Nutcracker Sweet!

♥ My "Nutcracker Sweet" Collection on Etsy ♥

Bright, sweet, candy-colored holiday gift ideas inspired by sugary confections from the Land of Sweets in the ballet "The Nutcracker"

Enjoy! xoxo

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Waltz of the Flowers

My "Waltz of the Flowers" collection on Etsy

Keeping with "The Nutcracker" theme for the holidays, I present my take on "Waltz of the Flowers"- the hothouse flowers in hot pink, rose & fuchsia are perfect for dark, cold days of winter!

Enjoy! xoxo

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♥ The "Flowers" costumes backstage at Lincoln Center ♥

HGTV + Etsy Treasury Challenge Winner!

I am so happy & excited to announce that my "Deck the Halls with Vintage Flair" collection was chosen as one of the winners of the HGTV + Etsy "Deck the Halls Together Treasury Challenge 2011"!

My collection was inspired by Mrs. Lilien's "Retro Holiday Decor" on HGTV which featured beautiful photographs & ideas for decorating your home for the holidays with vintage style.

My "Deck the Halls" collection was featured on HGTV's blog "Our Favorite Christmas Treasury Lists"! This is such an incredible honor for me and my little shop Rue 78 Vintage! My sincerest thanks to the staff of Etsy and HGTV for liking my treasury and selecting it for their blog feature!

I would also like to give a special thanks to Tim at Handmadeology for featuring my collection & fellow HGTV Treasury winners on Handmadeology.com!

Happy Holidays!!
xoxo
Kelly

Featured - "Home Decor the Pink Way!"

Special thanks to Nadia and her fabulous shop of one-of-a-kind prints, gifts & home decor Nane Handmade for including my pair of Vintage British Royal Alma Electric Floral Mugs in her pretty collection "Home Decor the Pink Way!" Pink is my favorite color & I'm so happy to be a part of this lovely collection! :)

xoxo

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Perhaps one of my favorite things about the holiday season is Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". I first saw the George Balanchine version of the ballet performed by the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center with my mother. I was completely taken with the costumes, sets, music, and of course, the part where the Christmas tree rises from the stage in a dazzling display of hundreds of twinkling lights & candles.

The Land of Sweets portion of Clara's adventure is a feast for the senses. Clara and her prince are treated to a host of dances inspired by exotic spices & sugary confections. This wondrous and enchanting land is ruled by the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. Her pas de deux with her Cavalier provides the spectacular grand finale of the ballet.

My collection Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy sparkles with plum, violet and lilac goodies inspired by the magic & majesty of the sugary fairy queen...Enjoy! xoxo

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♥ Sugar Plum Fairy & her Cavalier ♥

Featured- "Stop...You're Making Me Blush!"

Pink has always been my favorite color. It makes me feel instantly happy, pretty & girly. I adore all of its many hues- from the palest seashell to the boldest of fuchsias- especially in the gray wintry months, when spirits may be low and in need of a bit of lifting.

I'd like to thank Kelly and her fabulous shop Breezy Beach Cottage for including my Vintage Pink 1960's Ice Bucket in her gorgeous & girly collection of pink vintage fare titled "Stop...You're Making Me Blush!"

Enjoy!♥

I ♥ Hogwarts at Christmas!

Inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter and his beloved Hogwarts, with its mysterious stairways, hidden passages, enchanting courtyards and majestic, festive Great Hall. May the magic of the winter season be yours! ♥

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♥ Hogwarts in the snow! ♥

Featured- "Silver Light"

Wintry sunsets in icy shades of pink and silver are one of my favorite things about this season. Special thanks to Melinda and her beautiful Etsy shop Cabin Castle for featuring my Vintage 1960's Pink Ice bucket in her beautiful and ethereal collection "Silver Light".

Visit Cabin Castle for beautiful, vintage-inspired handmade jewelry & stationary!

