| News from Vintages of Los Gatos |
Greetings!
We opened Vintages here in Los Gatos over seven years ago! Time flies, doesn't it? Last year we finally got our website set up, started a couple of blogs and this year we have added two online sales sites. This is the inaugural edition of what we hope will be a monthly (or so) newsletter. Let us know what you think. Give us ideas for content. Ask questions. And pass a copy along to a friend.
Bob & Susan Bortfeld |
|
Holiday Collection
 | | Vintages Holiday Display |
We just held our Annual Holiday Open House. As in years past, we unveiled our Holiday collections, held a prize drawing, had some refreshments and enjoyed a good time.
This year we have both Thanksgiving and Christmas decorative items from a variety of sources. Wonderful ornaments, sparkly garlands and wreaths, vintage Christmas tree pins, and hand crafted decorations and gifts. Read More
|
|
Bob's Tips of the Trade
Have you ever had the problem of moisture remaining in a bottle or vase after you clean and dry it? I sure did, until I heard this great tip from Martha Stewart. Just roll or fold up a paper towel and insert it into the bottle or vase, making sure to keep at least a few inches of the towel sticking out the top. Don't roll it too tight -- leave it room to breath. This acts as a wick and will draw out the remaining moisture from the vessel in several hours. Setting it in a warm or sunny spot can speed up the process. Try it and let me know how it works for you.
|
|
Holiday Specials
For the month of November we are offering a couple of in-store specials.
 | | Thanksgiving Items |
Thanksgiving Holiday items are on sale at 20% off the regular prices. Get them while they last!
All stemware, including Venetian glass goblets, figural wine glasses and vintage crystal, are reduced by 20% .
|
|
Collections: Corkscrews
 | | Ivory Handled Corkscrews |
I am a corkscrew collector, but I never actually thought about collecting corkscrews. It just happened! Susan and I were in London back in the mid-80s. It was a business trip and she came along so we could add some vacation time to the trip. While wandering the backstreets near Shepherd's Market one day, we wandered into an antique shop. There it was ... this beautiful object with a turned ivory handle and an unusual brush on one side. Since we loved wine, the fact that it was a corkscrew also made it practical. I bought it, thinking how great it would be to open a bottle of old Port with this magnificent corkscrew ... next thing I knew I had a collection. Read on ...
|
|
|
We wish you all a wonderful fall season and a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope to see you in the shop ... or online.
Sincerely, Bob & Susan Bortfeld
Vintages of Los Gatos |
Vintages of Los Gatos
130C N. Santa Cruz Avenue � Los Gatos � CA � 95030
408-399-9090 � email bob@vintageslg.com
HOURS: Tue-Sat 10am - 6pm � Sun 11am - 5pm � Mon Closed
Map & Directions
|
|
|
|
Worth Reading
Ever wonder what to collect ... or what other people collect? We have the feeling that anything that has been made is collected by someone. Here is a blog that is featuring one collection every day for a whole year! Check it out. A Collection a Day, 2010
|
|
Customer Service
Here at Vintages, we want you to have a great shopping experience. Here are some of the services we offer: � Free Gift Wrap � Gift certificates � Layaway � Packing and Shipping � We buy antiques, too! See details
|
|
|
