who happily completed them and hung them in their
homes. Although many critics saw “number painting” as a symbol of the
mindless conformity gripping 1950s America, paint by number had a
peculiarly American virtue. It invited people who had never before held a
paintbrush to enter a world of art and creativity.<br />
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The Smithsonian explains <a class="external" href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/paint/rembrandt.html" target="_blank" title="who invented paint by numbers"><b>who invented the kits</b></a> - go, Detroit! - and how quickly the phenomenon took hold:<br />
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The making of the fad is attributed to Max S. Klein, owner of the Palmer Paint Company of Detroit, Michigan, and to artist Dan Robbins,
who conceived the idea and created many of the initial paintings. Palmer Paint began distributing paint-by-number kits under the Craft
Master label in 1951. By 1954, Palmer had sold some twelve million kits.
Popular subjects ranged from landscapes, seascapes, and pets to
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Paint-kit box tops proclaimed,
“Every man a Rembrandt!”<br />
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Interestingly - and not surprising to me, at all - the Smithsonian
says that Dan Robbins wanted the first kits to be exploration of modern
art, cubism and the like. No way, said America! Folks wanted cozy
landscapes and such. Yes: Colonial and Early American, not those
hi-falutin modernist things.<br />
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The Smithsonian exhibit also explored the growth of leisure and how
that helped fuel pursuits like PBN painting. Paint By Number gets “deep”
when considered in the context of the continuing growth of democracy
and meritocracy in America. I love this aspect of American culture. Love love love it. <a class="external" href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/paint/newLeisure.html" target="_blank" title="history of paint by numbers and growth of leisure time"><b>The Smithsonian says</b></a>:<br />
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Writing in Life magazine in the late 1950s, cultural
critic Russell Lynes set out to describe the popular pastimes of the
“new leisure.” He observed that the usual markers of class-education,
wealth, and breeding-no longer applied. The one thing that mattered was
something that everyone had. That something, Lynes explained, was free
time. In postwar America, class had become a matter of how one spent his
or her free time.<br />
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Over the decades, the Smithsonian curators say, the Paint By Number
aesthetic became so ingrained in our culture that other artists began to
use it as a political launching point for their work. Kind of Andy
Warhol-esque stuff. By around the year 2000, vintage PBNs started become collectible. Today
in 2015, I’d say they are super collectible - although prices are still
“affordable”, especially if you find these at estate sales where I
live, because everyone did PBNs!...REMEMBER, there are 12 million Craft Master PBNs
out there!<br />
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Following the death of Max Klein in 1993, his daughter,
Jacquelyn Schiffman, donated the Palmer Paint Co. archives to the
Smithsonian Museum of American History. The Palmer Paint Co. is still in business, and in 2011, they
introduced two, 60th anniversary prints, which are still available for
sale today. <a class="external" href="http://www.palmerpaint.com/palmerpaintstore/index.html" target="_blank" title="buy paint by number painting"><b>You can buy them here</b></a>.
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Read <a class="external" href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/paint/introduction.html" target="_blank" title="history of paint by number"><b>the entire Smithsonian history here</b></a>. It’s a quick read, very entertaining, and lots of photos you can click on and see bigger.<br />
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here...This posting is the SECOND INSTALLMENT of a NEW Face-To-Face
series we are calling "Vintage Vignettes"!!! In these posts we are
shining a SPOTLIGHT on one of the many talented VENDORS that sell in our
beloved shop. In these in-depth interviews we will discuss each
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Richert: "I am so glad we finally have a chance to sit down and do this exchange Janice...it has been too long since we have had a heart-to-heart like this! Let's start off by you telling us how you landed in the business of selling vintage?"</div>
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<i>Janice: "I started thrift shopping out of economic necessity and now it is a lifestyle."</i></div>
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Richert: "<span class="_Tgc">Necessity is the mother of invention</span>" is one of my favorite proverbs...I personally have learned, that sometimes in life, you don't realize how certain actions you take today, ultimately shape your behavior in the future! On that note, if you had to paint a picture of what you want shoppers to experience in your space, how would you explain Daisy's Antiques?"</div>
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<i>Janice: "I want people to slow down and enjoy my space. The feeling I have created is relaxed and contemplative."</i></div>
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<i> </i>Richert: "<span class="_Tgc">Whenever I come in and browse your shop, I
can't help but feel Romanticism & Nostalgia with the objects you
have curated. It's as if you happened on a beautiful home from a bygone
era, yet the people who live there have gone away for the afternoon, and you have an
"imaginary chance" to </span>enjoy and peruse their cherished belongings in there absence!"</div>
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Richert: "So I ask this question of everyone...What was the best vintage find you have ever found? Do you still own it?"<br />
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<i>Janice: "That's easy, Richert! It is a large Native American basket wrapped bottle that I admire daily!"</i></div>
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Richert: "It sounds LOVELY - I would love to see it one day! I really believe that if we surround ourselves with beautiful things, we truly live more enriched and happier lives." So now that we have discussed beautiful things, let's talk about beautiful people...Who inspires you? Who are your muses? What designers do you admire? Do you have a "go to" design resource?"</div>
