It Has To Be You™: September 2021

The Weather Gods were kind on this perfect September Friday for my second Brimfield Antiques Show trip of the year. The crowds were definitely back to pre-pandemic amounts, and the dealers' tents were packed with loads of treasures.

I will readily admit I'm a clothes horse, and I think it's partly because I've worked in the retail field for most of my professional career. I'm always on the lookout for vintage clothing pieces that 1) fit me; 2) are fun or unique; 3) are at the right price for their age and condition.

I found this 70s Farah leisure suit jacket for $20 that fit all three criteria, so I went for it. I already have an identical one in brown with contrast stitching on the collar, pockets and cuffs, just like this one. I've seen this style listed at online auction sites for almost twice as much, so it was a good deal.

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I especially like the September Brimfield show because they usually have an abundance of Halloween and Christmas items, both of which I collect. This vintage Halloween greeting card was a great deal at just $5, and I don't think I've ever seen a greeting card this large – it's 13" tall! And, it has a notch at the bottom so you can stand it up and use it as a table decoration.

It's tough to see in this photo,
but the black parts are in felt,
which adds even more character to the piece.

Even the back is charming.

This is the inside message.
The "He doesn't need a mask" line is interesting,
given current times.

I already have a 70s Santa plastic popcorn door decoration, so this jack-o-lantern is a good addition to my Halloween collection – a bargain at just $10. These usually go for at least twice as much at online sites, though the orange is somewhat faded on this piece.

Yes, it's frightfully fun to be me!

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As usual, I found a few fun additions to my extensive vintage Christmas collection, including this mini pixie elf. It's face is different than most – not a typical happy smile, but mischievous for sure.

I dare you to lay a finger on my gold lamé suit.

And, what's a few more glass ornaments, right?

These are the rarer large size tri-tone ornaments,
which will hang on my silver aluminum Christmas tree this year.


Caught a gold snowflake ornament, too.

It's tough to find vintage greeting cards with no writing on them, so these were a great find at just $1 each. I especially like their tall vertical shape. I'm guessing they're from the 60s.