Randolph Antique Market this weekend!

So Randolph season is in full swing...I have been prepping all week! I have some killer mid-century lamps, some AMAZING new Czech necklaces and Julee from A TOUCH OF VINTAGE will finally be joining me at the market! Pinar from Tangerine Vintage will also be exhibiting! I have my girls by my side and am ready to PARTY! See everyone this weekend at the HOTTEST SHOW IN CHICAGO!!!!!

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

New Merchandise at EstateChicago

I have been on a buying frenzy!
This Sat is Vintage Bazaar, Next week is Barrington Antiques Show at the Arboretum and the following week is the SEASON OPENER AT RANDOLPH STREET MARKET!!!

Therefore I have needed lots of new inventory! Take a peek!

New Czech Glass Lavaliers!

Modernist Rings!

and lots of fun and whimsical antiques! Stay tuned...

xxoo, kimberly

The Vintage Bazaar in Pilsen THIS SAT!!!

I had the pleasure of being featured by the Vintage Bazaar in their seller profile section....take a peek!



http://www.thevintagebazaar.com/home/2011/5/4/vendor-profile-kim-oliva-estate-chicago.html


Be sure to visit me this Saturday 12-6! xxxooo, Kimberly

http://www.thevintagebazaar.com/

Transitions

When I first started out selling at RandolphStreetMarket it was me, an umbrella and my vintage CADILLAC! Well, can you believe that I now have 2 pop up tents, 5-6 tables and a full booth! Take a look at how I have upgraded over the years........

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!