Victorian Secrets

December 10, 2013, 8 Comments

A few weeks ago an article had been floating about the interwebs. It was an article about a woman who wears Victorian garb as many of us vintage gals rock the 40s and 50s. I was so intrigued, having an interest in the Victorian era in addition to the mid-20th century. The woman, Sarah Chrisman,…

Antique Show Tips & Tricks

October 28, 2013, 6 Comments

The Portland Antique and Collectable Expo is about the vintage lover’s equivalent of a marathon. Or remember those Black Friday ads that Target had awhile back of a woman training for it? Yeah, it’s a bit like that. But instead of once a year, it happens three times a year. With over 1,000 booths to…

Just a Few Treasures…

October 27, 2013, 7 Comments

This weekend was the third, and final, Antique Expo of the year… Dealers are trying to hustle their Halloween decorations just days before the holiday, and kitschy ceramic Santa Clauses are at every turn. While the show didn’t expand my wardrobe (and this time I’m quite thankful) it was still a lot of fun and…

July Expo Finds

July 15, 2013, 17 Comments

What a weekend. I can honestly say that I am beat! This last weekend brought the huge summer antique show at the Expo Center. While the March and October Expos are great, the July one takes the cake. An additional 400 dealers join the party, bringing the number up to 1,400 and I went all…

Days with Dad

June 3, 2013, 6 Comments

When Patrick goes on business trips, I often decide to just go to my dad’s for the time he’s away. I love spending time with my dad since we share the same passions. The last few days were spent shopping, pricing inventory for the shop in Coburg, working on the newly acquired Cadillac hearse, and…

Portland Vintage Guide

May 21, 2013, 19 Comments

September 2014 UPDATE: As I no longer call Portland home, this list may find itself out of date, as I will only know of changes in shops via friends and social media. So it is more important than ever to check Facebook, Google, and/or Yelp pages to see if businesses are still in operation and…

Merry March Expo

March 3, 2013, 16 Comments

This weekend brought one of my favorite things…the big Palmer-Wirf Antique Expo! There was so much to see and so much to buy, for the first time, it almost felt, dare I say it? Overwhelming. And I’ve never felt that way about Expo ever before! I’ve been going to Expo since I could walk! No…

Why Hello There, Pink Aluminum Tree

November 23, 2012, 13 Comments

First off, I hope all of you (US readers, that is) had a lovely Thanksgiving! And if you’re out shopping today, please be extra careful and courteous. Last weekend Patrick and I attended the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest, a small but well worth while antique show. I’m always inclined to attend shows and shops I…

Hats and Suits, Oh My!

October 29, 2012, 7 Comments

Three times a year a massive antique show rolls into town. The Palmer Wirfs Antiques and Collectables Show! Basically my whole year revolves around these events. They are the first things to go into my calender each year, and if you got something happening that weekend, I’m sorry, but I’m not attending! Yeah, it’s that…

Weekend Shopping with Dad

September 11, 2012, 9 Comments

Not sure how you spent your weekend, but I spent mine shopping with my pop. There were two antique shows back to back down south, combined with visits to various thrift stores. Plus, putting the finished touches on the 1960s rickshaw we purchased awhile back and seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark on the really…

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Victorian Secrets

Antique Show Tips & Tricks

Just a Few Treasures…

July Expo Finds

Days with Dad

Portland Vintage Guide

Merry March Expo

Why Hello There, Pink Aluminum Tree

Hats and Suits, Oh My!

Weekend Shopping with Dad