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Horses of course!

05/04/2013 01:05:00

Horses are everywhere!

They are in songs: "A Horse With No Name", "Wild Horses", "Wild Fire", "Bring On The Dancing Horses", "Tennessee Stud", "Silver Stallion" and "Back In The Saddle Again" are just some of many more.

Horses are often used in common phrases: "a horse of a different color", "eat like a horse", "hold your horses", "horse sense", "look a gift horse in the mouth" and "healthy as a horse" to name a few.

Even NOSTALGIA has horses everywhere. Below is a variety of vintage horses. These range from ceramic, wood, metal, glass to even denim. Drop on by NOSTALGIA and see which one of these beautiful horses you must have.

(Click on the photo to enlarge.)

NOSTALGIA loves hats!

03/30/2013 09:20:00

Hats, hats and more hats! We can't get enough of them here at NOSTALGIA! Below is just a small sampling of what we have in the store. Not pictured are men's fedoras, berets and cowboy hats, but we have them! Come in and try them on. Add to your wardrobe a touch of vintage and individual style. NOSTALGIA loves hats!

Keep scrolling -

there's more below!

Napoleon Approved New Arrivals @ NOSTALGIA

03/12/2013 00:35:00

"Napoleon Approved New Arrivals"

Oscar and Felix - Volume 1 Picks

01/31/2013 15:01:00

Since Oscar and Felix are the newest employees at Nostalgia they have to do more work than just looking cute. These feisty brothers have gone around the store and picked some of their favorite finds to share with you. Here is the first volume of many more to come of: "Oscar and Felix Picks" - enjoy!

Felix & Oscar love all kinds of

items at NOSTALGIA!

Check back for more of their picks.

Ephemera @ NOSTALGIA

12/31/2012 09:22:00

ephemera plural of e·phem·er·a (Noun)

Noun

Things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time.
Items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness

We love ephemera at NOSTALGIA! The fonts, artwork, information, design and pictures are so unique. Amazing how disposable pieces of everyday life are mini time capsules of the past. What do we throw away now that would be appreciated years down the road? The best rule of thumb is - keep what you love or what speaks to you.

Saving everything isn't realistic, but at NOSTALGIA we love those people who packed these treasures away.

Below you will find just a few items of ephemera at NOSTALGIA. Visit us to see even more!

Our dealers are constantly bringing in items and you never know what you will find when you visit!

NOSTALGIA on MCCALLA photos!

11/30/2012 01:29:00

http://www.nostalgiaonmccalla.com/

MORE PHOTOS COMING SOON!

NOSTALGIA on MCCALLA Opens Dec. 1st

11/30/2012 00:54:00

NOSTALGIA on MCCALLA will be opening this Saturday - December 1, 2012!

After 6 years with one location, we've decided to expand and have a second Nostalgia location..... on McCalla. With over 11,000 sq. feet, we will be able to meet all your home furnishing needs.

There will be everything from: vintage, shabby chic, antique, industrial, mid century items to clothing, accessories, art, vinyl records and retro kitsch.

We look forward to seeing you at our second location and helping you make your home everything you dream of!

Location:

1401 McCalla Ave

Knoxville, TN37915

Hours:

Mon - Fri: 11AM - 6PM
Sat: 10AM - 5PM
Sun: 12AM -5PM

Vintage and now more vintage!

11/11/2012 21:00:00

So, technically this is really a blog. It's really just news.....but it's exciting news! After 2 years of searching, we have finally found a location for a second Nostalgia. I never realized how many things there were to consider when looking for a second store. I am just beginning to see how fortunate I was when I found the building we have been in for the past 5 1/2 years. So imagine my surprise when I really had to go hunting and hunting and hunting. But I do believe that we have found a good place for a second "home". Right now it's pretty much an empty....very large shell, but hopefully in the next 3 weeks, we will transform it into a fabulous new space. I hope you all will come see what is new and exciting at 1401 McCalla Ave here in Knoxville. It's pretty easy to get to. If you are in the old city, take Jackson Ave out past Barleys. Just a little ways down the road it becomes McCalla Ave and you will see us on the left. It's almost twice as big as our original store, so we are hoping for twice as much fabulousness!!! Check us out this December!!

What is vintage?

05/22/2012 12:26:00

Not being tech savy, I have to admit that I have never "blogged"before. Honestly I haven't really read many blogs. So, of course, it seems natural that I would start writing a blog.......??? So I will apologize in advance for any blogging faux pas that I might make in this process. Mostly I hope that you will enjoy some information that I pass along to you.

So, Hi I'm Amie Swanson and I own Nostalgia here in Knoxville, Tennessee. I love vintage and unique things, which is why I started Nostalgia almost 6 years ago. I've come to realize that most people don't really know what "Vintage" is, so I will start blogging by letting everyone know. Technically (in the furniture world), something becomes vintage when it reaches 25 years old. Since it is 2012, this would be any item that is earlier than 1987. So I guess this includes me!!! An item becomes an antique when it reaches 100 years old....so 1912. I had to get the calculator out to figure out how old 25 years was. Nostalgia has won the best Antique store in Knoxville for the past 4 years and we'll certainly accept that honor. BUT if we were to be literal, we would have to admit that it is false and we should return the award...... We won't!!!! because we're so happy that you enjoy Nostalgia as much as we do!!!

I hope this has made you feel a little more informed!!