Hello gorgeous!
Gena platform sandals by Dolce Vita. Oh my gosh, love em.
Amazing Newness
Posted by – May 11, 2012
I just wanted to show you guys a few new things I’ve picked up. I’m excited about adding vintage furniture to my inventory, but I’m currently unable to ship it so it’s still just available for local pick-up only.
If you read my blog, you may remember the chair I mentioned which required extensive cleaning. Well, here it is! The mustard yellow 1950s / 60s tufted velvet heart boudoir chair. Oh my gosh, I love this thing & I’m so happy that I didn’t give up on it. It’s still not perfect, but for an amateur upholstery cleaner, I think I did a pretty good job. What do you think?? $125
I’m nuts about this set of four Hollywood Regency velvet & walnut dining chairs. The proportions are super funky with their tall, slender backs & oversized seats. These are made by Flair for Hibriton. Super swanky. $150 SOLD
This is basically the creme-de-la-creme of dining room sets. Super sick white tufted leather club chairs with rolling casters & a matching glass & wood table. The beveled glass weighs about 150 lbs. Practically pristine! $1900
And now on to the clothes. I asked you guys on facebook if anyone was interested in kimonos, & you guys said YES, so here they are! I listed three really pretty silk kimonos in the store today & one outstanding Turkish caftan. They are ranging in price from $86 to $220.
Also, I mentioned some distressed denim jackets on instagram last week, but I just now got them listed. I have three more that I will try to process on Monday, so keep your eye out!
Have a great weekend & thanks for visiting! Let me know what you guys think of the new stuff & if there’s anything you are looking for that I’m not currently offering. You know I can find it! 
xo -Nickie
Velvet Cat Chair
Posted by – May 5, 2012
I’m working on restoring an INCREDIBLE 1960s heart shaped velvet tufted boudoir chair right now that was apparently the throne of a very spoiled & lucky cat. During the two hours of vacuuming, scrubbing, spraying, & repeating, with marginal results, I found myself cursing cats. Cats should never be allowed to sit on velvet anything, I thought to myself. I shall never have a cat again, I said. And then it dawned on me, the cat that was allowed to ruin this fantastic chair brought love to an old man who was probably alone a lot. Cats are heart warmers! Velvet chairs be damned, kittehs rule! Here are some examples of cats ruling.
Meanwhile, in the battle of Nickie vs. Velvet Cat Chair, the win goes to the cat. However, I’m not a total loser. I scored the matching blue velvet heart chair in the garage, covered in plastic & with the original tags. Take THAT, cat!
(photos from the itty bitty kitty committee)
Music Monday
Posted by – April 30, 2012
Sorry I haven’t posted anything lately, I’ve been really slammed. This week is going to be crazy getting ready for the Alameda Antiques & Collectables Faire on Sunday. I’ll be in booths H6 & H7. Yes, you read that right, I will have TWO booths this month because I am debuting my collection of vintage furniture & housewares! If you are in the area, come out & say hi.
Meanwhile, here’s a rad Legion of Mary jam to rock your Monday.
Shoes Released from the Archive
Posted by – April 22, 2012
The personal archive, that is. Yes, it’s true, I am selling these fabulous shoes from my own personal collection. As much as I LOVE them, I can’t wear such high heels anymore due to a lingering & completely sucky back injury. Therefore, I am offering these up on ebay. I haven’t sold a lot of pieces on ebay, so my feedback is really low. Thus, people tend to NOT bid on my stuff, which could mean a huge score for you! Auctions end in two days! Click on the photo to be directed to the listing.
Senso Wilma Bootie in Hot Pink Cheetah
Michael Kors Wooden Platform Sandals with Cut Out
Champion Attitude custom made Van Helsing Boots (These retail for $500 new). These weren’t mine, I picked them up on a buying trip but they are brand new so I can’t sell them in my etsy store.
…detail of the steel toe. Pretty rad.
Jeffrey Campbell Polly Platform Bootie in Olive
Michael Kors Top-Stitch Platform Mary Janes (These weren’t mine, but they fit me & I really wish I could keep them!!)
Jeffrey Campbell Lita Platform Boot in Black Calf
Again, click on the photo to be directed to the ebay auction if you’re interested in any of these shoes & good luck!
Animal Style
Posted by – April 18, 2012
I love these bizarre vintage photos of people with their wild animal pets. These were my favorites, but you can see the rest of them at The Retraunaut.
Frida Kahlo with Granizo, 1939
She’s so rad & I love her skirt.
Audrey Hepburn and her pet deer
Beatrix Potter with rabbit, Benjamin Bouncer, 1891
Circus artist with his pet monkey, Frankfurt, 1945
Check out the look on that monkey’s face!
Josephine Baker takes her pet cheetah Chiquita for a walk, 1931
She looks fabulous, but the pet cheetah idea is questionable.
Salvador Dali and his pet anteater, 1969
A pet anteater??
(PC)
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Introducing: Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mini Collection
Posted by – April 16, 2012
I’m super excited to announce that Nickie Frye is expanding into the Home Furnishings product category! We are starting out with a mini capsule collection of furniture that will be available to local San Francisco Bay Area customers for pick up only & also at the Alameda Antiques & Collectibles Faire on the first Sunday of every month. Here is a sampling of the pieces we are bringing in.
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Armchair in Atomic Orange. $150 SOLD
Mid-Century Modern Occasional Tables (Set of 3). These are super cool because you can place the small square tables side-by-side to make a coffee table, or place them around the room separately. $200
Mid-Century Modern Floral Upholstered Arm Chair. I love this sweet pattern! $150 SOLD
Mid-Century Modern ENORMOUS Vinyl Ottoman. Could also be used as a coffee table. This thing is a mammerjammer. $100 SOLD
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Convertible Nightstand Set. These are neat because the legs can be removed & the drawers can be stacked on top of each other to form a tall, narrow dresser. $125 SOLD
We have several other pieces that I haven’t had a chance to photograph, but I’ll post them as soon as I can. If anyone is interested in any of these pieces, please email me at nickienoel@gmail.com for more information, or come on out to the Alameda Flea on Sunday May 2nd. We will be in booths U17 & U18.
Epic Caftan
Posted by – April 13, 2012
Words cannot express how epic this handmade vintage 1970s caftan is. Radiating knife pleats from collar to hem. Oversized neon floral pattern. Angel sleeves. Just, oh my gosh.
Chasing Skirts
Posted by – April 12, 2012
I have a big stash of AMAZING vintage European skirts that I’m working on getting listed in the store. These four cuties went live today & I’ll keep plugging away to get the others listed as soon as possible. Click on any image below to be redirected for more info.
