Fritzi's | Handmade. Handpicked.

Sweet Shade

2011-09-08T15:27:00.000-07:00

Here is a cute little lamp shade with fabric scrap ties. Now wouldn't that be cute hanging in a nursery or in your shabby chic sun room?

Knit Pillows

2011-09-08T15:23:00.000-07:00

A fun way to add some color and texture to your decor:

Decoupaged Trunk

2011-09-08T15:18:00.000-07:00

Anyone need this little baby for cruise travel?

Dressler's Dresser

2011-09-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a sweet little dresser that will be for sale at the September 9-10 sale. There is some nice detailing on this one, and it's freshly polished. Really cute in a kid's room or for extra storage in your entryway.

Punchy

2011-09-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't these crisp white wall hangings look great against a muted gray or navy blue wall?

Indigo :: Hot for fall!

2011-09-06T20:47:00.000-07:00

Indigo is hot for fall (according to West Elm)

So you'll be seeing a lot of it at Fritzi's fall sale.

Mid-Century Modern - TV Tray

2011-09-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Now isn't this clever? A roller cart with removable dinner trays.

Fresh flowers at our next sale!

2011-09-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Pick up a beautiful Dahlia arrangement from Showered by Flowers at the September sale! Sara is a super talented floral designer and good friend of Fritzi's. She even did Molly's wedding floral. We are so excited she is going to join us.

Vintage Baby Boy

2011-09-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

Who has a dapper young man in their life?

Wool 3 piece suit. So cute!

Join us at our Fall Sale - Next Fri & Sat - Sept 9 & 10

2011-09-02T21:53:00.000-07:00

You are invited to our fall sale - with lots of fun stuff for your home, garden, and kids. This season we are featuring...
* Refurb furniture in hot for fall colors
* Vintage children's toys
* Quilt tops
* Garden starters and succulents
* Mid-century modern warming tray
* Photo frames and wall hangings
* Personal Hygiene Appliances in blues and pinks (don't ask - that's an Emily thing)
* Vintage suitcases
* Lambie sculptures (again - all Emily)
* Way cute kitchen items - dishes, pyrex, souvenier ware
* Thermos collections (if we can part with them)
* Knit pillows

* On-trend Hamster Cages

Featuring Showered by Flowers floral design - take home fresh flowers!

See you there!

Remember these?

2011-09-02T21:42:00.000-07:00

See those 2 aqua tiered tables? Well, I have good news for you. They have been coveted items at our sales - but I wasn't ready to part with them - and had them marked Not For Sale. But not this time!

They make really cute display stands for a corner of your home or even had one bride use them as a large cupcake stand in her wedding! First come first served!

Thermi

2011-09-02T21:24:00.000-07:00

Instant collection here! You know everything is cuter in a group, right?

How cute would this collection of vintage thermouses (thermi?) be for your fall/winter decor?

And there's more where these came from...

DIY!

2011-09-02T21:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a full kit of quilt pieces just waiting to be finished!

And tons of vintage fabric/sheets/quilt pieces for your own DIY projects!

Fall Sale Next Weekend!! Sept 9 & 10

2011-09-02T21:01:00.000-07:00

Please join us!

Crazy for Succulents!

2011-09-02T06:17:00.000-07:00

We have some fun garden plantings featuring everyone's favorite succulents. At our September sale!

Rolling succulents...

Live from 2nd Saturdayz...

2011-04-08T20:25:00.000-07:00

Check out photos of the Fritzi's booth! Hope to see you here Saturday, 8-3, Magnuson Park Hangar 30.
XO

Remember these little fellers?

Ring Ring

2011-04-08T08:22:00.000-07:00

A sweet little telephone table anyone?

I Dare You...

2011-04-06T19:54:00.001-07:00

to say these aren't cute!

Our 2nd Sale!

2011-04-05T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hope you can join us!

See the 2nd Saturdayz website for directions and more information!

New Furniture Inventory

2011-04-05T08:06:00.000-07:00

I have some nice pieces coming up for the sale this weekend. Fun little accessories for your home...

Destash Party on Etsy!

2010-08-28T16:49:00.001-07:00

I'm having a destash party over at Etsy! Some fabric and supplies have to go!
Crystal Clear Flat-back Marble Gems perfect for magnets or pendants or???

Fabric, fabric, fabric! Have I told you I love collecting fabric but hate to sew?

Go here to join the party!

Open House

2010-07-25T17:46:00.000-07:00

This sweet little dollhouse just came on the market. Would you like a tour? Please take off your shoes before entering!

