My name is Mary Beth Hale, and I’m an artist and vintage collector. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, son, and two cats.
Even though my shop is all vintage goods, my beginnings are in fine arts. I had wanted to be an artist since I was seven years old; in my twenties, I went to art school. I have a BFA in sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University and an MFA in studio arts from Louisiana State University. In the 22 years since I finished school, I’ve mostly painted. I opened my first Etsy shop in 2007 to sell my artwork; little by little, I started selling vintage pieces that I had collected over the years under a second account. Suddenly, my vintage shop started growing so fast that I started looking for other vintage items to sell.
In the early days, I was selling mostly decor and housewares, and my photography was usually just the item against a white backdrop. Last year, I reevaluated my shop and formed a vision of what I would want my dream shop to look like. Then I set out to create it. The most dramatic change was the photography; I also shifted my focus to clothing and accessories. It’s far more challenging, but also much more fun.
Creating the images is the most exciting part of the process for me. My goal is to create a narrative in my photos, like a visual diary. I had never considered photography as an art medium for myself until this past year. I take photos about once a week in a space borrowed from my brother, in an old hotel built in 1922. The room I use is a dilapidated ballroom surrounded by high windows. There’s a lot of natural light, and the textures on the walls give a sense of history. I spend the rest of the week preparing for photo shoots, doing research, cleaning pieces, packaging orders, and communicating with buyers. Finding inventory also takes a lot of time.
Most of the items I sell are from the 1860s to the 1950s. I find inventory through live auctions, estate sales, and private buying appointments. It’s hard to define exactly what I look for in an item: I’m drawn to personal pieces like clothing and accessories, but I also look for old typewriters and photographs. I love to know the stories behind what I sell, and I want things that people can make a part of their home or everyday life. Sometimes I buy something because it ignites my imagination for a photo shoot. For example, I recently acquired some 1920s ski pants; now I am searching for wooden skis or ice skates to photograph with them.
I’ve met so many people through Etsy — in fact, I met one of my best friends, from the shop Pastoria, at an estate sale about four years ago. In addition to the friendships I’ve made here, Etsy has also given me a way to reach an international market and the chance to create my own unique shop in a community of artists. My items probably wouldn’t have made their way into Country Living magazine, Hollywood costume departments, numerous museums, and homes around the world without Etsy. My goals for the future are to improve my shop, keep exploring storytelling through photography, and to grow my international customer base with vintage that draws people back.
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Maker and process photographs by Dana of Golden Birthday. Item photos by Mary Beth Hale.
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260 comments
Helen Mills from 1820BagCo said 5 years ago
wow, beautiful designs, congrats on the feature!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
Your work is beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!
BlueCaterpillar from LabelStickers said 5 years ago
Gorgeous shop ! Congratulations on the feature !
cherryZO from cherryZOhandmade said 5 years ago
Awesome shop ! Great photography ! Congratulations !
BennBoo Creations from BennBooCreations said 5 years ago
Beautiful items; gorgeous photos! Congratulations on featured shop!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Great photos, matching well with the vintage collection! Congratulations on the feature!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
Lovely! Congrats on your feature!!!
DeUno from DeUno said 5 years ago
Fantastic shop! Congratulations on the feature!
xuan qi from xuanqirabbit said 5 years ago
Love your shop. Congratulations!
marilyn from sophisticatedflorida said 5 years ago
To say I'm in awe of Mary Beth would be an understatement. Stunningly wonderful shop and appreciation for all things old and vintage, and a lovely person as well. Congratulations on your feature.
Japan Momiji designs from japanmomijidesigns said 5 years ago
lovely shop, the photos are amazing. sayonara
Christina from TheWildPlum said 5 years ago
Congratulations on the feature, Mary Beth! I have appreciated your shop and talent for a while. I really enjoyed reading your story. Keep following your bliss.
Heather from PixiePlunders said 5 years ago
I love your shop photos! They really catch your eye. Congratulations!
Mike and Jess from JessiesOrientalRugs said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop and photography, congrats!
Karen from SmallEarthVintage said 5 years ago
Mary Beth's shop is so beautiful! And that Victorian blouse in the first photo is simply amazing. Congratulations on the feature, Mary Beth!
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 5 years ago
Beautiful items! Congrats!
Kay from LakeBreezeVintage said 5 years ago
I've always admired your photography and your shop! So nice to hear your story! Congratulations! You are an inspiration to all vintage sellers!
Lisa S from ThatOldBlueHouse2 said 5 years ago
Your shop has always been one of my favorites on ETSY! Congrats on the well deserved feature!
Anna from ParisDecorPrints said 5 years ago
what a style! love it
Lucy from my3luvbugs said 5 years ago
Just too beautiful! Amazing Vintage items, photography and that hotel is incredible as well. Congrats on following your dream, your lovely shop and the Etsy feature!