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<i>Janice: "<a href="http://www.carolhicksbolton.com/" target="_blank">Carol Hicks Bolton</a>, <a href="http://www.magnoliapearl.com/" target="_blank">Magnolia Pearl</a> (Robin Brown), & <a href="http://www.ralphlaurenhome.com/" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren</a>."</i><br />
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Richert: "I love all those designers too! I love knowing about
who influences our style, what inspires us. Right now I have a few creators
that I am SMITTEN with as well...you have to check these guys out: <a href="http://kenfulk.com/" target="_blank">Ken Fulk</a>, <a href="http://www.poeticwanderlust.com/blog-archive" target="_blank">Tracy Porter</a>, & <a href="http://kuksi.com/" target="_blank">Kris Kuksi</a>!"</div>
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<b><i><br />~ A Selection Of Janice's Pristine White Linens Embroidered With Red Floss</i></b> ~ <br />
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Richert: "With the arrival of Spring & Summer fast approaching, what do you expect to be interior design trends to watch out for just on the horizon?"<br />
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<i>Janice: "I shy away from "trends" but what comes to mind is a gathering of shells, rocks or natural things from a walk outdoors. Place them where you can appreciate them & enjoy them.</i>"<br />
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Richert: "I too believe in using nature as inspiration - Mother Nature,
to me, is really where all good and sound design truly originates."<br />
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Richert: "Okay, another pop quiz - What 3 things (design components or decor items) should be present in every room in your house?"<br />
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<i>Janice: "Hahaha only 3? I LOVE stuff and if I had to say only 3 it would be: old books, old mirrors, and a container for flowers</i>."<br />
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Richert: "As an experienced merchant, and savvy business woman, what is the best business advice you can give or was ever given by someone else?"<br />
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<i>Janice: "Don't doubt yourself! Don't overthink, trust your personal style."</i><br />
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Richert: "If you wrote an autobiography what would you proudly title your book?"<br />
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<i>Janice: "The Gathering Lady."</i><br />
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Richert: "What was your proudest design "moment" or accomplishment?"<br />
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<i>Janice: "When I realized my granddaughter "got" what I do in the antique space."</i><br />
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Richert: "How about telling us your favorite band or musician of all time?<i><br /></i><i><i><br />Janice: "The Beatles."</i></i><br />
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Richert: "If you could be an overnight virtuoso at any musical instrument, what would it be?"<i><br /></i><br />
<i><i>Janice: "The Piano."</i></i><br />
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<i><i><br /></i></i>Richert: "QUICK!!! Grab your iPod and tell me the top 5 songs currently on your favorite playlist.<i>"<i><i><br /></i><i><i><br />Janice: "Thinking Out Loud" - By Ed Sheeran, "Imagine" - By John Lennon, </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i>"Crazy" - By: </i></i></i></i>Knarles Barkley, "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" - By: </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><span class="st">Gerry & The Pacemakers</span>, & "Stay With Me" - By: Sam Smith."</i></i></i></i></div>
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Richert: "I am a HUGE foodie and I am constantly criticized, by my friends, for posting all of my delicious meals on Facebook...What is your favorite food indulgence?<i></i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><i><i>Janice: "</i></i>Please don't tell my husband - Breakfast Pizza!!!"</i><br />
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Richert: "If you could have a one-on-one intimate dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?"<br />
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<i><i><i>Janice: "</i></i>My Grandmother."</i><br />
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Richert: "Kittens OR Puppies?"<br />
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<i><i><i>Janice: "</i></i>Do I have to choose? Love them both! Kittens.</i>"<br />
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Richert: "On a more serious note, I also love seeking advice from my peers. Are there any Pearls Of Wisdom you would like to share with our readers?"<br />
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<i><i><i>Janice: "</i></i>Realizing that Today IS Someday</i>!"<br />
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Richert: "Last year you were fortunate to travel afar on a dream holiday. Please tell us
about your fabulous trip to FRANCE...describe your best experiences
there."<br />
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<i><i><i>Janice: "</i></i>It was so wonderful to see how
the pros shopped in French Flea Markets and how regardless of language
that "Kindness Matters". Also, in some of the French Flea Market Venues
they actually have champagne bars. Just like we have soda pop for
refreshment, they had the GOOD stuff to quench thirst!</i>"<br />
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<b><i>~ (Left) The Very Last French Grain Sack Messenger Bag - Fashioned From Reclaimed French Grain / Flour Sacks, Vintage Cotton Textiles, & Old Leather Belts - Janice Brought Back So Many Different Varieties To Sell In Her Shop, & They Were An Instant HIT...Almost SOLD OUT Immediately! ~</i></b><br />
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Richert: "Okay, One last question. What are you most excited about in your life RIGHT NOW???"<br />
<i><br />Janice: "The answer is simple...Just how HAPPY I am!"</i><br />
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HUGE Thank You to Janice Cordis for sharing with us some very intimate