The exterior

Rooftop Patio

Bedroom

Bathroom

Play room

We're expecting some bidding wars over this one!

Some 'Before' Shots

2010-07-20T08:06:00.000-07:00

Not all of our finds start out in great shape. Here's our most recent load from a day of prowling the thrift circuit. Just wait til you see the finished products!

furniture galore

tinkering

don't forget the primer!

Fritzi's on Etsy!

2010-07-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Fritzi's now has an Etsy shop! We are slowly adding products. For now, you can find my vintage ephemera paper packs and a few altered cases. Go take a look!

The thrill of the hunt continues!

2010-07-19T10:31:00.000-07:00

We are back in the thrifting mode after recovering from our sale! Here are some of my latest finds: Humpty Dumpty Children's Nursery Lamp. Check out all of the cute vintage nursery lamps on Etsy. I see a collection brewing!

Desk - destined for a makeover!
Some wall shelves, end table, and frame.

My 'score' of the day: Vintage Paint-by-Number Barn Paintings. How fun would it be to do a whole wall of these:
image courtesy of Country Living

Metal patchwork breakfast tray, thermos, and mouse drummer pull-toy.

We are consulting our calendars for perhaps another summer sale. Stay tuned!

Finding a New Home

2010-07-01T20:56:00.000-07:00

Did your Fritzi's purchase find a good home? If so - we'd love to see a picture! Send to fritzis-seattle (at) hotmail (dot) com. We'll add it to the blog.

Here's my fab mid-century warming table - ready for a casserole:

SO. MUCH. FUN!

2010-06-29T14:14:00.000-07:00

Here are the Fritzi girls. From left: Molly, Ann, Liz, Paige, Shannon, Alli, Emily.

Our little merchandisers: Two furs were sold after this...

And literally this garbage can was taken off his head to the check-out line!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first sale! Plans are already in the works for another! We'll keep you posted!

Remember This?

2010-06-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

OK, so maybe the Lady Norelco didn't sell yesterday. But that only meant it was around for our personal enjoyment today.

Below, see Paige modeling its use, along with the handy neck-hanging vanity mirror. Maybe we should sell these as a set?

Item of the Hour: Microcraft

2010-06-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

You know what never goes out of style? Science.

That's what this is our featured item of the hour:

Not only is it a functioning microscope, but it comes with prepared specimen and a *really* cute retro case. My hypothesis is that this thing will sell soon!

Item of the Hour: Religious Paraphernilia

2010-06-26T10:07:00.000-07:00

Hologram + Last Supper = Awesome Artwork! (Looks great on the mantle.)

Item of the Hour: Sweet Little Lamb

2010-06-26T09:14:00.000-07:00

One of the Fritzi's staff has developed quite a collection of porcelain lamb figurines. For some reason they weren't a hot commodity yesterday, so we decided to make them our first featured item of the day:

So if you know anyone who's got a little one on the way and might need a theme for the nursery, this is a one-stop shop for you!

Day 2: Prefunction

2010-06-26T08:32:00.000-07:00

One thing we learned yesterday was that it's not a good idea to start the day without having a substantial breakfast. Today we remedied that with the mother of all breakfast foods: Bacon!

It's a good thing we had that extra energy, too, because a whole new carload of items came in this morning. Come check out the new additions, including (but certainly not limited to):

shabby-chic furniture
vintage candle fixtures
vanity mirrors
bird-feeders

So come on down! The first 5 customers to arrive will receive one free piece of cooked-to-perfection bacon!

10829 5th Ave NE, open from 9-4

First Day Pics!

2010-06-26T06:36:00.000-07:00

Great turnout yesterday and REFRESHED INVENTORY today! Join us from 9-4 - 10829 12th Ave NE.
See you there.

Photo Gallery here.

Featured Item of the Hour: Lady Norelco

2010-06-25T15:24:00.000-07:00

Face it, ladies. We've all got some unsightly facial hair.

But have no fear: we have your solution: The Lady Norleco!

This state-of-the-art (well, in 1970, at least) razor with 2 spinning blades, cleaning brush, and satin-lined carrying case, is just what the barber ordered.

This one's going to go fast--hurry while it's still here!

Sale 1, Day 1!

2010-06-25T14:45:00.001-07:00

Things are in full swing here, people!

