I was all set to post some lovely modern art on today’s Etsy Find when I stumbled across vintage kitchenware shop the fox and the spoon, and decided to change course. I know, I’m so predictable, but at least I know what I like. If you, too, like retro style and lovely images, enjoy!
From top: milk glass bud vase, teapot, tea and dessert setting, cake stand, flour sifter, aluminum cups.
It’s been a while since I posted some vintage lovliness here, so this morning seemed like a perfect chance to share my latest Etsy find, 5gardenias vintage. This Buffalo, US-based shop sells a sweet mix of homewares, decor and accessories, all styled and photographed beautifully.
I’m obsessed with the Danish Modern Covered Casserole, in the last image. What about you- see anything you like?
I found this eclectic Stockholm kitchen over at Emma’s designblogg, who in turn found it at Koolandkreativ. Ok, I’ll admit the space is a bit nuts. It’s not to everyone’s tastes (I’m not even sure it’s to my taste) but I just can’t stop looking at it. There’s just so much to take in- the bucket-turned-pendant-lamp, the open industrial shelving, the candy ball machine on the counter and the hanging scale on the wall. I don’t know, maybe it’s that I recently picked up a copy of Etcetera by stylist Sibella Court, but lately I’ve just been loving a quirky, collected interiors.
Today is my favourite day this week, because we’re wrapping up retro in the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. No, not everybody needs vintage in their life, but doesn’t everyone want some? Some of these items are pretty, some are practical, but all are 100% vintage fun. Have a look and let me know what tickles your fancy…
1. Dansk Kobenstyle Enamel Sauté Pan from Blue Flower Vintage; 2. Vintage Enameled Gas Station Lighting Fixture from Barking Sands Vintage; 3. Iittala Finland Marja glass bowls from Found Vintage Style; 4. Vintage Printed Dishtowel from Trampoline; 5. 24-Hour Telephone Industry Clock from Three Potato Four; 6. Blue Teacups from Gloaming Designs; 7. Modern White Teapot from Hindsvik; 8. Old Willow Candlestick from Loglike; 9. Metal Milk Crate from French by Design; 10. Laughlin Harlequin yellow pitcher from High Street Market
It was a mention by Holly on her Haus Maus blog that turned me on to Etsy shop Gloaming Designs. Run by a Paris-based American expat, the whole shop is a lesson in vintage charm, photographic styling and la vie en rose. I haven’t bought anything yet, but I always feel like I’m moments away from clicking that “Add to Cart” button. I’m sure you can see why:
Beautiful, right? I especially love the teasets, though the sewing ones are sweet, too.
Pictured: 1. French Garden Tea Set; 2. Pause Tea Set; 3. Blue Splatterware Bowl; 4. Vintage French Napkins; 5. Glass Rings Box; 6. Deco Rose Spice Jar; 7. Ink Butterfly Tea Cosy; 8. Vintage Glass Spice Service.
Check out the Gloaming Designs blog, too.
Happy Monday, and if you’re in North America, Happy Labour Day! Here in the UK, the holiday weekend was last week, so today’s post will go right along as usual…
Tara’s Vintage Kitchen falls into one of my favourite Etsy categories, one I like to call “gorgeously styled vintage goodness”. She’s got everything from linens to bakeware to cookbooks in her shop, but it’s the wonderful photos that do me in. Check it out:
Blue Flower Vintage on Etsy is such a cute shop. I love it not only for its great selection of retro home- and kitchenware, but also for the charming product shots that its owners create. Care to adopt one of these fab items on this Monday morning?
1. Lotus Ware Bowl; 2. 4 Finnish Linen Placemats; 3. Catherine Holm Dutch Oven; 4. Rorstrand Sweden Tea Cup; 5. Dru Holland Cast Iron Frying Pan; 6. Copco Enameled Saute Pan.
Monday morning is the most apropos time of the week for coffee, isn’t it? Forgetting momentarily that it’s well into Monday afternoon here (tardy blogger), I’m enjoying some coffee-related finds today. Particularly those to do with the Italian-designed Bialetti Moka pot. This classic looks just as good today as it did in 1933, and if you’ve got one, you’ll know that it makes darn good espresso, too. Check out these three cute “Moka finds” on Etsy.
Though the original silver version will always look great, I sort of fell for this bright yellow Moka pot sold by PeachyChicBoutique:
Mengsel is the shop that inspired this post; Luzelle’s Moka-inspired prints and tea towels are just adorable. I’m liking this Moka Express original screen print for a kitchen wall:
morning coffee open window is a romantic print from Madelyn Mulvaney’s couragemylove shop. Made from a polaroid taken with a vintage camera, it’s got such a dreamy quality to it:
I recently discovered Rose & Grey, a UK-based homewares company that sells a delightful mixture of modern and vintage items. This family-run business stocks furniture, lighting, accessories and storage solutions, and let me tell you, I could do a load of damage on this site. Check out some of my favourite items from this great shop.
These Candle Holders made of vintage baking tins are so sweet, I want a whole set:
The colours in these 6 Kashmiri Beakers are gorgeous- how perfect for a picnic:
For that same picnic, this hand-painted Tiffin would be great for storing food:
I’m pretty sure I let out an audible “wow” when I saw this retro Double Recycling Bin. What a stylish (and useful) addition to a kitchen:
How’s this for a cute and educational kitchen accessory- the Seasonal Guide Tea Towel comes in two options, Fruits & Vegetables and Wild Foods:
I think this Wooden Cabinet would be great in a kitchen; the wire front and sides make it useful for storing food, as well as crockery:
It’s (almost) that time again! Who else has got picnics on the mind lately? I sure do- from portable food and refreshing drinks to retro picnic style. While the first two are up to you, check out some of my picks for the latter on that list.
Firstly, I just love this party ball picnic set, sold by modapple. It’s got plates, bowls and cups- everything you need for a stylish lunch al fresco:
If you like something a bit more compact, how about these vintage plastic lunch trays? Sold by Tracelements, they’re perfect for those who don’t like their food “touching”:
For beverages, I like this plastic thermos and soup jar set, by Junk Yard Finds:
These plastic corn on the cob holders just say summer to me- my parents had a set just like this when I was young. Sold by Find me a Memory:
Of course, you’ll need somewhere to lay it all out, and I like the look of this 60′s wool blanket from solartwin vintage:
And to pack it all up, this vintage tin picnic basket, with trompe l’oeil basket weave pattern, from Camp Hobachee:
