[photo courtesy of Kaiser Tia]
We take inspiration from the world around us. I usually fall first for the color palette of my favorite vintage finds. Using the color palette generator from Big Huge Labs (c/o Colourlovers, one of my favorite sites), I’ve pulled a gorgeous palette from this piece of vintage fabric- which now [...]

Now that I’ve fully installed “Lady in Red” as your earworm of the day, take a break and re-charge with some fire engine-red vintage finds! Red is such a powerful color. When I stumble across a find in a thrift shop or estate sale in that burning color, I can’t resist! Enjoy our finds and [...]

Last week, we asked for your best + brightest yellow vintage finds. Your replies led us to everything from Small Earth Vintage’s pretty shirtdress and this honey-colored sugar + creamer set from TheVintageApartment, creating Yellow Fever here at MVA. Check out a few of our yellow finds from your fellow Vintage Addicts via the My [...]

Crafters and Vintage Addicts alike are afflicted with a crazy case of terrarium fever. A terrarium is a container (most often glass) which is designed to hold small plants and animals in controlled conditions. DIYers all over are crafting their own from found objects, often glass globes or apothecary jars.
The amazing vintage terrarium footstool (above) [...]

While I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day (although I’ve been with Husband Pants for almost 7 years now) I do love the vintage Valentines I spot once in a while on Etsy, Flickr, or in a local thrift shop. I’ve gathered 28 of my Flickr favorites to share with you to show our love for our [...]