Diana from LeSeForYou said 5 years ago
Amazing!!! So beautiful shop! ☆CONGRATULATIONS☆
DivineOrders from DivineOrders said 5 years ago
GLORIOUS! Congrats on the feature. Thank you Mary Beth for sharing your lovely inspirations, beautiful photography and terrific stories with us. HOORAY for Vintage feature stories here on Etsy!!! Peace.
Acquanetta Ferguson from OliveandBrook said 5 years ago
Your work is beautiful! Congrats!
ThriftyLife from ThriftyUpenyu said 5 years ago
gorgeous shop - congratulations
Susan from DesignsbyMSusan said 5 years ago
The photos are amazing -- they are art on their own. What a beautiful way to provide context to your pieces.
Callooh Callay from CalloohCallay said 5 years ago
Love this story! Mary Beth's shop has always been fabulous, but the transformation in the past year is truly inspiring. Congratulations!
Nadia Kate from CuteThingsOnEtsy said 5 years ago
Great shop! Congrats!
CatchSomeRaes from CatchSomeRaes said 5 years ago
Yay! So great to read your story, Mary Beth! Congrats on the feature!
Tina from sierramoontreasures said 5 years ago
Absolutely beautiful work and your Vision is a delight! Thank you for sharing your lovely creations.
Zlata Schimanski from ZlatasFantasyForest said 5 years ago
Congratulations on the feature! Amazing! So beautiful shop! I love your Shop!
Bale and Twine from baleandtwine said 5 years ago
Your photos are amazing! Congrats on your hard work, the pieces look fantastic in the settings!
Sharon from GonnaLoveVintage said 5 years ago
What a fabulous collection and a delightful working-photo space. Just delightful to see how you brought it all together. Thank you.
Printable Nature from printablenature said 5 years ago
Beautiful imagery! Your photos create stories for each product! Very cool!
Maria B. from TheNorthWayStudio said 5 years ago
Absolutely stunning vision and curating! Congratulations on such a well-deserved feature!
Ginger Young-Longo said 5 years ago
Welcome to your new Day. Your photo's are magnificent. Congratulations on Your Dream.
Daphne Russell from DaphsSmallWorld said 5 years ago
You are amazing. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the FP feature.
Shari from suitablebags said 5 years ago
I'm a fan of your shop and photos. Congratulations!
FrenchPaperMoon Gelman from FrenchPaperMoon said 5 years ago
Wow! Congrats- love your store :)) Wishing you every success!
Vadim Moroz from VadimMorozArt said 5 years ago
Wonderful story I very much can relate to! Congratulations on the feature! All the Best!
Marmen Raquin from FrenchAtticFinds said 5 years ago
wowowowowowow!!! huge congrats!!!
Monica from Monicaj said 5 years ago
It's so great to see you here!! Big congratulations on the feature!!
Christy from pastoria said 5 years ago
stunning shop, stunning lady. Love to see good vintage featured! Thank you.
Monika Moroz from NickoArts said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop. Thank you for sharing your interesting story. I love the way you showcase your products. Congratulations on the feature and much success :)
Vintage De Mar from VintageDeMar said 5 years ago
The concept is brilliant ! You can see how in love with her job is the owner ! This is passion !!! Best wishes to her....
Pamela Bates from BatesMercantileCo said 5 years ago
I love that you thought about your dream shop and set about creating it by recreating what you had. Great inspiration! well done marybeth.
Kay from FireLake said 5 years ago
Congrats, Mary Beth! Well-deserved recognition for an amazing shop!
Kathleen from myvintagecrush said 5 years ago
Absolutely beautiful :) great pieces, great photo studio, wow!!
ACR from IntoTheBluePaintShop said 5 years ago
Awesome !!!
Greg and Mary from LightingAlchemy said 5 years ago
Amazing finds and great job!! Congratulations!
Myrna Bransburg from mblayers said 5 years ago
I absolutely admired the story in your photos. I almost wanted to paint a canvas with that theme !. Great work!
Isabelle V from VintageDeParis said 5 years ago
Great items and I love the photography! Bravo and wishing you continuing success!
Jamie from KOLORIZE said 5 years ago
Yay! Congrats!
birdycoconut from Birdycoconut said 5 years ago
Perfectly beautiful shop, it's good to see this article , Mary Beth :))
Katie Anne from MiddleCoast said 5 years ago
Not only are the vintage pieces you sell beautiful, but your photography is breathtaking!! beautiful beautiful!
Janine from MomsantiquesNthings said 5 years ago
Congratulations Mary Beth!! So excited and happy to see your shop featured, well deserved, I might add! Your shop is incredibly beautiful, filled with the most amazing vintage clothing and accessories! Best wishes for your continued success!!
