Made for Mom

Beautiful Things, Special Events, Style

In our experience, all Moms love handmade gifts. If this years Mother’s Day has snuck up on you, don’t worry– we got your back with a great selection of local, hand crafted goodies.

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As part of our continuing work with local apothecary, Roots Rose Radish, we’ve happily replenished our collection with fresh new products. These vintage inspired shells hold our bergamint lip balm! Adorable and easy to spot in a cluttered purse.

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Another of our local favorites, Carrie George, is known for her inspiring up-cycling abilities; turning vintage leather pieces into wearable bags and earrings. This buttery soft blue number has both handles and a cross body strap, and is accented by four differently colored leather highlights!

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Finally, we are thrilled to introduce our new line of hand sewn totes by “Maggie Carey Originals”. Not only are they fun and colorful, they are made with incredible attention to detail. At only $25 a piece, they are the perfect gift for Mom (or you!).

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Prom and Beyond

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We might not be kids anymore, but at Petrune we LOVE playing dress up. So whenever a customer asks for something vintage to wear to a formal event, our minds turn to playful puffy skirts and fitted bodices– classic elegance that comes straight from the 1950s. This first forest green beauty is nearly all tulle, featuring a scalloped, sequined and strapless bodice. The silk bouquet and shawl are both detachable.

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The fabric on this next one is supremely airy, perfect for any summer occasion. The halter strap is adjustable and it has pockets! So perfect.

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Seriously, the details on this dress are spectacular. We were nearly drooling over the fabric’s painted texture, which is topped by a gold overlay of checkers and stars. Over that are a burst of hand sewn gold shimmery star appliqués, each with a tiny rhinestone in the center.

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These next two are special finds for us. Either would be stunning as a prom gown, or even as a perfectly unique wedding dress.

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The lace overlay wrapped with a black velvet sash continues to the back, framing the clip-on bow detail that drapes perfectly to the bottom of the dress.

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This next dress screams pretty princess in the best way. Covered in the most illuminating rhinestones, this early 50s piece shines and sparkles like the day it was made. Even the most detailed pictures can’t capture how incredibly radiant this dress is, it’s really one you need to see for yourself.

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Check out our Etsy site this week for more details on these four beauties.

 

Also on the floor : 80s prom dresses! Definitely an easy way to add retro fun to any event.

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We’ve even dressed the window for a big night out!

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More to Love

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With all of the new floral and fragrant products making their way onto the shelves at Petrune, its no surprise that the butterflies followed! Our window of the moment is dressed for the much anticipated spring season.
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Not only do we have incredible “new” vintage finds, we recently received new shipments from Candy Thief, Votivo and local favorite, One Swell Gal.

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One Swell Gal’s line of totes are durable, adorable and a great size for books or the gorges.

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Our new selection of Votivo includes five new scents as well as luxurious hand moisturizers.

This seasons Candy Thief headbands and accessories are as always, 100% handmade and boldly unique. These are only a few of the beautiful new pieces, be sure to come by and see them for yourself.

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The Fabulous Fanny Hoover

Beautiful Things, Made by Petrune

Wow! Our handmade spring/summer collection is officially on the rack at Petrune. For our second collaboration with local seamstress Fanny Hoover, we stuck with what we love : playful patterns, flattering cuts and vintage fabrics.

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Can you believe this dress is one size fits all? No paper bag fit here, these wrap dresses are form fitting and entirely adjustable.

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New additions to this years collection include cocktail dresses for day or evening wear. Each dress is unique and one of a kind.

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Come down and see what style suits you!

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Roots Rose Radish for Petrune

Beautiful Things, Made by Petrune

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We are so excited to introduce our new apothecary line with locally based Roots Rose Radish. Each product is made of 100% natural and organic ingredients.

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Our lip balm comes in two enticing flavors, “bergamint” and luscious rose. It’s a steal at only $5!

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The Carrot Rose face cream is non-greasy and light weight– the perfect replacement for chemical heavy moisturizers. Vitamin E and aloe vera make this batch extra nourishing. $30

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The Calendula Geranium Body Butter is wildly soothing, with indulgent ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E and calendula oil. Geranium notes dominate the scent, which is strongly reminiscent of a Parisian macaroon fresh off the shelf at LaDurée. Yum! $25

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Keep the men in your life groomed and gorgeous with our hand crafted beard oil. Sandalwood, rosemary oil and cedarwood work together to create smooth and strong facial hair. We think of this as a great alternative for anyone overwhelmed by cologne. $25

 

Come in and give them a try!

Spring Styling with Petrune

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Sure its still freezing in Ithaca, but with the upcoming spring breaks for both Cornell and IC, we can’t help dreaming of warmer weather.

We’ve recently received new shipments of spring-ready dresses, like this stunner from Tulle. At only $40, it’s a total steal! Lauren paired this dress with 1960s red cat-eye sunglasses, a red woven purse from the 1970s and red pumps from the 1980s.

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We’ve also been busy searching for one of our favorite vintage staples for spring: 1950s sundresses. This sherbet-striped number hits right above the knee, perfect for edging into spring and summer. It’s shown with AJ Morgan sunglasses, one of our new One Swell Gal printed totes, and a collection of vintage bakelite bangles.

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For rainy days, we suggest one of our new Tulle raincoats ($85). Isn’t the lining beautiful? We love how it looks with a 1970s crochet knit top, BB Dakota leggings and 1970s Gucci flats.

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For a more casual look that will still keep away the spring chill, we’ve paired a green 1970s sweater dress with a classic light washed Levi’s jean jacket.

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We love the idea of longer skirts for spring, and this 1940s mid-calf, pleated beauty is the perfect example. Here its shown with an Alternative Apparel lightweight distressed blouse (on sale for $40!), a square 1950s tapestry clutch, and auburn leather 1980s pumps.

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Be sure to check back or stop in for more sale news, styling advice and event updates as we swing into spring.

Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town

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For better or worse, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Whether or not you’ll be celebrating with a sweetheart, we at Petrune firmly support any occasion that encourages spoiling yourself and the ones you love.

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Our new collection from Mary Green is fun, flirty and fabulous.

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At $12 per pair, earrings from Beijo Brasil are the perfect wallet-friendly way to show your affection.

Peggy Guggenheim

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Muse of the month: Peggy Guggenheim, patron of the arts, trend setter, and avid collector of paintings, sculpture, jewelry and men. Her penchant for hanging jewelry on the wall inspired our decorator, Darrell P. to make a Peggy G. wall with some of our more sculptural pieces. Peggy’s jewelry was designed by artists like Alexander Calder and Juan Miro. We hung Victorian era Iroquois bead work, a Chinese embroidered necklace, and a group of beaded handbags dating from 1920’s – 1950’s.

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