Friday, May 31, 2013

Sponsor Livin' Vintage in June


Last month, Livin' Vintage gained a whole bunch of new followers on facebook, instagram, and other social media outlets.  Thank you to all who started following!

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Ads come in three sizes and run for 30 days, rotating with each page load to allow for equal exposure for each sponsor.  If you need help designing an ad, I would be more than happy to help!




About Livin' Vintage
*970+ Combined Followers via Bloglovin, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media
*Over 5,600 page views last month



What You Get
-Featured: Own blog post and promotion on facebook, pinterest, instagram.  Also featured on monthly sponsor round-up.
-Large: Own blog post and featured in monthly sponsor round-up
-Medium: Featured in monthly sponsor sound-up



All ads rotate with each page view for greater exposure.

I am always open to sponsored giveaways, sponsored outfit posts, (as long as they adhere to the theme of my blog) and swapping ad spaces.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

How To Make Vintage Stuff Toys: The Ducking and The Dachshund

vintage diy stuffed toys

One of my goals for 2013 was to start building my vintage digital media library here on Livin' Vintage. I have a plethora of vintage paper relics and it's time to start digitizing them, share them, and build my online digital library. 

vintage baby toys how to

I'm starting with this sweet pattern for a felt duck and dog.  I scanned them ages ago and can't remember which magazine I took it from -- I'm thinking a family circle maybe?  Regardless, they are cute and would make a perfect DIY gift for the vintage loving mama in your life!




I can't wait to share more!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

What's New

With summertime right around the corner -- or you might even be already experiencing it! -- many vintage fashion enthusiasts are hunting down the perfect vintage swimsuit and day dresses to add into their wardrobe.  I've been stocking the shop with such items and here is a small sampling of what's new!  









As always, readers receive a 10% discount with the code: READER13

Also, check out the new SALE SECTION HERE!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Talking Mad


My recap of episode 5 and 6 is up on Spacelion's website!  These two have by far been my favorites of the current season!

To hear Tobi and I's thoughts click HERE.

Also, we are now starting to take listener questions, so be sure to shoot me a line if you want us to cover something in our next podcast.


In the meantime, here are a few GIFs of two of my favorite scenes from episode 5 and 6!






Monday, May 13, 2013

1921 Orange Knots

1920s recipe  orange knots

When I was doing research on '20s dining for my Gatsby book club party I hosted a few weeks ago, I came across this Crisco ad from 1921 for Orange Knots.  I have yet to make them, although they sound delicious, but I thought some of you might be interested.

Orange Knots -- a new kind of doughnut
3 tablespoonfuls Crisco
3/4 cup of sugar
1 egg 1 yolk, beaten light
grated rind 1 orange
1/4 teaspoonful mace
4 cupfuls sifted flour
1/2 teaspoonful salt
1 1/2 teaspoonfuls of cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoonfuls soda
1/2 cup milk

Cream the Crisco, beat in the sugar, the eggs, orange rind, and mace.  Sift together the dry ingredients; add the first mixture and the milk and mix to a firm dough.  Cut off bits of the dough and roll with the fingers into strips the shape and length of a lead pencil, tie in a knot or shape like an 8 and fry in hot Crisco; drain on soft paper, and dredge with confectioners' sugar. 


For more on '20s dining, see my article in the latest issue of Hey Doll.











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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Sale Time!


Don't know what to get mom for Mother's Day?  Why not get her something fabulous and vintage?



I've got Livin' Vintage stocked with lots of great vintage accessories, prefect for the vintage loving mama!

I'm also offering gift wrapping too, for an additional charge.  Order by May 9th to get your item in time for Mother's Day.





And don't forget to enter my facebook giveaway to win the items above!  Click HERE to enter.




Friday, May 3, 2013

Vintage Giveaway!!


Want to win this vintage purse, vintage sunglasses, marbled bakelite earrings, and 40s Modern Screen Magazine?

Head on over to Livin' Vintage and like my page.  That's all you have to do!

Want an extra entry?  Share my page/giveaway via facebook, instagram, twitter, your blog, etc and comment that you did.

Winner will be drawn and announced one week from today.

Good Luck!!!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Sponsor Livin' Vintage in May


This month I'm offering half off all ad spaces with the code: MAYFLOWERS

I have some fu things planned for May and expect my page views to jump in the next month, so nows a great time to get an ad for half the price!


Ads come in three sizes and run for 30 days, rotating with each page load to allow for equal exposure for each sponsor.  If you need help designing an ad, I would be more than happy to help!




About Livin' Vintage
*800+ Combined Followers via Facebook, Instagram, and other social media
*Over 5,500 page views last month



What You Get
-Featured: Own blog post and promotion on facebook, pinterest, instagram.  Also featured on monthly sponsor round-up.
-Large: Own blog post and featured in monthly sponsor round-up
-Medium: Featured in monthly sponsor sound-up



All ads rotate with each page view for greater exposure.

I am always open to sponsored giveaways, sponsored outfit posts, (as long as they adhere to the theme of my blog) and swapping ad spaces.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

What's New

I'm so excited about the new stuff that has hit the shop in the last two weeks!  And, I'm even more excited about beginning to offer vintage menswear.  For now, there are just going to be a few pieces scatted in throughout the regular ladies offerings, but if it does well, you can expect to see a whole lot more!


                                        50s White Sequin Skirt                                                  50s Plus Size House Dress



                                           60s Mens Shirt                                                           60s Mod Sundress






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