Deb Vasbinder from BabyCuteBaby said 5 years ago
Great Pics - Wonderful story -Congrats !!
Indigo Canyon Soap Co. from INDIGOCANYONSOAPCO said 5 years ago
Your photos and your work are truly breathtaking. Congratulations on your feature. Best of luck to you!!
Jana from rustichacienda said 5 years ago
Your shop is stunning! Congratulations!
Lydia and Kurt McCauley from StoneHouseArtifacts said 5 years ago
This is so great to see Mary Beth!!! I love your shop and you inspire me! Thanks, Etsy.
T Carlson from ToTypeInBeautiful said 5 years ago
What a beautiful process and studio.
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Very cool picture's!! Great job!!
Kimberly C from CoffeeStainedTags said 5 years ago
Mary Beth, it's very exciting to see you here! Your story is so inspiring....and your shop is always a treat! Congrats on the feature!
byjodi from byjodi said 5 years ago
Ooh my gosh!! Congrats!! So happy to see you here!! GORGEOUS space and photography <3!
Beatriz McDavid from AlegriaCollection said 5 years ago
I love seeing vintage shops featured by Etsy, but when the spotlight shines on a friend, it's thrilling! Mary Beth, your shop and aesthetic are simply superb, and your story inspiring. Your photography draws the viewer in and makes it easy to imagine the featured item in a former life. Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition!
Amanda from MandaleighHOME said 5 years ago
Thanks for the trip back in time! I could browse your shop for hours. Congrats on your feature!!!
KC from TheDirection said 5 years ago
Just, wow. I'd say mission accomplished as far as your photography mission goes. Stunning space meets talented eye, you go girl.
Paperink Graphics from paperink said 5 years ago
Wonderful and creative workshop! Very inspiring photography! Thanks!
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 5 years ago
BEAUTIFUL!!! What a lovely shop!!! Congratulations!!! :)
Terri Smith from DimplesDragonflies said 5 years ago
Mary Beth, I Absolutely Loved Reading Your Story! And I Think Your Vintage Flair Is Sensational! Congratulations On The Feature! Well Deserved!
choisette from choisette said 5 years ago
i have a big crush on mary beth hale's shop.
Tina from greenpapayaprints said 5 years ago
The photos for your shop are like a page out of a magazine. Love it soo much.
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 5 years ago
Stunning photography! Great feature, congratulations!
Mary Elizabeth from DottysCorner said 5 years ago
The shop looks sensational and so do you...congratulations Mary Beth!
VintageAndMain said 5 years ago
Wonderful feature about a great seller! Congratulations!
Mary Elizabeth from owlsongvintage said 5 years ago
Lovely article! Absolutely wonderful photos and beautiful vintage finds!
Shannon from JustSmashingDarling said 5 years ago
What an amazing shop! I loved hearing about the history of your business! I really love all of the amazing pieces that you find.
True Confessions Style Co. from TrueConfessionsStyle said 5 years ago
What absolutely magical creations! Amazing feature!
primlark from primlark said 5 years ago
What a beautiful shop! I love the photos, and amazing vintage finds!
Liene from SilkArtbyLiene said 5 years ago
So wonderful collection
Laura Long from VintagePatina said 5 years ago
The artist in you shows. Great job.
QQ Lee from LittleBlueMoon said 5 years ago
love the first photo.. :-)
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 5 years ago
Love the staging of your photos! I think it really allows the items to show up well. (Not to mention the loft reminds me of "Ghost," a movie I adore!) Congrats on the Feature! ♥♥♥
Rachel M from 100Creations said 5 years ago
Thanks for sharing your story. Love that you focus so much on telling what you do to get great photos.
Angel Chiasson from angelandgrace said 5 years ago
This would be (is!) my dream.... Love your shop and your story.
Crazee Cowgirl from crazeecowgirlvintage said 5 years ago
It's always a thrill to see a vintage shop spotlighted! Congratulations on the beautiful and well deserved feature, Mary Beth...simply stunning!
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 5 years ago
Gorgeous photography! Congrats on the feature!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
Love the old hotel background and the story that you told through the pictures. Congratulations on the feature!
HummingbirdCraftsLLC from HummingbirdCraftsLLC said 5 years ago
Congratulations! Great story! Wishing you all the best. :)
Adriana from Karavakishop said 5 years ago
Super cool shop! Amazing photos!! Congrats on the feature:)
Kim Strozewski from SassySisterVintage said 5 years ago
I've been admiring your shop for a while! I really got into photography after having an Etsy shop as well......you're shop and photos look A+++!
