As the years go by and our unique vintage shop expands. We are growing our ‘vintage lifestyle’ products and are so excited for our holiday gift selection this year! Our goal is to become your one-stop-shop for vintage wearable and usable’s. We have added to our lineup of incredible local creators along with accessories and bath & body products from USA and Europe.
It is going to be a busy month as we have a few more items to arrive in the weeks ahead.
I started making a list of ALL our local artisan creations that we carry in our shop. WOW! Over the past few years we have added some incredible European companies (lotions, soaps, perfume, socks), local artisan creations, plus…. all the items I create for the store. The North Pole (back room of the shop) has been very busy this year! Especially since March when I started making masks. Galatia who is our weekend gal has been helping me sew and as of today we have made 3200 masks!
So happy to present to you our wonderful and beautiful Holiday Gift Guide from Most Everything Vintage for most anyone in your life.
Creations by Alisa, a.k.a. me
I love to make items for the shop. With every year comes more and more items. One of my many goals with my store is to throw as little away as possible and recycle what I can; fabrics, buttons, trim, jewelry pieces, etc. With my skills as a creative (thank you mom and dad!) and a little resourcefulness, I am very happy to showcase my ‘North Pole’ creations.
Masks for adults and kids
This has been a fun project especially when we can coordinate masks with vintage clothing. It’s our newest accessory so might as well have some fun with it while staying safe. We have over 100 different designs available in the shop along with Christmas and Winter designs.
Masks are $15 each. Made with 3-layers of cotton and a pocket inside just in case you want to add an extra layer of protection or filter. Elastic is super soft and stretchy. Your ears will thank you! Through December we will be offering a ‘Buy 3 get one FREE’ discount.
Thank you to all of you who have purchased our masks as they are what kept our business going since March.
Mask Misters and Oils
The first day I had to wait in line at the post office, wearing a mask, I realized that the onions and garlic I had for lunch did not create a pleasant breathing aroma. I had been wanting to create my own proprietary scents for roll-on cologne and candles. I decided that the first phase of this project would be for Mask Misters and Mini Oils. Misters can be sprayed directly into the mask or used as a room or body spray. Mini oils are pure essential oil blends. Place a drop onto the mask or use as a cologne.
I currently have five scents. Each has its own owl personality.
Dexter the Spectacled Owl – Peppermint and Sweet Lemon
Thaddeus the Great Grey Owl – Sandalwood, Cypress and Vanilla
Lady Lily the Snow Owl – Lavender, Peppermint and Vanilla
Jack the Spotted Wood Owl – Pine, Bergamot, Lemon, Spruce, Vanilla
Rosie the Elf Owl – Rose, Cardamom and Pine
2oz. Misters $13.95, 1ml. Mini blends $5
Designer Masks
Featuring Vancouver fiber artist, Sharon Svec. All of these images are photographs taken by the artist and screen printed with natural dyes on cotton sateen. All one-of-a-kind! Sharon prints the panels and I sew them up. These masks make a beautiful gift while supporting a local artist, business and nature from the area. $25 each. ($10 of each sale goes back to the artist)
Owl Mask Coloring Kit
Thought this would be a fun project for the artsy individual or even for kids. Pick up your panel and a set of 5 fabric markers. Take it home to color. When finished return to the shop and within 48-hours I will have it sewn into a mask. Makes for a personal and unique gift. $20
Phone Scarves: I started creating these last Christmas season and sold out quick! I wanted to create a scarf that gave you style, warmth and purpose. This gives you all three! A scarf that keeps you warm around the neck, stylish in its many designs and fibers and a pocket for your phone, passport or wallet! Perfect for going out on a walk or slipping under a classic coat or blazer.
Made a total of 45 (7 different materials) phone scarves for this year. A great, unique gift made above our shop and in the beautiful Pacific NW! $42 each.
The pocket gives you an extra space for a little extra gift if you wish!
Standard Scarves
I picked up a bin of beautiful wool fabrics last year and started to create standard scarves for our gents. Having great success with this product, decided to find some softer fabrics that gives you a lighter fashionable look. Only 8 standard  scarves available this holiday season, $25-$35
Bow Ties: I love that I get to sell these throughout the year. A great way for me to up-cycle bottoms of knickerbocker creations or skirt and dress alterations. Each are limited to one or two from each fabric. All are made from above our shop and with all the vintage buttons we can find. Each one is sized giving a plus one and minus one inch for the neck. Once it is sized for the neck, there is a clip on the front for easy attachment. NOW AVAILABLE……. mini bow ties to attach to doggie collars ($15ea. or 2 for $25) and bow ties for our little dapper (toddler) gents ($20)! Standard gentlemen bowties $45
20’s headpieces and headbands
I love making these festive pieces. Have made 100’s over the past few years. Each unique piece has a substantial hair clip that can be worn alone or with one of my headbands. Clips range from $18 – $48 and headbands are $15 ea.
