abode gift guide: vintage kid

so if you're like merm and i and you've accepted the "shop local" challenge you may feel like running for the hills (and by hills we mean target) now that you've started your holiday shopping. 

well we're here to help.  over the next couple of weeks we're going to compile a few little lists of shopping ideas for even the most difficult person on your list featuring, you guessed it, items found at ABODE!

today we're focusing on little gifts that are perfect for the fun and funky kids in your life.  and guess what, they're all just $10 or less! 

1) vintage monkey toy $3  2) giant pez toys $8each  3) sunny suzie tin oven $10  4) vintage curious george tin $3  5) vintage carebear lunch box $8

and don't forget about our vintage candy, PERFECT for stocking stuffers! 

xo amanda lynn

LOL

mr abode is Indian, y'know and he says some pretty funny things and here is one of them - he mentioned that someone has a hobby of "fish flying" - actually, that sounds funner than fly fishing!

uNdEniAbLy aDorAbLe

Dressing a wee one this season?  Vintage baby clothing makes me swoon . . . and this is a fraction of what we have in store!  Makes me want to have a baby . . . almost . . .

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we are thankful for you, all of the interesting conversations, diverse opinions, shared interests and love of the fun, funky functional.  have a wonderful Thanksgiving and eat til you weep!

LoCaL LiZaRd

day 2

the challenge:  buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year

ever had that experience when you are fasting or prepping for a "procedure" (aka colonoscopy) and suddenly food is all around you?  TV, magazines, kid's breath?  Yeah, now I am inundated with ads to buy this online, wake up at the crack and stand in line, we make it E A S Y.

Biting my knuckle as I press on

dress your husband in organza and velvet

day 1

I threw down the gauntlet and issued the challenge to buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year and immediately I started obsessing about what to get mr. abode for Christmas this year.  He likes "perfumes", ties and shirts from The Magic of . . . stores - nope, can't do that.  I think I'll make him a robe!  i have a basement full of fabric all of it perfect for little girls and quilts, I wonder how he'll look?  Good first challenge to put my money where my mouth is!

stay tuned

ShOp LoCaL cHalLeNGe

can I do it?  resist the urge to park my butt and shop online or run to the BIG BOX stores, can i resist the red bulls-eye, the blue light, the x-mart this year and have a local lizard shopping experience?

dottie angel  issued a challenge of the utmost kind - to buy only handcrafted or secondhand goods for the home and closet for 365 days!

WOW, I said, can I do it for one season, buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year . . . I'm ready to try

are you?

made in the 801

thanks to etsy's luciusarts for our girl susan here!

what's not to love?  food, folks fun and fabulous treasures, oh and did I mention DISCOUNTS?  yeah, it's back - abode's famous drawing for discounts - all day SATURDAY

ThE WaIt Is OvEr

skinny legs and all

only $150

host a mid-century modern feast this year in Mad Men style!  With 3 leaves you can invite the whole gang and sit as far from creepy uncle wiggly as you want!

SOLD!

hello? what's going on at abode?

november 19 & 20

can you "stand" the suspense?

November 19 & 20 . . .

a little mystery

here's a hint

11/19-11/20 . . . @ abode

hmmmm, what could we be up to?

we're in a flurry of activity . . .
save the dates 11/19-11/20

vintage doors: fun, funky, functional

i'ma just let the photos do the talking here:

photos via knack studios

a daybed made out of pallets and a repurposed door?  please and thank you.  photo via ashley ann photography

come on into abode to see the new selection of vintage doors!

don't forget two charming ladies trunk show friday and saturday!

hOLdinG CoUrt

fun in the sun the Salty Streets Flea Market is a funky venue bursting with local flavor.  you have your local music, your aerial artists (AKA skate boarders), cool kitsch and more people watching than you can possibly do with 1 head and two eyes.

Amanda set up a swell booth and she was a very busy girl even selling the huge round Bakelite sunglasses right off her nose!

I grabbed a cute little vintage typewriter that is all ready for prime time!  Flea Markets resume in the spring - sponsored by SLUG Magazine.  Check them out, you won't be disappointed!

wHat'S iN sToRe

fast and furious things are flying in and out of the door - here's a tiny taste of what arrived saturday . . .

Loved this tag affixed to an old shower/rain/anything you wanti to be caps

hApPy HouR!

One of our dear consignors brought in some vintage (50s and 60s) cocktail dresses.  Amanda tried this pink wonder on and it made her so happy she was like an angel in flight!