hi from stephanie-

busy week, this last one... mary and i hit the new york gift show for a couple of days.

although hard to find, there are actually a couple of gems buried throughout the massive layout on pier 94.

our goal was clear and concise:

step 1: seek out the goods.

step 2: take away as much information to make well informed decisions on product purchases.

step 3: step away, consider, ponder (possibly a little online research?)...ultimately leading to purchases.

well,we were in there for 7 hours and we managed to spend big chunks of change right there, on the spot, done. cha- ching.

but man, did we find some great stuff.

see you at the shop...

stephanie

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the back room @ pretty funny
craft workshops
80 s. b’way, tarrytown, ny
Wed-Sun 11 - 5
914-631-3368

pretty funny is a vintage and antique store in a charming and cozy victorian on a convenient corner in tarrytown. join us for a series of classes or one of our fun one day workshops.

classes - (classes in this session will meet three times)

sit and knit (or crochet)
bring what you’re working on, or start something new.
we’ll teach you the basics (casting on, knitting and purling) or help you take your knitting to the next level.
when: wednesdays 11:30 - 1:30 feb 10, feb 24, march 4 (no class feb 17)
fee: $60.00 (materials not included)
sit and knit for kids –
knitting for fourth and fifth graders
learn how to cast on and do the knit stitch (purl if time allows), leave with the beginning (if not the end) of a scarf.
when: wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 feb 10, feb 24, march 4 (no class feb 17)
fee: $70.00 (materials included)
yo yo quilts
turn circles of cloth into rosettes and from there into pillows, coverlets, curtains and more
use your scraps of quilting fabric or ours to learn this basic hand sewn form of quilt making. other forms of fabric manipulation will be taught if time allows (folding fabric to create flowers and other things that can be turned into or part of pillows, hangings, etc).
when: thursdays 11:30 - 1:30 feb 11, feb 25, march 5 (no class feb 18)
fee: $60.00 (materials fee $10.00)
private lessons
private knitting, crocheting and sewing lessons available...
when: by appointment
fee: $40.00 an hour
workshops
embroidery 101
learn and practice the basic stitches of embroidery - straight, stem, back, lazy daisy, split and french knot.
complete a simple design printed on fabric using the stitches just learned. the design will be appropriate for a sachet, which can be completed in class if time allows.
when: friday, Feb 26 12-3
fee: $60 materials included (please bring a small scissors)

cancellations, refunds, missed classes
the back room @ pretty funny is pretty cozy so we ask that you call the shop (914-631-3368) or stop in to prepay and reserve a spot. cancellations made at least 48 hours before the first class are refundable. make up classes are not currently available.

hello, february!
and hello, friends, from all of us at pretty funny.

we've lots of sweet things brewing at the shop.

in the back room, knitting and quilting classes begin february 10th. space for these workshops is limited, so please call stephanie at 631-3368 for more information.

this month stephanie will be busy hunting for vintage treasures for the shop. first up, she's checking out the new york gift show this week, and then will be heading out on a road trip to pennsylvania next week. she'll be meeting with a picker who's promised tons of stuff with her name on it. also, now that the holidays have come and gone, stephanie and her mother have begun to frequent the estate sales that are starting up. she hopes to have loads of vintage stuff in the store in the coming weeks and months.

and...we have lots of vintage goodies now for your valentine lovebug. so stop in and say hi!
see you at the shop...

hi, friends, and happy new year!

exciting things are happening here at pretty funny vintage.

perhaps on top of the list is the back room @ pretty funny. this newly renovated area of the victorian which houses the store was previously unused, and now provides two bright, stylish rooms in which to meet.

we have already held our first workshop in the back room: a tutorial on crocheting hearts to make a garland. the class was a big hit and a lot of fun.

big plans are underway for future events and workshops: some possible topics include felting, collage, home decorating and organization tips, and children's crafting projects.

for more information on upcoming events call 631-3368 or e-mail stephanie@prettyfunnyvintage.com

and in the meantime,
stop in and see what little jewel you might pick up for valentine's day.

see you at the shop...

GET YOURSELF DOWN TO PRETTY FUNNY VINTAGE THIS WEEKEND!!! we're loaded with tons of holiday treats for everyone!

tons of jewelry, antiques, gifts to cozy up the home,

books, winter blankets, vintage clothing, holiday decorations, refreshments, music, fun as all get out.

sat and sun december 5th and 6th 11-5

and here are some shots from the BIG FAT HOLIDAY PARTY!

If you're reading this, you're invited...

Big plans underway for our

BIG FAT HOLIDAY PARTY!!!

I've been all over tarnation collecting amazing vintage finds for this event:

loads of cozy-up-the-house antiques,

vintage clothes and jewels,

holiday decorations,

etc...etc...

TUESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 1ST 5-9 PM

is the big kick-off party for the sale.

and...we've invited a bunch of artists & crafters to the holiday party

to sell even more great stuff!

Join us for fun, food and merriment!

If you can't join us on Tuesday night, there will be

5 days of the special sale:

Tuesday thru Sunday, December 2nd-6th 11am-5pm

perfectly distressed leather club chairs::

big selection of 1930's & 40's wool blankets::

great selection of vintage books::

big selection of 1970's boots::

incredible Amish stumpwork quilt::

handmade Houndstooth pillows:

STEPHANIE HAS FUN SPENDING A BUNCH OF DOUGH

yippy... my trip to pennsylvania proved very successful. somehow, my timing was perfect.

i managed to to pick up a collection of vintage buffalo plaid (red and black) men's

hunting jackets.

i think i happened upon one elderly guy's stash...i mean i'm talking plaid

trousers, wool jackets, lettermen sweaters, leather bombers. this should really help boost

our small but growing men's department. last season, we sold out of everything we put into the collection. WE LOVE YOU, men.

speaking of collections, i've been on a "FEED THE WOMEN THEIR OXFORD SHOES" rampage

so many of you have told me how difficult it is to find a decent pair of interesting oxfords.

WELL... DON'T I KNOW IT...

last week that all changed, i was able to find some great examples of vintage oxfords...

lots of variations: think brogues, wing tips, clunky, sexy, bank manager...woven leathers, patent

leathers, great color combinations...all different styles from the 40's to the 80's...

remember these are one-of-a-kind...if you're lucky enough to find a killer pair in your size,

GRAB THEM ...once they're gone, they're gone. (our fall stuff arrives wednesday, sept 9th)

all of our summer clothes are being offered at 30% off right now...we've been selling lots of it

but there's still a bunch of cool stuff left...we need to clear the racks within the next 2 weeks

for all the fall stuff to arrive. if you're not on vacation, stop in, have a little air-conditioned fun

AND just mention secret code "pickle pie" and get yourself 40% off the summer clothes.

oh and don't forget, the shop will be closed wednesday sept. 2nd through the 8th. (fall re-do)

our fall inventory will make it's debut on wednesday, sept. 9th

(and please, no tents or lawn chairs, we will open promptly at 11 a.m.)

ON IT'S WAY ... vintage men's and women's clothing, boots, handbags,

loads of $10 jewels, better jewelry, lighting, textiles, art,

science, furniture, globes, leather week-enders, satchels, books,

just a whole bunch of better stuff than before.

see ya, stephanie