Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Amazing Art & Retro Pottery

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Today a bunch of beautiful handmade pottery arrived at the shop!  Some of the pieces feature frogs, and others have that gorgeous tiger-eye style finish from the mid-century potters.  We even have a couple of burro planters, complete with cigarette holders.  Come by and check them out!

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Frog-on-leaf vase  $25
Small bowl by J.K. Dryden  $3
Aladdin's lamp by Anna Van Briggle  $18
Vase by Anna Van Briggle  $20
Frog bowl  $12
Burro planters  $15 ea.
Localy made table  $50

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Wicker tables $35 ea.  SOLD
Avocado green sugar bowl  $6
Harvest gold sugar & creamer  $15
Vintage rooster salt shaker  $2.50
Rooster sauce bowl  $2

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Mid-Century Modern

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Do you remember the stylish stereo/hi-fi systems that we had in the '60s?  Here at the shop, we have just gotten this beauty in, and it will make a perfect addition to your mid-century style living room.  You can restore the audio equipment inside, or convert it to a storage or drink cabinet.   Come on by to see the treasures we have for your modern 1960s look!

Mid-Century stereo console  $20
Heavy art glass vase  $10
Blenko-style pitcher  $25
Geometric glass candle holder  $10
"Alligator" footstool/ottoman  $45



Sunday, September 21, 2014

Your Retro Home


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Here at Just Looking, we love retro.  And these stylish upholstered chairs could be just what you need to give your home some pizazz.  Come by and see all of our retro items--you'll love them too!

Retro upholstered chairs  $35 ea.
Pink pillow  $10
Map pillow  $20  SOLD
Wooden stool  $45
Ceramic sling-back salt & pepper  $6
Milk glass vase  $3

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

For Your Coastal Home


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Just in!  A set of four retro barstools, an art-metal fish lamp, and an amazing framed photographic print of a lighthouse being bombarded with waves.  There's even a man standing in the doorway with water crashing all around.  These items are great for a living room or a man cave.
Retro wicker barstools, set of four  $125  SOLD
 Fish art metal lamp  $150
 Side table  $35
Jean Guichard framed lighthouse poster  $35

Monday, June 23, 2014

Beautifully Retro


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Retro is one of our specialties, here at Just Looking.  We have some new items just for you!

Franciscan "Desert Rose"  SOLD
gravy boat $20
platter  $25

Amber blown glass serving plate  $10
Nautical wood tote  $25
Lantern w/ shells  $25
Rattan side table  $45



Saturday, May 10, 2014

Something Special for Mom


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It's almost Mother's Day, and we have some wonderful retro items that your mom will love.  Check out our beautiful net hat, and the amazing Paris lady lighted picture.  The image, complete with Eiffel Tower, is printed on glass and framed with a light behind it.

Retro Paris lady lightbox  $40
Green net pillbox hat  $15
Avon milk glass footed hobnail candle cup  $4
Westmoreland "Paneled Grape" milk glass vase  $20
Vintage choker  $5
Vintage clip earrings  $8/pair
Milk glass electric "oil lamps"  $15 ea.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Pull Up a Retro Chair!


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Remember those super-comfortable heavy duty chairs from back in the '60s and '70s?  We've got 'em!  They're great around a coffee table in the living room, or as extra seating in your office or bedroom.

Orange naugahide chairs  $45 ea.  SOLD
Plant stand  $25
Flower basket  $25
Brown leather chair  $125  SOLD
Framed geometric print  $30





Saturday, February 1, 2014

Your Retro Table


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It's time to go retro!  Here at the shop, we've got bunches of oldies--just waiting to go home with you.  We have vintage Tupperware, Pyrex, stoneware, plasticware, and more, in those great retro colors like avocado and harvest gold.

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 Smoke glass serving bowl  $3
Sport animal tumblers  5 for $25
Earth-colors insulated mugs  4 for $10  SOLD
Cactus table set w/salt & pepper, etc.  $15
Glas-Snap footed caddy cups  4 for $10
Frosted tumblers w/ gold trim  4 for $5
Amber plastic mugs  $1 ea.
Gold & brown stoneware sugar & creamer  $15
Harvest gold stoneware barometer  $15
Wire fruit basket  $3

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Avocado plastic canister set  $15
Glass mixing bowls 2 for $25
Saucepan w/ lid  $5
Avocado stoneware sugar bowl  $6
Tupperware condiment set w/ caddy & spoon  $15
Tupperware yellow creamer & sugar  $12




Sunday, May 5, 2013

Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts

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Still looking for that perfect gift for Mom?  We have a store full of things she will love!  Check out our vintage items, including ladies' hats, hand-painted basket purses, and costume jewelry.  We have a beautiful brass 4-sided swivel clock with a thermometer and 2 sides for favorite photos, made by Seiko.  And for a one-of-a-kind gift, we have a lovely faux pearl necklace with enameled fish pendant and matching earrings--from our "Just Looking" line of custom jewelry.



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Vintage hats, $15 ea.

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Vintage basket purses by Caro-Nan
(on left) 1964  $40
(on right) 1981, San Antonio theme  $65

Vintage necklace and earrings set  $10  SOLD


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Seiko brass swivel clock  $25
Just Looking fish necklace & earrings set  $35


Friday, March 29, 2013

Easter Is Here...




