There's a Harvest Moon tonight.

5 Harvest Moon Fast Facts

The Harvest Moon is one that falls closest to the Autumnal Equinox.

Some of our favorite veggies are now at their peak.

The bright light of the moon aids farmers in working a little later..."by the light", sing along...

In China ... they'll be devouring moon cakes as part of the Autumn celebrations!

The full Harvest Moon will rise at sunset!

Oh and dear sweet vintage lovers, I'm having a Harvest Moon sale all weekend.

Don't Let the Dog Days Get You Down

Our biggest Etsy sale of the year is on - Shop now!

 

I apologize in advance if the title of this promo suddenly brought back memories of that DREADFUL song by Florence and the Machine...no...I'm not a fan...not at all. I'm more of a Lana Del Ray girl myself.

Okay, let's get down to the facts:  Where did the phrase dog days of summer come from?

I'm stating the obvious, but in short, the dog days are basically the hottest, stickiest, Lord I cannot breathe -  wicked hot part of summertime. 

In the history of team sports, the phrase took hold in American culture long ago, thanks to the baseball industry doing lots of advertising to get fans out to the baseball field to take in a hot afternoon game...or 7. If you're more of a science buff, the scientific origin is quite interesting ... this time of year technically "coincides with the heliacal rising of Sirius, the dog star, in the constellation Canis Major". (Ooh wow, now you know what inspired the Sirius XM logo...isn't history fun?)

So, now you know...wow the masses at your next cocktail party!

What does any of this have to do with my Etsy vintage shop? First and foremost, it's entirely too hot outside....this is just a small spoonful of history to add to your list of facts ... and I'm a firm believer that a little knowledge never hurt anyone. Secondly,(or 4th-ly?) I'm having this huge sale, that does NOT require you to shop all over town in hot temperatures! Let's be honest, 90% humidity + 95 degree days does not make this the ideal time of year to go digging through flea markets for antiques and vintage books, strolling through a street fair, or to run from one antique shop to another...(unless you're the kind of person who is realllly into that summer sauna feeling - go burning man go.) ... I am all for the hunt, but not so much during record breaking temps.  I say skip the hot car, skip the sun beating down your neck in a concrete parking lot, and skip that poorly ventilated antique mall that may or may not have a few dealers who forgot to hit the showers before heading into their office...if you'd rather not get their drift (yes, there's a silly joke in there...somewhere)...click on over, shop small, and browse through 250+ well curated vintage items at Soaring Hawk Vintage...your order will be well packed and shipped promptly. All you have to do is unwrap and enjoy it in just a few days...no sweat equity required.

Fly Dad Fly! Father's Day Sale at Soaring Hawk Vintage

Now through June 10th, 2016

 SAVE 15% on any order $19.99+ with code "FLYDADFLY"!  

 * Most orders in the US include FREE SHIPPING *

Use your Coupon Code! It's Moonlight Madness time at Soaring Hawk Vintage

Now through April 10th, 2016

 SAVE 20% on any order $20+ with code "MOONGAZER"!  

 * Most orders in the US include FREE SHIPPING *

It's My Birthday - Let's Take 10 Off Together

Celebrate my birthday with me this weekend!

 SAVE 10% off of any item $10+ with code "BDAYTAKE10" 

Valid through Monday, February 29th, 2016.

 * Most orders within the US include FREE SHIPPING *

Soaring Hawk Vintage Etsy Pop Up Sale ... Savings end 2/22.

POP-UP SALE!

Now through Monday, February 22nd, 2016

 SAVE 15% off of any item $19.99+ with code "POPUP216"!  

 * Most orders in the US include FREE SHIPPING *

 

 

Happy Chinese New Year from Soaring Hawk Vintage

 

Celebrate with the Hawk! 

Now through Monday, February 8th, 2016 take $5 off any order of $24.99+ with code "CNY2016"!

* Most orders in the US now include FREE SHIPPING *

Winter Sale at Soaring Hawk Vintage on Etsy!

Hibernate with Soaring Hawk Vintage this winter and save!

Now through 12/31/2015, save $5 on any order $29.99+ with code "MERRY2015". As a bonus, all buyers will receive a special thank you coupon code to use on their next purchase.  

Hurry, most Christmas items will sell out before the big day!

Most orders ship same day or within 1 business day.  

View Christmas shipping deadlines here.

Shop Small This Weekend!

 

Support a woman owned small biz on Etsy!  Now through Monday, take $10.00 off any order $49.99+ with code "SHOPSMALL2015"

Valid all weekend!

Soaring Hawk Vintage Halloween Sale on Etsy

Shop vintage, save $. 

Use coupon code TREATME2015 in our Etsy shop and save $5 on any order of $25 or more! 

Expires 11/2/2015...psst that means you can shop all Sunday!

 

Where? www.soaringhawkvintage.etsy.com

Authentic vintage, rare books, decorative collectibles, ephemera, and more!

Labor Day Sale at Soaring Hawk Vintage on Etsy!

You've labored, now save while you kick up your heels for some RRS...that's Rest, Relaxation, and Shopping.

Holiday weekend SALE! 

• Use #couponcode LABORDAY2015.
• Valid now through 9/7/2015.
• Save $10 on orders of $49.99 or greater at checkout!

Who is Soaring Hawk Vintage?
A woman owned, small business, nestled in the whispering pines of central North Carolina.  When you #ShopSmall we all win!

P.S. ... Yes, I bargain, send your BEST offer.

