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PORTLAND VINTAGE: A NEIGHBOR’S COLLECTION

April 25, 2017

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

Portlanders are an amazingly candid and friendly group and this weekend I got to talk to someone who shares the same love of vintage holiday pieces.

Linda is a woman I used to see at the gym, and then later from time to time I’d see her at our neighborhood dog park.

We’d nod hello, but that was it.

Grant Park, Portland

This past holiday, however, I bumped into her while we were both shopping at Magpie Ethel’s amazing booth at the Laurelhurst Winter Bazaar and we chatted for a few minutes.

We’d both been collecting Laurie Romanaggi’s pieces for years and we talked about how much we love her creations.

Vintage Deer Holiday Decoration

Vintage Merry Christmas Wreath

I bumped into her again this past week and because she follows my Instagram feed, she knows how much I love treasure hunting. We got to talking and she invited me over to her house to check out some of her Easter and other collections before she packed some of them up.

So Sunday morning I woke up, made a big batch of Buttermilk Biscuits for my peeps

Smitten Kitchen's Buttermilk Biscuits

and then walked to her house.

It turns out she lives just four blocks away from me– and right next door to one of Charlotte’s friends.

Look at what someone did to our Brazee street sign.

Bra on street sign Portland

Now this is the kind of graffiti that makes me smile.

Linda welcomed me into her home, and showed me her Easter collection in her front hallway.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

I spied a Magpie Ethel creation and I fell in love with the little vintage bird whistles and Easter bunny pulling a cart.

I thought this display was the extent of the vintage things she was going to show me, but turns out that was just an amuse-bouche.

Take a peek at a bit of wall space leading up to her stairs.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

After Elf Land, she brought me into the dining room where another, larger Easter display awaited.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

Look at some of the gems here.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

I loved all her honeycombed figures.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

And take a look at these miniscule little bunnies. A cake topper perhaps?

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

Like me, she also collects vintage greeting cards

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

and all kinds of interesting knick-knacks and crafty items which she then uses on vintage (or vintage-inspired) creations of her own.

She is saving these found treasures for her daughter’s one-day wedding.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

This bunny is a new addition,

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

joining a collection that has been growing for decades.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

I walked over to the cabinet with the hundreds of items displayed herein.

Linda's Vintage Treasures and Collections

The snowman with the red beret was a tribute to her sister who’d passed; it was so moving to see her face light up when she pointed her out to me.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

So many other treasures here– these are just the ones I happened to catch on this particular day.

I’m sure as other holidays approach, other beauties will be given their moment in the sun.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

The range and breadth of her collection really wowed me.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

So thanks so much for inviting me into your home, Linda.

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

I loved seeing all your amazing pieces and you couldn’t have said it better…

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

“It’s some of the littlest things that make me happy.”

Portland Vintage, Linda's Collection

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Comments

  1. Dale Emanuel says

    April 25, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    Sounds like your inspired neighbor might want a Sarah-Knows-Her-Outlet-Shopping tour! wow!

    Reply
    • Sarah Kline says

      April 26, 2017 at 4:42 am

      I think Linda is doing just fine on her own– but she did rave about vintage tinsel she found at the Gateway Goodwill!

      Reply
  2. chrissy clark says

    April 26, 2017 at 4:07 am

    Wow, amazing how MANY pieces she’s found over the years. Did you ask her where she gets them. How long she’s been collecting?

    Reply
    • Sarah Kline says

      April 26, 2017 at 4:48 am

      It is pretty incredible. She’s been collecting for a loooong time, and she buys her stuff ar shows, on-line, and occasional garage sales. You would have loved it!

      Reply
  3. Laurie Romanaggi says

    April 26, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    This post just made my day and I am seeing worlds collide. I totally know Linda, so it was fun to get a peek at her house and collections! Wow. What a treat for both of you. I wish I could have tagged along! 🙂

    Reply

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