July Finds: Playmates & Bathing Beauties

One recent find was an awesome 1970 issue Playboy "Playmates" calendar. Featuring a lovely array of girls in skimpy or completely missing outfits. I love the retro hairdos and the "let it all hangout" attitudes of the ladies.

This one is gonna get a sunburn on her fanny......

This is a "tamer" collectible. A vintage California pillow with some very modest seaside bathing beauties. These girls would never take off their clothes.

July Finds: part one

The merchandise is flowing into the Rita Deco Shop. July has been a great month for new fabulous finds! This is the recent stash of ceramic goodies. Lot's of solid mid-century pottery, decor, and tabletop. Available now in the shop. Stay tuned......more in the next few posts.

A wonderful 1950's apron to go with all that vintage kitchenware. This item is in pristine condition and features a retro western theme: "Jackson Hole - Wyoming"

A Message to BP Oil

Hey BP..........

(a special thanks to Lady Gaga for her participation)

Welcome to the World

Welcome....to the world of smartphones. After years of never wanting or having a cellphone.......I took the plunge and entered the world of mobile phones. I decided it was time to join the masses and become connected. I don't text. Let's get that clear right now. I will use this machine mainly for social networking, ebay, and websites. Oh yes....I will make a call occasionally.

I've spent a small amount of time "working" with the phone to set up screens and lists. I only labor for a short time and then put it away. The phone is smart....I'm not that smart. We are getting to know each other. But in one day....I linked my emails, found ebay and facebook, and made a few calls. I'll tackle more tomorrow!

Friday Stuff....

A couple of boxes arrived at the shop this week. Included were the following yummy finds:

An original 1960's "Napco" lady head vase....

Printed 30's sheet music: "Chong, He Come From Hong Kong"....

Two beautiful (older) Japanese figures....

A 1970's ceramic vase from Eduador. Made by Eduardo Vega (this is a nice piece!)....

Art deco "travel salt & pepper". Includes case and shakers....

English ceramic basket (about 1960)....

Vintage sewing skirt marker....

Makes A Teen A Queen !

North Portland Pickin'

This week I had another chance to "pick" a basement that was being prepared for an estate sale. I was let in to take first grabs before the sale began this weekend. It was heaven and I ended up with a truck load of good grabs. Below is a small sample.

Old and original world's fair souvenirs.....

An amazing original 1930's 'art deco' ceiling light fixture.....

Mid-Century glass and pottery finds.....

Carnival glass, miniature chairs, jewelry, and decorative ceramics.....

Footstool and various boxes/trims with girly-girl florals.....

1930's Royal typewriter with forest green keys!

Fabulous 1960's hand-tooled western handbag.....

This is just smidge of the cool finds. I will be showing more goodies in upcoming posts.

All available right now at the shop!