Christmas Aprons Order

 

Hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas!  We sure did.  And so did Retro Revival!

 

 

So grateful to have had such a great selling season this year.  And to top it off...

 

 

...an order on Christmas day for 13 of my vintage Christmas tablecloth aprons!

 

 

Perfect way to end the year!

It's Been Four Years! And a Blog Giveaway

I can hardly believe it!  Four years ago today I gave blogging a try and posted for the first time.  I never dreamed that all of you would help turn my blog into such a cheerful corner of retro and vintage fun.  But you have.

You all are so kind and thoughtful and incredibly supportive.  I heart you!

 

 

You've stuck with me as I continue to obsess about vintage tablecloths.

You've read lots of posts about our farm life (and then our move to the big city).

You've read all about our beagle Twyla.

 

Occasionally, Captain Project gets a mention.

 

You've followed my cooking adventures.

Heard about all sorts of projects.

You've endured endless posts about my shower cap production.

 

And apron making.

 

 

And, of course, some general silliness.

 

 

Despite your eyeball rolling and probably wanting to kill yourselves...

 

You've stuck with me!

I can never accurately put into words how much I appreciate you ~ every one of you who's actively followed my blog and every one of you who pops by now and then.  Well, Retro Revival simply would not be the same!

As a little token of my appreciation, I'm giving away a set of my pot mitts.

(I have these in all sorts of fabrics so email me at Cindy@RetroRevival.Biz if you'd like to buy a set.)

 

On December 31st, I'll draw a winner from those of you who leave a comment on this post.

 

 

Thank you again for helping make blogging such a joy!

Vintage Christmas Tablecloth Aprons

December is really whizzing by for me as I've spent most of my time at my sewing machine.  Many people are in a buying mood ~ a vintage and retro buying mood!  Thankfully I've sold nearly 90 shower caps and 34 aprons since November 1st.

 

 

Both of my vintage Christmas wreaths sold too!

 

 

As well as both of my Christmas tree skirts.

 

 

 

I'm gleefully happy and oh so grateful!

 

Last week I pulled out a bunch of vintage Christmas tablecloths from my stash and from the less than perfect ones, stitched up some more Retro Revival aprons.

 

These are the six remaining ~ all beautiful and surprisingly vivid given the age of the tablecloths!

 

 Then I used some new fabric to make these:

 

They're all available in my Etsy shop now and can be shipped in time for Christmas.

Like Santa's elves, I'm busy in my workshop!

 

I hope you'll visit my blog again next Tuesday because I have something special for YOU!

Sip & Shop Home Show Results

Sunday's Sip & Shop was so much fun!

 

Our living room was transformed into a Retro Revival shop.  Walking in the front door...

 

 

My products were displayed throughout the space.

 

 

Lots of shower caps were bought, several people commenting about what nice stocking stuffers they'd make.

 

I used the sideboard to display sleep masks and pot mitts (several of each sold), and hanging from the mirror, my vintage Christmas ornaments wreath (still for sale in my Etsy shop).

 

 

 

In the middle of the floor I loaded our tiered table with my vintage Christmas planters (one sold), vintage planter pin cushions (two sold) and at the bottom, my "canned" aprons (one sold).

 

 

And in front of the stairs I displayed more aprons (14 sold) in my old grocery cart and funny, retro tea towels (2 sold) in the laundry basket.

 

 

As always, the best part of a show is the smiling faces of my customers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall, doing a home show was much easier than a "real" show ~ hauling my things upstairs and setting up/breaking down was a snap!  And even though I didn't get the huge crowds like an official show, it was still a great kick start to my biggest selling season.

 

Thinking I may do another home show, maybe in the spring before Mother's Day.  In the meantime, I've got quite the to-do list today ~ apron and shower cap orders plus another tutu tulle Christmas tree skirt order, and another vintage doily table runner order.

 

 

I'm a happy little elf!

Glad Rags Vintage Clothing Documentary Filming

(Photo courtesy Glad Rags)

 

The Glad Rags team (that's Vallerie Perrault on the left and Brianne Richard on the right) visited Retro Revival to film a segment for their documentary film series, "Glad Rags."  The gals are traveling across the USA, from Boston to Los Angeles, exploring the history of textile production and sustainability of vintage clothing, by interviewing people who buy, sell, live and love vintage.

 

Brianne contacted me a few months ago after discovering this blog.  Isn't Blogville an amazing place?!  She and Vallerie were interested in filming me and learning more about how I collect and upcycle my found vintage linens into aprons.

 

I was nervous about their visit, not knowing what to expect and never having been filmed before this.  Turns out, I had no reason for worry because they were the sweetest young ladies!  So smart and passionate about vintage linens and clothing, and within minutes we were laughing and chatting like old friends!

 

(Photo courtesy Glad Rags)

 

They're heading to Raleigh and Florida next, and then on to Atlanta, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and ending in Los Angeles.  If you know a person or place of textile interest, please let them know!  Their email is gladragsdoc@gmail.com.

 

(Image courtesy Glad Rags)

 

 

The team, including their friend Heather on the left, wrapped filming by playing a bit of dress up in my aprons ~ so fun!

 

You can learn more about Glad Rags and their mission by visiting their website.  You can also follow the adventure on their Facebook page, Flickr page, and Instagram.  The documentary series will hopefully be ready to debut sometime after the new year ~ of course I'll keep you posted.