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Manly Vintage is taking over Craigslist

Remember a couple posts back when I mused at the possibility of listing whole rooms on Craigslist? Well here's round two.

Here's the listing.

Categories: Chicago, I'm gonna pop on that, Vintage Finds, amateur photography, you need one.

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Vintage Bazaar Promo: This is not your girlfriend’s vintage

Vintage Bazaar Promo for Manly Vintage from allthewhile on Vimeo.

Y'all need to get your behinds out to the Vintage Bazaar. If the last Vintage Bazaar is any indication, its going to be epic. Lots of cool vintage stuff, beer, pies, music. Its this Sunday from 12-7 at the Congress Theater.

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You can meet this sexy girl at the Vintage Bazaar

Late 1930s, Chicago made goodness. She'll be there, along with a bunch of other awesome vintage goodness, at the Vintage Bazaar, this Sunday. Be there or frankly, be a regular quadrilateral. (And yes, I have been keeping her in my room. Where else do you keep a smoking hot thing like this?)

Categories: Chicago, Estate Sale Hunting, I'm gonna pop on that, Moment of Manly Zen, Vintage Finds, you need one.

“That was not just a bunch of stuff that got destroyed, it was ME!”

(Sorry this a bit of an afterthought,seeing everything is sold except for the stool, I'm a lazy blogger)

"This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time."

If for a second you're thinking I'm copying an IKEA catalog, you're wrong, it's Fight Club dude. 1999 man, it was another 2-3 years before I even heard about this thing called IKEA. Another 1-2 years before my smoking hot wife and I filled our first apartment with their cheap particle board whatnot.

When was this layout original and fresh? Am I fresh?

Anyways, I like it. The folks on Craigslist couldn't get enough, got a bunch of replies just for the pictures.

"Only after disaster can we be resurrected."

"Hey, you created me. I didn't create some loser alter-ego to make myself feel better. Take some responsibility!"

I might of been obsessed with everything Chuck Palahniuk back in the day. good times.

I will definitely be offering this again, think about it, maybe even posting a whole room on Craigslist. The possibilities...

Categories: The Vintage Family Man, Uncategorized, Vintage Finds, amateur photography, you need one.

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Manly Vintage Award Winners Announced!

Morgan and I just returned from selling our wares at the Vintage Heaven sale. We had a blast, and met a lot of really great people. We decided to give out our first ever set of awards. (trust me there will be more fun, watch out Vintage World).

And now the winners!

Four Eyes

David was stunning in his "fake" retro glasses. He works in the advertising industry and says its almost a "cliche" that he watches Mad Men.

Creepiest Mustache

When we saw Matthew, we knew he was the winner. I was just a little afraid that he would try to punch me when I offered him the trophy. He was a good sport, but borderline offended. I meant nothing but love, brother, nothing but love. He came back and gave me his card. "Chicago Mustache League". These guys are hardcore about their facial hair (as it should be). Truly epic mustache and epic pose.

Random Bored Guy

Shopping is a funny thing. As a guy, I don't mind shopping for stuff that interests me. Put me in a video game store, Home Depot, or a Thrift Store and I can handle myself. Put me in a room full of mostly girl's clothing and I tend to get all nervous and twitchy. I become the "random bored guy." Emiliano was doing well, but sitting very bored waiting for his wife to finish shopping. He was sitting there on the couch with that depressed look on his face and I knew that he needed a major award to cheer him up.

Hey, Nice Shirt!

Most epic shirt ever. Completely inappropriate and yet hilarious. Cornelius was awesome when he won the award, screaming, and laughing.

Best Tattoo

We saw A LOT of tattoos at the Vintage Heaven sale. Lots of cool and elaborate designs. But Mike won this award because his tattoo is simple, yet awesome. Eagles are awesome. America is awesome. An American flag being carried aloft by a flying eagle is just so damn subtle and brilliant, we love it.

Please check out some of Mike's other stuff at Six Pack Vintage. Awesome stuff. Tattoo done by MCC Designed

Categories: Chicago, Contests & Giveaways, I'm gonna pop on that, Moment of Manly Zen, Style is not Emasculating, you need one.

Announcement: First Ever Manly Vintage Major Awards Contest

Tomorrow, at the Vintage Heaven sale in Wicker Park, Manly Vintage will be awarding six very special individuals with six very special awards. Who doesn't want a major award?

Major Awards!

These awards will be decided upon, in the moment, by Jayson and Morgan. In order to win the award you must meet the following criteria:

1. You must be present some time at the Vintage Heaven sale between 12:00pm and 6:00pm.
2. You must not be related to either Morgan or Jayson.
3. You must agree to have your picture taken with your major award (for posterity's sake)
4. Both Jayson and Morgan have to agree that you should win the Major Award.

The following awards will be given tomorrow: 1. Creepiest Mustache 2. Random Bored Guy 3. Hey, nice shirt! 4. Tightest Jeans (reserved for gentlemen only) 5. Four Eyes Award (for a cool pair of glasses) 6. Best Tattoo

Please click through the gallery to see the awards in all of their glory.

Categories: Chicago, Contests & Giveaways, LOL, free stuff.

Why I was up at 5:30am

My wife and I were kicked out of our bed this morning and Jayson's recent post inspired me to bust out my Photoshop prowess. Hug em' if ya got em'.

Categories: The Vintage Family Man, amateur photography.

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