Photo by Mark Daniel Muzzy
LOCAL ARTISANS:
Humblebug Jewelry
Locally made HumbleBug Jewelry​ by the oh-so-talented Crystal Humble Lary​. Made from discovered and up-cycled jewelry pieces. Our most popular pieces in the shop is from her book binding series made from ripped and torn books. All one-of-a-kind and perfect for the book-lover in your life!
Hand Painted Owl Ornaments
By local artist Gail Zent. Signed and numbered with only 6 of each design available. $18.95 each or if you buy two or more, $17 each. Comes with a gift box!
Vance Family Soy CandlesÂ
Cannot say enough about this incredible product. Made here in beautiful Vancouver USA by the lovely Amy Meacham Vance. Vance Family Soy Candles is an all-natural product made of soy, organic essential oils (no synthetic fragrances) and cotton wicks. We carry a wonderful selection of their Christmas candles along with many other wonderful scents. Travel tin (10+ hours) $6.50 – Large glass jar (75+ hours) $18.95
Fleur Chocolatte:Â Love chocolate? We have an incredible chocolate shop just 4 blocks up the street from our shop. 2018 they were voted as ‘BEST’ chocolate shop in the state of Washington.
Excited to carry their peanut butter sandwiched graham crackers dipped in dark chocolate, sea salt caramel truffles and owl chocolates through Valentines day. if you haven’t tasted the chocolate from Fleur Chocolatte, you haven’t tasted some of the best around! What we carry is just a small sampling of what they make. At their location (1304 Main Street) they have all kinds of gift box options.
Hats by LindaÂ
Such fun, locally made stocking hats by Linda. Many different color options along with a few that have a hole in the top for a pony-tail or hair bun. $20 each.
Fun story about this product… Linda loves to crochet and to give. All the money she makes from selling hats at our shop along with one other boutique gives her the funds to buy yarn to crochet 100+ hats to give to homeless people throughout the colder months. Your dollars spent gives warmth to someone in need!
Lock Smythe Pomade
Vegan Cream Pomade – Locally created by our dapper barber up the street, Garrett Olmstead from Locksmythe Hair Salon. Comes in two options: Medium hold and medium shine or Strong hold and no shine. $25 each.
Looking for the ultimate gift for the dapper man in your life? Garrett and Locksmyth Salon (3 blocks up the street from our shop) has gift certificates. A cut, shave, trim and pamper for your man might just be the perfect present to give!
Beautiful knit gloves. Made here in Vancouver. We have a nice variety of gloves to choose from. Wool, cotton, colorful or simple and elegant. Perfect for showing off pretty nails or rings. $28-$38
Specialty Items~
Pre de Provence Private Collection (France)
Lotion – We brought in this product from France two years ago and they have become an incredible addition to our shop. Wonderful lotions with added shea butter. Incredible combinations of scents that will last you all day long. $12-$25
Pre de Provence #63 (France)Â collection
This French made product for our gents is incredible. Masculine fragrance with a peppery, citrus top note rounded by woody cedar wood, juicy plum and violet leaves that finish into an ambery base of leather and tobacco.
Excited to showcase their old-school shaving soap, bar soap, beard oil, shampoo, after shave, shave cream, intense hand lotion, spray cologne, Â body wash and lotion. We have been collecting old cigar boxes so that you can create the perfect gift box!
My Socks (Italy)
So excited for our collection of SOCKS from Italy!!!! Honored to carry #mysocks in the shop. 80% cotton in over-the-knee, knee-heigh (for all my knickerbocker lovin’ guys and gals) and dress socks. They have great stretch while staying put on your leg. Fun patterns and colors $12-$15.
Only have a few in each design so hurry in. Perfect for a stocking stuffer!
Solid State (Australia)
Such an incredible product made for the person on the go! No liquids and made from essential oils, beeswax and jojoba oil. Last December we brought in their original 6 gentlemen scents ($39.95) which quickly became a steady seller in the shop.
CRUISER – Musk, amber and tangerine
AVIATOR – Grapefruit, mint and Sandalwood
JOURNEYMAN – Cedar, vetiver and mandarin
WAYFARER – Tobacco flower, spice and vanilla
DRIFTER – Mahogany, ginger and blood orange
FRESHMAN – Bergamot, persimmon and bitter citrus
Last year Solid State released their new line of 3 fragrances ($55) ‘Bloom’ is our ladies favorite while ‘Haze’ has become our top seller for our gents.