details. It really gives us insight to your creative soul & quiet
intellect! Next time you visit, please make a point to check out DAISY'S ANTIQUES located near the front of our store. Rumor has it that Janice is
already plotting a new theme for her display!!! Word is it will be
inspired by the sweeping epic, period movie "Out Of Africa"!!! Richert
will be back again in the near future, as we plan on featuring yet
another talented
vendor in a future installment of Vintage Vignette!!!</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yeah, yeah, yeah...We know it's a little early for this post, but we wanted to give all of you ample time to pencil us in and save the dates. GIN'GILLI'S VINTAGE SUMMER FLEAS ARE BACK!!!<br /><br />We couldn't wait any longer...our INFAMOUS parking lot flea markets are truly the highlight of the warm, picturesque, & idyllic Summer in Geyserville - the town we call home!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br />Listen, we love JUNKIN'...A lot (probably too much but we won’t talk
about that). Most of you do too and that’s why we make it a point to
join forces with some of the region’s best artists, crafters, vendors, & collectors to bring you the very best in locally-sourced, funky fresh, creatively re-purposed,
and most importantly, STUNNING VINTAGE offerings for each of our flea
markets.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br />If you’re a JUNK-A-HOLIC, we’re your number one destination June 13 & August 15,
hands down. If you like chotchkes smothered in retro goodness, crumbled chippy painted patina furniture, antiques oozing character, freshly resurrected relics...if you love chatting & laughing with your fellow vintage addicts while shopping for more precious swag…we’ve got you covered. The Gin'Gilli's Vintage Summer Fleas are your numero uno shopping destination.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br />If you are looking to be a seller, we are currently taking signups for anyone wanting to be a vendor - CALL TODAY as spaces are limited and fill up QUICKLY for this highly anticipated event!!! Call the shop now: (707).857.3509</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br />We can't wait to see all of your sexy smiling faces!!!</span></span></div>
Richert Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963848501728889493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438633471795804822.post-17097515724237096122015-02-16T21:59:00.001-08:002015-02-16T22:00:43.022-08:00ANNOUNCING...CeCe Caldwell's STAIN + FINISH All In One Topcoat!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Well there's good news for all you painters! CeCe Caldwell Stain + Finish is here! This all-in-one product both stains your work, and
protects it with a hard coat finish that gets it all done at once. And
like all their products, CeCe Caldwell Stain + Finish is water-based,
super-low-VOC, safe to use around kids, pets, and indoors, and is
easy-peasy to use!</span></span></span> Come on in today to check out some finished pieces painted by our FABULOUS teacher extraordinaire Elisa!!!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bhw5NhkIs3s/VOLW0P4yVLI/AAAAAAAAFs0/ogObuPu-D3s/s400/10608562_685934204815958_7857060420122367534_o-1024x1024.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></div>
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<b>Savannah Praline</b> - A light brown with the golden undertones found in delicious pralines. The topcoat finish is built into the stain. </div>
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<b>Walnut Grove</b> - The traditional rich walnut brown. The topcoat finish is built into the stain.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A good hat is like a billboard that instantly
communicates to the world the interests and social standing of the
wearer underneath. Whether it’s a silk spoon bonnet decorated with lace
and organdy flowers from the mid-Victorian era or a weathered
beaver-felt Stetson from the 1960s, hats tell us a lot of the people who wore them, as well as the styles and fashions of the day.</span></span><br />
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When the Victorian
Era began in 1837, bonnets with large, hooded coverings that framed the
face were made out of satin and silk. Wide-brimmed straw hats trimmed
with handmade fabric flowers were also popular. By the 1850s, circular
bonnets became more sculptural and stiff—a decade later, these drawn
bonnets had become oval, framing the face more naturally than the round
ones that had preceded them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Straw skimmers, also known as rounds, were worn outdoors—the best of
these had patterns of silk braids, real feathers, and other decorative
embellishments sewn onto their tops. At the same time, simple straw boaters
with flat tops and brims came into vogue for both men and women. The
origins of the design are difficult to pin down, but the Venetian
gondoliers, who tied brightly colored ribbons around the crowns of their
hats, were probably their inspiration.</span></span><br />
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In the middle of the century, top hats
came into prominence. One of the hat’s most famous customers was
Abraham Lincoln, who favored stovepipes, as the tallest top hats were
often called, for formal occasions. Meanwhile, magicians reveled in what
they could hide (or appear to hide) inside their top hats (white
rabbits), while authors such as Lewis Carroll created top-hat-wearing
characters like the Mad Hatter.</span></span><br />
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Throughout the Victorian Era, particularly after the death of Prince Albert in 1861, mourning hats to go with mourning jewelry
and similarly somber attire were common ways for women to express their
grief. Some of these mourning hats included veils to hide the face.</span></span><br />
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On the other side of the Atlantic, a Philadelphia hatter named John B.
Stetson introduced a hat called Boss of the Plains. With its wide, flat
brim and straight-sided, round crown, the hat was an instant success
with anyone working outdoors. It was a particular hit out West, where
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Everyone from Custer riding to his doom at Little Bighorn to Canada’s
North West Mounted Police wore Stetsons—the wide, flat-brimmed hats
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20th century. Buffalo Bill Cody wore Stetsons, as did Will Rogers.
