There are many important factors when it comes to being a successful online vintage seller. To my mind, undoubtedly, one of the biggest and most powerful of such is the imagery that one uses to promote and showcase their offerings with.
Clear, well lit, beautifully shot photos can not only help a shop to succeed, they can instantly create an identity for a seller or brand as well.
Over the years, I've encountered tons of different vintage sellers and their shops online and I can honestly say that few have nailed product photography as well - or as appealing - as Nikki McIntosh from USA based Wise Apple Vintage does.
Whether in her standalone shop or over on Etsy, where she also sells, Nikki crafts inviting, cleanly shot and very attractive imagescapes to highlight her mid-century offerings, which primarily include housewares, barware, collectibles, and planters.
(Just a small sampling of the more than 100 different, super fun mid-century items that Wise Apple Vintage currently has in stock. From top left to bottom right: Vintage Ceramic Dog Wall Planter | Mid-Century Modern Dansk Red Pinwheel Dish | Vintage Ceramic Mushroom Cookie Jar | Vintage Stoneware Owl Mug)
If memory serves me right, I first discovered Nikki's thriving vintage shop on Etsy several years ago (she's been there since 2008) and was instantly hooked, just as I am on her seriously terrific main e-shop.
Her prices are refreshingly reasonable, her inventory is updated frequently, she has impeccable customer care, and, indeed, her product photography is so gosh darn lovely that I feel like I'm flipping through the catalog of a major housewares chain when viewing her listings.
I've had the great pleasure of working with Nikki as a blog sponsor for quite a while now, during the course of which we've formed a wonderful online friendship as well.
Nikki (who blogs about various vintage and decor related topics here) is as sweet as her vintage offerings are appealing, and as we embrace the very last days of summer, she has generously offered one lucky Chronically Vintage reader the chance to win a $75.00 store credit to her main (not-Etsy) shop).
Read on to learn how to enter this exciting giveaway and add some of Wise Apple Vintage's stellar mid-century charm to your own home.
Giveaway Details:
This giveaway is for one $75.00 USD store credit from Wise Apple Vintage standalone website.
It is open to participants worldwide and will run from today's date (Monday September 19th) until 11:59 PM on Monday September 26, 2016.
The winner will be drawn using Raffle copter's tool to do with after the giveaway has wrapped up and will be contacted via email shortly thereafter.
There are thirteen different ways to enter this giveaway via Rafflecopter, the only one that is mandatory so as to gain entry is to leave a comment below on this post letting me know what one of your favourite items in Wise Apple Vintage's shop is (please note, if you win this giveaway, you are not obligated to put your prize towards that item in the slightest and are free to apply your prize to anything that you'd like in Nikki's standalone online shop).
The more ways in which you enter this giveaway, the greater your odds of winning become.
The giveaway winner may apply their $75.00 USD store credit to the cost of any item, or combined items, in Wise Apple Vintage's standalone shop. Any amount above $75.00, including shipping costs, are the responsibility of the winner and will not be covered by Wise Apple Vintage.
Thus, for the sake of example, if you opted to selected two items that, along with their shipping costs, had a grand purchase total of $78.50 USD, Wise Apple Vintage would refund $75.00 USD to you after you had made your purchase and you would pay the remaining difference of $3.50 USD out of pocket.
If you have any questions about this Wise Apple Vintage $75.00 store credit giveaway, please don't hesitate to email me.
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Nikki's passion for vintage shines through in each of the beautifully curated mid-century items that she lists and in the care that she puts into photographing the products that she sells.
As a vintage consumer, blogger, and fellow seller, I really appreciate this and know that it speaks volumes to the success that Wise Apple Vintage has experienced over the years.
I'm tickled pink to be teaming up with Nikki and her fabulous shop for this giveaway and really want to thank her for the opportunity to do so, as well as to say a big thanks as well to each of you who take part in it.
Best of luck to everyone who does so!
I like the Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Smoking Set from Holland. I think its so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, Jessica -- as you might know I have a thing for coffee mugs and that owl one in Wise Apple Vintage's photo is adorable, especially as a tiny planter. Unfortunately, my green thumb skills are lacking so I would not be able to use it in that manner but I could sure enjoy a cup of tea in it! Great post, interesting contest. Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteOoh, well I certainly like the Schlossberg Keramik vase. Everything in her shop is so neat, though!
ReplyDeleteOoh! So many lovely things. But I particularly like this pink McCoy pitcher: http://www.wiseapplevintage.com/collections/home-decor-lighting/products/mid-century-modern-pink-ceramic-brush-mccoy-pitcher
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering another great giveaway!
I don't know what exactly my favorite item is. There are so many good ones! I have to say that this one really jumped out at me. http://www.wiseapplevintage.com/collections/kitchen-dining/products/vintage-decoware-fruit-kitchen-canister-vintage-red-and-white-kitchen-tin. I love the tin canister. It fills my love of the antique and vintage.
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Www.sewcharacteristicallyyou.com/blog
Oh my gosh HOW TO CHOOSE?!!? Her shop is so well-curated and everything goes together so well that I'd want all of it to just completely redecorate my house!!!! I think if I was forced to choose a single item, though, I'd go with the floral espresso cups:
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I LOVE the vintage stoneware family of owls!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Colorful Vintage Krenit Enamel Paella Pans.
ReplyDeleteOh I have to agree these images are eye candy and the pictures on the wsite are impeccable.
ReplyDeleteI have my eye on the clock :)
Lorena
www.myeverydaywear.blogspot.com
I love this giveaway, thank you! There are so many beautiful things in her shop but my favorite is the set of 2 vintage red refrigerator dishes. If I was lucky enough to win I would definitely buy these.
