Everything I Thrifted in July (there's SO MUCH VINTAGE)

[@WonderlandRiots]

You look so lovely in blue, it is definitely your color! 💙🩵

[@susanguppy2231]

Agree!

[@gohawks3571]

Wow! It totally agree; she looks great🥰

[@monicamayer977]

Snow White

[@elainerichards5515]

Hi Kristina, just happened upon your channel as it popped up as recommended. I have been watching nonstop since. I am 62 and a lot of what you are showing are already familiar to me. I love your aprons. For most of my life and my mother and grandma’s life, aprons were not decorative but a way to keep our clothes clean while cooking and cleaning. That being said, chief’s today would never cook without an apron because the most use you get out of an apron is wiping your hands to prevent cross contamination. This was before we knew what that meant. It was before paper towels. Most women changed aprons two or three times a day because they got dirty and wet from washing dishes as you go. If you really want to go vintage or what my children called retro, then focus on aprons. APRONS SERVE A PURPOSE AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE.

[@domesticpinup3280]

My favorite part of old cookbooks is finding magazine clippings and hand written changes.

[@azurephoenix9546]

😂 You'd love my grandmother's marginalia of "this tastes awful! Do not make. Do not remove this page" because the back of the page had a recipe labeled "pretty good for church suppers."

[@agcons]

That coffee pot is a real find. I have one like yours (that needs to be re-tinned inside) and a much older version from 1939. They make excellent coffee, and the one you have has a built-in filter. My older one uses cloth filters. They're chrome-plated cast copper, and today would cost a lot of money to produce. If the power cord is in good shape, I encourage you to use it. The coffee is as full-bodied as French press but without the sludge.

[@KatieRae_AmidCrisis]

I do love a thrift haul - can never have too many of those. I'm a Brit, and American thrifting fascinates me. Both because everything is on so much of a larger scale - bigger shops, a bigger thrifting culture in general, it seems - and because quite a lot of the items, both vintage and contemporary, are so different from UK material culture. Also - your hair is looking particularly nice 😊

[@tammyr2966]

You look so beautiful in blue! Absolutely love that dress! You found so many lovely things! Some of which I own, passed down from great grandmother, grandmother and mother! I have the vintage glass fan plates and matching cups, that were my great grandmother’s. I have the grape dish. The patchwork quilt book & The Learn to sew booklet! The rain jacket reminded me of my grandmothers and mom as they always carried those around with them for emergencies in the Pacific NW! So cool you found the wedding book from Seattle! All my family was born and raised in Seattle! Excited to see what you make with all the patterns and fabrics!

[@azurephoenix9546]

Heck yeah, I'm here for it! My grandmother had cocktail plates shaped like palm leaves with the cup holders, which she replaced with cocktail plates shaped like pineapples in celebration of Hawaii becoming a state, but she kept the palm leaf ones for when family from Florida came up to New York for Christmas because she thought it was a thoughtful nod to their home state and sunshine, while usually being whipped by freezing, biting wind. And she always served orange juice on Christmas morning, in Flintstones jelly jars. Idk why, but it was a family thing to have juice in those cups when my mom and her siblings were kids, so she kept them just for them to have juice in on Christmas morning. ❤

[@sunnyadams5842]

How sweet.💚

[@winterlighthome]

Do you know about Elizabeth Hawes? She was a fashion designer, union supporter, feminist, and civil rights activists. She got up to all sorts of good trouble. Her most famous book was Fashion is Spinach. During WW2, she published a book called Why Women Cry which was a warning to men that there would be no going back from the strength and independence women experienced during wartime home front life. Her clothing designs were gorgeous. Also, when you showed your Mademoiselle magazine, it reminded me to recommend a book to you. If you haven't read Barbizon: The Hotel that Set Women Free by Paulina Bren, please get a copy and try to grab pages as you can while rocking the baby. You will LOVE it.

[@mjgobet5601]

Since the Lace is (most likely) Polyester based it will be very hard to soften it. Since Poly is not affected by a fabric conditioner except to take out static. Heat on the other hand does help temporarily. But you have to be extra careful as to how much and for how long. Try the Dryer test first, toss it in the dryer for 10 min. then wear it immediately. If it is soft enough to wear then you know that heat helps, But your idea of wearing a camisole under it is the best solution. OR the harder solution is to sew a lining. Your haul was great, I'm sure you will totally enjoy every treasure both found and given.