Stetson also made hats for women in Ascot, cloche, and other classic
styles—one fedora-like creation was dubbed the Lady Stetson.</span></span></span><br />
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Although Stetsons are associated closely with the Wild West, English
derbies, also known as bowlers, were far more common. Black Bart wore a derby,
as did Butch Cassidy and his gang. But good guys also donned
bowlers—the Pinkerton detectives who eventually broke up the Jesse James
gang all wore derbies.</span></span><br />
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South of the border, the Panama hat was finding an audience in Ecuador.
Unlike boaters and bonnets, which took their shapes in part from the
structural properties of their materials, Panama hats were more like
straw versions of felt hats, from fedoras to derbies.</span></span><br />
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By the end of the century, women’s hats were moving in two directions.
Some were demure, almost too small for the heads they were perched on.
Others had high-domed crowns and were piled high with loops of ribbon
and drapes of rich velvet. Wide Gainsborough hats, sometimes called
cartwheels, were so heavily decorated with feathers that laws had to be
passed to prevent entire species of birds from going extinct.</span></span><br />
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As the 20th century dawned, boaters were the hats of Vaudevillians,
yachtsmen, and horseracing enthusiasts, while politicians favored
Panamas—Theodore Roosevelt was photographed wearing one in 1906 on a
visit to the Panama Canal. By then, many of these hats featured black
bands, which had graced Panama hats since the 1901 death of Queen
Victoria.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the Edwardian era, the Gibson Girl dominated fashion. The hallmark of
the look was an hourglass figure and a big hat up top. Gainsboroughs
were still worn, thanks to their popularization in the 1907 musical “The
Merry Widow.” Smaller, but no less ornate, pompadour hats were a mirror
of the popular hairstyle of the same name.</span></span><br />
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In the years before and after World War I, gigantic garden hats remained
in vogue, but other trends were having an impact. Hats resembling
berets and turbans began to appear, as did Musketeer hats. Tricorne
hats, motoring hats, and straw boaters all had good runs toward the end
of the decade. And as a precursor of the 1920s and the flapper era, close-fitting cloche hats were introduced.</span></span><br />
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For men of this era, the top hat
was the unquestionable symbol of power and authority. Thus, J. M.
Flagg’s famous World War I recruiting poster featured a version of Uncle
Sam wearing a top hat. The hat fell out of favor after the stock-market
crash, when it was associated with greedy fat cats, but it was revived
in 1935 with the release of “Top Hat,” a film that gave audiences numbed
by the poverty of the Great Depression a peek at the good life enjoyed
by couples dancing cheek to cheek in top hats and tails.</span></span><br />
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Another popular men’s hat of the 1920s was the fedora - a
medium-wide brimmed felt hat with a pinched-in front and a crease down
the length of its crown. Until then, women were the fedora’s biggest
customers, but in the ’20s men claimed the hat. In particular, the hat
became a favorite of ruthless gangsters and the tough detectives that
hunted them down.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Women in the 1920s went crazy for hats, especially the cloche.
Cloche hats ranged from beaver felt dyed in a range of colors to
tightly woven straw. At first, the brims of cloche hats were essentially
extensions of the crown, dropping straight down on all sides with no
rim, let alone brim. By the end of the 1920s, though, is was common for
the cloche to be worn with the brim turned up, especially in the front.</span></span><br />
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Many cloche hats were worn unadorned, but lots of styles demanded
ribbons, which could be tied to signal one’s availability to prospective
suitors. A ribbon that resembled an arrow signaled that the woman was
in a relationship, a knot meant the wearer was married, but a big bow
was an eye-catching invitation.</span></span><br />
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In addition to the ubiquitous cloche, women wore sculptural hats
resembling airplane wings or actual crowns. Felt hats were embroidered
with Art Deco
flowers, and kits were sold for just 89 cents so that women could make
their own “crushers,” as they were called. Actress Louise Brooks made it
acceptable to wear pokes and helmet hats, and so-called Speakeasy hats
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Things sobered up a bit in the 1930s,
but only a bit. Black, Sou’wester hats made of braided hemp continued
the helmet look. In fact, straw hats went from garden to dressy, as
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and women even took to wearing sequined or rhinestone-accented calot
caps, which resembled large yarmulkes and were first worn by the ancient
Greeks. Colorful berets and pirate caps, as well as felt or stitched
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During World War II, the fedora reigned for men and women, mostly due to
Ingrid Bergman’s look in the 1942 film Casablanca. Crocheted snoods
designed to keep hair from getting tangled in machine parts were a
counterpoint to Rosie the Riveter’s famous red with white polka dot
headscarf. After the war, berets of crushed velvet and printed barkcloth
gained ground, as did bandeaux, which weren’t really hats but looked
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included militaristic berets with platter-shaped crowns, small tilt or
doll hats, bumpers of straw or felt, and increasingly exotic turbans,
which had been popular in the 1930s and remained so during the war
years. Some turbans were made of rich velvet and rose above the wearer’s
head by as much as a foot. Other more humble creations were built out
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In the 1950s, hats almost resembled the costume jewelry
of that period. The mushroom cloche and the melon hat were just two of
the hats that took their shapes, and names, from food. Celebrities such
as the Duchess of Windsor and Gloria Swanson wore casques, sailors, and large-brim hats
interchangeably. Mamie Eisenhower wore an Air Wave hat to her husband’s
first inauguration. Small, but visually arresting, cocktail hats were
decorated with everything from dyed feathers to faceted beads, while
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culture. The decade began with turban-like bubble toques made of
feathers, prints, or mesh. Felt conehead caps and zippered Bobbie
helmets exuded a Carnaby Street vibe, while fake fur was the fabric of
choice for everything from pointed fedoras to pillboxes. Patent-leather
jockey caps, from jet black to bright yellow, continued the Mod style.
