New Finds

 Still holding on to Fall, and actually enjoying the cooler weather and some refreshing rain here!

 

Before we  turn our Whimsy shops into Winter Wonderlands featuring lots of vintage

Holiday finds, we are showing you some New Finds for your home and some great vintage ideas for

Thanksgiving get togethers.

 Check out the wonderful red lanterns. Would be cozy on your patio with candles! Check out the amazing long blue bench with original paint straight from a barn in northern California. Love the

old pickers ladder with all its original paint, too!

 Just in is this fantastic vintage campaign chest and below is a matching desk.

 This large woven antique textile would be awesome on your wall.

Behind a couch or as a focal point in a dining room, the possibilities are endless.

 We may all be thinking Turkey these days, but how about a little humor with these

handpainted vintage meat signs from a grocery store in Colorado?

 Above you see these great grape stake stars--they are rustic and fun!

 Lots of ironstone in both Whimsy shops to make your table a vintage masterpiece.

 And vintage silverplate to absolutely "WOW" your guests!

 A vintage gorgeous hutch just in time for the holidays.



Fall at Whimsy---some tricks and a lot of treats!

There's nothing quite like a 2 foot adorable cat head to get us in the mood for Halloween!

Whimsy is full of inspiration for your fall decor. We have vintage benches and picker ladders, and rustic chests.  Great vintage fresh finds that we know you will love!

 

 With our elections just a few weeks away, we have some fun with these vintage figural empties!

The whiskey is long gone, but the fun ceramic peices would be a great centerpiece at your

election night  bash! 

 A lovely vintage dress with a fresh shipment of handbags.  

 We have a great selection of great sign letters and a vintage 3 peice glider set!

 Some fun paper birds the add some receycled charm to your fall decor.

 Love this sweet vintage large hutch. A punch of color is a great way to add some unexpected fun in your home.  The possibilities are endless!

 The antique cake stand is perfect for upcoming holiday get togethers!

 Great vintage boots from the 60's!

 Our seaside room is stocked year round with nautical treasures. Pictured is one of the pieces to

the 3 piece glider set.

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 Vintage fun in every nook and cranny.

 Whimsy's own dealer, Ranell, has designed and quilted this award winning quilt.

You won't beleive the detail when you see it up close and personal at Whimsy on 7th Street.

Hope you enjoyed a glimpse at a few of our finds--hope to see you soon and as always, email or call if you see anything that sparks your interest. We can ship to you!

Whimsy Website Reveal

Hello blogging friends, very excited to share with you our recently redone website!

Still working on the Press page, but please take a look at what Oliver and Michele created so far!

I think they captured what we are all about--hope you like it!

 

www.whimsyantiques.com

 

 

 

My bags are packed!

 I have been counting down the months, weeks, days and now it is a matter of hours!

I will be headed to JUNK BONANZA  on Wednesday and am over the top excited!

So looking forward to see the creativity of this show, the amazing finds I will be bringing back to Whimsy,

and finally meeting some wonderful folks I have been in touch with for quite some time like Cammie, that makes the wonderful license plate pendants we carry at Whimsy, and Ki, the editor of Flea Market Style magazine (darn, I missed her when she visited both shops earlier this year) we all love so much, and the creator of Junk Bonanza--to name a few!

 While we are on this short trip, please stop in and see our latest finds we have in both stores, like the 

grey wood cubby unit with drawers, above and the amazing folk art bird house!

 We have lots of vintage pyrex in both shops!

 High top red Converse just for fun!

 And vintage luggage, I may be nabbing to fill with treasures from Minnesota!

More exciting news!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our new website is being constructed as I write this, and if there is anything you would like to see as part of our website, please let me know. I would love your ideas!  We are excited to have a new website that will reflect Whimsy, with lots of vintage fun !!

See you soon,

Karen

New Finds Wednesday!!

Fall is clearly on the way, but Summer is giving us one last punch with sizzling temperatures, unusual humidity

and all the wonderful tourists visiting us each and every day!

Our two Whimsy stores are packed with vintage fun!

Above check out the vintage white glider cleverly concealed under the oars, signs and pillows!

Spend the last days of Summer gently gliding on this awesome comfortable piece--so relaxing!

 Above is our ode to Fall almost here and letting slowly go of Summer.

Keeping the fun alive with the Summer flower power floppy vintage hat and letting

the cool nights get a little toasty with a vintage flannel tied over a vintage plaid dress.

 Your eyes may be playing tricks on you with these fantastic new handbags! They look like a drawing? Nope--they are really bags and perfect for eye catching carrying of your ipads, wallets and more. They actually hold a lot with zippers and compartments.

 We just hit an amazing estate sale in Bel Air and you will love the finds we brought to Whimsy!

 Our seaside area is alive with new vintage finds, as well. 

 Looking forward to seeing you soon--be sure and call if you have any questions or email anytime!

whimsyantiques@verizon.net

(805)684-1222

See you at Whimsy!

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Vintage Fashion Friday

 Kickin' it back downtown Carpinteria, barefoot and carefree Summer--

this wonderful vintage dress is simple and lovely. Little orange flowers dance all

over this comfortable dress. Cinch the waist with a white vintage belt, and you

have a classic beauty.

 Throw on our sample jewelry at prices that will let you stock up,

 and you have completed a very fun outfit. Bracelets are $12 and 

dare I say this--hair accessories are $5!

 An adorable look from Whimsy, and styling and pricing that keep the fun going!

 Here is a vintage stunner that is perfect for a Summer wedding, as a stand out bride. It is a below the knee

gorgeous dress with details that are unique and flattering.

If  you aren't headed for the altar anytime soon, this dress is so pretty, you will want to wear it to lots of special occasions.  It has tiny rhinestone detailing, and a flattering cut. Simple elegance.

 Looks absolutely stunning with this vintage necklace from our

vintage and antique jewelry selections at both Whimsy locations.

Check back next week for more Vintage Friday Fashions. 

Whimsy has a growing collection of vintage clothing that you will love.

Special thanks to:

Photographer: Kristina Anita Crowder Photography

Model: Cassie Mae Everett