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And Spring is here, too!  Serve up some hibiscus iced tea in our vintage beverage set, or leave a special note or treasure in our little mailbox.  Come see our other lovely items to freshen up your home for the new season.  

Framed & matted rabbit prints  $10 ea.
Blendo pitcher and tumblers  $45  SOLD
Decorative mailbox on post  $35





Sunday, March 3, 2013

More for the Man Cave



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Any self-respecting man cave has to have a lounger.  There's gotta be somewhere to put up your feet, lean back, and have a drink or take a snooze.  Come try our big red one on for size.

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Lounger  $150  SOLD
Woven throw/blanket  $20
Red throw  $15
Tropical shirt  $10
Baseball cap  $3
Red ship's lens  $30  SOLD
Wood stool  $45

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Snooker sign  $75  SOLD
Whale Watchers sign  $75  SOLD
Motorcycle sign  $85  SOLD




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Bartender's case  $20  SOLD
Shot glasses (Sauza, Stolichnaya)  $3 ea.  SOLD
Heineken mug  $3
Automatic card shuffler  $9
Deck of cards  50¢
Cowboy hat  $15  SOLD
Antique saddle horn  $15  SOLD
Faux tooled leather pillow $9  SOLD
Cowboy boots  $50  SOLD


Sunday, January 6, 2013

Cabin Fever


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 The best cure for cabin fever is... redecorate!  When it's gray and cold outside or raining day after day, come on over to Just Looking and check out our great rustic cabin-style decor.  An amazing 7-foot log bench has just arrived at the shop.  It's over 60 years old, and the seat is carved out of half a huge log.

Log bench,  4-seater  $800  SOLD



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Rustic wood end table w/shelf  $35
Lighthouse lamp  $15  SOLD
Basket with decorative balls  $10
Seagull decor  $5 ea.




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Rustic cabinet w/ shelves, leaded glass insert  $100


Sunday, October 28, 2012

Our Halloween Kitchen


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Here at Just Looking, we have a kitchen corner, all set up with our favorite culinary items.  Our good friend, the Halloween Witch, stopped by today to see what's cooking.  Check out our great collection of vintage and retro items for your kitchen!

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Owls oil painting  $25
Green & white dishes  $1 ea. & under
Large crockpot  $15
Wood & glass canister set  $30
Teapot (in cabinet)  $5
Orange melamine cups  $3 ea.
Framed Mexican town prints  $20 ea.



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Vintage canister/bread unit  $45  SOLD
Round tins  $3 & under
Vintage electric coffee pot  $10
Figurine, girl w/basket  50¢
Tea kettles  $10 & under
Crock canisters, set of 3  $15
Cookbooks  $5 & under
Black floral Oaxacan pottery  $12 & under
Tomato cutting board  $2



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Hand-crocheted valance  $15  SOLD
Fabric valances  $8 ea.
Corner shelf  $25  SOLD
Retro mixing bowls 2 for $25
Ceramic coffee pot  $3
Tupperware  $3 & under
Bake 'n' Fill set  $5
Bamboo steamer  $5
Small saucepan w/lid  $6

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Vintage Glassware


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Just in time for the holidays--bunches of beautiful glassware!  We've got serving pieces, plates, and decor items in lots of gorgeous colors.

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Amber thumbprint candy dish  $4
Indiana "Diamond Point" ice blue mayonnaise bowl  $3
Amber crackle hand-blown pitcher  $25
Retro fleur-de-lis serving bowl  $3
Pyrex "Gray" milk glass salad plates  75¢ ea.
Amber carnival finish vegetable bowl  $20
"Peach Lustre-Shell" carnival finish vegetable bowl  $15
"Presence" cobalt blue dishes 7 pcs  $15

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Indiana "Teardrop" large compote  $10
Indiana "Teardrop" small compote  $6




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Floral oil lamps, pair  $40
Sparkplug bottle  $6
Federal "Canada Goose" tumbler  $3
Tall footed grape pattern vase  $20
Small vases  $3 & up
Large "Teardrop" compote  $15

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Milady's Closet


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One of our newest arrivals here at the shop is this beautiful, open-front wardrobe.  It was custom-built and could be the perfect addition to your bedroom suite.  We have filled it with petticoats, muumuus, sandals, vintage Samsonite luggage, and more for your coastal fashion fun.

Custom-built wardrobe / armoire  $250
Petticoats  $15 ea.  SOLD
Open-crochet poncho coverup  $20
Blouses and dresses  $6 & under
Hat w/attached retro scarf  $10
Wicker tote  $10
Woven tie-belt  $3
Books  $2 ea.
Pillows  $6 & under
Vintage green necklace & clip earrings set  $10
Vintage white plastic necklace & earrings set  $10  SOLD
Just Looking original fish necklace & earrings set  $35
Sandals  $6 & under
Vintage Samsonite suitcase & train case set  $35  SOLD

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Blast from the Past: Mid-Century Retro


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The Danes are here!  We have recently received several wonderful pieces of mid-century Danish modern furniture, which includes a stunning dining table with 2 large leaves and 6 chairs, as well as a GE stereo console.  You can get a great deal on the stereo, as it needs some repair work to be operational.

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Dining table with 6 chairs  $175  SOLD
Retro grapes  $25



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GE stereo console  $25  SOLD
Oil painting  $15
Globe w/ stand, light  $60
Shell sculpture  $13
Wine rack  $10
Shutter  $10
Silk roses  $15