[@CadetRedShirt]

fine bone china is so lovely, im still surprised it fell out of "fashion"

[@therealmouseymouse]

I whole heartedly agree. I have one bone china cup and I adore it. Its not vintage but it feels it.

[@paulagardner2708]

The tablecloths...soak real good in Woolite, leave out in sun 5-7 days, it will bleach out the toughest stains. I recovered a crochet thread coverlet that way, badly stained with nicotine and spills. Looked brand new.

[@ruthlloyd1163]

The tiny candy dish looks more like a sugar bowl to me-such cute finds.

[@melindaferreira9879]

It is.

[@kandacek63]

My mom still has the snack/tea sets she used to use when we hosted her Sority meetings and if we had “afternoon coffee” gatherings in the neighborhood.

[@debbiebuege63]

The magazine holder is so vintage. Don’t see those in homes any more. But remember my grandparents and parents always had one.

[@kansascitian2009]

Can't wait to see your Pumpkin Kitchen!!!! Thanks for posting!

[@elainerichards5515]

Keep on showing off all of your beautiful dresses. They look lovely on you and what makes them look so beautiful is the confidence that you have when wearing them.

[@colleenalcantar9061]

Beautiful dress on you. Blue is your color. Thanks for sharing.

[@chezperrine]

Those red glasses with a foot look like the 1970s Luminarc Champagne glasses, Cavalier collection. Sister brand of Arcopal and Arcororc, from north of France. Love those as they fill my childhood memories. Luck hand you got on July!

[@lisakaufman7366]

That big table cloth is beautiful

[@sharonwest1602]

Love your channel I love 1950’s vintage I love your style & personality & thrifting you are fun to listen to

[@StudioTinidril]

You could try adding a very sheer soft fabric under the itchy lace blouse (like a lining) or wear a very light weight soft knit shirt, in cooler weather. Very fun finds! 😊

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

Hi there Kristina. A few sewing suggestions which you may treat as FYI. > Lick your finger and rub the back of the eye of the needle with it; covalent bonding attracts the thread and helps to guide it thru the eye. > finish dress/ skirt hems with a few curtain weights to avoid a sudden gust of wind being able to embarrass you. 😳 The wind can still pick up the hem, but not high enough to cause a blush to the cheek.😉

[@suredeydo]

I'm pretty new to the channel, from your latest cleaning routine. But I love that you do thrift hauls as well! Very fun. Ty

[@lynnecurran1787]

It's funny, that curtain is identical to the wallpaper we had in the kitchen of a rental I lived in in the 80's. The carpet was even orange.

[@dn9ellis]

Kristina you found some lovely treasures! Thank you for sharing. It was nice to travel down memory lane as I watched your video. 😊

[@preciousypenguino]

Wow you look so pretty in blue! I know red is your favorite but blue should be a close 2nd ❤️💙

[@paulapratt9903]

I have the serving bowls that match that apple plate!! They were my mom’s.

[@chaosbrocade]

You could always try to make a corset back for the Lanz dress to get it to fit!

[@myenchantedlife5262]

I really enjoyed this please do more

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

Very lovely finds. Oh those purple pillowcases are very beautiful 😍 I love vintage things also.

[@paulagardner2708]

That apron is too cute!!, both are too cute!! I have my mom's, red and white gingham, smocking, and black Rick rack trim.

[@caracampbell1715]

I noticed the pattern in the lace curtain behind you matched your fan plates!😄

[@maureenhebert7673]

