Carolyn’s Records of Time

08/21/2026

🚨 BIG VINTAGE HARDWARE HAUL JUST ADDED! 🚨

I’ve been working my way through one of my biggest hardware hauls yet, and a whole bunch of it is officially listed!

There are solid brass drawer pulls, oversized handles, ornate backplates, ring pulls, k***s, finials, casters and all kinds of beautiful old furniture hardware — including matching pairs and sets.

This is the kind of hardware I LOVE finding: heavy, detailed, beautifully aged pieces that can make an ordinary dresser or cabinet look completely different.

Whether you’re restoring an antique, flipping furniture, replacing missing hardware or just hoarding gorgeous old brass for your “someday” project…I understand. 😂

Most pieces have been cleaned up while keeping that beautiful vintage character and patina.

✨ Lots of newly listed pieces available now:
crecordsoftime.etsy.com

And yes…there is STILL more hardware coming. 😬

08/10/2026

🔥 HAND-PAINTED FIREFIGHTER LAMPS | LIMITED SERIES 🔥

The first two pieces in my new Firefighter Series are officially finished and available!

These started life as retired fire extinguisher and have been completely transformed into one-of-a-kind pieces of functional art. Each tank is individually hand-painted with an original firefighter scene, converted into a working table lamp, and paired with a black shade that gives off the perfect warm glow against the flames.

These are not prints, decals, transfers, or reproductions. The artwork is painted directly onto each tank by hand, so brushwork, texture and details are unique to that individual piece.

🔥 INTO THE FIRE ‼️SOLD‼️
A lone firefighter walking forward into the blaze.

🔥 THE CLIMB
A firefighter ascending a ladder surrounded by flames.

Each piece is artist signed on the artwork and on the bottom and will be individually numbered as part of this limited series. I currently have only 4 total original designs planned, each featuring a different firefighter scene.

$275 EACH

✔️ Original hand-painted artwork
✔️ Repurposed vintage/retired fire extinguisher
✔️ Fully functioning table lamp
✔️ Black drum shade with copper lining included
✔️ Signed & numbered by the artist
✔️ One-of-a-kind — no two will be duplicated exactly

These would make an incredible statement piece for a firefighter, retired firefighter, firehouse, first-responder family, collector, or firefighter memorial display—but they were created to stand on their own as original pieces of art as well.

🔥 $275 each
📍 Available for local pickup
📩 Message me to claim one or for additional photos/details.

More pieces in the Firefighter Series are currently in the works. 🚒🔥

Hand-painted and created by Carolyn

08/09/2026

🔥 COMING SOON 🔥

Once carried into the fire. Now it tells the story.

A retired firefighter air tank has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art.

Hand-painted with a firefighter walking into the flames and rebuilt as a dramatic statement lamp topped with linen and copper shade, this one has quickly become one of my favorite transformations.

🔥 Authentic retired firefighting equipment
🎨 Original hand-painted artwork
💡 Repurposed into a functional lamp
🖤 Truly one of a kind

From firefighting gear to functional art.

🔥 Commissioned Pieces will also be available for a personalized purchase 🔥

Coming soon to Carolyn’s Records of Time. 🔥🚒

08/08/2026

✨ BIG NEWS!! ✨

Carolyn’s Records of Time officially has a new BOOTH LOCATION! 🥰

I’m so excited to announce that I now have my very own booth at Found & Fancey Marketplace in Tyler Texas!! The booth reveals my love of finding forgotten treasures, bringing old pieces back to life, and creating something new from something old has officially spilled over into a new whole little space of its own. ❤️

My booth will be filled with an ever-changing mix of:

✨ Curated vintage finds
🎨 Original art & one-of-a-kind pieces
🪑 Restored & refinished furniture
💡 Vintage lighting + my handmade Franken-Fairy Lamps
👜 Vintage purses, scarves & accessories
💎 Handpicked vintage jewelry
🏺 Unique décor, glassware & those wonderfully weird things I just can't leave behind

Basically… if it has a story, some age, a little character, or I think it's just too darn cool to pass up — you might find it in my booth. 😂

This has been SO much fun putting together, and I can’t wait for you to see it!

BONUS: the rest of the space and all the venders are just amazingggg and just packed with treasures!! The staff is just the sweetest, and it feels like a great place for my art to shine once again!

