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    CLASSIC KITSCH

    Jul 09, 2020 5 minutes
    BY SARA JORDAN-HEINTZ
    Photography Courtesy Yasmina Greco

    There’s something utterly charming about the colorfully whimsical collectibles made during the post-World War II era. For Yasmina Greco of San Francisco, her passion for these objects has helped spark a lifestyle devoted to throwback fashions and designs. For her, mid-century is a crucial aspect of her modern life.

    A lifestyle blogger, she classifies herself as a crusader for confidence, positivity and curvy fashion. Born in Europe on the Mediterranean, Greco blends her international roots with classic, curve-friendly styles that have a vintage flair. Her home is also replete with kitschy collectibles such as spaghetti poodles, bluebird-themed houseware and mermaid/ fish wall plaques and figurines. She also has experience buying and selling collectibles on eBay and Etsy.

    “I always dabbled in vintage collectibles, but it was when my husband Gary and I moved cross-country from Oregon to Texas for work in 2005,

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