PaperFloDesign Keeping the 70's Alive One SVG File at a Time

PaperFloDesign on Etsy offers printaable downloadable SVG files which empower you to make the best gifts for your loved ones!

I am so excited that I recently had the chance to interview Naa Ardua on my Living a Vintage Life Podcast, her story in her PaperFloDesign Etsy shop is so quintessential Etsy 101 - how you start, maybe fizzle a little, hit some hurdles, then POOF, find the turning point.  Now, fast forward to 10K sales plus later, so, I hope you'll tune in below.  

This silhouette SVG available at PaperFloDesign on Etsy the possibilities are endless

Naa Ardua creates vintage style SVG files representational of the 70's era in which I grew up. these designs are cute, whimsical and come in downloaded SVG format which is compatible with a lot of print machines such as the Cricut. If you need a great gift idea for someone, you can quickly buy a downloadable design and apply to a tshirt, sweatshirt, cup or bag!  

What's even better than that, Naa Ardua teaches others how to get started in the world of SVG files, and has an online course at PaperFloDesigns.com

Check out her wonderful story here:

Thriftwood Vintage Decor Clothing BoHo Finds

 Brass Box to Hold Rings and Things from Thirftwood Vintage on Etsy

Thiftwood Vintage Etsy shop offers home decor, collectibles, antiques and vintage clothing.  Unique, hippie and one of a kind items are found here.  Shop owner Emily has an eye for the vibrant and the different.  Above, an adorable brass trinket box makes for cute storage of jewelry, priced at $16.  Below, a very that 70's era pillow shows someone's handmade craftiness of years gone by.  For $19 this is sure to please.

This pillow is vibrant and sure must have been a lot of work!  Find it here.

The shop is owned and curated by Emily from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. This is a small beautiful village near the coast which has been dubbed the Seafood Capital of the state.   Emily describes herself as a treasure hunter, who loved to go antiquing with her mom as a young girl.  Below, a 90's style Galaxy dress is still wearable and glam today, priced at only $24 would make a great gift for yourself or someone else.

Glam Vintage Dress $24 at Thriftwood Vintage Size 6 Nab it up here.

Emily explains, "Carefully curated with all things vintage, thrifted and kitschy and deliciously boho, Thriftwood is the place to go when looking for a weirdly cool pair of earrings, a statement piece....., or flowing frock to wear on Friday's date night........."     We would have to agree you can find just about anything here, spoil yourself and look around!  Prices are great in our book and you can find and ship that great gift idea for under $30!

Vintage Colorblock Dress screams Saved By the Bell! Nab it here for $20

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Vintage Clothing at Nearly Dead Threads

Vintage state trooper shirt has been recycled into something grand w/fishing patches UNISEX $28

Vintage Clothing with Spunk

Nearly Dead Threads on Etsy has some of these hippest clothing around. Everything is vintage to start with, but brought back to life with sometimes special "adornments" such as the way fabulous fishing patches above.  It is now a unisex work of art! Can you say outdoor grunge?

Nearly Dead Threads offers this cool snap up cowboy shirt unisex $26.

They are out of Pensacola, Florida and love to resurrect the dying (clothing that is). They make the old styles hip again.  You will find cowboy, cowgirl, hipster, grunge,  urban and 70's  and 80's to name a few styles. They also have bags, and miscellany vintage items also.

1980's Sweater $28

Rockabilly Hillbilly Flannel shirt $24 sweet !

Check out their retro vintage clothing and connect with them:


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Modern Vintage Cushions Pillow Barkcloth Mod Pod

1970s Retro Barkcloth Cushion Cover, Organic Denim 16x16 approx $32

This is the best tip for decorating: turn your living room or bedroom into something totally different by changing up the throw pillows and accent rugs. The best place to shop for pillow covers or cushion covers is Retro68 on Etsy.   This shop features everything from Retro Cushions,  Retro Pillow Covers,  Japanese Kimono Cushions, Retro HouseWares and more. You'll find Vintage Glass, Vintage Ceramic, and Vintage Linens also.

Retro 1970s Mod Leafs Cotton & Organic Denim Cushion Cover at Retro68 on Etsy approx $37

As you can tell shop owner Mark selects his fabric for having a retro style or vintage look, and mid century modern vibe. This is so retro and a must have for any re-decorating in your home.   This shop is located in the UK, but a pillow case this size 17x17 is ranging around $37 USD and only a little over $6 for S/H more or less depending on the current exchange rate.  You can add a fluffy pillow to stuff it with for only a little more.  This is a great price for having such authentic quality retro style pillow to spice up your modern room! 

A wide selection of retro mid century modern look pillow covers and cushion covers are available!

Not to mention this shop uses eco friendly packaging, and fair trade denim/materials to reinforce the sides of the cushion or pillow covers! What's not to love?

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