Why Choose Vintage?

Choose the sassy option, here’s a reminder of a few good reasons to give vintage a go.

Crystal Flower Brooch 1930s Art Deco

Crystal Flower Brooch

Here's a little link, that I forgot to add, to the fine old crystal flower brooch I featured in my last post about why vintage is the sane gift alternative.

5 Reasons Vintage Makes for Great Gifts

• An interesting present that’s a little different
• Stands out from the run of the mill and shows your care & attention in buying
• High standards in the quality workmanship of the past
• The environmental advantage of vintage pieces is they already exist; no new carbon or resource footprint is expended in producing them.
• Each piece brings its own unique history of use whether it has being cherished or forgotten

Green Gifts That Won't Cost the Earth - An Etsy Treasury

Great gifts can be green. Whether they're upcycled, recycled or reloved vintage all these gifts offer something special, sustainably, without undue stress on resources.

Etsy treasury lists give you the opportunity to bring together items others are selling that you find inspiring. Here’s a selection of of pieces that would all make great presents.

To see more details on each item visit the Green Gifts treasury.

Beautiful, Sustainable, Characterful Vintage

Vintage offers so much, an opportunity to buy unusual and interesting pieces with character and a chance to sustainably reuse existing resources. The environmental advantage of vintage pieces is they already exist; no new carbon or environmental footprint is expended in producing them. Purchasing vintage allows us to appreciate the design and aesthetic of the past. It also avoids these wonderful items being forgotten.

At Gleaming Kist all our vintage is locally sourced in Scotland. So next time you’re looking for a gift or a little treat for yourself why not give the sassy, sustainable option a go.

See the GleamingKist shop on Etsy.