Pat from lakesidecottage said 5 years ago
Beautifully done, Mary Beth. I knew you when.... :)
ClassicMemories from ClassicMemories said 5 years ago
Lovely shop. Congrats on the feature.
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 5 years ago
Great setting and items!
Natashja from JannysGirl said 5 years ago
Congrats Mary Beth!!
J. Gooch from 22bluebells said 5 years ago
Wow, that ballroom is a dream! And your photographs are beautiful. I love that you created a vision of your dream shop and made it happen - that is very inspiring! Lovely, lovely. Congratulations and best wishes for continued success!
Wild Dandelion Soaps from WildDandelionSoaps said 5 years ago
Love your work!
silkyskyjewelry from silkyskyjewelry said 5 years ago
wow gorgeous! I love the the first photo!
Sandra from theFlyingMuse said 5 years ago
Loved reading your story and I am a big fan of vintage too! Congrats on feature and keep dreaming :)
Avis Carty from AvesAttic said 5 years ago
I've admired your shop from the time I started selling on Etsy. What a lovely feature you deserve as you certainly have a talent to admire. I wish you continued success!
Sandy Wiggins from SandyWigginsImages said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature, Mary Beth. Love, love, love the old hotel shoots! Much continued success to you!
Liz and Phil Van D from lizystuff said 5 years ago
Fabulous LOVE it!
Anastasia Hedlund from Avaneska said 5 years ago
Your work is amazing! Congratulations on the feature!
Penny Birch-Williams from PennyBirchWilliams said 5 years ago
I loved reading your story, Mary Beth. Selling on Etsy requires wearing so many hats for a sole proprietor, as your story illustrates! and sometimes takes us off in a new direction as we grow into those roles. Your photography is beautiful and I can see the painter in you from the photos you take. How wonderful your vintage shop has taken you to so many experiences and successes, to grow in new ways. I appreciate learning from the story you have shared! Thank you.
Nachokitty from Nachokitty said 5 years ago
What a wonderful view into the back scenes of your world Mary Beth! I love your photos here. That black and white pom pom dress is fab. Congrats on this!! You deserve it!!
Regina from PoorMouchette said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature, Mary Beth! Your work is so beautiful. . . and human.
gazaboo from gazaboo said 5 years ago
Love this shop!
Julie from HuntandFound said 5 years ago
Fantastic story! I have always loved your shop! Great to hear the story of what inspired you. Congrats on the wonderful feature!
MJ Toops from WetDesertVintage said 5 years ago
Absolutely breath-taking. I love it when shops are able to truly elevate the vintage items that they're selling to make them stand out. This makes me want to keep striving for quality in all that my vintage shop provides.
Aga from AgasJourney said 5 years ago
magic!
Nancy from HerMajestysPug said 5 years ago
Chic and tres unique!!!! J'adore!!! Congrats Mary Beth on being featured!! Here's to beaucoup more success!!! Pugs & kisses
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
I'm in awe of your shop, the background setting you use for smart selection of items... everything is true vintage and antiques. Thanks for sharing with us your success story. Congratulations Mary Beth Hale!
Monica from ThreeBarDGifts said 5 years ago
You have a lovely shop and stunning photography! I enjoyed reading your story! Congrats on the feature and wishing you continued success!
Susan Jizba from TheWeaverOfWords said 5 years ago
Such a Wonderful Feature of such a Wonderful Seller!!! I LOVE Mary Beth Hale's amazing photography and gorgeous vintage items!!! She totally rocks the vintage world! I also LOVE that Wonderful hotel. Such an Amazing place for photography!
greenphilosophie from greenphilosophie said 5 years ago
A dream… Much further success… :)
Avianti Jewelry from AviantiJewelry said 5 years ago
Very different but I love it!
Proton ThreeD from Proton3D said 5 years ago
beautiful shop, congrats!
Firuzan Goker from firuzangoker said 5 years ago
what a lovely surprise. makes me smile seeing familiar friends there. amazing shop & photos. congratulations Mary Beth
Yeva Adalyan from YevArtsJewelry said 5 years ago
photos are beautiful. Good luck
ArcanaAntiquities from ArcanaAntiquities said 5 years ago
Lovely shop, congrats!
PapillonVintageShop from PapillonVintageShop said 5 years ago
Really magnificent work -- keep it up! Also, love to see a fellow Pacific Northwest resident on the front page of Etsy.
heidi from refugeca2015 said 5 years ago
yea!!! mary beth!!! big congrats to you and such a lovely feature!
