Do You Love Vinyl?

When I was very little one of my favorite things to do was listen to my Grandmother's record collection. We didn't have a cassette player yet then and the local AM  radio was on a lot during the day playing oldies.
In the evenings after dinner my Gran would set aside some time to play with me. I loved to play dress up with old vintage dresses that had been hers, or her sisters, play records and dance around the living room. One of my very favorite albums was  "Arthur Murray's Music For Dancing" I loved the photo on the jacket of Arthur Murray dancing with his wife. I loved her champagne colored dress. I loved that the back showed you the dance steps. And I loved the music!

Other favorite albums of mine were, "The King And I"  and  "The Sound of Music" soundtracks. I remember dancing around to the later when I was only three and we still lived in Brooklyn. From Liberace to Nat King Cole, there wasn't much I didn't like. I think because I have these great memories associated with vinyl, that it is still something I love to this day. I am the proud owner of all my Gran's records now along with some that had been my Aunt's and numerous albums that I have purchased myself.

Occasionally I will find a record or two at local antique malls or flea markets. My very favorite place to find records is from our yearly local library sale! They always have a lot of records that people have donated or that have come from other area libraries and are priced around fifty cents. Then a week or so after the sale you can buy what's left by the bag! The first year I found them there, I came home with several original Frank Sinatra Capitol records. They are some of my favorites. The next sale is coming up in May and I can't wait!

Another aspect of albums I am intrigued by is the sleeve artwork. Sometimes I will buy an album just because I love the jacket. It's a bonus when it sounds great too!

My Grandmother's stereo set was a mid century Sony. Unfortunately I don't have it. I play my records on a reproduction Crosley from Target that also play's cassettes and CD's. It's been a very good purchase and I've had it a number of years now.

Do you have a record collection? If so, I'd love to know what your favorites are and where you like finding them best. Looking forward to reading your comments!

The NEW Arthelia's Attic Blog!

Hello! And welcome back! For a long time I have been thinking about bringing back my blog. It's been over a year since I posted anything and even back then when I did, all my posts weren't all they could be, nor did I post very often. I think I just didn't know what I wanted my blog to be. It was mainly linked to my Etsy shop and I used it mostly for sharing new products. That to me is not fun and is just advertising. I am so much more than that. So I finally decided to make my blog about ALL the things I love about vintage.

Vintage for me I not something I "got into" or discovered. I feel it is just me and the things I like, the things I do. The films, fashion and home decor that is my style. It just suddenly became something that I found others liked and that I could delve deeper into. Having grown up very close to my grandparents and not being very social with kids of my own generation made the things I was exposed to most, those of my grandparent's generation of the 1930's on. Sure I like a lot of things that were from my generation, the 80's. Certain TV shows, my favorite at 12 was "Scarecrow and Mrs. King." Music, I loved Cyndi Lauper and Madonna and I am a huge Depeche Mode fan to this day.














But when it comes to fashion, films, and most other things I have been and always will be a die hard lover of styles from the 30's, 40's and 50's. Anything that even looked remotely like that when I was a kid had to be mine. I was forever looking for big circle skirts and crinolines!






Cooking is another aspect that I learned from my grandmother. Pure home style cooking. Cooking and baking from scratch. To this day I am happiest when I cook this way. I want to share this with you too. Sewing, knitting, the list goes on!
This is just the tip of the iceberg on the things I think I could have fun writing about and hopefully that you will enjoy reading about! The blog is still getting revamped a bit and I hope to one day add advertising and some new sponsors but all that will come in time. I'm really excited to get started sharing these things with you all "For The Love Of Vintage"!!

Midnight Bunny

Here are some new photo's of Lolita Haze modeling the Bunny Snood in black. I'm sure you'll love them as much as I do! Watch for Cranberry next! The Bunny Snood is made from beautiful Italian mohair and silk yarn. The perfect accent to any holiday outfit.

Va-Voom Vintage Celebrates 1000+ Followers With Giveaways!

That's right! Brittany of Va-Voom Vintage has reached a milestone and is celebrating with a full week of fabulous giveaways!
Each days giveaway is sponsored by a different shop. Today yours truly is the sponsor so you can win a 1940's snood in your choice of color!

To enter you must follow Brittany's Blog and like my page on Facebook. Be sure and comment on Brittany's post to let her know you have done so!

Shabby Apple Necklace Giveaway!!

