Thursday's Treasure

Happy March!  Before I get ahead of myself with Easter goodies, I thought I'd share some St. Patrick's Day treasures that I'll be offering up in sosovintage today or tomorrow.  Get set for a stylin' Irish shindig!

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Super adorable "poteen" towel... linen and cotton, made in Ireland.

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Seven new old stock plastic party cups with sweet shamrocks and leprechauns

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New old stock Hallmark beverage napkins- set of 16.  I have 3 packs!

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And don't forget, THIS awesome centerpiece is in the shop as well!

Memory Lane

Well, I don't know it for an absolute fact, but I'd be willing to bet that Hallmark no longer makes bridge tablecloths. I KNOW that if they did, they definitely wouldn't be 65 cents!!

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I found 3 of these same table covers the other day, still new in their packages, and can't get over the gorgeous colors. Neon before the neon craze came and went. Psychedelic, even.
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Since I'm prone to fits of nostalgia, these brought back loads of memories of my parents playing bridge with family friends back in the 70's. We lived in Naples, Italy, and they'd get together with the "K's" for cards. I'd get to run around and play with their 3 children. There are great photos of me celebrating my 9th birthday with them- wearing my ultracool, super stiff dark denim Levis with the red tag.

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I've never played bridge, and I probably never will. Who plays it now? Is it a generational game that will one day go the way of pinochle? I do love to play cards, though. Nothing like sitting down with friends or family for a fun night of spades or cribbage, hearts, or rummy. Or Go Fish, as is most often the case these days.

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In any case, those fond childhood memories are probably what fuels my love for all things "bridge-y"... the card table cloths with the side ties and embroidered suits, the double decks and cool designs of the playing cards, the decorative tallies and note pads. Is it just me, or were things way simpler back then?

Boys and Men

Officially the most difficult people for whom to buy gifts! Here are a few masculine goodies coming soon to sosovintage...

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"Paw" coffee mug

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vintage tie bar by Pioneer
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vintage Hallmark - how long ago was it that invitations were

49 cents for a pack of 8?
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wall decor Sailing ship by Homco

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Whatever you managed to find for your man's Valentine's gift, I am sure he will love it. I hope he got you something just as wonderful!!