Cheers! xoxo

Featured - "Dancing in the Rain"

Chase those early winter blues away! This bold, warm collection peppered with bright red hues is sure to lift your spirits & warm your heart ♥

Thanks to Greek Mythos for including my Vintage 1970's Aladdin Thermos in this fabulous collection! Nothing like piping hot soup on a cold wintry day!

xoxo

Featured - "At the Festival"

As the days get shorter & colder, the daily grind of life can seem a bit dreary at times. The cure for this malady? An infusion of bright pops of color & bold design!

Special thanks to Yann Pendaries for including my colorful Vintage 1970's Tupperware Travel Cups in his "At the Festival" collection!

Be sure to visit his amazing shop Photography Dream on Etsy. It is brimming with ethereal, original fine art photography of France & Europe.

Featured - "20 Days!"

The shopping countdown begins!

With the holidays fast approaching, finding that unique and special gift for the loved ones on your list can be a bit of a challenge. Etsy to the rescue! Here you are guaranteed to find original, one-of-a-kind handmade or vintage items perfect for everyone on your list. Plus, you are helping thousands of small shop owners & independent merchants like myself grow and thrive. So stop by and give
Etsy a try this holiday season...

A very special thanks to Linnea and her fabulous Etsy shop Linnea Heide Art for featuring my Vintage Sunny Yellow Coffee Mugs in her holiday shopping guide "20 days!"

Featured - "Why Is Santa Happy?"

The answer?
Because "..Maybe because he knows where all the bad girls live?!"~Marian

Special thanks to Marian and her amazing shop Marren Handmade Jewelry for including my Vintage Fenton Hobnail Sugar Bowl in her delightfully naughty & nice collection!

Pow! Zap! Boom! Gifts for the Fan Girl!

We love comic books, video games, Star Wars, superheroes & Sci-fi...we're Fan Girls! These are perfect for the Fan Girl on your list...Enjoy! ♥

CYBER Monday SALE!

Cyber Monday SALE at RUE 78 VINTAGE!

Save 25% OFF everything in my shop with coupon code "CYBER25"

Happy Shopping!

xoxo

♥ Small Business Saturday SALE! {{ 11/26 }} ♥

This November 26 is a big day for Rue 78 Vintage!

It's the second annual Small Business Saturday, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses.

♥ SAVE 20% OFF everything in my shop Rue 78 Vintage with coupon code "SHOPSMALL20" ♥

Don't forget to "Like" and recommend us on Facebook for exclusive "friends-only" sales & discounts - Rue78 on Facebook

** Free Holiday Gift Wrap & Card available with purchases! **

Happy Shopping! xoxo

Kelly

Featured - "Happy Thanksgiving Stay Warm around the Kitchen"

With Thanksgiving only days away, our thoughts turn from the hustle & bustle of our daily lives to the warmth of family, hearth & home. Special thanks to Molly and her amazing vintage shop Molly Finds for featuring my Vintage Omelet Pan in her beautiful holiday collection "Happy Thanksgiving Stay warm Around the Kitchen". Be sure to visit Molly's shop for awesome, one-of-a-kind vintage items- and shop her Black Friday Sale this weekend for 20% Off from Friday to Cyber Monday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo Kelly

I'm So Thankful For Baby Sophia!

On the evening of October 13th, our phone rang. It was about 10pm, and my fella and I were cozied up on the couch, making our way through the night's episodes of "Parks and Recreation" and "The Office" that we had on the dvr. When my phone rings that late, I assume one of two things- it's either (a)my charming yet unpredictable cousin Frank calling to chat about his wanderlust or random adventures in his travels, or (b)it's bad news. Sadly, it was the latter.

We received a call from my mother explaining that my cousin Donnie's baby was born earlier that evening. This is impossible, I thought, she isn't due until after Christmas! I panicked and gave the phone to my fella, who quickly reassured me that the baby was alright. I barely slept that night, and struggled to wrap my head around what was happening. I didn't know what to expect, and feared the worst. But by the weekend, my fears slowly gave way to joy and excitement. The baby was stable and breathing on her own. She was very small- just under 2 lbs at birth- but she was long for a preemie, about 14 inches long, with very long fingers and legs (just like my cousin).

