Retro Chalet : Living A Vintage Life

Feb 08 2025 32 ep. 29 mins 1
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Vintage, Antiques, Collecting, Hobbies. Etsy, Decorating, Decor. Home, Living, Design, Recycling, and Education on vintage collectibles! Day to day conversations, sometimes with guests about what's hot and trendy to collect in the vintage antiques world. Living a Vintage Life gives ideas on what to collect, where to find it, and how to live a greener life by recycling antiques.   Find my vintage on Etsy at https://RetroChalet.etsy.com use code Retro10 to save 10% 
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How to Sell Vintage on Etsy, Thriving in the Vintage Marketplace: Mastering Etsy and Beyond

Feb 08 2025 53 mins  
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of thriving in the vintage marketplace with me, Cindy Fannistock Schafer, on this enlightening episode of Living a Vintage Life by Retro Chalet. Discover how Etsy has transformed from a modest platform to a bustling marketplace with millions of shops, yet still holds tremendous potential for dedicated sellers. I share my personal journey with Etsy

Vintage Ephemera Scrapbooking Journaling Grimoire for the Soul Art Heals

Jan 04 2025 37 mins  
Send us a text How journaling and scrapbooking are a wonderful way to help heal your mind during difficult times. Easy ideas to start with zero budget. Incorporate nature into your journal. Use an old book! How it helped me during a rough time this past year. Some Ideas for collage and journaling and grimoire creating. Grab a scrapbook pack at RetroChalet.etsy.com use code RETRO10

Collecting Silver Coins Housewares and Jewelry

Jan 16 2023 33 mins  
Send us a text Today I have my great friend Ed and he's here to tell us all about collecting silver! Whether you collect coins or rings, this episode is for you! I learned a lot and decided to go through my old coins in my jar that I was ready to dump into the Coin Star (never do that without going through them first.) BONUS VIDEO ON COIN COLLECTING: RetroChalet (@retrochalet) | Ti

Vintage Trailer Boutique for Antiques and Collectibles

Oct 04 2022 18 mins  
Send us a text Look what I found, Corn Crib Clothing Boutique, in form of a vintage trailer. What a great side hustle idea. Listen to this great idea to take your antiques or collectibles to the next level. Special Guest: Alicia Marie See my video of the trailer here: https://www.tiktok.com/@retrochalet/video/7125495830961835306 Save 10% on any purchase from RetroChalet or RetroCha

Steri-Lite Sterilite Plastic Picnic Sets Collecting

Aug 23 2022 18 mins  
Send us a text A quick podcast about my love for Sterilite, and a rare plastic picnic set. I have written a huge article with collecting tips and have pictures of this set here on my Melmac Central blog: Melmac Central Vintage Melmac Dinnerware and Plastics Fantastic Collecting Site : Steri-Lite Plastic STERILITE COMPANY Connections to Tupperware (retrochalet.blogspot.com) Pictures

Dungeons and Dragons with DM Blair of Relief Buddies

Jun 19 2022 28 mins  
Send us a text I had such a great time visiting DM Blair (Dungeon Master Blair) who taught me a little bit about the very collectible and vintage world of Dungeons and Dragons. Blair not only has been gaming in D&D since it's inception, but makes his own cast houses and characters. See Blair making his work on my tik tok links below. Find all the links to the show below. BLAIR

Apothecary Medical Collectibles , Dandelion Face Oil Recipe

Jun 12 2022 34 mins  
Send us a text Episode 25 is here! I love collecting old medical and apothecary collectibles, so find out my top five picks that maintain their value that you should nab up on when you find them! Also, as part of this episode, you can get my top secret recipe to make your own Dandelion Face Oil. This is a great inexpensive way to treat your skin to something natural and good for yo

Matchbox Cars Moko Lesney Vintage Collecting Mashup

May 15 2022 25 mins  
Send us a text Today we have a mashup edition on collecting Moko Lesney and Lesney Products famous Matchbox Cars! Listen to the podcast to find out more about this great collectible we know and love Special guest Ed shares his stories! More reading: About Moko Toy Company: Moko Lesney Toys History (mokolesneymatchbox.com) More reading : About Lesney Products History and great old p

Why Are My Etsy Shop Sales Down (The Answers)

May 10 2022 10 mins  
Send us a text I have been getting a lot of messages about Etsy sales being low, and in response to my previous podcasts I'm explaining the factors as to why. In the meantime, stay vintage and stay wonderful. For great vintage, Visit my Friend: MettlesomeMeans | Etsy Connect with me: TikTok Twitter Etsy I also have a Paranormal Podcast! Check it out. and these I don't use that much

European and Cottage Collectibles Mettlesome Means on Etsy

May 10 2022 26 mins  
Send us a text Inspired by podcast sponsor Mettlesome Means Etsy Shop, I talk clean lines and functional European Collectibles - what to collect and what's hot. What can be used in a cottage as well as a mansion, how to find the look! Visit my friend at MettlesomeMeans on Etsy! For great art and home decor! Connect with me on TikTok, Twitter or My Etsy shop! I rarely use my Instagr