Vintage Garden Saturday │ Views of my Backyard

I tend to post all of my garden/flowers/plants/ trees posts on Saturday here on this vintage blog, Perennial Vintage Supply.

It's probably because posting these foliage and blooms shots signals the start of relaxation - or at the very least, not as much work. I still work Saturday on writing and posting vintage no matter what, but it's always toned down or lessened to a much more minute level.

It's simple. And simple is sustainable.

Sundays are my day off. No writing, no vintage, and "no nothing" but taking time off to restore my body and soul. Sunday is my sabbath.

Here's a lovely morning look at my backyard. The azaleas still have their blooms. 

I'm grateful for it all. Hope your weekend is beautiful, too.

-Heather

Thank God it’s Vintage Friday | TGIVF Photo

Though I just returned from visiting North and South Carolina, I didn’t see any alligators. 

I’m sure they were there. But, I was okay with not being confronted by them just yet. 

This girl has a little more guts than I do. Standing on the back of a gator isn’t my cup of tea (even if it's stuffed), but hey. To each, her own. 

Have a great day, my vintage friends. Thank God it’s vintage Friday!

Thrift Haul | Vintage Thrifted Finds April 25, 2024 - Week Four

Today’s mini thrift haul was small, but how I love it when the pieces go together. Headed to the shop soon!

• Vintage Long Sweater circa ‘70s
• Vintage Levi’s 540s circa early ‘90s
• Two vintage red classic bandanas circa ‘80s

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Vintage Hawai'i │ Vintage '50s '60s Hawaiian Shirts

The west coast of America, which would be all of California, Oregon, and Washington (and Alaska) find ways to get somewhere tropical. It's a must.

That someplace tropical means the Hawaiian Islands. 

The aloha life.

Island time living.

I sell a lot of vintage Hawaiian dresses, shirts, and skirts. And the best ones are from the 1940s through the 1960s. (In my humble opinion).

After decades of selling their wonderful clothing to us folks from the mainland, guess who's buying back their merchandise?

Hawai'i!

Most vintage Hawaiian dresses and shirts I sell - nine times out of ten - go straight to the islands. I love it. I think it's wonderful they're getting their vintage textiles back to the islands. 

These vintage pieces are beautiful.

They're also different. And by different, I mean better. The quality and craftsmanship of vintage Hawaiian clothing is, like all things vintage compared to new clothing, night and day. And for islanders who wear Hawaiian clothing daily, why not find the stuff most people aren't wearing?

Why not stand out and look amazing at the same time?

I understand this well. Be different. Wear vintage.

I just listed this beautiful '70s barkcloth shirt, and this vintage Hawaiian-style '50s shirt by Pilgrim (made in California).

One is made in Hawaii, the other in California. 

Both are beautiful.

I just sold (two hours ago) a vintage Hawaiian dress and it’s headed to Kailua, Hawai’i. Mahalo, Hawai’i!

I have other Hawaiian merchandise regularly stocked throughout the year. 

Aloha...

Vintage Gardens | A Trip to Charleston

I’ve just gotten back from a trip to North Carolina to visit family. We toured all over Charlotte and the surrounding areas including Greensboro. What a gorgeous - and green - state. 

We also took a quick jaunt to Charleston in South Carolina - a quick four-hour drive away- and enjoyed our 36-hour stay. 

Charleston is magical. Old homes, old gardens, and a rich history that is unlike anything out here in my home of California, we love Charleston. It reminded us a lot of Boston, but again, the origins of both places are similar. Charleston was basically established in 1670, so when it comes to original vintage, this is one of the firsts of colonies and their establishments.

Here are some of the vintage gardens and homes I was enamored with. We’re talking homes I walked by and sneaked a peek at the homeowner’s hidden gardens! Which are everywhere. My paradise of vintage gardens, secret gardens, and sequestered hidden respites.

Not surprisingly, Charleston reminds me of Europe too. Narrow roads and side yards but stuffed with beauty, it’s something uniquely European and equally East Coast of America. Their hanging baskets and front doors are exquisite as well. 

Now that I’ve been to Charleston, I want to go back. There’s so much to see and do and we barely scratched the surface - not to mention, the food is a huge attraction. From barbecue to oysters, two of my favorites, well… I’m ready to go back  

Glad to be home but am sure glad I visited the South for a week. Enjoy!

-Heather