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Collectors Posted onFebruary 14, 2013July 4, 2020

Patrick O’Connell Shares His Collection of 1940s Valentines

A collector of vintage 1940s valentines shares why he loves these bits of history in an interview with The Thriftaholic Blog.

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Leilani, a 30-something content manager and photographer, is almost always overdressed in heels and frocks from the 1930s-1970s. She hails from a junking family, one that spent Saturday afternoons combing garage sales and antique malls for additions to their growing collections.

When not trawling the aisles of Chicago-area thrift stores for glittery costume jewelry or cookbooks that feature such bizarre concoctions as and ‘creamed chicken in potato cups’, Leilani can be found indulging her love of Antiques Roadshow or BBC’s Cash in The Attic from the comfort of her 1890s-era apartment in Logan Square.

She dreams of some day having an all-aqua kitchen (including appliances) and having the ability to wear a different vintage dress every day of the year (yes, 365!).

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Starting to think about my summer wardrobe as it w Starting to think about my summer wardrobe as it warms up here in Chicago. I was recently tempted by this funky mushroom dress at an antique mall.
So.much.glassware. Which set would you choose? So.much.glassware. Which set would you choose?
Vintage swung glass vases seem to be having a mome Vintage swung glass vases seem to be having a moment. Are you a fan?
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Treated myself to a chocolate caramel shortbread @ Treated myself to a chocolate caramel shortbread @beacondoughnuts from @coffeenewwave today. It’s vegan!
Counting down to spring. Counting down to spring.
Forever wishing that I had more wall space. Forever wishing that I had more wall space.
Just a small portion of a large collection of vint Just a small portion of a large collection of vintage Nemadji pottery I came across a few years ago at an antique store.
I decided this #vintage valentine deserved its own I decided this #vintage valentine deserved its own post as the radiators in my 1920s era Chicago apartment have been working overtime to combat the  0 degree weather today. PSA: Do not sit on a hot radiator! 😅
Happy Valentine’s Day! Swipe to see closeups of Happy Valentine’s Day! Swipe to see closeups of a few of the #vintage cards I added to my collection this year.
Happy Lunar New Year! Please support your local Ch Happy Lunar New Year! Please support your local Chinatown businesses or favorite Chinese takeout spot this weekend as they’ve been especially impacted by the pandemic. Photos taken in LA’s Chinatown last February.
Still thinking about this #vintage mixer with jade Still thinking about this #vintage mixer with jadeite bowls.
While I don’t know how to play bridge, I’m a f While I don’t know how to play bridge, I’m a fan of #vintage tally cards that came in a range of designs including these valentine hearts.
I came across this sweet snow teddy in my neighbor I came across this sweet snow teddy in my neighborhood’s park today. Check out my stories for a glimpse of more snow creatures.
A sweet #vintage kitty valentine that I spotted at A sweet #vintage kitty valentine that I spotted at an antique mall last year.
Treated myself to a Liege style waffle from @samed Treated myself to a Liege style waffle from @samedaycafe today.
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