Vintages of Los Gatos
Vintages of Los Gatos, 130C N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030

December 2013
Issue No.13-14

Greetings!

Our Holiday gifts and decorations are waiting for you. Lots of neat stuff -- handmade decorations, Made in America gifts, vintage Christmas collectibles, spectacular jewelry for your Holiday parties ... only at Vintages of Los Gatos.

 

Vintages has joined with other retailers in Los Gatos Village to be open on Thursday nights until nine for your shopping convenience. We will also be open a couple of Mondays and all the Sundays before Christmas. Our December schedule of Holiday hours is below.

 

Bob & Susan Bortfeld

Elegant Ornaments
Elegant Ornaments
Want something unique for your Holiday decorating? Need that special gift for the friend who has everything? Be different. Avoid the crush of mall shopping. Shop Vintages. Our Holiday selection of decorations, gifts and DIY ideas are better than ever. Stop in and see! 
Every year we search out interesting and hard to find vintage and antique Christmas collectibles. Santas, tree lights, ornaments, tags and cards, jewelry and knick-knacks. We have a small selection online and a much larger selection in our shop.
December Holiday Events in Los Gatos
 
Now through Dec 23:  5pm marks the start of the Village Carriage Rides from the southwest corner of Plaza Park. (www.losgatoschamber.com)

Now through Dec 31:
6 to 10pm, Fantasy of Lights in Vasona Lake Park. (www.parkhere.org) 

Dec 5, 12 & 19: Holiday Shopping Stroll Thursday evenings until 9pm. Join Vintages and more than 50 other Los Gatos' stores that will be open for night-time shopping. (www.losgatoschamber.com)

Dec 6:
5 pm, The Holiday Tree Lighting in the Park Plaza.  Festivities begin at 5pm with the Tree Lighting at 6pm  followed by a visit from Santa Claus. (www.LosGatosCA.gov)

Dec 7:
11am - 1pm,  The 57th Annual Los Gatos Children's Christmas/Holiday Parade, rain or shine. (
www.lgsrecreation.org)

NOTE: To help alleviate parking issues in town during the Holidays, the Town and Chamber of Commerce have sponsored Free Valet Parking in the lot off Gray's Lane behind William Sonoma's, just around the corner from Vintages!
Special Services for Your Shopping Convenience
At Vintages we offer more than just gifts and products. Year-round we will do whatever we can to make your shopping experience with us an enjoyable one.

* Free Gift Wrap for your purchase in Vintages 
* Gift Certificates for that hard-to-buy-for friend 
* Custom Orders on handmade Pendants by Susan 
* Online shopping convenience 
* Layaway for purchases you can wait on 
* Packing and Shipping services 
* Knowledgeable Staff, so ask us about antiques, crafts and handmade items. We are happy to help. 
Vintages' December Schedule
Open Hours Through Christmas
* Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am to 6pm
* Thursdays until 9pm

* Open on Sundays 11am to 5pm  

* Open on Mondays Dec 16th & 23rd 11am to 6pm
* Closed other Mondays
Christmas to New Years Schedule
* Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am to 6pm
* Christmas Eve until 3pm only
* Closed Christmas Day
* New Years Eve until 3pm only
* Closed New Years Day
Have a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season, and a safe and Happy New Year. Thank you for shopping with us throughout the year. 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
Website: www.vintagesantiques.com
Blog: vintageslg.blogspot.com

NORMAL HOURS
(see above for our Holiday schedule):
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 6pm
Sundays 11am - 5pm "by chance"
Call ahead to see if we are open on Sunday
Closed Mondays

Map & Directions
In This Issue
Holiday Shopping
Vintage Christmas Treasures
Holiday Events
Special Services
December Schedule
Made in America Blog
December's Birthstone
Worth Reading
Customer Services

Made in America from  

Vintages of Los Gatos   

Hand Decorated Trees
Hand Decorated Trees

Visit our Made in America blog for news on American Made Products at Vintages.

December's Birthstone:
Turquoise  
Turquoise and Silver American Indian Pendant 
Turquoise and Silver American Indian Pendant
Check out our online selection of jewelry or come into Vintages to view our complete inventory of beautiful birthstone jewelry. 

Worth Reading

IAMPETH
Calligraphy
We love beautiful handwriting. The official site of the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwritig (IAMPETH) is a great resource. It has links to everything about handwriting, events and classes, copies of books and manuscripts. Check it out.

 

Vintages Online 

Vintages Website

Blog: Postmark Vintages of Los Gatos

Blog: Made in America from Vintages 

Vintages Online Shop

Vintages Antiques Online 

Pretty Ribbons on Etsy

Newsletter Archive

Contact & Map

Customer Services

At Vintages we want you to have a great shopping experience. Here are some of the services that we offer:

� Free Gift Wrap

� Gift Certificates

� Layaway

� Packing and Shipping

� We buy antiques, too!

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