These same folks have just as much fun shopping at flea markets, garage sales, antique and consignment along with thrift shops.Kara Gates, owner at Thora Mae's Timeless Treasures, Cannon Falls said, "Here you'll find that we have surpassed ourselves in bringing together a fabulous collection of retro red items that ties the quality and design of yesteryear with modern day functionality ranging from $5 to $50."Young folk are also on the hunt for retro, since magazines are telling us that the hub of the home is the kitchen. Why not a vintage kitchen?"Yes, the trends in the magazines do really help the sales," Kieffer said, "and I am finding a lot of younger couples seem to be doing their kitchens in that retro red and white theme.Books Can't forget the books I have also found folks are replacing older pieces they may have and are actually using the retro red as well. Prices on most of our items are from around $5 up to around $40, depending on the item."
Chris Rand Kujath, owner at the Old River Valley Antique Mall, of Rochester, said, "I love retro and it is hot, hot, hot! Red and white are such great colors and are fun to decorate with. We have customers that e in to decorate their houses and even their trailers."Decorating trailers are b ing very popular," Kujath said. "We have a regular customer that es in to buy items for her son that restores Airstream trailers. She has recently purchased her own Airstream to decorate. Red retro items that have been purchased include Pyrex, Swanky Swiggs, Texas Ware Bowls, radios, clocks, chrome table and chairs. These are just a few of the kitchen items. Add a Coca-Cola room that is very popular with all of the age groups and here is the retro red again!"
Many older homes have lost their charm once you set foot in the kitchen. Details are lost when modernizing, so more folks are heading to salvage yards and antique shops in search of a vintage stove, sink or anything that can bring back the charm to the home. They are also choosing red/white enamel kitchenware and vintage kitchen scales and more to bring back that vintage charm.Marlin Miner, owner of The Coffee Street Peddler Antiques, of Lanesboro, said, "My customers do like the reds, especially in the enamel kitchenware that sells very well.