2012 Shows for EstateChicago

2012 dates for EstateChicago

You can find me set up at the Grand Rapids Devos Place Show January 7th and 8th~

Vintage Bazaar Gettin' Hitched at the Empty Bottle January 21st~

Randolph Street Market February Show 4th and 5th!

Plus, ELGIN, North Shore Flea and BRIMFIELD are right around the corner!

and order your CRAVE guide from me right away! HOT of the presses~

Barrington Arboretum Antiques Show

This Sunday was one of my favorite VISUAL shows. I love the way Karrin from SteepleChase Antiques displays her primitive woods, upholstered antique chairs and her fabulous lighting and smalls. Some of my favorite vendors are there, like Diane Passi, Diane Landry and Tangerine Vintage. The show is set in gorgeous Barrington next to a fabulous fountain. Whole Foods has cooking demos and there are many garden and architectural pieces perfect to decorate my floral fantasies. Next show is Sept 18th... I will be at Vintage Bazaar instead but look for me in Barrington in 2012!

Logan Love

Those of you who know me know how much I loved my neighborhood LOGAN SQUARE! We moved here 1o years ago when many people would not dare to go west of WESTERN. Take a look at our walk up and down the historic boulevard. Our adventure began right after a monster storm that took town trees and flooded the area. Happy Viewing!

Whirlwind Week

The next week is going to be INSANE! The Chicago vintage scene is in full swing! This weekend is Zurko Promotions show in Grayslake, Weds is the PREMIERE OF THE NORTH SHORE FLEA and Fri of next week is MORE ON 34!
Plus, Monday Pinar, from Tangerine Vintage, and I will be traveling to visit Dawn from Timeless Treasures. So much fun! I'll keep you updates! PLUS, TONS of new merchandise coming to ETSY!

xxxoo, Kimberly

Button Beginnings

For those of you who know how I got started in antiques, know how I began with a boatload of buttons. My mom was a huge sewing collector, probably one of the largest in the Midwest. She was a member of the Illinois Button Society as well as the NSBS. Well, as a kid it really wasn't my cup of tea.
Years passed.....
When she moved, I did the best I could to sell buttons on Ebay, Craigslist and in person with other dealers and collectors. Now, I am pleased to announce, I am offering them on Etsy....the real good ones.

The ones that were carded, juried for competition and the rare and best of the sewing collectible market. So stay tuned and BUTTON UP!

Cat's PJ's Fashion Show in Elgin

Last year my goal was to finally exhibit at the Cat's Pajama's show in Elgin. Thanks to my lovely friend Pinar, I finally accomplished that goal. We loaded in right away, checked out the AMAZING assortment of Midwest vendors and then got dolled up for an evening of Rockabilly music, dancing and drinks....and selling vintage of course!