a wee preview

We are about to take off for a long weekend in NYC where we'll be celebrating the 40th birthday of one of my dearest friends. But I didn't want to leave you before posting this mini-preview, which includes some real cuties--including a couple very Valentine's Day-worthy pieces!

1960s Valentine velvet dolly dress, by The Villager.

1970s Native American pattern sweater, by Pandora.

Incredible 1960s silky polished cotton cheetah print dress, from Claudia by George Halley.

1960s brown paisley blouse, by Suburban Set.

1970s hearts and flowers blouse, from The Traveler by Connie.

1960s orange striped knit dress.

Gorgeous 1960s cocoa shantung jacket with fur collar and rhinestone buttons, by Phyllis-Ann Originals.

xo

K

new year, new goods

And lots of 'em!

This first Small Earth Vintage shop preview of 2011 has menswear and lots of accessories. Which is a little weird, since the shop's focus is really women's clothing. But we sold a lot of menswear last year. Andy has an excellent eye for menswear, and we happen to find some really great things for you gentlemen. So guess what? You'll keep seeing men's stuff in the shop!

1970s Abercrombie & Fitch safari shirt.

1950s Hudson's Bay Point blanket coat.

1960s cream plaid wool reversible to black cotton Pendleton jacket.

1960s slate blue and black Nordic pattern sweater, by Barclay.

1980s 9 West black leather riding boots.

1980s men's Dexter hiking boots.

1970s garnet suede Hush Puppies sandals.

1960s brown buckle strap mod boots.

1960s patent coffee and cream oxfords by Mikelos for Ray Ehringer, with neat original shoe box!

Men's pumpkin and chocolate brown Larry Mahan cowboy boots.

1970s mustard wedge oxfords, by Big Cats.

Black velour scallop edge hat with bow, by Empress.

1960s mod leopard and velvet cap, by Mr. John.

1950s Dobbs feather fedora.

1960s mod black and tan striped hat, by Mr. John Jr.

1960s deep blue furry felt cloche, by Mr. John Jr.

Beautiful 1940s deep brown hat with satin ribbon and rhinestone decoration, by Peachbloom Velour/Merrimac.

Amazingly cool lady's top hat with leather/grosgrain ribbon decoration, by Mr. James.

Old L.L. Bean canvas firewood carrier.

1960s Schick stainless steel razor, mint in original packaging.

Louise's tooled leather wallet.

Henry's tooled leather wallet.

1960s Crown Trifari enamel filigree pendant necklace.

1950s peach plastic tray with gold threads, and a nature motif.

1950s plaid bat wing bow tie.

xo

K

breakfast nostalgia

When Andy was little, his mom Darlene would make him a poached egg over Dutch rusk (a.k.a. crispbake or beschuit, in the Netherlands) for a special breakfast treat. Andy's family is Polish-American, but western Michigan is full of people of Dutch extraction, so you can easily find things like rusk and salty black licorice in the grocery stores here. (Well, to be expected, when your major local grocer is called Meijer!)

Rusk on its own is not very appealing. It's basically a large, round, extremely dry toast. But when you make rusk with poached egg a la Darlene, it turns into something quite heavenly and very comforting! Andy made me this lovely breakfast this morning. Here's how you prepare it (you could, I suppose, substitute very dry, stale, thick toast for the rusk if you can't find it):

1) Put two rusks with a small pat of butter on each, in a bowl.

2) Soft-poach an egg.

3) When egg is almost done, ladle a few tablespoons of the poaching water on the rusk to soften it slightly. (Andy likes his like mush; I prefer mine a bit crisper.)

4) Put egg on top, and salt and pepper it. Enjoy!

xo

K&A

we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet

As a thank you to all our wonderful customers of 2010, and to welcome in 2011, the Small Earth Vintage Etsy shop is having a wee sale: 20% off everything (items already marked down) from 12/31/10 through 1/3/11!

And speaking of welcoming in 2011, here's a preview of what is coming to the shop shortly.

Ice blue lace party dress with long chiffon scarf.

Olive tapestry jacquard cardigan, by Catalina.

Mod yellow and gray paisley swirl dress, by Bleeker Street.

1980s camel wool pencil skirt, by Calvin Klein.

Deep green velvet party dress with lace at the waist.

Heather gray fleur de lis chain sweater.

Sweater dress embroidered with flowers.

1970s rust suede jacket.

Gray tweed skirt suit with fur-covered button, by Dalemoor.

Tree farm sweater.

Sailor dress!

1950s moire taffeta full skirt with cummerbund waist.

1950s barbed wire stripe shirtwaist dress with net crinoline and rhinestone buttons, by Nob Hill Fashions.

1970s Christian Dior knit geometry pattern shirt.

1960s gray wool houndstooth dress with belt, by The Art Shirt.

1950s snow white beaded cardigan, by Blairmoor.

Gorgeous 1940s cocoa-mauve knit outfit with bead and satin flower appliques, by Koldin Original.

xo

K