Dear readers,

We are very busy this week getting ready for the First Annual Women’s Clothing Swap.  We are partnering with the Portsmouth Public Library for this great event.

How does it work?

1. Drop off donations

2. Grab a Goodwill reusable bag

3. Swap!

Easy! Bring a bag of gently used, clean women’s clothing and leave with a bag of new-to-you items.

In the spirit of giving, we encourage participants to give more than they get. Remaining clothing and accessories will be donated to Goodwill.  And remember, the selection depends on you!  Bring in your old vintage dresses, t-shirts, suits, skirts, hats, scarves, coats, jewelry, accessories – swap it out for something new and donate to Goodwill!  The swap promises to be a fun, upbeat event, with music and lots of fashion decisions to be made.

And!  It’s all a part of the Portsmouth Sustainability Fair, so once you are done swapping, head next door to enjoy the festivities!

In honor of Valentine’s day and the crafting fever that hits us all mid-winter, the Auburn Goodwill store is hosting a Valentine’s Day Craft & Vintage Sale. The sale is this Sunday only and will feature fabric at $.99/yard, shredded wool sold by the bag (perfect for rug hookers and braiders), notions, vintage clothing and jewelry, furniture, and more!

The Auburn, Maine store is open this Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  For more information, please contact the store at (207) 783-1702.

Here’s a sneak preview of the some of the items

This week we are featuring a gorgeous antique charm bracelet that is a must have for your jewelry collection.  Charm bracelets are one of those pieces of jewelry that never go out of style – they are simply updated for the times.

Note the charm bracelet on actress Romy Schneider (popular in the 1950′s – 1970′s and best know for her work in the “Sissi” trilogy).

And here is Mary-Kate Olsen flaunting some modern charm bracelets:

The bracelet we are featuring is from the late nineteenth-century (height of the Victorian era) and makes a great vintage addition to your collection.  The bracelet is gold filled and measures 7″ in length (note one charm is detached from the bracelet, but easily fixable).

Check out the pictures below and visit our eBay site for more photos and description...the auction is open and bidding ends on Tuesday, January 19.

Though Winter Solstice has passed and the days are slowly growing longer, there is still plenty of dark left this winter.  Why not light up your place with a gorgeous set of RED vintage lamps?  They measure 18.5″ tall and come with off-white shades.  They are missing the harps to attach the shade to the lamp, but you can pick those up at most hardware stores.

Bidding is now open!

With the holiday season approaching, many of you may be getting ready to host or attend a number of parties with friends, family, and co-workers.  The perfect accessory for a holiday outfit is a great purse.  We are excited to feature TWO vintage tapestry evening bags for your pleasure.  I’m especially excited about this auction, because I have a handbag at home very similar to the ones featured that my mom gave me – and I love it!

And the best part?  These items are featured as “Buy it Now” so if you want them, you can get them!  The bags measure 7 x61/4″ and 6 3/4 x 5.”