I was so happy to come across Kim Ludy’s Etsy shop trampoline this morning. I was in the mood for a little escape, and Kim’s lovely photos have a way of telling a story, making their subject seem like just the treasure you’ve been looking for. Observe, my friends:
Vintage Industrial Egg Grading Scale
Vintage Springtime Collection of Cups
Vintage and Antique Wooden Bowls
The blogging class I’ve been taking has certainly been eating up my time of late, but good things are coming of it. Not just ideas and inspiration for Kitchenist et al, but also new connections, friendships and blogs to explore.
Today’s Etsy shops are those of one of my classmates, the multi-talented Bonnie of Going Home to Roost. Bonnie has an incredible three shops to her name: Home to Roost, The Kitchen Roost, and Old Renewed. The latter offers lovely re-worked vintage prints in crisp white frames, but the first two are pure textile gorgossity (and right up my alley). Check out some of my favourite pieces from these fab shops.
I love the appliqué on this free bird reusable bag:
The tall tree organic tea towel is lovely, too:
I like reusable bags of all kinds, and this small produce bag with bird decal is no exception:
Another organic tea towel, there’s something so lovely about this carrots motif:
Not necessarily for the kitchen (perhaps in a breakfast nook?), I’m still loving the sentiment behind the felt-appliquéd water your garden cushion:
I’m a sucker for nice aprons, and with this adorable deer reversible apron, you get two for the price of one:
Sometimes the internet just stresses me out- there’s so much to explore, and with every click I get further away from whatever it is I was supposed to be doing. At other times I let myself relax, clicking along to discover new talent without purpose or agenda, and it’s often this method that yields the best results.
Just the other day I was browsing the lovely Yvestown when I came across something I knew would be perfect for today’s post. Nina is a Dutch student, designer and craftsperson who has the loveliest Etsy shop. Working with new and vintage finds, she hand-paints ceramics, screen-prints, collages and takes photographs. Here are some of my favourite items from her shop.
I used to love making spirographs when I was little, and this spirograph bowl, made from a vintage piece, takes me back:
The lots of dots teapot has the most elegant 1960’s shape, contrasted with those fun polka-dots:
The dots and buntings sugar and creamer set might just be my favourite. I adore the shape of the pieces and the whimsical designs:
This folklore and fun breakfast set would be wonderful for a child. The traditional Dutch designs are original, while the dots and bunting are a fun addition:
There’s a wealth of design on this adorable cake plate set, from flowers to birds and bunting, too. I especially like the bright red dress on the cake plate:
Be sure to check out Nina’s blog and Flickr photostream, as well.
Actually, the light here in London is thin and waning right now, but I’m sure somewhere in the world it’s a bright sunny morning, wouldn’t you agree? If you’re not lucky enough to be there, how about checking out these cheerful vintage finds with me, instead?
I love the photo styling of this vintage gold pyrex dish from tinsel and twine:
Adventures in Vintage offers up this fab retro Thermos pitcher:
A cute enamel teapot in a sunny hue, from Sweetshorn Vintage:
funretro’s yellow and chrome step stool would help me reach the upper cupboards and look cute in my kitchen:
For those who really like yellow, Macho Machismo has a 16-piece dinnerware set:
To make up for the slow blogging (so far) this year, I’ve got a double treat to share with you today! Lyn Swan is a talented potter living and working out of Sonoma, California. She keeps not one but two Etsy shops; lyn swan for ethereal porcelain pieces, and clayswan for colourful, Fiestaware-inspired pottery.
lyn swan
I love the colour of these mini balloon bowls:
The larger balloon bowl in white is special, too:
What a lovely petite porcelain cup… perfect for an espresso:
Check out this sculptural watering can:
I covet this cheerful green tray. Perfect for cookies or other nibbles:
clayswan
If you’ve been searching for a salt pig, then search no further. I love this bright yellow one:
How perfect is this JUNK vessel for storing pencils and other items?:
I dig the fluidity of this creamer and sugar bowl set:
This teal vase would be lovely with or without flowers:
These two tiny trays are perfect for serving or storing:
Happy New Year! It’s a new week, and new month and a new year, and although I let things around here slide toward the end of December, I’m determined to step up my game in 2010. I’m not in the mood to focus on one shop today; my brain isn’t yet back in “working mode”. Instead, here are ten random, lovely, and covetable kitchen finds from Etsy. Enjoy!