Even straw Gainsboroughs, which had been re-imagined as “flower power”
sun hats littered with chenille daisies, now seemed entirely in step
with the trend toward natural looks.</span></span>Richert Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963848501728889493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438633471795804822.post-40649357583214920232014-11-16T12:32:00.003-08:002014-11-16T12:33:32.787-08:00How To Decorate For Fall // Fab In Five!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like large farm machinery bedecked with bright Christmas lights. Celebrate both the holidays and the
region’s agricultural traditions at the fifth annual Geyserville
Lighted Tractor Parade, starting down Geyserville Avenue at 7:00pm on November
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The parade, which also features
trucks, is part of downtown Geyserville’s annual celebration, which
includes a tree-lighting ceremony and appearances by Santa and Mrs.
Claus. The program runs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The event traditionally draws thousands of people downtown, and stores stay open for evening Christmas shopping.</div>
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Gin'Gilli's will be celebrating with everyone else, staying open as long as customers are willing to SHOP 'til they DROP!!! All of our vendors and market merchants have filled their spaces with amazing and unique gift ideas to help you cross off that Christmas shopping list...come get a whole lot of shopping done all under ONE ROOF!!! Just think of all the time, gas, and stress we are saving you!!! We will be serving hot cider and sweets to keep everyone happy & in the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!!! Mark your calenders now folks, you definitely don't wanna miss this one!!!</div>
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Richert Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963848501728889493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438633471795804822.post-28424340466744051762014-11-15T21:39:00.002-08:002015-02-16T21:09:25.679-08:00This Charming Tiny House Has Everything You Need (And It Travels With You)!!!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The interior looks surprisingly comfortable. The tiny house trend is still going strong, but even though these homes help families <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/tiny-house-family" target="_blank">minimize living costs</a> and are often dolled up in <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/camper-makeover" target="_blank">bright colors</a>, most of us remain skeptical about how long we could actually stay in one (even if it tries to entice us with a <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/tiny-house-hot-tub" target="_blank">hot tub</a>).</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But this home, made by the new Orgeon-based company <a href="http://www.tinyheirloom.com/" target="_blank">Tiny Heirloom</a>,
might be the space that changes your mind for good. It's a home that's
small enough to hitch to your truck and take wherever you please, but is
also thoughtfully designed. Tiny Heirloom found room for a slim desk, a
washer-dryer, a kitchen with suprisingly ample counter space, and even
striking architectural touches like exposed beams.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's clear that with elements like granite countertops, hardwood
floors, and stainless steel appliances, the company aims to create a
luxury product. But with just a $65,000 price tag, it might just be an
affordable way to get everything you ever wanted in a home (minus the
square footage, of course).</span></span><br />
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<b>Welcome Gin'Gilli's FANS & DEDICATED CUSTOMERS!!! Richert here...The following is the FIRST INSTALLMENT of a NEW Face-To-Face series we are calling "Vintage Vignettes"!!! In these posts we are shining a SPOTLIGHT on one of the many talented VENDORS that sell in our beloved shop. In these in-depth interviews we will discuss each merchant's Aesthetic, their Inspiration, their personal lives, and much much more!!!</b></div>
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<b><br />The first vendor we are highlighting is CATHLEEN ALYCE who runs her shop known by all as VINTAGE HOME LIFESTYLE. The following exchange is what we recently discovered about this very talented Artist & Shop Owner - ENJOY!!!:<br /><br /></b></div>
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Richert: "Thank you so much for taking part in this new experiment Cathleen! Why don't you start off by telling us a little about yourself - your past history, how you got into Vintage? How you were trained or learned your craft?"<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "I have always had a love for antiques and old homes. I opened my first
shop in the early 90's and I was building reproduction furniture then. I
fell deeper in love with vintage when Rachel Ashwell came out with her
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Richert: "I love hearing that you proclaim yourself as "self taught"...I am sure many fellow merchants feel the same. Sometimes getting into this business is a bit of "baptism by fire" - it is crazy how a little dream can turn into a mini business overnight! So how would you describe your aesthetic and look of your shop?<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "A comfortable casual relaxed feel with a blending of French Farmhouse, Shabby Chic & Chic Industrial. Innocent and clean with a little bit of edge."</i><br />
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Richert: "What was the coolest vintage find you ever discovered? What did you do to it? Do you still own it?"<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "That's a tough one, Richert! I would say it would have to be the huge redwood
table with a 3 inch thick top, I found laying in a field at a farmhouse,
it took a forklift to put it on my truck, luckily they just happened to
have one at the farm. I just put a whitewash on it and sold it to an
antique dealer in Petaluma. I would have kept it if I could have got it
through my door!"</i><br />
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Richert: "That table sounds AMAZING!!! I am sure we all have similar
stories about those pieces that have haunted us simply because we loved
them so much but unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) had to part
with. Which leads me to my next inquiry...what inspires you? What are
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<i>Cathleen: "I find my inspiration in going to antique shows, flea markets and a huge
part of my inspiration comes from the magazine Jeanne d'Arc Living.
