Fall Colors

When looking for paint colors the other day for my new bathroom, I came across Panatone's Fall Colors for 2009. I'm loving the red, dark grey, amber and tan colors. Lots of rich jewel tones, great for the upcoming Fall season!

Here are a few items from our shops that pick up on those colors:

Cherry RED Vintage Tender Tootsies WEDGE Sandals

Classic Vintage MUSHROOM CLUTCH Purse with Handle

Small Navy Blue Vintage Clutch COIN PURSE

Four Vintage PYREX Burnt Orange D-Handle Coffee Mugs

Vintage Tan Leather WEDGE Sandals 8 9

Maglieriadi Lusso RETRO Vintage Italian Mid 1960s LIME Green Dress

FLAMINGO Pink PYREX Pie Plate Dish 9.5 in. 209

Valia Vintage 80s Tailored Tweed Jacket

Vintage Set of Amber Teardrop Chandelier Crystal Prism with Octagon and Brass

Vintage 1970s Cheerful Spring Head Neck Scarf

Enjoy!

A Vintage Harvest in the Kitchen

There is nothing like fall for me! The days are warm and nights are cool. The gardens are full of produce and trees laden with fruit. It does make me sigh when I think of all the produce I want to prepare for the freezer and pantry.
This week in my Etsy browsing I came across some lovely vintage items to make yours and my canning season easier. If you are not big on preserving maybe you would like some of these items to bring the vintage harvest time decor into your kitchen.

Primitive Baking and Canning Supplies....Collection of Antique Tin Kitchen Utensil
by susantique


Vintage Painted Tin Flour Bin from England, Not a Reproduction
by thinkinduncan


Retro Vintage THE AMERICAN WOMAN'S COOKBOOK 1950s Illustrated
by Lucky's Vintage


Vintage Metal CANNING Jar Tongs
by curiouskitty


When you are all done the canning and preserving, how about a picnic with this great picnic tin!

Vintage Retro Picnic Tin with Wood Handles
by bluebell

Have a great Labor Day Weekend and by the way, we are having sales in both of our shops this weekend so please stop by and take a look!
Diana
Lucky's Vintage

Feeding the addiction...

I have a really hard time passing up Pyrex or Anchor Hocking Fire King pieces at thrift stores that are reasonably priced and in good condition. Either they will end up in my (ever-growing) Pyrex collection if it's a pattern I'm collecting or it will end up in my Etsy shop, ready to make it's way to a new home.




This week I was checking out the local thrift store and there it was... a #402 yellow (1.5 quart) Pyrex New Dots bowl. I turned the bowl over to check the price... a mere 75 cents! I quickly snatched it up, somewhat in disbelief that no one else had.

Then something else caught my eye... peach lusterware. I've been collecting this for just over a year now. It was an Anchor Hocking Fire King 1.5 quart Oval Casserole with the original lid! (It's pretty rare to find original lids) That I snapped up for $2.50. I'm thinking that both dishes will stay put in my kitchen for awhile. :)


A couple weeks earlier, I stumbled across this blue and white Pyrex 1.5 quart Oval Casserole for $2.50. It isn't a pattern I instantly recognized, so I'll need to do a little more research. If anyone knows what this pattern is called, I'd be happy for the info. Not sure yet if this one will stay in my kitchen or get listed in my shop...

***UPDATE: This pattern is called Horizon Blue.***

Have a great weekend!

Fall Vintage Wardrobe Ideas

Like it or not we know that our summer season is coming to an end!

Here are some wonderful pieces that would be a great addition to your fall and winter wardrobe.

This colorful scarf would add great fall color to a plain t-shirt or office blouse.

This Borglaska faux fur is very plush and soft in dark rich brown and has the look of sheared beaver. Just the coat to snuggle into when the cold weather comes.

Here is a great navy slip to wear under a suit or it could be used as a slip/dress.

What about this wonderfully classic little purple jacket to brighten up your winter work wardrobe.

Have a great day and a great weekend!

Diana
Lucky's Vintage

The Maxi Dress

There's nothing better than loose flowing clothes to help you beat the heat in Summer. The Maxi Dress is a great, classic look perfect for the hot weather. It can be dressed up with a great pair of heels and jewelry, or dressed down with a casual pair of flip flops.

Here are a few great vintage pieces I came across this morning...

ROMANTIC BOHEMIAN Crocheted IVORY Maxi Dress

TheChurchofVintage

SALE - Grecian Maxi w/ Gold Silver ETHNIC Design Dress S-M

VintageShenanigans

1970s 1980s Yellow Hippie Boho Summer Maxi Dress M L

banaandco

Vintage 70s Blue Halter Neck Polka Dot Maxi Dress M

oldage

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Window Shopping With Me on Etsy for Decor

I love putting in a search on Etsy and window shopping. Today I did a search using "vintage" "decor". I came up with these amazing items that I would love to own! I hope they inspire you to go shopping for something you like or maybe even put something that you already own out on display in your home.

Vintage Aqua Glass Bud Vase
by monkeysalwayslook
ATC(American Telecommunications Corp.)Genie phone.Works fine.
by goldnuggets
Vintage 50s Vanity Suitcase Really Small and a Off White with original box
by oldthings
Vintage Aqua and Pink Jewelry Box
by violin1

Working Vintage Gold Electric Clock
by junkyjunk
SEAT IN THE SUN Vintage Yellow Metal Industrial Farm Stool
by birdie1
Retro Turquoise Foot Stool
by millcreekcottages
S A L E - Globe
by sweetshorn

Vintage LETTER Wooden Toy Stacking Blocks - HAPPY
by curiouskitty
Vintage MILK GLASS Dots and Diamonds Scalloped VASE
by curiouskitty
Vintage Brushed SILVER West Bend Aluminumwear CANISTER Storage Set
by Lucky's Vintage
DELUXE Vintage Ingraham Luminous TRAVEL ALARM
by Lucky's Vintage

Thanks so much for visiting our blog today. I hope you enjoyed window shopping with me!

Nautical

Nothing says Summer like Nautical... crisp, fresh, and simple. Lately, I've been seeing this trend everywhere. It is classic and never goes out of style. This is my nautical inspiration for this week...

1. Ahoy Mate - Black Vintage Nautical Button Magnets 2. vintage nautical keychain 3. Vintage 1950's Wooden Nautical Purse
4. Vintage Anchor Wrap Skirt 5. red stripe t shirt dress 6. Stripe-y Goodness
7. VINTAGE navy striped ruffled girl dress nautical 8. boonton nautical 9. authentic vintage bell bottoms sailor pants