Omg that blue dress is GORGEOUS!!! You look stunning! I am a new subscriber and have been binging on your videos. You make me feel so good and relaxed. I love how real you are and how comfortable you are in your skin and style. Besides being gorgeous and delightful and funny, you are an old soul. I’m so glad I found you. I’m 64, retired for 3 years. I thought when I retired my house would finally be immaculate. Yea…..NO! But you know what, my home is “clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be happy”. Don’t let the trolls even take up any of your energy. Shame on them. When someone judges another my first thought is, hmm…what are you trying to deny in your life. No one has a right to judge someone else based on their own values. I don’t know why such people watch . If they don’t agree or like your lifestyle, change the channel. OMG!!! People need to get a life. I’m so grateful for channels like you and Farmhouse on Boon and Pioneer Home etc. You are all so inspiring, normal and down to earth. Life isn’t perfect, dust is patient, children grow too fast, enjoy every moment you can with them. There’s plenty of time to clean. Children won’t remember how clean or dirty their home was growing up, they remember the love and time spent playing and enjoying life with them. My boys are in their 40s. When they were young, I was left to be a single mom through divorce and an uninvolved ex both in life with our kids or any financial support. Lots of families were going to Disney etc. I felt terrible that I couldn’t do that or any other fancy vacation for my kids. When we were talking one day, fairly recently, I asked what their favorite memory was of growing up. They had a great life with me alone and then with my second husband and older siblings we inherited with our blended family. Their favorite memory was of the three of us, cuddled underneath a big puffy blanket, watching videos on a Friday night when VCRs first came out eating homemade pizza (crust, sauce and cheese) My mouth dropped open. I asked if they knew why we were cuddled under a big puffy blanket and homemade pizza? They said “because it was fun”. Well that too, but it was because I had to conserve heat in order to pay the bills and I couldn’t afford to buy pizza and it helped me make the grocery budget stretch. They were stunned. They had no idea how much I struggled. They just know life was happy and fun with lots of love and time together. Present day I am an avid quilter and there is a saying between quilters and other sewers. “ A clean house, is a sign of a broken sewing machine” and “ people with immaculate homes are boring people”. LOL. Keep being you, you are fabulous! To those trolls….”If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything.” I’m so glad I found your channel. ❤️❤️

[@julie_uk_]

I have the same red dessert dishes, they were my mam's, we use them every Christmas. I also got x2 thrifted aprons yesterday, £1 each 😊

[@margaretrose8105]

I love vintage tablecloths. When I moved 2 yrs. ago I had 56 of them. My husband had me downsize them to 28.😢. The others sold at auction.

[@tracyeast3397]

I actually made the Laura Ashley pattern dress back in the 80's. The dress doesn't fit anymore but I still have it and hope one of my granddaughters will wear it.

[@ashenwalls3558]

That ghost and pumpkin balloon fabric is so stinking cute!

[@jillianlea9690]

Great haul! For plus size I love finding modern vintage clothes like 60s 70s 80s that can be styled for 40s to 50s

[@mrmotormo]

My mother had those red dessert cups! So much fun!

[@imahimfan]

Love the backdrop with the lace, such a great idea!

[@athomeinwa4448]

Yes please …more thrift hauls..so fun to watch and hear how you will use them

[@tisa6193]

Great finds! Love the hats! Love to see you do some of the embroidery & aprons!

[@ynnep72]

The old magazines!!! I am incandescent with jealousy. Nice haul!

[@MakeupCleaningAndCats]

Evrything is so cute! The strawberry doll would look really cute in a frame! I have a similar magazine holder and I love it to keep paperwork.

[@nykkeebunny4103]

Keep the dress, if it doesn't fit later you can fix it by altering the neckline to be more open

[@KathleenIllustrated]

oooo LOVE the fan dishes! I’m such a sucker for a fan motif 😂 thanks for sharing your finds with us!

[@melodytypaldos7058]

Always love to see what you get! 💖 The tea cup and the red and black rose top were my favorite!

[@krism.9363]

Great finds! My favorites are the shirts. They look 🔥🔥🔥

[@obsidianrosestudio2663]

I have a Tack-it! I have tried it and it’s not too bad at all, usually vintage tools are so much more helpful. My favorite it my vintage button spacing ruler. I love the patterns you picked for yourself they match your personality so well. So sweet and kind.

[@allieF714]

I loved the haul! 🍓 As always your so pretty and well put together. Thank you.

[@StephanieCanada]

I love all the stuff you found and I love that I was able to help you find some cool things! Love you!

[@LynnS53]

OMG We had a set of those red dessert cups when I was a kid, Mom made Jello in them. She probably still has them in the back of a cupboard somewhere. Wow that just triggered so many memories.😁

[@shar1ngthemusic]

Wow ... that napkinholder is so beautiful ah! Lovely 😊

[@darrinmckeehan9074]

I actually have two of the books you found 😄-the "learn how" booklet and the quilting hardback from the '70s. I'm gonna have to track it down to look at what I wanted to make from it (bc I'm positive that I haven't yet 😂). PS=I knit & crochet -have never quilted. I'm sure I wanted to knit or crochet whatever the book has in it that I like.

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Fun!

[@paulagardner2708]

I love fine bone china...I actually use it. So elegant.

[@sallyeve4044]

You three are my favs. You look more gorgeous with each baby!

