History Channel Favorite Moves to the Heart of Las Vegas
When Rick Dale was 9 years old, his dad gave him a bike from out of the dumpster, telling him, "if you want something, you have to work for it." He restored that bike for his own and went on to restore other bikes, motorcycles and cars, teaching himself as he went along.
That 9-year-old boy now has a son of his own and is the star of the popular reality television show on the History Channel, American Restoration, which is filmed at his shop, Rick's Restorations, in Las Vegas, NV. Each episode depicts the restoration of two diverse rare or vintage items, along with a glimpse into the lives of Rick, his brother Ron, his son Tyler, his girlfriend Kelly Mayer (the woman featured on the Rick's ...
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Don't Judge a Book By its Cover
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We've all heard the saying before, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but little does one realize this can relate to shopping for vintage fashion. When scouring flea markets and thrift stores for unique gems, keeping an open mind and having a creative eye is a must. What you see on the rack isn't always how the garment can be worn.
I recently came across a snazzy sweater at a flea market with a navy blue and gold vintage pattern. It was a belted cardigan that could be worn oversized and relaxed or belted to secure a snug fit. Unfortunately, this swanky sweater was in sad shape. The buttonholes were frayed and couldn't close, there were huge holes on the shoulder, a belt loop was missing ...
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