Mid-Century | Crazy4Me - The Modern Bombshell Lifestyle by: Yasmina Greco

Collecting Vintage Christmas Angels

December 18, 2020 By: Fan

Christmas is just one week away!! I don’t know where the month has gone but in one week it will be Christmas. I hope you have been following my Vintage Christmas Collecting Series where I have been sharing my collections and providing tips on collecting vintage Christmas items and I would love to hear from you so please send me an email or reach out to me on social media @crazy4me or @spicyatomicprincess and let me know.

Holt-Howard Ermine Angela Salt and Pepper Shakers — Holt-Howard Ermine Angels Salt and Pepper Shakers

Today’s blog post is for week four in our Vintage Christmas Collecting Series and today it is all about collecting vintage Christmas angels as Christmas and angels really go hand-in-hand. The majority of vintage angels in my collection date to the 1950s and were made in Japan by Napco, Norcrest, Ucago, Holt-Howard and Lefton when mid-century modern and kitsch were all the rage. Some angels have no markings and some are marked Japan or have a paper label that says Japan. Vintage Christmas angels have a lot of the similar spaghetti trim detailing with sponged gold accents like the Christmas decorations made during the era. Some angels are in the form of bells, Noel sets, salt and pepper shakers, and others are figurines. So far, in all my years of collecting, I have only ever come across only a couple of brunette angels and all the others have been blondes so, the brunette haired ones are the rarer ones.

Here is a super darling trio of baby angel boys made by Lefton and they each hold a holiday element like a present, candy cane and stocking and a wreath.

This brunette beauty is made by Napco and she has her eyes lowered, holds a lovely Christmas greetings wreath and presents. This angel is quite fancy with so much spaghetti trim on her robe that has the lovely gold sponged details and her wings are one of the most ornate pair I have seen on an angel as they are highly detailed and so very intricate.

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Mid-Century Modern Plaid

February 4, 2020 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco The Astro Motel in Sourpuss Clothing

I love a good plaid and it isn’t always easy to find them in non-Christmas colors. Well, Sourpuss Clothing has a fantastic selection of everyday plaids and they are available in dresses and skirts and I couldn’t be more excited to share with you this epic photo shoot by my sweet hubby Gary Greco and the incredible mid-century modern location!!

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San Francisco Antiques and Mid-Century Modern at STUFF

February 26, 2019 By: Fan

I am excited to tell you all about a super neat antique and collectible shop in San Francisco called STUFF. The shop is 2 stories and filled with the best mid-century modern, retro, kitschy and fun stuff!!

Walking into Stuff you notice a vast selection of mid-century modern furniture from desks, credenzas, tables, chairs and cabinets to some of the best lighting like Sputnik chandeliers and fiberglass shades, chromes chandelier, moss lamps, table lamps and more. Artwork, kitchenware, Pyrex and glassware are also available. Stuff is a multi dealer space so each booth is filled with unique and fabulous items.

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The World of Charles and Ray Eames at Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

January 1, 2019 By: Fan

Hubby and I spent the most amazing day at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). This post can go on and on because there was so much to see and do at OMCA and I don’t want to overwhelm you all so I am keeping it to sharing some of the highlights only.

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is located between Lake Merritt and downtown Oakland, California and is a mid-century modern architectural masterpiece. You will see thoughtfully curated exhibits and the most awe-inspiring rooftop tiered gardens and sculptures with a prime view of the lake and downtown Oakland. So plan your trip to the museum with time to spend in the garden.

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The Cat’s Meow

October 8, 2018 By: Fan

It’s Fall time and I am out and about enjoying the season. I love Fall when the leaves turn colors and start to fall. There are still lots of plants and flowers in bloom too and it is such a pretty time of year.

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Classic Corvette Pinup Girl Pink T-Shirt by Crazy4MeStyle

August 27, 2017 By: Fan

Crazy4MeStyle Classic 57 Corvette Pinup Girl Pink Rockabilly T-Shirt

Hi friends, after many months of hard work we are excited to share with you all Crazy4MeStyle our online boutique of unique custom t-shirts, enamel pins, and accessories from one-of-a-kind designs with a twist for today’s casual living. My hubby Gary and I are the team behind Crazy4MeStyle and we combine our passion for retro living, bold colors and classic style in the high-tech capital of California. Many of the outfits and accessories I wear on my posts and Instagram can now be found on Crazy4MeStyle.We are adding new items weekly to the shop!!

I wanted to start off with a fun t-shirt that is a fabulous cotton candy pink color with a gorgeous 57′ Corvette. Pink and turquoise blue are the BEST color combo and have the perfect Mid-Century Modern vibe. T-shirt is from Crazy4MeStyle and it is so soft. I styled this one with a couple swing skirts for a Pinup 50s, and Rockabilly theme. The fit is absolute perfection and I am wearing it in the XL and it fits my GG breasts without any trouble and really compliments my curves.

Crazy4MeStyle Corvette Pinup Girl Pink T-Shirt

This t-shirt is not only perfect for wearing during car show season but would look fantastic paired with a pencil skirt, leggings or jeans. Tie on a neck scarf or add some baubles and bangles and you are sure to be sweet, smooth and sassy as you waive to all your admirers when you cruise by. These won’t last long so hurry to Crazy4MeStyle to snap yours up!!

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