BLOOM – Sandalwood, musk and violet leaf
MOSS – Oak moss, patchouli and black pepper
HAZE – Sweet lemon, pine and bergamot
Solid State is all about providing quality, naturally sourced fragrance products that are truly ‘SOLID.’ With there being no liquids, it makes for easier traveling. With their last release, I was happy to also bring in their solid bath and body products; shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer and cleanser. $25-$29
SHAMPOO – with peppermint, jojoba oil and tea tree oil
CONDITIONER – Kakadu plum, lemongrass and sage oil
MOISTURIZER – Mango butter, primrose oil and native peach
CLEANSER – Acai berry, clary sage,
Perfect to give as a gift to the one you love or just for yourself.
SoVia Mercato Italiana Shea Butter Soaps Â
Comes in 12 different everyday scents along with 5 limited edition Christmas scents. $4 each or 4 for $15. Perfect for hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, for your own home or even placing in your drawers to scent your clothing. For an extra special gift, you can get a beautiful gift box of 4 soaps in 3 different collections; Christmas, Herb and Floral, $18.
Duke Cannon
Made in Michigan, USA using natural ingredients. This concentrated balm melts at your fingertips for precision scent application. Perfect for any person on-the-go! $29.95 each. Comes in the following scents…
LAND – Smells like you just took a walk through the redwood forest with notes of Sandalwood, Amber, Orange, Clove and Rosemary.
AIR – Smells like the freedom of fresh air with notes of Mountain Rain fragrance and rosemary.
OLD GLORY – Offers a classic and sophisticated essence of fresh rolled tobacco leaves, amber, and rich leather.
BIRCHWOOD – A woodsy profile that remains light and bright, this fragrance layers playful citrus top notes of lemon zest and bergamot over base notes of aged woods, amber, and white musk.
AMERICAN LAGER – Duke Cannon and Budweiser partnered together to develop a scent inspired by our shared American spirit of Freedom and Ambition. What resulted is a concentrated cologne balm with a warm, woodsy, cedarwood scent that most folks find rugged, refined, and mighty appealing.
BOURBON – Offers a woodsy, oak barrel scent inspired by the rack houses at our favorite place in the world, the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Duke Cannon LARGE Lip Balm – Offers SPF 15 protection and formulated to withstand high temperatures to work in the harshest conditions. $9.50 each
Bloody Knuckles Intense Hand Repair Balm – Made with Lanolin and fragrance free. Soaks into those dry hands without leaving a film on your hands. Large 5oz. $15, Travel size 1.4oz. $9
A portion of proceeds from the Duke Cannon products benefits U.S. Veterans.
Bailey and Kangol Hats
Pennsylvania, USA. Since 1922 Bailey has been setting the benchmark for dress and casual headwear. We carry an assortment of Newsie, flat cap, fedora, straw, wool and Panama hats.
We brought these in just before Christmas last year. Just put in my order so will be fully stocked for this Holiday season. Printed right up the street at ArtWear. Super soft and cozy fabrics. The canvas totes are perfect for traveling as they are extra large and super durable. $25-$45
Last but not least…. can’t decide what to get but know the recipient loves vintage? A gift certificate is a great gift to give. Available in any denomination with no expiration date.
Vintage can sometimes be hard to buy as a gift when dealing with style and size. Just know we have a shop (very) full of all kinds of wonderful true vintage clothing and accessory pieces to choose from for that special person on your list. Stop on by and we will see how we can help assist you!
Did you know that businesses with less than five employees make up 62% of all businesses in the US?
I know many of you support your local small retailers, eateries and drinkeries. I encourage you to get out there and support small on this day and every day. By shopping ‘small’ every one of your hard working dollars goes back into your local economy while helping the dreams of those in your community. Covid-19 has definitely hit small businesses hard this year. This season, more than ever, it’s so important to be mindful of how and where you spend those shopping dollars.
Owning and operating a small business is a lot of work. I would say that every week I work between 60-80 hours. Yes, it’s work….. but I love it and am blessed to do what I love!
If you need a map of other small local businesses downtown, stop on by and we will take care of you.
SHOP HOURS:
Sunday & Monday- 12-4
Tuesday – Saturday – 11-5
OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE – 11-4
Closed Christmas Day
Due to governor Covid restrictions, we can only be at 25% capacity which means 10 shoppers. You must wear a mask while in the shop. As you enter we ask that you sanitize your hands which is provided at the front of the store.
Your safety along with ours is of upmost importance. We definitely understand if you would feel safer with a private shopping experience. Feel free to call or text the shop to set up an appointment for before or after hours. 360-449-2130
Look forward to seeing you soon!
Alisa, Jamie and Galatia
Most Everything Vintage 
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