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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Dear Lover-O-Mine

“affectionate kiss card”
post card correspondence from 1942
click image to see larger.

Monday, February 1st, 2010

inspiration

we were floored by the beautiful images photographer james chiang sent us of some items that he purchased from our shop. we were particularly keen of the detailed close-up shots of the antique taxidermy alligator. check out more of james’ inspiring work on his blog.

Friday, January 29th, 2010

readymade

The newest issue of Readymade magazine is out! (Feb/March)
Readymade asked us our favorite places to visit and some of our local inspiration in our town of Reston, Va. We are happy to highlight the awesome things that our Northern VA and DC area has to offer. How amazing to see our 3p4 ship shape bag grace a full page. At newstands now, check it out!

Thanks to Erin Wylie and the folks at Readymade!

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

you’re my favorite

Hi there!

We have been nominated for the Poppies as a ‘Favourite Vintage Shop’. We are very excited and honored! Would so love it if you could vote Three Potato Four as your favorite. Thank you!


Monday, January 25th, 2010

chocolate factory

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we love factory tours, especially chocolate ones.
see more gorgeous photos and a great interview with these fine folks on the selby.

photos by the selby

Friday, January 15th, 2010

to give

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We are praying for the people of Haiti and have made a donation to help. If you can, hope you can do the same. Here is a link from NPR of some reputable organizations that are helping with the relief effort.

photo by photographer Jeff Antebi

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

xtra large instamatic.

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Working diligently on a update for next week. Some great things coming to the shop. Also, be sure to become our fan on facebook for a chance to win a fun giveaway, a collection of vintage ice cream signage. We will announce the winner on Friday, Jan 22nd.

Friday, January 8th, 2010

song for you.

“life on mars” david bowie cover
sung by seu jorge

happy birthday, david bowie!

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

please touch

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Hello and Happy New Year!
Sharing some photos from a recent visit to the Please Touch Musuem
in Philadelphia. We spent hours there running around and just pretending.
You’d like it.

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

where i lived and what i lived for.

walden

Replica of Thoreau’s cabin in Walden.
via jez burrows lovely blog woods.

Enjoying the last few days of the year
with family and much needed rest.
Thank you internet friends for supporting
our shop and reading our blog.
Happy holidays from us!

-janet + stu