Rachel Ashwell is my designer of choice...I love her spirit...when she
fell down...she picked herself up...brushed herself off and kept going."</i><br />
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Richert: "OMG!!! I finally have found a kindred spirit - I LOVE Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine!!! Not too many people know about it nor can afford that amazing periodical. For all of you wanting to check it out GO HERE: <a href="http://www.jeannedarcliving.dk/_ul/default.aspx" target="_blank">Jeanne d'Arc Living</a>
On that note, I have long admired your painted furniture pieces in your
space...Any secret tips or techniques you would like to divulge on
painting furniture?"<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "I have always had a hard time with teaching or giving tips because every
piece is different...some need a more clean refined look, some call out
for a more rustic feel. I guess the one best tip I can give is, use a
bristle brush not foam, the brush marks make it look more authentic."<br /></i><br />
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Richert: "With Fall & Winter upon us, what do you see as design trends in the coming months?"<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "I forecast more warm tones of natural wood finishes, soft warm whites mixed
with functional industrial and accents of burgundy, burnt orange and
mustard yellow...or at least that's what I would do...LOL.</i>"<br />
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Richert: "I like throwing in a fun question like this one - In your opinion, what 3 things (design components or decor items) should every room in your house contain?"<br />
<i><br />Cathleen: "Ok, now you are really getting tough. Start with one main large piece
and go from there. A beautiful accent lamp and a floor rug for
grounding."</i><br />
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Richert: "I believe every room should contain: 1. A beautiful clock that actually tells time, 2. A selection of gorgeous books, and 3. Green plants that evoke nature and life! So now let's get down to business. As a merchant, seller, and business woman, what is the best business advice you can give or was ever given by someone else?"<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "My answer is actually very simple: Live your passion. Sell what you love, if you love it, you can sell it. Don't give up on what you love!"</i><br />
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Richert: "SO TRUE Cathleen, so true!!! What is your secret vintage addiction or biggest collection you currently own?"<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "I have never been a collector, but my biggest vintage passions are lamps
and chairs. But I am known for large pieces, if its big, I'll find it. I
can't tell you how many times pieces have had to be loaded in my truck
with a forklift!!! My poor truck...LOL!"</i><br />
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Richert: "I have one last question for you - What was your proudest design "moment" or accomplishment?"<br />
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<i>Cathleen: "When I did the San Francisco Gift show with my Bath & Candle line and received an award for best booth display and design!"</i><br />
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<b>A HUGE Thank You to Cathleen Alyce for taking a moment to chat with us, impart some wisdom, and share a bit of your PASSION with us today. Please be sure to check out her space VINTAGE HOME LIFESTYLE today. A little birdie told me that Cathleen has already brought in many of her FABULOUS candles and soaps for the holiday season and they are selling like hotcakes!!! Come in and get yours today!!! Richert signing off for today, but stay tuned as we plan on featuring another talented vendor in a future installment of Vintage Vignette!!!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Cloverdale local, <b>Laura Waterhouse</b> is also the Tow Girlz Club NorCal Chapter President, part of Vintage Camper Trailers Club & Magazine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Laura Waterhouse</b> has been in Early Childhood Education for 30+ years and has a passion for Vintage Trailers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17182"><b>What is a Vintage Trailer?</b> We currently consider pre 1969 & older Vintage although there are some great 1970′s trailers that have joined our campouts.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17185"><b>How did you get into the Vintage Trailer scene?</b>
My boyfriend Nick Uribe thought it would be great to get out of a tent
& camp in an old trailer, on a bed, especially now that we’re older
& desire more comfort!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17194"><b>What was your first trailer?</b> It was a backyard built 10′ 1968 canned ham that we found & won the bid on ebay near Palm Springs.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17199"><b>How did you decorate it? I</b>
didn’t get much of a chance to decorate it after only camping in it for
about a year. Nick decided to tear it apart to replace the rotten wood
& he never could find enough time to finish it so he put the parts
in the yard, than in the garage, than to the dump!</span></span></span></div>
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I was obsessed from the beginning of camping in our little vintage