The pictures and videos began to pour in from Donnie and helped banish my fears as I got to look into my new cousin's eyes for the first time. I finally got to meet the baby the night before my own birthday. She was beautiful! And quite active- waving her hands, pulling on her blankets, smiling, and gripping my cousin's finger. She also has a full head of light brown hair and voiced her "dislike" for her preemie hat by trying to pull that off as well!

Sophia is almost 4 lbs now and growing stronger each day! She is off her oxygen and able to be held outside her incubator by my cousin & his wife. We are hoping our little miracle may be able to come home by Christmas, but even if she has to stay a while longer, we know we are truly blessed.

I am sitting at home sick, battling a stubborn cold made worse by asthma. I was thinking of Sophia, how far she's come in such short a time, and how much I look forward to seeing her new pictures each day. Our Etsy treasury challenge this week was "Give Thanks". We were asked to create a collection based on what we are grateful for this Thanksgiving. For me, it was instantly Sophia.

Enjoy my collection inspired by my family's newest (& toughest) little addition... plus here's a picture of the little lady who inspires me. We are thankful for Sophia!

xox Kelly

Meet Baby Sophia -

She's a little camera shy :)

My Collection - I'm Thankful For Baby Sophia

Hooray! Etsy's Front Page!

I'm stuck at home, sick with a dreaded cold & sinus thing-y, when what do I see? My Vintage 1950's Fire-King Loaf Pan on Etsy's Front Page in a beautiful collection called "Gifts for the Adventurous" by Maria and her wonderfully unique shop Adelo Creations!

I may not be feeling all that "adventurous" at the moment, but this bold & joyful collection {as well as the Front Page shout-out} sure put a smile on this gal's sneeze-y face!

xoxo and ah-chooo!
Kelly

A closer look at Maria's beautiful collection...

Mmm...Peppermint Hot Chocolate!

It's that time of year again! That magical time when the sky begins to darken earlier and shop windows are dressed in their holiday finest. The first frosty days of late fall are filled with the promise of the winter fun that awaits- ice skating at the park, sled races, snowmen, the hope of snow on Christmas morning and, of course, hot chocolate!

This collection was inspired by favorite fall & winter indulgence- peppermint hot chocolate. I hope you enjoy these cozy & creative items in delicious shades of mint, wintergreen, cocoa and marshmallow as much as I do! Cheers!

xoxo
Kelly

Featured - "Touch of Green"

Many thanks to Nadia and her fabulous shop naneHandmade for including my Vintage 1950's Cay Artley Dress in her beautiful minty collection "Touch of Green"

Happy Shopping everyone! :)

Featured- "Snow White"

Special thanks to Kim Dulaney and her beautiful shop Fortune for featuring my Vintage Fire-King Loaf Pan in her enchanting collection "Snow White"

Enjoy! xoxo

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

I loved going to the Macy's parade as a kid- the smell of roasted chestnuts, Central Park's foliage, bundling up in warm knits, sipping hot chocolate & sitting on dad's shoulders to see the floats. A subway ride home meant dress shoes and turkey dinner!

Happy Birthday to Me! xoxoxo

One of the many things I love about Fall? Getting to blow out my birthday candles atop a yummy ice cream cake filled with chocolate Oreo crunchies & pink gel "Happy Birthday" written in cursive across a layer of whipped cream icing!

Here are some of my other favorite things from my Birthday Wish List...all bright & colorful selections in happy shades of pink, mustard, orange, chartreuse and blue- plucked straight from the Color Wheel!

xoxo
Kelly

Featured- "It's Turkey Coma Time..."

Time to get ready for pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, stuffing and of course...the turkey! Prepare ahead of time with these nostalgic Thanksgiving accessories for hearth, home & table.

My pair of Vintage Pyrex "Early American" Cinderella Mixing Bowls are perfect for serving up side dishes or mixing confections in the kitchen!

Thanks to Miss Muffet's Tuffet and her lovely custom home decor shop for featuring my vintage Pyrex bowls in her warm & cozy Thanksgiving collection "It's Turkey Coma Time..."

Also be sure to check out her mom's shop Blueberry Hill Farm for handcrafted scarves & original creations!

