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Everybody’s going gaga over vintage. With the rise of Etsy, it seems the vintage fever is here to stay & definitely the new black for chic and stylish people out there. If you’re a flea market, antique & vintage shopping gal, then you must know already what the difference between what is antique, vintage or retro. What? You don’t? Here’s a tip: Antique finds are those circa 1920’s and before, vintage between 1920 to 1975, and 1975 through 20 years ago are considered retro. Bet you did not know that!

Antique decorated room.

Vintage-inspired room.

Retro decor abound in this collage!

Antique, vintage & retro reproductions are so “in.” Everybody’s copying the rich character & form these pieces offer! Pottery Barn & Restoration Hardware are so in on the trend. From old cameras to shoeforms, vintage candelabras to glass jars with zinc tops.

So, will you be in or out?

Sources:  CountryLiving.com,  VintageIndie.typepad.com

Orbit Wall Clock $24.99 (was $35.95)

I love the cool, modern decor available at Wrapables.com. Everything they sell has a quirky and often colorful edge that appeals to my aesthetic sensibilities and desires. Right now they’re having a sale, and clocks are included, thank goodness. That’s where I spotted this Orbit Wall Clock. It’s kind of retro and kind of modern, so it will complement many different decors. And it would really spruce up a boring old white wall, don’t you think?