Oh gosh, do we REALLY want the '80s back??

Cute girls, great dancer. What's up with those jeans??

The stars do conspire

So, did anyone see the green comet last night? I didn't, but its effects seems to far reaching--even today, my camera, internet connection and BOTH dress forms are acting whimsically! Gee, give a girl a break!

Thought you might like to see some of the loveliness that is new at The Home Gnome

Crazy about vintage blue jeans

If you're not like me and you love tapered leg vintage blue jeans, the latest additions to The Home Gnome are gonna thrill you. Now, I can appreciate the demand and the love for these jeans, but I simply cannot wear them. That said, I have come across the motherlode of vintage blue jeans. They range from chic, bonjour and congo to Calvin Klein jeans. They're all in great shape and they're in an unexpected range of sizes. Take your pick of bow-bottomed jeans or red dyed numbers. We have lots of what you're looking for...

In another treasury on Etsy!!

We feel so very loved. Thanks to newlyvintage for featuring us in her "raised in vintage white" treasury. It's really a lovely thing to behold. All those white baby things are absolutely adorable--and tempting!

A special "thank you" to TartDeco

She seems like a fun gal who is a rockabilly wedding planner extraordinaire! Not only does she have excellent ideas for a girl who just wants a one of a kind wedding, TartDeco provides the bride to be with the resources to make her dream day be the very best it can be.

Even better, TartDeco featured our very own rockabilly wedding dress pattern on her blog. In my book, that was a really nice thing to do.

Erin Fetherston is pretty awesome too...

She must be, for me to send up another post snippet so soon in her honor. She dresses the likes of Kirsten Dunst, Anne Hathaway and Zooey Deschanel. Cute stuff!

Tara Swennen's style rocks my vintage world!

Take a look at this little red number on actress Lucy Hale. I have been trying to stay abreast of sweet styles that are hot right now. I don't think it gets much better than this (taken from Teen Vogue's Fashionistas at Work article)

To Russia, with Love

I'm so excited about how The Home Gnome has been branching out internationally lately. Etsy is really a great place to reach buyers from around the world. I love the idea that just this year, I have been already been able to ship items to France, Australia, Russia and Canada. The orders from Russia really took me by surprise. Russia?? My first response is: how did you find me?? Then, I realize it's the internet. Anything is possible.

Don't forget to stop by The Home Gnome to find our new items. I've been busy taking photos, listing items and shipping orders. As always, if you're a local buyer, shipping is FREE!!




AND, if you're local to the Pensacola area, Antiques 'n' More (we have a booth there) is having it's 2nd Late Night Date Night tonight from 5pm to 9ish. Come by and check out the sales and the delicious food! The first night was a blast so I don't expect anything less from this one--if nothing else, it's a chance to get dressed up and look at nice things...

Erin Fetherston and the creepy videos

Such a sad video but the designs are awesome. You really need to check out Erin Fetherston's designs--especially if you're looking for something fun and dramatic to wear this spring.

Trying to get this look a little more cheaply? Check out your friendly vintage sellers.

We're in a treasury!

Thanks, FortheBettys, for featuring us in your lovely treasury! I love all the gorgeous yellow items.

For the Bettys featured our Buttercream Crinoline in her Vintage Love Affair treasury.

Recent Sales

Skittle Pool by Aurora and Avalon Hill Games

Has anyone ever seen such a thing? The game came out in 1970 and was promoted by Don Adams of Get Smart fame. The game is a table top pool set. The striker is mounted to a chain and can be angled to strike the cue ball into the mix. Very, very cute.

I have been coming across lots of vintage games lately. In addition to the Skittle Pool game, we have several Avalon Hill games: Afrika Korps (WWII), Jutland (WWI) and Richtofen's War (WWI)

If you're interested in boardgames, be sure to check out Board Game Geek.

A fun day for a photo shoot

I always love taking photos with Jennifer. She is perfect for showing off the vintage clothes to their best effect. And, I don't think anyone else in the world could fit into some of these clothes! Gee...

New Items at the Home Gnome

I've been busy today. I pulled the recycling bin and the trash can into the yard and parked them at the foot of the outdoor steps. My husband was quite impressed to see the amount of STUFF I managed to shed. In between visits to the trash/recycling bins, I made the time to take some photos and get new items listed in the shop. Enjoy and, as always, if something you see makes you think of something you'd like--don't hesitate to ask!!

Recent Sales at The Home Gnome

Check out what just went through the shop door! Keep in mind that I am always on the look out for new, unique and unusual items. Do you have an item in mind that you would like? I have lots of things in inventory that have simply not yet been listed. Make a request...or two!

First post for new Home Gnome blog

Don't forget to visit my Etsy store: The Home Gnome. We have lots of new arrivals in clothing, books, ephemera, patterns, accessories and housewares. Subscribe to our RSS feed and check back often for more lovely vintage items!