Avoid Side Eye this Mother's Day, Vintage is Timeless

Nearly every mother likes to receive flowers, gifts, or a day off of cooking for Mother's Day ... but has your "go-to" routine of a free lunch and a greeting card gotten a little stale? For seasoned moms... gestures like these, while appreciated, are likely be considered as just that... gestures.  Now who wants a gesture for Mother's Day?  Okay... you ... over there in the far corner... quit waving your arms, lol.

Are you getting you "the look" now from dear sweet Mom? You know, the look that says PUH-LEASE, while serving up some side-eye? The I know you put this together at the last minute ...

and after I was in labor for over 30 hours with you kind of look? 

No worries, the Soaring Hawk is here to help save Mother's Day 2015 with our Vintage is Timeless Gift Guide.  
Why not go vintage and skip the Hallmark store for once?  A little card and a little spa certificate is always nice, but that certificate has an expiration date and I'd bet that poor mom will probably a wait several weeks to get in for an appointment.  Boo Hiss. Oh and then there are just some mom's who don't care for the whole spa thing... your certificate may sit in a drawer for 6 months or even year before it gets used, if at all.  It happens! It even happened to me once! Yikes. You might as well be making a cash donation to the spa of your choice.  The reality? Some moms are literally too busy to find the time to use gift certificates... especially moms of young children.  Does your Hallmark card really hold that much meaning if that same style of card has been mass produced and gifted to 1 million moms this holiday? I think not. It is the thought that counts... so lets take your well meaning and sincere thought to a whole new level.

Consider a beautiful gift of old instead.  There's simply more meaning involved when you go with vintage.  Gifting a rare piece of jewelry or a limited edition piece of porcelain tells Mom that you applied a little thinking ... you really took the time to consider what she loves. If it stands the test of time, that means love.  From the mom point of view, knowing that she has a rare item on hand, one that perhaps no one else owns or is only one of a few remaining in the world... well... that's special. That's thoughtful. That will not get you side eye... it may however render happy tears....so have some emergency tissue on hand and ready.  Disclaimer.. this type of gift giving also applies to birthdays, graduations, father's day, weddings, and anniversaries.

It's not too late to right the ship.  Fly into Soaring Hawk Vintage now, browse around your desired section to see what would be a great fit for mom.  If you live in the US, select Priority Mail shipping, I can get your gift there by Sunday...simply order no later than Wednesday, May 6th, before 5PM EST.  I accept, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Etsy Gift Cards, and more..and you don't have to have a PayPal account to use PayPal.

10 Thoughtful Mother's Day Gift Ideas

 Vintage Celluloid Bangle, Circa 1950's 

 

Vintage Dress Embossed Dress Clip

An Antique Victorian Family Framed Print

 

Vintage Trifari Brooch 

Antique Floral Tray by Gerard Dufraisseix 

 

 

Vintage Hattie Carnegie Turtle Brooch 

 

Vintage Silver Cuff Bracelet by S. Kirk & Son

Antique Art Deco Brooch by Harry Iskin 

A Vintage Goddess Cameo 

Something Antique for the Bird Lover 

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Support the small stacks.

O yea Oyea! Like me I'm sure you're also celebrating the birth of the newest Royal Princess (YAYYY!!!!!) !!! BUT... It's Independent Bookstore Day ... make sure you turn off the tv, go outside (or knowing you, dear readers... find a cozy corner inside), and read a book today! Support your local independent book store... as in bypassing the big chains...I'll give you a hint ... BN, WB, AMZ, BB...etc... and shop the little shops... like me! Whether you choose to spend your hard earned dollars with me or another independent book shop, you'll be supporting the local economy... not a behemoth corporation, ahem. Spend wisely! As much as I'd love to, I can't lure you in through my imaginary shop doors to woo you with local micro brews, fresh espresso, and trays full of vegan delights, but...here is what I can do... 

Support Independent Bookshops

  I invite you to peruse the doors of my virtual bookstore today and consider supporting this indy book/antique shop.  Through my shop on Etsy, I offer a variety of vintage and antique wares, BUT I also have a keen focus on rare and collectible books! The benefit? You can browse through the stacks of my shop in your pj's, drinking whatever you've got in the fridge, don't worry if you haven't brushed your hair yet... that's okay... The Rare and Antiquarian Books section of Soaring Hawk Vintage awaits.  As an indy bookseller and collector.... I have sooooo many books in my collection, that I will be  spinning off a new bookshop online by fall, 2015. Stay tuned for more on that through the summer.

A few book highlights...

Boxing and Self Defense Taught by the Marshall Stillman Principle First Edition

Lovecraft

Roy Rogers from the 1940s 

True Dog Stories from the 1930s 

Sinclair Lewis

Vintage Diana Thorne from the 1930s

Vintage Ruth Easthill from the 1930s

and if you're in search of a title I haven't listed yet... let me know... I just may have it on hand.

Etsy Treasury Fan? ME TOO!

There's nothing like a great collection right? Now, I don't brag on myself much, but I DO pride myself on being a fabulous curator, call me a nerd if you must, but it's a complete blast putting together unique collections of goods or art from my point of view.  Along these same lines...putting together an awesome Etsy Treasury allows Etsy buyers and sellers with an opportunity to create their own little showcase for the world to see.  From my Put Me In Coach showcase to the 1970's Time Capsule to the strange Creepy Easter Bunny set (for all the goth kids), I love love and love putting together a good treasury.

If you're as BIG a fan of Etsy Treasuries as I am ... you know ... the GOOD ones ... give The Etsy Treasury Hunter a visit ... there's a daily theme running with the best treasuries out there. Be sure to visit my latest creation Vintage Game Night....because it's always entertaining to watch Aunt Martha come UNGLUED if she thinks someone is cheating at gin.