For an antique enthusiast, Decades Revisited, 3639 NW 39th St., might be a dangerous destination, only because shoppers are sure to find something that will catch their eye. Even a quick wander through the booths reveals some exceptional finds, like a 1930s porcelain gas stove in almost perfect condition, the “Estate Fresh Air Oven” decal […]
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Land Run Antique Show brings vintage treasures to Bricktown
The show is July 15-16 at Cox Convention Center.
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Go on a thrift store safari for a quirky, budget-friendly workspace makeover
If your office or cubicle has all the personality of an off-brand stapler or a free paperweight, don’t fret. Any workspace can go from boring to fun and chat-worthy with just a little money and a lot of imagination. There are many destinations in the metropolitan area for budget-conscious buyers to peruse secondhand goods. But […]
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Steampunk is fun again
Everyone has that one friend or relative who is a little nerdy and difficult to shop for. You know, that cousin who is obsessed with comic books and wants to spend hours arguing over whether or not Marvel is still relevant after the horrible, strange decisions they’ve made lately … but I digress. Take a […]
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Over the last 47 years, the Heritage Hills Historic Home Tour has gradually become one of Oklahoma City favorite pastimes. This year’s event features a costumed narrated walking tour, a vintage automobile display and a vintage fashion display curated by Oklahoma State University fashion design students. The tours take place noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, […]
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Second to none
BY: Mark Hancock I mean, really, what’s the fun in that? Plus, it creates the opportunity for awkward moments when you show up at a social function wearing the same outfit as someone else. That’s an experience you only want to have once. For me, it was New Year’s Eve 2007. I felt confident in […]
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Junk in the trunk
A couple of “junkers” will make a pit stop Saturday, bringing nearly 200 booths of vintage apparel, handcrafted jewelry and refurbished furniture to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The Junk Hippy Roadshow is paying its third visit to Oklahoma City since husband-and-wife team Shawn and Kristen Grandi started the business in March 2012. The traveling twosome […]
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Treasures untold
Bad Granny’s By: Shannon Cornman It was bright coral with black piping around the sleeves and collar. Dislodging it from the bottom of the heap, I was euphoric to see that it was a floor-length skirt with a hidden front zipper: quirky and all mine. I asked the man running the estate sale the price. […]
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Bring the bling
But I’d like to report that my resolution for 2011 has been successful, thanks to the guidance of friends and local shops. Since my bedazzled lids have been lifted, I’ve eagerly embraced what this city has to offer in the way of bling. First up, if you’ve not been to French Cowgirl (4514 N. Western, […]
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The oldies
I’ve been all about vintage lately (I’m on the lookout for a cool reading chair for my bedroom), so I struck out to find the not-new: vintage, antiques, slightly used — all those things you couldn’t find in, oh, say, an outlet mall that backs up highways for miles. I’ve been driving by French Quarter […]