The fantastic shop Brookish has added some new items, including these whimsical Mr. Darcy proposal dish towel:
I also love this Dolphin Tea Towel from niceBreeze:
This pair of Flower Trivets is so pretty, I almost wouldn’t want to put anything on them! From Uncommon Eye:
How’s this for a New Year’s resolution? Beat Batter and Bake Stuff spoof print from Queen’s Spoof:
VintageO’s pair of glazed stoneware bowls is lovely (and I love the photography!):
My Mum has several of these cups, and I never really thought about their charm before now. Vintage tin measuring cup from buppins:
I like this sandwich/snack bag from Country Life Naturals, which is made of a vintage tea towel with a food-safe liner:
CeramicJen has some wonderful items; I especially like her Flying Bird Teabowl:
I love the feeling of this Teapot in Blue print from Studio Lyon- it’s so unique and decorative:
This Colander Pendant Lamp by Purpose ReDesign Studio would be great in an industrial modern kitchen:
Happy Monday! Just where did last week go, I ask you? In the midst of holiday planning, work and play, I completely forgot about my poor blog. Here’s hoping that this week will be a little less hectic for all.
I introduced MarianneClare’s Vintage Kitchen in the Vintage edition of my Holiday Gift Guide 2009, and now I want to delve a little deeper into its fab retro offerings. Check out my picks from this adorable shop below.
Retro refrigerator dishes can be so nice, and certainly make a nice change from tupperware. This Pyrex one is pretty:
I love this set of Aluminum Pitcher and Cups Set. Just look at the gorgeous wooden handle:
There isn’t a lot of time left until Christmas, so I’d hurry up and snag these vintage Christmas cookie cutters:
A Vintage Apple Corer would make a great stocking stuffer for a pie enthusiast:
I just adore the whimsical design of this Random Harvest Cream and Sugar Set:
Happy Monday everybody! It’s been a while since I posted here- I let things slide a little toward the end of last week. Posting may continue to be light this week, as I get ready for my 2009 Holiday Gift Guide, starting next Monday and continuing all week.
When I jumped on over to Etsy this morning, the work of Parada Creations was among the first I came across- and I knew I’d found today’s feature shop. Graphic designer Susana Parada’s prints have a cute, friendly and slighly retro quality to them- I think these ones, particularly, would work well in the kitchen.
I love the type and colours in this Smaller Portions print, though it comes in two other colourways, too:
Sweet Peas is just charming, I love the colour and the background:
This Coffee Mugs print has a cute, cartoony quality to it:
While not strictly kitchen-related, I couldn’t resist the Magical Mushrooms print. I think it would look fantastic in a kid’s room:
I’ve rounded up Pyrex, milk glass and Dansk, and now it’s time to turn our attention to another vintage kitchen staple, Fiestaware. Produced by West Virginia’s Homer Laughlin China Company since 1936, this brightly-coloured tableware has loads of retro charm. While chatting to my Mum on the phone yesterday, she mentioned that she scored a green Fiestaware platter at the church bazaar for only $0.25! These pieces from Etsy might not be that affordable, but there are still some deals to be found.
The Daily Vintage has a turquoise Vegetable Bowl that I love:
Teapots are harder to find, and this cream one from msmichiganroux is in great condition:
This pair of bright teacups from Ginchy Gear are actually Harlequin, a less expensive alternative to Fiesta by the same company. I love the colour, though, so couldn’t resist including these:
For some real Fiesta teacups, I like these pink ones sold by Old Mother’s Cupboard. They have that cute vintage charm that’s so popular right now:
I adore the marigold colour of this serving set from Retro Vertigo:
I hadn’t seen a Fiesta salt shaker before, and The Daily Vintage has two of them for sale! I like this red one best:
I didn’t manage to get an Etsy post done yesterday, but better late than never, right? Today I want to share the work of Prince Design UK, an Etsy shop run by Elizabeth Prince.
Elizabeth is a ceramicist who lives and works in Northern England, and sells her work online, as well as through independent retail shops. Her work is largely inspired by nature, but is contemporary in feel. Check out some of my favourite pieces.
This trio of Stacking Poppy Bowls is so pretty and delicate, I think they’d look great on a kitchen windowsill:
Elizabeth does a whole bunch of individual poppy bowls, too. This large Salad Bowl is gorgeous:
The perforated Colander and Fruit Bowl is multipurpose- suitable for both washing and storing fruits:
I love the Lacy Bird Bowl Duo, a set of shallow dishes that can be used for display, as well as practically:
The Flying Ducks Dessert Plate is simply adorable, and I can definitely picture serving up some pie on it:
Not exactly kitchen-related (though I suppose you could hang them anywhere), these Butterfly Snowflake Christmas Ornaments are pretty and festive, without being kitsch:
