My love for vintage was inspired by my Mother who was born in 1917.
She grew up as one of the youngest of eight siblings. Mom’s father was an immigrant from Ireland and her Mother had a famous Greek linage going all the way back to George Sirian (1818 – December 21, 1891) who was a Greek war orphan.

As a result from the sole family income from her Irish father working for the railroad in Crewe, VA., their family struggled like many to survive in the early 1900s.

I can say with confidence, 99% of my collection comes from Mom saving all that would fit in a large attic.
Unfortunately, Mom never had the time to go thru all of the attic vintage due to a lifetime of politics consuming much of her personal time over 50 years.

My Father and Mother's unique political achievements as a couple are noted on the following website: https://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Howell_Henry_E_1920-1997
(be sure to click the More.. link )

Presently, I am trying to harvest and post what I can from the vintage I rescued from the attic years ago.
On a personal note:
My Mother was a woman who never excepted "it couldn't be done" evident by breaking thru any limitation or obstacle she faced during her life.
Her passion to help those in need can simply be noted from this question I asked her from questions in an interactive diary I purchased.

It was a gift for both myself and my Mom as I documented her remarkable answers late in her life while she was suffering from dementia.
Even then her passion to help those in need still shined thru in the answers she spontaneously provided.
For example:
“If I were a school lunch, I’d be …. “ Mom’s answer: “I’d be a big enough meal to feed those who did not eat breakfast.”

So when you're making a purchase from my shop, you’re honoring my Mother's belief that I share as well, to find value from the history and use found in vintage items.

Knowing that the vintage item you purchase gives new life and holds a memory that instills the wisdom to “never lose sight of your authentic self.”

Thank you for visiting my Etsy shop.
Thank you for your purchase of an item that perhaps provides a glimpse from the past with a story to share.

Sue