Jema Watts from BadgeShack said 5 years ago
Nice shop! Congrats on your success.
bling charmsboutique from blingandcharms said 5 years ago
beautiful
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 5 years ago
I loved your shop before, but with the transformation, you have taken it to a whole new level - absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on the feature, keep being an inspiration!! :)
NeatoKeen from NeatoKeen said 5 years ago
What a treat to see your wonderful "new" look, Mary Beth! SO thrilled for you that you are the featured shop. Congratulations and I hope it brings your success to a whole new level! Go vintage, go Mary Beth!
kate from kateblossom said 5 years ago
jumping up and down for you, mb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo!
Nancy from anotherghostquilts said 5 years ago
Terrific aesthetic. And interesting to read how it all came together for you. Congratulations!
Laura from OceansideCastle said 5 years ago
Well deserved & well done Mary Beth! I've had the pleasure of watching your vintage shop blossom & transform over the years. You are an inspiration to all of us vintage sellers! It is a pleasure to know you & see your success. All the best to you as you take your vintage fashions worldwide!
J Stepp from RecycleandRenew said 5 years ago
Well written and inspirational! Thank you.
katy from KisforCalligraphy said 5 years ago
Etsy, only one word for this feature seller......FINALLY! This was so long overdue. Hooray Hooray Hooray for the feature, Mary Beth! (gives me hope that in Etsy may feature my shop if wait another 8 years...lol)
Susan Norwood from GreenleeAndVine said 5 years ago
Congratulations Mary Beth!! I love your shop!
pheinart from 1006Osage said 5 years ago
Such an enjoyable read. I've loved watching your "look" evolve. Your photos are superb and your merchandise is always unique and interesting. Congratulations, Mary Beth, on this well-deserved feature!
Stef Bauer from oneeyedgirls said 5 years ago
Wow!! So great to see you featured Mary Beth; Your process and story is well-deserved, Congrats on the feature and a hug from me in Santa Monica!
Sharon from YearsAfter said 5 years ago
Wonderful photos, fashion and story! i believe a lot of artists love vintage. It goes hand in hand. Congrats on the feature! Beautiful job!
Laney from LittleLaneyTails said 5 years ago
LOVE your STUFF! Fabulous photos, too! Makes me want to explore the hotel, as well. Congrats on being featured.
Edith Garrett from RetroMarketplace said 5 years ago
Wonderful approach to selling vintage items. I've learned a lot from your approach - I think it's time I started specializing, too. Best wishes for continued success!
BonTons from BonTons said 5 years ago
Gorgeous photos. Congratulations on the Feature
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 5 years ago
Beautiful photos, great items. Congrats!
Jenni from ThePaperLake said 5 years ago
Love seeing your shop here. Not surprised; well deserved. Congrats!
Tracy from 4EnvisioningVintage said 5 years ago
Congrats Mary Beth!! So happy to see your shop & a vintage shop featured!!
Daisy xuchun from Sexy8baby said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop
juliana from FoxberryHill said 5 years ago
Well look at you! A very well deserved honor! I wondered when this would happen. Always knew it would.
Julie from ElementsbyJulie said 5 years ago
I love your items and appreciate the time you take to photograph them beautifully. Keep up the good work!
Cynthia from SewforYou said 5 years ago
Wonderful shop! I really enjoyed reading your story! Congratulations on your feature!
Natalia Snemis from expressyourself said 5 years ago
Such a beautiful shop! Congrats on the feature!
RoyalCrownHandmade from RoyalCrownHandmade said 5 years ago
Great shop Mary Beth! Congratulations on your feature!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 5 years ago
Your shop is so lovely! Congrats on the feature!
Pamela from HappyFortuneVintage said 5 years ago
Congratulations, Mary Beth! So well deserved.
Susan Jay from CaliCollectables said 5 years ago
Love your shop , 'favorited' Love your items, 'favorited' Love, love your photography!!! You are an inspiration, thank you ;)
Rebecca from dellabellaBoutique said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature! I've long been an admirer of your shop. I love your photo styling and your beautifully curated collection!
AuntHattiesAttic from AuntHattiesAttic said 5 years ago
I'm proud to be on the same teams as you are. I have always admired your images and settings. A great feature for a great etsy shop owner! Mary Ellen
CHIC FLAG from ChicFlag said 5 years ago
I love everything about this....Makes me smile!
Kyana from RoseleinRarities said 5 years ago
Such a beautiful piece and an intimate glimpse into your world & work. Your compositions evoke emotion and your antiquities are exquisite!
Angela from WhiteSquirrelVintage said 5 years ago
Such a gem of a shop! Inspiring, love the thoughtful talent.
Carol from MasCollected said 5 years ago
Wonderful photography and collection. Thank you for sharing your experience and describing what you do to run a successful shop selling vintage.
OldGreenCanoe from OldGreenCanoe said 5 years ago
Hi Mary Beth...in the very early days of your shop (and mine) I bought a fridge drawer from you, and have loved watching your shop and your photography evolve over the years. That you love what you do shines through! This is a wonderful, thoughtful and very well-deserved feature. Congratulations!