Featured- "Christmas Decor For The Mid-Century Home"

Many thanks to Beverly and her shop BeeJayKay for featuring my Mid-Century Glass Volcano Bowls in her fabulous & festive collection "Christmas Decor For The Mid Century Home"

Happy Shopping!

Featured - "Gift Guide For You"

Thanks to Louise and her shop LouisetArt for featuring my vintage Hazel-Atlas Milk Glass Vase in her collection "Gift Guide For You".

Happy Shopping!

Featured- "Purple Rain"

Thanks to Vaida and her shop VarT for featuring my 1960's Electric Daisy Royal Alma Mugs in her beautiful "Purple Rain" collection!

Featured- "Sweet Home - Dolce Casa"

Many thanks to Oksana and her shop La Fiaba Russa for featuring my PYREX Butterfly Gold Cinderella Bowl in her beautiful treasury!
Enjoy xox

Vintage Beauty Parlor

As a hair stylist, these lovely vintage items are definitely on my holiday beauty shop wish list **hint hint!**

Vintage Gift Guide for Children of All Ages

Sweet, fun & nostalgic selection of vintage toys, games & holiday gifts for children who are both young and young at heart :)

Yay! Etsy's Front Page!

My 1970s pleated floral skirt made it to Etsy's Front page!

Thanks to industrial Habitat for featuring me!

Featured- "Red"

Many thanks to Jen Butlhuis for including my vintage Aladdin Thermos in her warm & cozy "Red" Collection!

Check out Jen's inventive & enchanting creations for children, storytellers or the young-at-heart at Fidoodle as well as her Etsy shop Fidoodle on Etsy xoxo

Featured- November!

Thank you to Tomas at PromoPocket for featuring my vintage 1970s omelet pan in his "November" collection...

Visit Tomas'shop PromoPocket on Etsy for awesome, one-of-a-kind art, graphic design & illustration

Featured- 'Round Midnight!

Thank you to super talented artist & illustrator Mary for featuring my vintage milk glass bubble bowl in her delightfully dark & enchanting collection!

Be sure to visit Mary's amazing shop MegaShark for beautiful original paintings, drawings & illustrations

Featured- Creative Gifts Under $25

Many thanks to Vaida for including my vintage Italian glass jam jar in her "Creative gifts Under $25" collection!

Be sure to check out Vaida's awesome shop VarT on Etsy.com

Featured- Suggestions

My vintage 1970's pleated floral skirt was featured in the "Suggestions" collection by Paula from the super creative shop Industrial Habitat



Be sure to check out Paula's online shops:
PaulaArt
Industrial Bloom
Industrial Habitat

Featured- Album Covers as Art

Rock on! My vintage album That Happy Nashville Sound was featured
in the "Album Covers as Art" Collection by April Grunspan

Check out this awesome collection as well as April's amazing shop
Albums As Art on Etsy

Featured- "Sea of Golden Sand"

My vintage apple baking dish was featured in "The Sea of Golden Sand" collection by amazing French photographer Yann Pendaries



Be sure to check out Yann's amazing photography at Photography Dream on Etsy

Featured- "Just"

My vintage 1950's Fire-King Loaf Pan was featured in the "Just" collection by super talented artist Vaida

The collection features shades of black, white & gray punctuated with pops of tangerine. be sure to check out Vaida's shop VarT on Etsy

Featured- "The Many Moods of Black"

My vintage 1950s Highball glasses were featured in "The Many Moods of Black" Collection by Paula at PaulaArt

This is a lovely collection of noir, perfect as a holiday gift guide as well!

Be sure to check out Paula's shop at PaulaArt on Etsy

Natural History

A collection of curiosities & treasures inspired by wondrous childhood trips to the Museum of Natural History here in New York City

Vintage Halloween Pin-Up - Betty Grable

The gal with the million dollar gams serves up vintage 1940's Halloween glamour

I have got two reasons for success and I'm standing on both of them. - Betty Grable

Into the Woods!

"...and down the dell, the path is straight, I know it well. Into the woods, and who can tell what's waiting on the journey?"

An enchanting marriage of vintage fall fashion & fairytale...