trailer. It felt like a secret clubhouse that was away from everything,
and it became our special place to get away from our busy day to day
lives, to hideout. There was an instant feeling of being young again,
like when we made tree houses & forts, only the trailer has a real
kitchen for food & we can stay inside & watch movies when it’s
raining & take walks in the woods & sleep in & wake up in
peace & quiet.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17209"><b><br />How many trailers have you had since you began and how many do you have now?</b>
We said good bye to the Drifter & I was anxious to replace it &
to keep exploring other campgrounds, so I found a 14′ 68 Shasta
LoFlyte on ebay in January 2008 and won</span> the bid & picked it
up outside of Sacramento. Nick & I both fell in love with the Shasta
Trailers with the wings & starting looking at the history of the
Shasta Trailer. They were originally built for portable military housing
back in the early 40′s.<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17215"><br /><br />Once
when we camped in our first little Drifter trailer at Cassini Ranch the
campground host told us about a Vintage Trailer Rally that would be
there so we signed up for our first VCT Rally in 2008 & we took our
68 Shasta. As Nick was replacing the new laminate tiles in the floor for
our first Rally, right before we were going to leave, he sliced his
thumb with the exacto knife! He said we were still going to go so I made
him go to the ER on the way & we got to our first Rally around
midnight that night!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17218">I decorated the 68 Shasta in a vibrant tropical theme which included the ever popular pink flamingos.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17221">After
a couple years of camping & going to Rallies Nick found a longer
Shasta on ebay that had a toilet & shower. Once again we won the bid
for a 20′ 67 Shasta StarFlyte in October 2008 we drove up to Bend,
Oregon to pick it up. Nick had to replace a lot of rotten wood in the
back of this trailer but he knew how to do it this time after practicing
on the old Drifter. Oh it’s been wonderful having a toilet while
camping! I decided to go with the “Summer of Love” and “Flower Power”
theme for the decor in our 67 Shasta. I’ve had so much fun at GinGilli’s
Vintage Collective for things to put in the trailer. Pyrex, Melmac, a
shiny percolator, a rotary telephone, a chenille bed spread & an
atomic clock are just a few of the mid century items. Now I’m starting
to collect mid century outfits to wear to the big rallies.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have made some life long great
friendships in the last couple of years. I find that we all have similar
things in common. A love for a simpler old school way of life, very
artistic & creative minds, explorers & eagerness to bring these
old trailers back to life and collect & save the things that are
disappearing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Where do you store all your trailers?</b>
The smaller 68 Shasta is in our Driveway and our 67 Shasta is stored
at the Citrus Fairgrounds. Somewhere a long the way we started
connecting with more Vintage Camper Trailer enthusiasts & scheduling
more camping trips & one of our friends that we bought our 68
smaller Shasta from, started our VCT Magazine & Clubs & Website
& Facebook Page & it took off! We have become a super subculture
sharing the love of Vintage Camper Trailers. It takes you back to a
simpler way of life. Nick & I are hoping to downsize & retire
& live & travel in our Vintage Trailers.We are crazy about the
trailers now & can spot them from a mile away and are always
searching to look at them on the internet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I recently volunteered to be the first
NorCal Tow Girlz Vintage Camper Trailers President. Our motto’s are
“Rescue! Restore! Rally!” and “Trailerites Unite!”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br />What does your family think about Vintage Trailers?</b> At first our respective adult kids thought we were off our rocker! Now
they see that it is actually really cool. None of our 5 grown kids have
camped in the trailers with us yet. That’ll probably happen after the
grandkids start coming.<b><br /><br />When will you be showcasing your trailers next? </b>We will<b> </b>be
a part of a Vintage Trailer Flea Market & Open House at Gin’Gillis
Vintage Home Collective. Mid September our VCT Club will be at the
Petaluma KOA with a Public Open House of approximately 150 trailers
& Yard Sales from 10-2 on Saturday. We’ll be out at the Lodi KOA mid
October for a sold out rally & classic car show. There will be an
Open House & Yard Sales from 10-2 on Saturday & someone’s
getting hitched at this rally! In February Citrus Fair Weekend, Nick
& I will be hosting our 3rd VCT Rally at the Cloverdale KOA. There
are a whole list of activities at the Campouts or Rallies including
potlucks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406643901276_17249"><b>How can people find you?</b> You
can like our Vintage Camper Trailers page on Facebook to see all of the
amazing trailers & events & also find postings of trailers for
sale. You can also read the updated event news & order tshirts to be
in our club and order our Magazine on our website @
vintagecampertrailers.com<br /><br />Article By: </span>Deborah Serval Geyserville correspondent For The Press Democrat.