We have decided to institute a "Featured Item of the Hour" program. Our first item is two-fold:

1. For the ladies, we have a wide selection of wet scarves (but they're clean, thanks to the rain).

2. For you fellas, please come see our Make-Your-Own-Tie kit:

It comes complete with pattern *and* some lovely polyester fabric. It's enough for approximately 27 ties. Make some for all your friends!

Thanks to everyone who has come out despite the weather! The crystal ball predicts nothing but sun for Day 2.

fritzi's on the street

2010-06-24T15:35:00.000-07:00

All packed up and ready to go!

2010-06-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

And this isn't even HALF of it!

And just a reminder of the sale details:Can't wait! See you there!

travel style

2010-06-24T07:04:00.000-07:00

More Teasers!

2010-06-22T16:05:00.000-07:00

We're getting excited! Are you?

Baubles

2010-06-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peak at some of the vintage baubles available at the Fritzi's sale.

Sisters Sewing Sale - Saturday June 26th in Spokane

2010-06-21T12:09:00.000-07:00

The Sisters (or as we refer to them..."Our Aunts") are having a sewing sale this Saturday in Spokane. They have off-the-charts amazing stuff - if you are in Spokane this weekend check them out!

Photos from a previous Sisters Sale.

Saturday, June 26
9AM - 3PM
4527 S Altamont, Spokane

~ Fabric
~ Linens
~ Quilts/Tops/Pieces
~ Crafts
~ Patterns
~ Buttons!
~ Furniture for your sewing/craft room
~ Ironing Boards
~ Mannequins, dress forms
~ Notions
~ Yarn
~ Knitting Needles
~ MORE

Fabric Bunting!

2010-06-21T11:08:00.000-07:00

I've been making these cute fabric buntings. Some are made from menswear fabric (rescued from the dumpster).

And the others made from a stash of vintage fabrics from my auntie chris. There are blues...

yellows...

and pinks.

All are 6' long and can be used for parties (think kids' birthdays or baby showers), home decor, or whatever you fancy!

Prost!

2010-06-21T06:46:00.000-07:00

Just add Wursts and Kraut!

More Upcycled Goodness!

2010-06-20T20:33:00.001-07:00

Repurposed fabric, doily, and buttons...just makes you feel good, doesn't it?

Spit Shine

2010-06-19T15:59:00.000-07:00

Everything looks so nice after a nice bleach bath!

Do You Like...

2010-06-17T14:51:00.000-07:00

fabric covered buttons?

I do!

Possible uses:

- make into magnets or thumbtacks

- swap out the boring buttons on your sweater or coat

- add to aprons, t-shirts, jackets for "flair"

- put in a pretty bowl or jar to brighten your day!

Lime Green Never Looked So Fun!

2010-06-16T16:15:00.000-07:00

Can you tell what my new favorite medium of choice is? Yep: Modge Podge! This lime-green plastic sewing kit was just begging to come home with me...and needed some flair. And of course I had just the book waiting to be cut-up and used for something this cute!

Happy Sewing!

Solo Cozy Cups

2010-06-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

How fun is this box of solo cozy cups? Made in the 60's these plastic cups held disposable liners (which are still sold today) making them easy to use/reuse - no washing needed! Great for the home and office...or repurposed into???

Rock-a-Bye

2010-06-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

What little girl wouldn't want this sweet little cradle to tuck her doll into each night?

Shopping, anyone?

2010-06-15T07:34:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love a giant, fun shopping bag? This one is made from found fabric, buttons, and a doily. The grandma that crocheted this doily would be so proud!

Sweet Vanity

2010-06-14T23:26:00.000-07:00

How cute would this be in a little girl's room or as an eye-popping addition to your office / studio space? This was found at an estate sale in Laurelhurst and includes a pivot mirror.

If I were a hatbox...

2010-06-14T17:12:00.000-07:00

this is the hatbox I would want to be...

Lots of fun altered cases-of-all-kinds at the Fritzi's sale!

Suzy Homemaker

2010-06-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

circa 1968

Vintage? check. Kitchen? check. Toy? check. Turquoise? check

All of my favorite things!

Green!

2010-06-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

Table. Surprise!

Vintage Cake Carrier

2010-06-12T22:20:00.000-07:00

How fun would it be to tote your next cake with one of these little babies??

Fritzi's Sale!

2010-06-11T15:30:00.001-07:00

Our first sale is Friday, June 25 and Saturday June 26 (9A-4P each day) at Molly's house in Maple Leaf. Super easy access from I-5 -- just off Northgate Way. Come dig through our treasures!