Mad Hatter in Chicago
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A Chicago Mad Hatter

A Chicago Mad Hatter

Since starting her vintage business, Madge has made some amazing connections. The one closest to her heart is all her wonderful new friends in the world-wide hat-loving community. A big part of that community is the Mad Hatter Society on Facebook, a very passionate group of m...

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national Hat Day
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Happy Hat Day from Madge

Well, the festivities are over and the National Hat Day decorations are finally put away for another year. One of Madge's favorite parts of this annual tradition is fellow hatters who post their photos from the day on her Facebook page.   Here's some of her Happy Hat Day favorites.Wendy in Gig Harbo...

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vintage father's day gifts
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The Greatest Generation – The Estate of Hugh Quam Stevens

One of the best things about selling vintage is learning the history of those who lovingly owned the vintage pieces that are now in our shop.  If you admire "The Greatest Generation" you will enjoy the story of  Hugh Quam Stevens. Mr. Stevens served as the president of the Vincennes Steel Company, b...

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Coro Carmen Miranda Bracelet
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Spring Vintage Jewelry for Mother’s Day

Spring Vintage Jewelry for Mother's Day  The famous gold-plated clamper bracelet by Coro made in 1939.  Dubbed the Carmen Miranda, this large openwork bracelet features large rhinestone camellias and daises with glass cabachon centers in red, blue and green.  Rhinestone pave petals surround the cabo...

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