Denise from VintageAccentsStudio said 5 years ago
Logged on to do a little work on my shop. I happened to glance over to the right of the screen and saw your picture and thought, "wait, I know her"! Way to go Marybeth! A well deserved honor. You've made our little team so proud! Wishing you continued success~
Mary from PassedBy said 5 years ago
Your shop really shows your art and vision. Wonderful feature!
WEAREallSTARS from WEAREallSTARS said 5 years ago
Beautiful, love the photography!
JaJa from GrandArtSupplies said 5 years ago
Very cool! I love your the high key palette of your photography, and the juxtaposition of texture, color, and form in your product images. Keep the great vintage items coming! I wish you the best in 2015 and beyond!
Gwynne Collins from DaysLongGone said 5 years ago
Absolutely love where you photograph your items! The photos are beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story! Congratulations on your feature, Mary Beth!
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 5 years ago
Love your work!
Dave from rusticwrenantiques said 5 years ago
Wonderful background story - fabulous photography - top notch vintage and antique goods - Congrats Mary Beth on a well deserved feature!
Sarah Min-hui from SergeantSailor said 5 years ago
Absolutely stunning! Love the store of your journey and well deserved success!
Cyr Dion from CyrDion said 5 years ago
Beautiful vintage work Mary Beth. Love it
Anita from RollingHillsVintage said 5 years ago
Congratulations Mary Beth! The most beautiful shop on Etsy!!
NatureMatch from NatureMatch said 5 years ago
Great job...keep it up!!
Haleigh Kendrick from HaleighsHoots said 5 years ago
This shop is truly inspirational. Wonderful job
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 5 years ago
So pretty ~ I'm with you ! The photo's and customer connection is a thrill. It was nice to read your story. Cheers to much continued success :)
Hey Chica from HeyChica said 5 years ago
Love your shop and your photos; that ballroom is amazing!
Anat Stein from StudioArmadillo said 5 years ago
beautiful story!
Pathumwadee Pathumwan from Hippiegardenshop said 5 years ago
lovely shop
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 5 years ago
awesome! Thank you Etsy for featuring a vintage shop! This is wonderfully curated :) Amazing story, thank you for sharing!
Franziska from Franziska said 5 years ago
Fabulous shop and feature! It's great to see Vintage done this beautifully and featured by Etsy! :)
AntiquesAtlanta from AntiquesAtlanta said 5 years ago
Intriguing shop filled with Unique Quality Pieces. Your Vintage items look fabulous against the backdrop of a 1922 Hotel. Keep up the excellent work. You've given Vintage a boost much needed on Etsy. I appreciate Etsy finally becoming more visually supportive of Vintage.
victoriaenglishcharm from VictoriaEnglishCharm said 5 years ago
congrats to the feature... oh I wish I a location like that for taking my photographs... sigh! wonderful!
patty mora from PattyMoraVintage said 5 years ago
Love the feel of your shop photos. Beautiful.
Nelli Uzun from NelliUzun said 5 years ago
Wonderful shop! Thank you so much for sharing this unique pieces with us!
teestrend from Trend2Tees said 5 years ago
100% Vintage! Congratulations
Rhonda Stubbs from RhondaCorner said 5 years ago
What a great story. I love your back grounds, so much better then the white. You have a great shop. Thank you for sharing your story and best of luck.
benna and hanna from bennaandhanna said 5 years ago
Love the photography! Congrats and more blessings!
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 5 years ago
Fantastic shop! Congrats on the feature!
CityBeepster B from CityBeepster said 5 years ago
Your awesome Mary Beth and so is your shop!
GIANINA from GyaDesign said 5 years ago
Congrats !! I love vintage,I love your amazing shop,I love your photos !
Mimi from CreekLifeTreasures said 5 years ago
Congratulations Mary Beth! You know I've admired your photography and your shop for a long time! Such a well deserved feature! I'm so happy Etsy took notice of your hard work. Wishing you much success.
Mary Adkins from whimzeesnest said 5 years ago
Well deserved recognition, Mary Beth! You have raised the bar for Etsy shoppes and our mutually loved vintage in particular. Standing ovation!!
Sandra Grimsley from AntiqueDiscoveries said 5 years ago
I love the creativity you use to market such a Cool shop. Kudos. You've brought vintage to a new level. Thanks!
Michelle Motuzas from Oceanandearthstudio said 5 years ago
Love seeing great vintage stores profiled! I am lusting after that ballroom!
Mirto from MyElesi said 5 years ago
I just love everything , your photos are stunning , you could sell also photos. Congratulations on the future !! Wish you much more success .