I am happy to be hosting this terrific giveaway for the Shabby Apple!
The winner of this giveaway will get this beautiful vintage inspired necklace The Queen's Rose.This pink cameo with white rose set in silver metal setting, is suspended from a 15" long sterling silver chain and is handmade in the USA.$52.00 value!
This giveaway is open to readers in the US only.
Here is how to enter:
Entry 1(Mandatory) LIKE Shabby Apple's Facebook Page 
Want additional entries?
Entry 2 LIKE Arthelia's Attic on Facebook
Entry 3 Post your favorite Shabby Apple item
Entry 4 Share this giveaway on your blog or Facebook page
Please post in a comment below what entries you have completed.
Entries will be accepted now through December 30th. The winner will be chosen by a random number generator.

Ready For A Giveaway??

The lovely people over at The Shabby Apple have asked me to host a giveaway for them. I think this is a great idea and I bet you do too since one of you will be the recipient of the beautiful item I have chosen for you!
The giveaway will begin tomorrow when I reveal the item and the rules of entry. It will run until December 30th and will be open to U.S. readers only.

Victory Girls Magazine!

If you have not yet discovered this terrific magazine put together by Cyd Angel, check it out today!
This is issue 4 and features an article on Arthelia's Attic and also a great one on the history of snoods.
It is also chock full of other vintage goodness. Its available in print and digital. So head over to Victory Girls Magazine and check out the previews now!

A Big THANK YOU To My Newest Photographer And Models

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I was thrilled when pinup photographer Autumn Luciano contacted me to do some photo's of her models wearing my snoods. Having looked through Autumn's portfolio I didn't hesitate a moment knowing the photo's she would take would be amazing!
Autumn worked with the yellow, cherry red and white snoods and came up with some spectacular shots. The lovely models are Frankie Louveles (red and yellow) and Valerie Boerema  
(white)

Autumn is also currently working on a pinup calendar called Pin Ups Love Pussycats.

Pin ups love pussycats is a calendar project consisting of the donated talents of many wonderful ladies. 100% of the profits from the calendar will benefit The Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue, in hopes to secure a larger facility to house the ever growing population of homeless cats through out Mid-Michigan. MMCR is a NO-KILL organization.
Please check our her Facebook page to help out a very worth cause!

Here Come The Holiday's!!

The Holiday Season is fast approaching! If you will be needing a snood for a special event please order sooner then later. Please let me know when you check out if you will be needing an item for a specific date and I will do my best to accommodate you. You may also convo me in advance if you will be needing faster shipping than 1st Class.
I try to fill orders within 10 days of receiving them but through the Holiday Season this may be extended due to the number of orders I receive.
Thank you for understanding and supporting handmade at Arthelia's Attic!

Fun In The Sun!!

Lolita Haze is wearing the 40's snood in hot pink.
Photo's by La Fine Photography

Jitterbugdoll's Custom Snood

A while back the lovely Miss Amanda Lee contacted me with an idea for a snood she wanted. She liked the beaded open crown snood but wondered if I could make a version of it with a narrow headband. I adjusted the original design for her and here are the photo's of the results. I think it looks wonderful on her! Thank you Amanda!

Photo's by Doug Monce Atomic Age Pictures

Lolita Haze~For Arthelia's Attic

I'd like to take a moment to officially thank the lovely Lolita Haze for agreeing to be my latest "Arthelia A. Girl". She is so sweet to work with and knocks out the most beautiful photo's! Here are the first shots she has done for me and has more idea's to come! Thanks so much Lo!
~Naomi

Photos by LaFine Photography

Anchors Aweigh!!

One of my very best clients had a request for a 1940's style popcorn stitch bag. I used my Lillian vintage pattern to make her this darling bag in navy blue with a nautical print lining and tiny anchor zipper pull. The handle is accented with clear sparkled plastic rings.

New Year New Model

I am excited to announce that the lovely and talented Miss Lolita Haze will be the newest model for Arthelia's Attic. Watch for her photos soon. Isn't she a doll?

Sew For Spring!

I just listed a bunch of vintage patterns in my shop if you need some inspiration to start sewing for spring!

The "Mildred"

Named for my Great-Aunt "Mickey" the Mildred bag is now available in my shop.
It is crocheted in brilliant red nylon for durability, fully faced in red cotton, reinforced with buckram for stability and lined with cherry print fabric.

Watch for the Lillian Bag next and please remember to vote for your favorite snood colors by January 10th.