ReplyDeleteI loved everything they had! What I liked the best was the Vintage Dorette Saltzman Cream Pitcher.
ReplyDeleteHi! My favourite item is the Mid Century Metal Lithograph Globe Bank by Replogle. It looks fabulous. Another favourite kit is the Krenit Enamel Paella Pans. Really beautiful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMarta
I love the Vintage Jeannette Jadeite Bud Vase / Mid Century Jadite Vase!It is so sweet, and I love the colour.
ReplyDeleteI follow her on Instagram, I just love her posts! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't enter the giveaway for "private" reasons, but I loved it, so I wish good luck to the winner! I am amazed by what you showed and I am going to check Nikki's blog out now! The pictures look so sweet and I love retro things, as you know, dear Jessica! I need some tips for shop pictures as well! Thanks for that, a lot! Hope you have a very nice week, dear Jessica, many hugs and regards!
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Oh so pretty, I like the mushroom serviette holder and so many other things
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with the adorable Vintage 1940s Morton Pottery Cat Planter / Periwinkle Blue Ceramic Cat Vase! It's adorable and would make a great addition to my desk at work!!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous products from this shop! So hard to chose just one. I love both the ceramic mushroom cookie jar and the strawberry cookie jar. So cute! So fun that you are able to offer this giveaway Jessica. <3
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute store! Love her home decor items :)
ReplyDeleteI love these Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Stripe Dishes Made in Italy
ReplyDeleteThe vintage ceramic dog wall planter is so cute! Thanks for hosting this giveaway, Jessica. Xxx
ReplyDeleteWow!! What things Nikki has in both of her shops. Making a choice will be difficult, but someone has to do it! So Thank You the great chance to win. And Jessica once again another great post my dear. 😘😃
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that Morton cat butt planter is to die for!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Vintage Silver Squirrel Nutcracker! It would make a perfect gift for my little sister who hates squirrels with a passion... and as a thoughtful and loveing big sister I naturally have to try and raise her tolerance by gifting her with all sorts of nice, squirrel-y things. ;)
ReplyDeleteLoads of cute products and gift ideas with Christmas coming up, I'm thinking gifts. This would be perfect : Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Smoking Set from Holland - Lighter, Ashtray, Cigarette Holder
ReplyDeleteAll of the copper pieces!
ReplyDeleteno need for vintage knick-knacks on this end of he road - but i hear your words about photos - i plan to sell some of our stuff at ebay - the cabinets got to full for my feelings......
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Wow, she has gorgeous photos, and her site is amazing! I really like this modern teakwood candle holder: http://www.wiseapplevintage.com/collections/home-decor-lighting/products/danish-modern-teak-wood-and-metal-luthje-candle-holder-from-denmark
ReplyDeleteBasically I love everything about wise apple vintage,but if I have to choose I would say the household products. Thank you for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Tbose floral e presso cups are devine!
ReplyDeleteHello! I hopped over here from the Boyer Singers blog!
ReplyDeleteHer photos ARE gorgeous!
My favorite product was the mushroom cookie jar. :)
I have never heard of this shop before, and you are right- their photography is so wonderful! I really love the jadeite vases, and the blue head planter is adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely giveaway...with so many gorgeous vintage wares. If I were lucky enough to win, I'd most certainly pick the pink ceramic McCoy pitcher. I'd love that! Fingers crossed.
ReplyDelete<3 Jackie @ Let's Go Thrifting
As a grad student in elementary education I most love the vintage apple bell. I think it would be the perfect thing to have on my desk for my first year teaching! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the little pink creamer pitcher and the turquoise striped Pyrex bowl both my favorite colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with the
ReplyDeleteMid Century Silver Ombre Champagne Coupes / Vintage Silver Fade Champagne Glasses!!
Just one look was enough for me.
ReplyDeleteVintage Silver Squirrel Nutcracker is without doubt an adorable little gem - as useful kitchen items go, crackers are the most artistic ones. :)
Marija
Vintage Porcelain Geese Measuring Spoons Set by Avon! They are the CUTEST!
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage owls! So cute.
ReplyDeleteHow perfect would it be to sip your morning coffee in that vintage aqua blue flowers milk glass mug complimented by the vintage blue heaven cream pitcher?
ReplyDelete~Denise C.
Thank you for hosting such a wonderful giveaway! I love vintage ceramics and there is a beautiful McCoy blush pink speckled pitcher on the website that is absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the Vintage Crown Staffordshire Black Victoria Sugar Bowl from England
ReplyDeleteOne thing I would get is the Vintage 1960s purple and clear AB acrylic cube charm dangle bracelet
ReplyDeleteIs this good in the USA?
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Oops, I picked an item from the wrong Vintage shop. Here's what I would get from Vintage Apple.
ReplyDeleteVintage Silver Squirrel Nutcracker / Vintage Cast Aluminum Figural Nut Cracker
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No worries, dear. Thank you very much for taking part in this fun giveaway from Wise Apple Vintage, which is indeed open to those in the USA as well as everywhere else in the world.
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♥ Jessica
What a fun store! I love when you introduce your readers to fun sites I have never visited before. Right now I'm trying to figure out how to save some of my outdoor balcony plants for the winter in my already super small apartment. Soooo the Vintage Copper hanging planter will do the trick nicely. :)
ReplyDeleteLiz :)
Having just returned from Spain, the enamel paella pans catch my eye! Wonderful giveaway, x
ReplyDeleteHave never tried any of their products, but admired! Thank you.
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