"O, for a draught of vintage!" had sighed Keats once, the poet who would melt my heart like a toasty marshmallow when I was eighteen. Eleven years later, nothing much has changed. I might not yearn for a Provencal swig like him, but anything and everything vintage does quench my thirst. When most of the world digs for Indian antiques and colonial treasures, I pine for anything that is even remotely European. Let's just say I was born in the wrong century and obviously in the wrong continent!
It's hardly a surprise then that the cozy little Bavarian village of Leavenworth is one of our most frequented jaunts. Just a couple hours drive from home, be it the towering Cascades in the backdrop or the never-ending rows of antique shops, the place is a sheer delight. It is a world in its own, where timelessness and the bustle of tourists create a colourful palette together.
However what strikes me the most are the cutesy, dangling shop signs, each unique in its own and with oodles of vintage character. Even good old Subway couldn't escape a hint of the old world in this charming village.
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lovely post,like it.
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DeleteI'd like to visit that little town. Your Pike Place post of some time ago inspired me, and last weekend my daughter and I spent some time there - fantastic! The coffee - the street food - Sur la Table - but especially the flowers...food for the soul.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you visited the Pike Place. You are so right, the flowers are the heart and soul of the market.
DeleteThe first photo is wonderful. I love this vintage sign with the snowy mountain.
ReplyDeleteWe are interested in different cultures, different lifestyles. I think it's a good thing.
That is my favourite too! Yes, other cultures are always intriguing. I'm glad you are another kindred soul. :-)
DeleteGreat signs. I also love the variety of shop windows when each shop is a small family business. It pains me to see that going around here and high streets becoming more and more like anywhere else in the world. We are fighting back!
ReplyDeleteExactly my thoughts, Elizabeth. Also, the one-to-one customer-shopkeeper relationship is just so special unlike the monotonous aisles of the crowded supermarkets.
DeleteThese signs are products of excellent craftsmanship. A strong and unique typography is key to inducing recall. Also, you don’t need too much elements on your signage because the store name is already a logo in itself.
ReplyDeleteThese are good vintage signs. Those might be simple but you can see how intricate the designs are. A vintage signage is really an eye-catcher but if you want a modern design, that is good too. You can add lights and moving elements so that you can attract more attention.
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