[@jadenallman]

I love how you had different fabric behind each pattern 😍 I’d love to see a video of all your fabric 😍😍🙏🏼

[@Madel1554]

Love the clothes you tried on. You looked beautiful in them😊

[@kathrynboles6027]

Kristina, I only discovered your channel about five or six months ago, but now that I am laid up for a couple of weeks, I have been binge-watching all the older videos you have on KZbin. ;There is absolutely nothing wrong with any of your videos. Don't the the trolls get to you. They either think its their job in life to correct/criticize all videos or they just have nothing better to do. Your channel is fine and all your videos are good. You seem highly intelligent to me, and your kids are all amazingly sweet. So does your hubby seem. You are an inspiration to me, especially in the accessories department. I think you have done an amazing job with your home, both decorating and keeping it clean. A little clutter does not mean your home is dirty. My mother-in-law used to say that there is "Messy-clean" which means your home is basically clean but gets messy . that is because you are busy living life, which you obviously are. Messy-dirty on the other hand, is a home that is a mess and hasn't

[@raye5072]

Great to see you again. You appear to have so much energy, and happiness is infectious. ❤

[@Nwladylaura369]

I love the two pink vintage tablecloths! Pink is my fav and goes good with my pink Pyrex. You found some great things!!

[@colleenalcantar9061]

Love the dresses

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Dying at your apron gap lol also the Halloween fabric is divine!

[@WithLoveKristina]

LISTEN. I may have 70 but there are still gps 😅😂

[@janelynch4415]

Amazing the stuff you found! I would watch more hauls from you 😀

[@thejaneymac6385]

Wow you found some amazing things! Love the Halloween fabric.

[@meganparish1431]

Omg my grandma owns the red dessert cups you found! They’re part of a larger set of matching glassware including everything from shot glasses to drinking/wine glasses! I’m so thankful she kept the whole set-they’ve been put away for me to use. Keep your eye out, you may be able to find more!!

[@krunchykari4648]

The pink fall leave pattern ❤❤

[@iheartwalle]

I loved watching this! Hope you do more

[@therealmouseymouse]

Obsessed with that halloween fabric!!!

[@susanguppy2231]

The belts look so cute on you!

[@Musichowler]

I loved this! So much fun! I hope you enjoy every piece that you found!

[@taraelyse6989]

Try a white vinegar soak. Will probably have to repeat a few times but it works on my polyester

[@Imelda123]

I love old cookbooks too even though I don’t like cooking!

[@peggybrowning9120]

Loved it all!

[@IamKyuTee]

Tip on stopping bacteria growth that can make you sick when washing dishes with dish sponges, dish rags or wands. In a food saver container with a lid. We use glass ones with the 4 flip down locks on the plastic lid. Get one that is at least 3 or 4 inches deep. Plastic will work but will degrade over time. The degraded plastic will not stick on dishes being washed. In the container put 1 tablespoon of dish liquid, we use dawn as it breaks down grease in the sponges. Add 1 tablespoon of bleach that can also be used to purify water so that it is better for you and the environment. Then fill halfway with water. Put in your dishwasher implements that fit and close the lid. Will last a week. Be sure to rinse out your dishwasher implements before returning to the food saver container. For bottle wands get a vase that the bottle want will fit in. We use a glass one from the dollar tree. 1 tablespoon of dish liquid and bleach with enough water to cover the part that is used to clean bottles and glasses. Also lasts a week. I have a dishpan and a double sink. I put 1 tablespoon of bleach and dish liquid in my distance on the counter next to the sink. I wash until the sink is full then go clean the dining table while the bleach and soap still on them kill any bacteria before rinsing in hot water. My grandmother did this. Her mother and grandmother did this. My great great grandmother did this during the terrible cholera outbreak in the 1700s in London. My great grandmother and grandmother did it during the cholera outbreaks in the 1800s. The same is known to kill a lot of viruses and bacteria. Microwaving does not kill all virus and bacteria My great great grandmother passed down through the generations on my fathers side. My mother who is from Korea and was an orphan during the Korean occupation and a young woman during the Korean War. She also did this and was taught this while being a nurse.

[@Brogrl]

Thank you for this tip, im always paranoid about how grody my dish wand may be and this is really helpful. Thanks again for sharing.

[@melindaferreira9879]

I used to collect patterns alas I dont sew.. not for lack of trying.. i have but I just dint have the skill or patience although I wish... Love vintage prints.. fun haul!

[@winwinmyfriend4727]

I love 5he strawberry apron with the print so cute. ❤

[@Hmrogers97]

I LOVE thrift hauls! (Also you've inspired me to sew today, so thank you!! I can finally make a dent in my pattern stash!)

