Author: Deanna
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This Week’s Story: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s… Art?
Hi, I’m Deanna Dahlsad of Fair Oaks Antiques. This inaugural edition of ‘This Week’s Story’ is based on a mixed media artwork we found. (You can listen to this short audio podcast here!) We found this piece on the street during Fargo’s Cleanup Week. Yes, that makes us trash pickers. That’s not really news; we’ve…
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How To Remove Spray Paint from hands
The wifey’s new website devoted to her art & handmade items has launched: Luna.Tique.Boutique. While that was a lot of hands-on creative work, it’s not the same level of physical dirt as creating the mixed media artwork! While LunaTique art is definitely art work with a goth or dark edge, Halloween also approacheth – so…
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Flash sale
Flash Sale! 20% off all items in our vintage & retro craft supplies shop, Kindness Of Strangers!
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Celebrating Independent Retailer Month
We’re celebrating Independent Retailer Month – With a sale, of course!! Check out our Etsy Clearance Sale – 30% OFF Select Items! Remember, if you are in the FM area, local pickup can be arranged! Just convo us!
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Fargo Flea Market This Weekend!
We will be at Fargo Antiques & Repurposed Market’s annual summer flea market this weekend! Not only are we bringing in fresh finds from farms (& other places) for the flea market outside – but we will be having a huge sale inside too: 50% off! That’s half off all items with vendor code YES,…
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Vintage Shopping In FM Area
Someone made a nifty little list or directory of great places to shop for vintage in the Fargo-Moorhead area – and we are super psyched to be on it! There’s also a nice little area on what happened to some of the old shops which have closed. Go check it out! Vintage Travels In Fargo-Moorhead.
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Crafty Quarantine
Given the current situation, the dreaded coronavirus, we’ve seen an explosion in DIY and crafting — including a throw-back to Victorian hobbies, such as scrapbooking. We’re no different; we’ve been putting in a lot more hours in the studio – and not just for custom pieces, but been listing items in our handmade Etsy shop,…
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Vintage Canvas Model Paris Laundry Cart
Check out this fresh arrival in our space at The FARM: a vintage – nearly antique – laundry cart. Industrial Model Paris by Shamrock Meese, made of canvas, wood, & metal. A clean deal at just $150!
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Style Maven
I fell in love with Iris Apfel when I spotted her documentary on Netflix – I sent everyone to watch it. Whether you adore vintage costume jewelry, fashion & textiles, whimsical decor, or spunky old broads, you’ll love Iris. Most of the world now does. She’s become an icon. And most of what she exudes…
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Vintage Romance For The Holiday – & Weddings!
Sure, we are all about the vintage Valentines this time of year – but we are also enjoying the new trend: Valentine’s Day Trees! We call this one the Sweet-Tree For Your Sweetie! (In our space at Fargo Antiques & Repurposed Market; booth #26, dealer code YES.) Also, what can be more romantic than weddings…
