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It's that time of the year again when folks make resolutions and head to the gym. For me, I have more trouble tearing myself away from the gym and getting back to work. My favorite workouts are the old-fashioned kind. I like the tried-and-true stuff like pushups, planks and burpee jumps.

These life-sized anatomical charts of the muscle system (below) would look fantastic in and old-school gym.

I will have some great early 20th C wooden dumbbells and indian pins in my booth at the Brooklyn Flea this weekend- along with vintage wire locker baskets.

For some further fitness inspiration, check out these exercise regimen charts from 1916. Fashionistas and hipsters take note of the cool apparel in these photos.

For the gals:

For the little ones:

For the menfolk:

A few other pieces of ephemera in this same vein:

A "York" system folder of leg exercises from the 1930s (available in my booth for $40 and perfect for framing)

 

And a wonderful classroom chart complete with a smoking football player in leather helmet….

And last, but not least, I have some small (but mighty) framed 1940s matchbook covers (made in Mexico) of famous American & Mexican boxers.

Please take note that the shop will be closed while we spend some time away with family. Our booth at the Brooklyn Flea (B2) will remain open every Saturday & Sunday through March at N5th St & Wythe in Williamsburg.

 

Hard to believe, but 2013 is nearly at an end, and the final days of holiday shopping are upon us. Fear not, we still have lots of thoughtful and meaningful gifts in stock for friends and family…and not your common everyday items.

Please Note* My shop will be closing for a few weeks after Christmas. We will reopen on January 9th. My booth at the Brooklyn Flea (B2) indoors in Williamsburg will remain open every weekend.

A couple of gift suggestions for you:

Maps! Everybody loves maps! Ready to hang….of beloved places…or of the whole wide world.

An anatomical chart for the doctor in the family or just the curious…I have the very same black & white chart of the heart (at center) in my booth (B2) at the indoor Brooklyn Flea. The other stuff in this eclectic arrangement is neat too.

Next: Cool Themed Sets of Flashcards, $20 a set. Steal this idea and hang them from curtain rod rings and hooks to make a quick and easy to change arrangement. I stole the idea from the pages of Country Living Magazine (below) my sets following….

Last but not least: Framed Antique Puzzles. No one else will ever give them one of these.

Stop by after work or make a night out of it. Shop Local at Windsor Terrace small businesses and dine in local restaurants. Specials offers drinks, snacks, entertainment and holiday cheer in participating businesses. Participants include, Windsor Place Antiques, Juice Pedaler, Juice Box, Black Bear Vintage, Le Paddock, Terrace Books, Brooklyn Commune, Cynthia King Dance Studios and Smart Hair Studio.

My shop will be offering 15% off unframed prints as well as free cocktails and delicious snacks. Best of all- free gift wrapping of your purchases.

Two of my friends from the Brooklyn Flea will be offering their wares in my shop. City Owl Vintage will have lovely jewelry made from vintage findings

The Gifted Putterer will be offering handmade gift tags, vintage ribbon and mason jar gifts

 

Come on down to the Brooklyn Flea this weekend at it's new, huge indoor home in Williamsburg. Alas we are no longer at the bank downtown, but the new location is pretty cool too- with more yummy food. And inspired gifts of course.

You can't miss my booth (B2) It is front and center when you walk in. Just look for the monumental school maps.

And for the full WPA experience, my shop is open Thursday to Sunday 12-6.