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If you would like to sell all of your surplus goodies, and make some extra cash too, you can rent a tent sized space for only $25.00. Contact the shop today for more details & to sign up! Vendors already selling within the shop can set up a space for free!<br />
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The theme this Summer is "Save The World, Buy Vintage!" In the spirit of recycling, upcycling, repurposing, revamping, & reinventing...We are encouraging you all to keep Mother Earth in mind!!! "Give me your tired, your forlorn,
Your neglected antiquities yearning to be sold,
The wretched refuse of your bulging closets. Send these, the vintage tchotchkes, rust-laden to me, I lift my tattered lamp shade beside the patina door!" What will you find and rescue from the trash heap? The only thing limiting you is the scope of your IMAGINATION!!!<br />
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Beginning <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_782584289" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">SATURDAY June 14</span></span>, and EVERY SECOND SATURDAY of the month, CeCe Caldwell's Paint Made Easy Classes begin <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_782584290" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00am - 12:00 noon - SIGN UP TODAY</span></span>!!! For all of you that work during the week, now is your CHANCE to attend!!!<br />
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All of you fans of the house favorite, CeCe Caldwell's Natural Chalk + Clay Paints, can join us for our weekend edition of Elisa's popular paint workshops. Bring in 2 unfinished pieces to paint (no bigger than a bread box), and go home with completed projects to show your family & friends!!!<br />
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For the affordable $45.00 registration fee you receive:
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manipulate this AMAZING paint product. <span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">YOU WON'T BELIEVE HOW EASY THIS PAINT WORKS!!! </span></span>Exclusive use of our painting workshop that is right INSIDE our store.
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paint and give a new life! And access to our entire stock of VIBRANT PAINT COLORS to purchase for your very own use - Come Be INSPIRED!!!<br />
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And continuing as ALWAYS...Paint Made Easy Classes every Tuesday morning 11:00am - 1:00pm.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Even though the weather cannot make up its mind with </span>the promise<span style="font-family: inherit;"> of sunny days that </span>dwindle<span style="font-family: inherit;"> into rainy afternoons, the forecast at Gin'Gilli's Vintage Home is ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC & FILLED WITH POSSIBILITIES!!! Come see all the new merchandise that seems to be BLOOMING right before your eyes when you visit our </span>ever changing shop...IT IS A SLICE OF SPRINGTIME GOODNESS, I TELL YA!!!<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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EASTER is just around the corner...We have BASKETFULS of charming happies that will look great in those gift bags and favors you plan on giving to your guests after Easter Sunday morning services!!! Come let us help you be INSPIRED by taking in all of our COLORFUL HUES!!!</div>
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Artist and photographer <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/" target="_blank">Michael Paul Smith</a>
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very dear to his heart. There is something that always drew him to it,
and the images he created are simple, but stunning. They glow with
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Read more about these AMAZING photographs and the GENIUS technique utilized to acquire these images here:</div>
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Please forgive the misplaced tables, the sound of drills tightening screws, and the sweeping of brooms to and fro!...WE PROMISE WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR DOORS!!!<br />
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As we all know..."The Only Thing Constant is CHANGE"...and we live by that old adage here at Gin'Gilli's Vintage Home! So CHANGE it shall be!!!<br />
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First off, our CeCe Caldwell Paint Workshop will be relocated to the back corner of our store (Where Hecka Swank once put up shop!) - this now gives our paint class students a well-lit place to do their projects while our shoppers can move about more freely discovering and buying their treasures!<br />
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Moreover, this gives us a new opportunity to bring you a BRAND NEW shop...the "working title" of this newly merchandised store-within-the-store is: PALLET ROW!!! Linda & Elisa have envisioned an area where the goods & products presented have an INDUSTRIAL & RUSTY feel!!! Think gears, old farming equipment begging to be repurposed, architectural salvage, vintage hardware, & rustic relics! Just like the name suggests, the display fixtures used to fabricate this shopping zone were totally fashioned from old wooden shipping pallets! BIG PROPS go out to Matt (The Salvaged Nail) for putting the Pallet Row together and doing construction! We are polishing up our look and resetting all the vendors & merchandise as we speak, so be sure to come in the next few weeks to see our progress and ultimately the FINISHED PRODUCT!!!<br />
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Let's welcome, Ronna (Keefers Collections) selling her Mom's (Phyllis) rag rugs, on our Market Vendor Row, moving in this week. Returning to the Row is Kimber (now called Kitty's the Kouture is gone) with wine country gifts. Leaving Market Vendor Row and all moved into our new Pallet Row are Matt and Bethany (The Salvaged Nail). Alecia and Sherri (Chianti Cottage) will be setting up in Pallet Row this week. Also on Pallet Row, Gina of (Gina's Wood Art) will be moving in at the end of the week selling wine barrel art!<br />
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So please come by and see all the NEWNESS in Geyserville TODAY!!! The warmer weather is INSPIRING us all to SPRUCE up our homes and LET THE SUN SHINE IN!!! Happy Springtime Everyone!!!</div>
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The Color RED is popping up all over the shop!!! When decorating with this FABULOUS HUE, you inject a sense of excitement and wild abandon to your living space! Do you dare be BRAVE enough to make a bold statement as this? Why not come in today and search for the perfect VINTAGE RED PIECE that will scream "LOOK AT ME"..."OH LA LA"..."LOVE IT"...& "MY OH MY"!!!<br />
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The color of LOVE is in the air!!! We have freshly painted grain sack inspired occasional tables, Coca~Cola collectibles, darling handmade signs, vintage trunks, and a plethora of sweet kitchen storage tins!!! Celebrate your inherent <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span class="st"><i>Joie De Vivre</i></span></b> </span>and sprinkle a dash of RED into your world!!!</div>
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