[@mollypaintscows]

It was fun to watch. Thanks!

[@Dingle1234]

That navy blouse with the white lilies is stunning on you. A perfect fit, very figure flattering. Some high-waisted sailor pants would be neat with that.

[@monicamayer977]

The dishes suit you :) pattern looks like late 60s

[@moriahschairer]

I love this so much! Im so glad I had a chance to sit down and watch it finally 😍

[@CrissyMoss]

OMG, my mother had a set of those red cups when I was little. She got them as a wedding gift and we were never allowed to use them. Always thought they were so pretty.

[@eileentheequeen]

Great finds, enjoyed watching! You look so pretty Kristina! Your makeup and hair, love love love!

[@keepingupwithkelsey2980]

I've been enjoying all your content. Your voice and tempo is so calming. It must be difficult to put these videos together while raising small kids and just thought I would mention that I appreciate you❤

[@RLiberty94]

This was great! I loved seeing all your amazing finds!

[@erinrabideau3691]

Beautiful finds!

[@franciemontgomery2935]

I'm a new subbie and I love vintage and vintage hauls! I have a complete Desert Rose set of Franciscan Ware that I inherited from my grandmother. It is in beautiful shape except for the tea cups that were chipped from her daily use. ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh that’s such a dream! A friend of mine just gave me a dinner set of the plates and I’m so excited!

[@lindsayosterhoff2459]

I'm a huge Bewitched fan and somehow didn't know that cookbook existed. I just looked it up on Amazon. I found a used copy in not great condition for about $80 (which is far too pricey for me). I'm so jealous that you have that!

[@leochavez7184]

Lots of great stuff

[@gohawks3571]

So lovely! I'm sorry I'm here and not here. I think I'm just living in a time warp right now. I hate being unreliable 😑😒 We're existing in AZ with no ac. At least it's cooling down now. We're trying to function like adults🥴🥵

[@sunnyadams5842]

Hi! Just read your comment about the SW heat this summer. I'm in New Nex and suffered since the 1st of July till two days ago without a/c, too. When friends showed up with an a/c unit they'd replaced with a larger one, I literally CRIED😢 FROM JOY! 😁 Hope your summer gets a bit cooler soon. Warm hello's fronm your neighboring state🎉

[@gohawks3571]

@@sunnyadams5842 That's wonderful! So glad you have such friends 💖 It's been quite the summer BUT, I have learned a lot. A sucky experience, but educational one 👍 Just wish I could function better...

[@melindaferreira9879]

I feel your pain! Same. Az , no a.c.

[@melindaferreira9879]

Same!! Az.. no a.c.... monsoon rains are beginning! 🌧️⛈️

[@gohawks3571]

@@melindaferreira9879 Yay, bring on the rain!🌧️🌧️🌧️

[@LiaBunny93]

I'm inspired to make my own clothes now!

[@JoelleGrace]

31:53 agh! I have the exact same raincoat!😂 same packaging but in a different color, i formend mine in that vintage sewing box i shared awhile back. Man that thing was so hot though! I was sweating so bad!😂

[@IamKyuTee]

Those fascinators you are calling hats are easy to make with the right fabric and modpodge to glue down the hemmed edges to a heavy enough cardboard piece that can be formed. Made those type of things for a school play before. You can find pictures of vintage ones and make replicas but in fabrics that match a special dress. Some you do not need cardboard to form. Get a Styrofoam or other head form usually used for wigs and cover with plastic wrap and use a mesh fabric saturated with the clear drying modpdge and shape the base on the head form. There are patterns for. Itake fascinators and hats. There is even a youtube on making one.

[@bfree6521]

I wish I had places near me to vintage shop like you do. I have been looking for the sheer scarves and can't find any!

[@erin8206]

As a new viewer who just watched your videos today on the bedroom and kitchen declutter I clicked on this video and was somewhat confused. It seems like all the hard work that you did on pairing down and letting go went straight out the window.

[@waterloobicycleworks]

You look so stinking cute in everything you put on! I haven’t watched all of your videos, so maybe you have already done this, but you should do a vid of thrifting clothes with a friend where you pick out clothes for them and put together outfits. I love 70s style, but polyester is not my friend. 😆

[@kristine0420]

I really enjoy your videos, you are adorable ☺️

[@AppalachianTransplant]

You have the greatest style!

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

My Mom got a Sunbeam coffee maker just like that for a wedding gift in 1957.