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Newest Items for March

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March Madness a "New"  REMIXED clock/plate by RetroBabs Java Hop by Taylor Cathay OK fans - new items to oogle over! Gorgeous Escort 55 cursive typewriter (works perfectly) Remember this item is FREE SHIPPING Couroc tray Monterey California Vintage trouser hangers for print display (Walker and Esquire) Chessie Cards souvenir from railroad Kay Dee linen towels with Dutch motif (tags still on)   I thought I would throw in some of my latest-  Barb's art work in pottery. Sushi tray with chopsticks slab rolled and imprinted with fern cereal bowl  with ebony glaze soap dish sushi dish and chopsticks with iron glaze All of my work is dishwasher, microwave and food safe! Please feel free to comment We always like to hear from our fans! FYI: it was 85 degrees in Chicago today- IN MARCH !!!!!!!!!

Wood Scraps Starburst Mirror

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I wanted to show you RetroBabs fans this fabulous gift I received from my hubby.  It's a work of art, but I am a bit biased in my opinion.  It all started with a page I ripped out of my subscription to Better Homes and Garden magazine, (Sept 2011 issue). The article spoke of decorating with mirrors, making a statement, of how they double as artwork, enhancing the light in a space.   I fell in LOVE with this Starburst Mirror made out of scraps of teak.  The teak is recycled from boats- what a great way to reuse and up cycle!  This mirror is 36 inches in diameter from Vivaterra.com  ($239) bhg-  by kit selzer; photo: marty baldwin; contributor: debra wittrup  The tattered magazine page sat on my husband's garage workbench for months. I coveted and often professed my love of this design and product.   He suddenly surprised me and presented me with this lovely gift!  A scaled down version of the same mirror! (Looks like I have to do a little cleaning - sorry about the fin