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 5 years ago
Fabulous pieces! Love your photo studio. All the best!
justyna mrugala from justynamrugala said 5 years ago
I have been an admirer and follower for a long time, definitely one of the most inspiring and and creative shops I ever came across, all the market places included. Best of luck !
Bruce Wang from VIWEI said 5 years ago
I love your shop.Great
Chotika Prasitsaeng from ChoArtJewelry said 5 years ago
Your work is beautiful! Love the photography! ;))
Sharon Macdonald from LaClariere said 5 years ago
Hello! Congratulation on your front 'page' feature! I have a French Brocante shop called La Clarière on Etsy- i've been following your lovely shop for a while- i adore your photography. Thank you for your inspiring story- i've only been with Etsy for a year (i have a real shop in Paris, France) but i love the community and the inspiration of getting to know other people passionate about antiques and vintage style. Wishing you very best of luck with your future plans! sharon @ La Clarière
Sherri from ButterflyFeetDigital said 5 years ago
Great story and shop, congrats!
Tami Stanton from TamiLyn said 5 years ago
LOVE that old ball room! Amazing place to photograph! I enjoyed reading your journey!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 5 years ago
Cool. A great way to do vintage!
Jeanne from stuartroadvintage said 5 years ago
Beautiful! You've always had one of the most inspiring shops on Etsy. Congrats on the feature..it's about time!
anni from OutAndAboutVintageII said 5 years ago
adore your shop!! Love your dream shop and how it has grown into a true work of art! Congratulations and best wishes, Mary Beth!
Linda Soderberg from CinderellaButtons said 5 years ago
Love the items and the photos. Well done on the feature an inspiration.
Doris from MargieBeeVintage said 5 years ago
Gorgeous space in which to photograph (lucky you). Love your shop and love your story. Well done - I wish you much success!
touchthedutch from touchthedutch said 5 years ago
Great feature, and what an inspired space to shoot in :)
Debra Gilstrap from gilstrapdesigns said 5 years ago
Such a great interview I love the space where you do your shoots it's perfect I would love to have a space like that to be able to use and you have an amazing shop with lots of beautiful items.
Melissa from adorablyimperfect said 5 years ago
Congrats on your feature! I love what you do and how you do it!
Dale Coykendall from LizzyClara said 5 years ago
Love your shop, the photography is beautiful
Julia K Walton from FireHorseVintageHQ said 5 years ago
Wow! Fabulous shop - love the photography and the products!
novavintage from NovaVintage said 5 years ago
Very beautiful shop. Great vintage finds. I love that you take so much care photographing each piece. So thoughtful. Congrats!.... now I'm going to shop your store! xo
GirlPicker from GirlPickers said 5 years ago
What an amazing place for your photos which are artistic in themselves. Congratulations on your blog feature!
Kristina from GoodMoodWoods said 5 years ago
Your work is so beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!
Morningbirdy from MorningbirdJewels said 5 years ago
Great story...love the old hotel! Keep expecting Jack Nicholson to peek around the corner with 'Here's Johnny' :) Thanks for sharing!
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 5 years ago
Congratulations on featured shop!
The Billingsley's Billingsley's from billingsleyson said 5 years ago
lovely shop! Well done, love your photos.
Tipple and Snack from tippleandsnack said 5 years ago
An amazing shop, and an amazing story as well!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous work! Love the vintage look! Congratulations on the feature!
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 5 years ago
Compliments!
ACR from WoodsyWools said 5 years ago
Love this feature!
Desiree from AwwwShucks said 5 years ago
So beautiful and inspiring! Congrats on the feature!
Debi from MadGirlRetro said 5 years ago
Wow, I'm so inspired. I also love telling the story through pictures. It's all about making somebody FEEL something. I would kill for a space like that to take photos in! Congratulations on the feature! I really enjoyed reading it and looking at all your interesting things!
Stacy Cramblit from StacyOriginals said 5 years ago
What fabulous pieces you've found; you have an amazing eye! Your photographs are beautiful. Congratulations!
Judy W from JudyHandmadeCreation said 5 years ago
Congrats!
MyMetro from MyMetro said 5 years ago
Love your shop!! Lovely items. Congratulations on the feature story & wishing you continued success:)
Linda French from lindafrenchgallery said 5 years ago
WOW I am also struggling between artist and vintage, and am so glad that etsy recognized the process. Your photographs are art. xo!
Mellissa Griffiths from NannaBonkers said 5 years ago
I loved reading your story, I am very inspired. VERY BEAUTIFUL. I always worry about what I should be spending more time on. I have my answer. THANKYOU FOR SHARING.
Jeri Aiello from JeriAielloartstore said 5 years ago
Mary Beth,I love your story,your space,your items..every thing.