📍 Find Carolyn’s Records of Time at: Found & Fancy Marketplace

07/15/2026

New Section added to my Etsy shop!

🧚 FAIRY LAMPS 🧚‍♀️

This Candleholders item is sold by CRecordsOfTime. Ships from Flint, TX. Listed on Jul 14, 2026

07/03/2026

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND SALE! 🇺🇸

It's time to make room for new treasures, so ALL vintage kitchen appliances are 20% OFF this weekend!

If you've been eyeing one of my beautiful vintage toasters or collectible kitchen pieces, now is the perfect time to bring it home.

✨ Authentic vintage pieces
✨ One-of-a-kind finds
✨ Perfect for collectors, decorators, or anyone who loves a nostalgic kitchen

Every item has its own history, and once it's sold, it's gone for good.

🛍️ Sale ends Monday at 11:59 PM (CT).

Browse the collection here:
https://crecordsoftime.etsy.com

👇 Which one is your favorite—the sleek chrome beauties or the classic Art Deco flip-door toasters?

Happy 4th of July, and thank you for supporting my small business! ❤️🤍💙

06/29/2026

🐱 ARTISTIC KITTIES available for adoption! 🐱

I have 4 shop kittens ready for their home. I’ll be snatching them away from mama in next couple days to bathe and clean up. I only know the s*x of 2 so far. Long hair light (on sewing table base) GIRL “Fluffer Butt” and the dark long hair BOY “Donnie Darko”—there is a light short hair and another medium grey long hair. They have the cutesttttt personalities!!

And they are all eating the wet/dry food just fine—nursing on mom is just a comfort thing now 🙃

Mama has been the BEST, but in heat again already and it’s much easier to get her fixed (has to be dried up for 2 weeks) without babies around.

Tina (mom) and Cliff (step dad) are permanent residents. 🥰 I just don’t need more babies. And out here—toooo many predators and its stresses me out.

📞 Message me if interested, it’s gonna cost arm and leg to fix mama and daddy, I can’t afford to fix them all (and keep).

‼️ Disclaimer: Artist abilities may vary, not guaranteed 🎨

💚💰 Any donations will be GLADLY accepted to help get them fixed (so far quoted $400/female, $200/male—ridiculous, still searching)

06/23/2026

I’ve got an itch to paint! 🎨🐶🐱

Who needs a pet portrait?

Whether your style is rustic, modern, colorful, or vintage, I can create something unique just for you. Drop a photo of your pet in the comments or send me a message! ❤️🐾

06/19/2026

📰🇺🇸 A remarkable piece of American history has arrived in the shop.

This collection includes 10 original newspapers from 1963–1964 covering the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the investigation, Lee Harvey Oswald, the funeral, the Johnson presidency, and the Warren Report—plus 11 additional Kennedy-era newspaper clippings preserved from the period.

These aren’t reproductions. They’re the actual newspapers people held in their hands as the nation watched history unfold in real time.

Featured headlines include:
📰 “Kennedy Slain on Dallas Street”
📰 “JFK’s Assassin Slain”
📰 “President Is Killed”
📰 Funeral coverage & national mourning
📰 Warren Report coverage
📰 Johnson presidency headlines

A fascinating addition for collectors of presidential memorabilia, historical ephemera, newspapers, and Americana.

📍Original 1963–1964 newspapers
📍10 newspapers + 11 clippings
📍Authentic historical artifacts
📍One-of-a-kind collection

What historical event would you most want to own a newspaper from?

SHOP NOW! Www.crecordsoftime.etsy.com

06/18/2026

🌼✨ NEW IN THE SHOP ✨🌼

Serving up some serious 1970s sunshine with these one-of-a-kind vintage skorts! From bold florals and golf-course classics to mod geometrics and designer novelty prints, these beauties are ready for their second round of adventures.

⛳ Golf
🎾 Tennis
🌴 Resort Wear
☀️ Everyday Vintage Style

Which one would you wear first?

🌼 Listing 1: Bright floral and green patterned skorts from the golden age of sportswear
🌈 Listing 2: Four colorful skorts featuring plaid, mod prints, and classic tennis style
🦛 Listing 3: Designer novelty-print skorts including David Smith, Elaine Benedict, and Jantzen

Vintage fashion just did a cartwheel straight out of 1976.

🛍️ Available now in my Etsy shop:
Www.crecordsoftime.etsy.com