Peaces By High Hopes

07/13/2022

Today's featured vintage item is this paper doll and cut-out book of the Reagan's as First Family.

Join Ronald and Nancy Reagan, their children and White House "visitors" such as The Carters, for dress up fun at the ranch, in the Oval Office and beyond with this fun paper doll book from 1981.
A bit satirical, a bit patriotic and very humorous with the outfits and caricature like dolls.

By Jim Fitzgerald and John Boswell and illustrations by Al Kilgore.
Published by Dell, this is a paperback book.

In very good condition. A slight crease in the cover page and a slight crease on the spine in the back, but all pages are intact and none of the dolls or outfits (many more than shown) have never been cut-out.

Media Mail via USPS to USA is included in price.

Just listed in our Etsy shop minutes ago.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1253738984/first-family-paper-doll-and-cut-out-book?click_key=fcd3a19154aef6f52c5ee8dc8862be07115994f7%3A1253738984&click_sum=466d0e3b&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

07/13/2022

Yesterday I listed a couple of vintage paper doll books. I have a couple more to list today. Check them out in our shop by clicking the shop now button at the top of our page.

On this topic, when were paper dolls first made in the USA? Who were they made for? Which outfit was the most common for paper dolls? Who is to blame for their decline in popularity? Read this interesting article and find out.

*** Did you love playing with paper dolls, or not so much?

Another fact: paper dolls were first made in France and were jointed so you could pose them.

https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/history-paper-dolls-and-popular-culture

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06/25/2022

We all could use a little more peace, don't you think? Share a song of the 60s, 70s or 80s in the comments that speaks to you about peace.
This one, from 1971, is mine! ✌

06/25/2022

Welcome! If you're just joining us, I want to introduce myself. I'm Carol and my main business is owner and tie dye artist of High Hopes Dyes and Gifts.
I reside in Herkimer, NY with my husband Joe (married for over 28 years), our adult son Nicholas (for the time being) and our 2 kitty babies. Our daughter lives close by.
I have wanted to add a vintage line to our tie dyes for a while because not only do I love every wildly and beautifully colorful, but also love vintage items.
I am trying to curate little "peaces" of vintage items, while carrying our positive messaging from High Hopes.
I look forward to having fun with you here and invite you to also join us at High Hopes Dyes & Gifts

06/24/2022

There's a lot going on in the world today, but I did want to share this M-L groovy tunic or mini dress from the 1960s/1970s that I listed today in our Etsy shop. You can read all the details and measurements here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1243055016/mod-electric-vintage-60s-70s-don-manuel?click_key=0b19f4fcdb6bcef7c2eb390e9e901306f0c7bf34%3A1243055016&click_sum=6ae05b12&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

06/21/2022

Newly listed in our Etsy shop is this small roll of vintage wallpaper.
24 inches wide by a little over 5 feet, what would you use this for?

A border? Shelf liner? Craft project with a groovy theme?
There's a video in the listing so you can get a better look at the texture.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1255333333/1960s-to-1970s-vintage-textured-cream?click_key=104fd7bd936f56c50ef58afa8c22fea1ce8388f7%3A1255333333&click_sum=15c2d562&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

06/14/2022

I wanted to get more than 2 things listed, but I just ran out of time. Oh well. I'll be listing more this week.
Feel free to invite your friends to join us. Now that I'm getting my groove back, we'll be having some vintage fun.

Have a wonderful evening!

Who remembers this gem? Listen and watch here:

https://youtu.be/G8SkcIITK6Q

06/14/2022

Another beautiful item listed in our Etsy shop. A vintage 1980s Italian crystal perfume bottle. Pyramid shaped, art deco style and stands about 5 inches tall with stopper.

$35 includes Priority shipping to USA.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1237225004/vintage-italian-cristallerie-crystal?click_key=8289795f2775ded4d8664db0f4894cfba7893faf%3A1237225004&click_sum=c8c66adb&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

06/14/2022

This 1980s skirt was previously shown, but now it has an official listing in our Etsy shop.
Waist fit is 30 inches. Length 20 inches.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1251070391/1980s-30-inch-waist-floral-cotton-skirt?click_key=e510634aa9105b085b45313aa8364974600ba45c%3A1251070391&click_sum=fd72703d&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

06/14/2022

Listing a few things today in both our High Hopes Dyes and Gifts shop, and our revamped Peaces by High Hopes shop on Etsy.
Yesterday I also ordered business cards for Peaces by High Hopes so it's really official.