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FROM UNCLE VINNY was my mother’s creation. Since I was a child, she would give extra presents to family on holidays, things that she found at thrift stores and garage sales. These gifts were handpicked for the recipient, and we always enjoyed opening them. She would sign the tag from “Uncle Vinny”, after St. Vincent de Paul’s endearing nickname, St. Vinny’s. Uncle Vinny performed his gift-giving duties under my mother’s tutelage for 50 years. Some relatives have known his presence all their lives: one cousin grew up without ever learning the truth behind our second Santa Claus, and she reached adulthood believing that we had some strange, distant uncle who sent us used presents! Today, my family still occasionally takes up Uncle Vinny’s mantle, bestowing thrifted gifts to each other in his name. I carry on the tradition in my own way, reselling vintage treasures I find at the same places mom and I used to shop together. Uncle Vinny lives on. I hope Uncle Vinny has the perfect gift here for you!
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Artists Barn California Pottery Pot Holder Birds Hook Red Christmas Kitchen Vtg
• The Artists' Barn birds pot holder hook • Red & green hand-painted ceramic • Vintage 1950s • Crazing • 3" L x 2" W x 4 1/4" H • Unmarked • Made in Fillmore, California, USA The Artists' Barn pot holder birds wall-hanging double hook, with festive, red birds sitting on a green leaf! A sweet, little piece of California Pottery that is perfect for Christmas. This piece is unmarked, but I've found identical pieces with The Artists' Barn copyright stamped on them. For many years the Hinckley's Artists' Barn, which was converted from a barn to a residence and studio in 1936, served as an art center for Ventura County. It was featured in a Life magazine article in 1936. One wall, called The Famous Artists' Wall, has 10-inch squares that were painted by professional artists who visited the site. When there was no more room on that wall for distinguished visitors' paintings and signatures, the squares were continued across an adjacent wall. The barn regularly served as a Lyceum of the arts. A pepper tree over 100 years old when the landmark was designated stands on the grounds.
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- Listed Apr 1, 2026
