“The beautiful thing in seeking treasure, is everyone has a different perspective, so we all curate something truly unique.”
Discover the Heart of Europe
The backdrop of Switzerland is where TVF was founded, birthed, and will always be directly curated. The curated pieces I have had the privilege of sourcing, reveal and express some of what Switzerland has gone through over the centuries and still stands for today.
Known for being a neutral country even in times of war, Switzerland has outwardly welcomed people from around the globe during seasons of need across their borders. Even while I resided there, they welcomed Ukrainian people seeking refuge from the ongoing war with Russia into the Nation. They also are intent about keeping things green within their borders. Both of these facts are what made That Vintage Flair possible.
The influx of foreigners brought with them a bounty of items, and this is why, to date, I have curated pieces from over 20+ countries and haven't traveled outside of Switzerland to do it—and actually, I’ve probably sourced all within a 2-hour radius from my home in Leissigen!
Our Mission
People, Community and Our World Matter.
I want to contribute in many various ways: starting with being part of the bigger picture in preventing these beautiful artisan heirloom pieces of home decor and more, from going to waste by rescuing and rehoming them out of Switzerland and into your homes, for the next generation to inherit.
That’s why at TVF we will provide the best quality antiquities and vintage items for every home and every budget.
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Welcome to my shop! In 2021 my husband finally had an opportunity to work for his European firm in Switzerland. This was always a dream of his to actually live, not just travel in Europe. So with the last of our five children enrolled in college, talks with all of them, and after much prayer, the answer was yes!
My hope was to continue creating beautiful furniture pieces and selling them, as I had been doing for years in America on Facebook Marketplace. Unfortunately, after a year of searching, I had only found one piece to update and the process of even finding the products I could use to paint with and alike was a very arduous task.
So now this very creative, outgoing and friendly American had no outlet. Until one morning God presented me with a new idea, an avenue for my passions, all from a youtube video of someone thrifting online and doing monthly sale drops. I thought, I can do that! I loved the idea, so off I went to the thrift stores with a new plan.
I had always shopped thrift stores, not only for my own homes, but for my interior decorating firm of 12 years, Willow Hill Decor. As well as having managed a small business back in Frederick, MD, where we sold antiques, vintage home decor, new replica decor, and repurposed furnishings—doing monthly tag sales with multiple vendors.
I just never thought about treasure hunting for resale before, so when I finally went out looking I was blown away with what I uncovered, and by the time we were packing up our Swiss apartment I had a pantry full of antiquities and vintage decor (700+ pieces to be exact!) and that is how,
That Vintage Flair was born!
My hope is that you enjoy the beauty and artistry of these truly extraordinary pieces!
I’m the owner of nothing, but the steward of all things God so generously places both before my eyes and within my hands. This is my heart's intent to cherish these creations and share them and hopefully get them into the hands of the next person who truly knows and sees the privilege and gift it is to pass these items on for generations to come.
Irregardless if you purchase or simply peruse, I’m honored to curate such pieces and can’t wait to return at least twice a year to hunt for more treasure to bring back for you.
Thank you! Blessings and blessed shopping,
Lisa
New Collection
Ageless and Timeless, enduring and eclectic, always extraordinary these are the qualities I always look for. I am presenting to you in this month’s Newest collections “After the Lives” Tuesdays timeless treasures & “Art Vibes " First Friday flair finds.
Form, function, style , artistry and Beauty ooze out of every piece. For the summer decor island beach life style and summer party entertaining season, you can find many things that speak of the sand, surf and sea without having it spelled out on a sign. Included in these collections you will find exquisite pieces from around the world. Including Japan, Italy, Finland, France, Africa, Yugoslavia and beyond. The mediums and materials are also very diverse, there is truly something for every design aesthetic. My hope is that each piece I have carefully hand picked, find the right person and home, and that you find something in these pieces that will make you smile the way they make me!
I love every thing and it makes me happy to pass them along and give them to new homes for generations to come.