Barbara from ionesAttic said 5 years ago
beautiful imagery... your photography is a testament to past history living in present. continued success.
A. B. from HerElementVintage said 5 years ago
Lovely, lovely lovely!!!
Katie Franklin from LeHoneyPot said 5 years ago
Wow !! That is amazing. Very inspiring.
Daryl Wilson from DxDecor said 5 years ago
Awesome designs. Congradualtions of being the featured shop. Your shop looks really nice.
Denise & Lizzie from ClassicTableware said 5 years ago
I've always loved Mary Beth Hale's shop for a very long time. Congrats & best wishes for your success.
Lisa Northcraft from TheNorthLives said 5 years ago
The textures in the ballroom are fabulous! I would love to galavant across the dance floor in so many of your pieces. My creations are modern wear but I have such a distinct connection to the past. My Native American heritage is something I am always trying to show & respect in everything I do. We should always be connected to our history. Beautiful feature! Blessings, Lisa And all of us here at The North Lives
vintagenowandthen from vintagenowandthen said 5 years ago
LOVE the story telling of your photographs that enhance the beauty of your vintage pieces- it's pure artistry! Congrats on a well deserved feature Mary Beth!
Pam Robinson from cooljewelrydesign said 5 years ago
Hello Mary Beth ... have always adored your shop, sense of space and texture, and vision for conveying your very own specific vibe. Big fan here. Congrats on a well deserved feature.
Dana Elfert from Piece4U said 5 years ago
I love your shop!!! Congratulations on the featur?
Mónica Rebollo from LluviaDeLove said 5 years ago
I loved the first picture ... beautiful!
Shulamit Raanan from ShuliDesigns said 5 years ago
Congrats, I admired your talent and skills!
Chrisy McConnell from ARTDECADENCE said 5 years ago
Gorgeous styling and photographs. Went to purchase but 'this seller does not ship to Australia'...
Marisa Kestel from brandMOJOimages said 5 years ago
I have always been a fan of your finds as well as your photography. Now that I know you shoot with a Leica, I respect you even more. Kudos to you for your shop, its evolution and your influence on other vintage sellers.
baltabalta from BALTABALTAboutique said 5 years ago
Bwautufull!!!
Claudia Bogart from bogARTstudiogallery said 5 years ago
The clothing and accessories are aweso9me, and the old building where you take your photos is WOW! Great shop!
Jo Cartwright from AFlowerFairysGarden said 5 years ago
Simply gorgeous picture and items - well done you!
Chrisy McConnell from ARTDECADENCE said 5 years ago
Sincere apologies re my comment about not shipping to Australia. Apparently I had clicked on one of the few items that don't have international shipping listed.
Not Made In China Finds from NotMadeInChinaFinds said 5 years ago
How I would love one of your pieces. Beautiful craftsmanship and inspiring story.
Cheryl Mendenhall from EECustomHorseShoes said 5 years ago
Wow! I absolutely love how you create your photos! I wish you many years of happy sales! Congratulations!
Alina from ALINABabyClothes said 5 years ago
beautiful I wish you many years of happy sales! Congratulations!
Key Di from KoalitionStore said 5 years ago
Great store! And amazingly beautiful photos.
Gillian Silver from PrettyHappyVintage said 5 years ago
Goodness! Your shop is a work of art! Beautiful.
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 5 years ago
Amazing shop! Congratulations! :)
Mary from BelleBabette said 5 years ago
beautiful! love it!
Kristin from MyRawRarities said 5 years ago
Fantastic through and through.
Andrii from OakKitchenBoards said 5 years ago
Very good!!! :)
Ionela Pascan from thesecretcolors said 5 years ago
Love it, beautiful store!
Martin Lam from martin1206 said 5 years ago
very beautiful. Love them!
Marijana from 2centsleathershop said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop and lovely art photography !
Jeanne B from PruAtelier said 5 years ago
Love you shop....it was on my favorites list already and LOVE that ballroom...I'm ready to move in!! Congrats on being featured!
Aree Kojuentuek from Bookbeam said 5 years ago
WOW,,ฺbeautiful shop , I am lovely...
Suzie M from SuzannasAccessories said 5 years ago
Absolutely beautiful work
Michelle from TiltingDaisies said 5 years ago
Your use of light in your photography helps to create the mood of the clothing period.
Catherine Dauphin from DauphinTimeCapsule said 5 years ago
You are my newest Etsy hero! Absolutely stunning. I have a pair of antique wooden skis with bindings (cross country) I'll be putting up soon if interested message me! Congrats on your feature. Well deserved.
d. art from lavirintArt said 4 years ago
♥
Alison from Splendidvintageworld said 1 year ago
Wow, I have only just read the feature but I have already been an admirer of your shop, styling & photography. Great feature and all the best