Over the course of the last year or so, I’ve really developed a love for vintage copper. It’s just so warm and glowy and gorgeous; it has the impact and pizazz of more luxurious metals, but it feels a bit more down-to-earth and approachable. Know what I mean? As I began finding and collecting more […]
Vintage 101: Cathrineholm’s Lotus Pattern
When I first began selling vintage treasures in 2008, it opened my eyes to a whole new world of vintage designers, production companies, and manufacturers. One of the first designs I was drawn to that year was the iconic lotus pattern that decorated Cathrineholm’s enamelware. I had never actually seen the pattern in the […]
Color Crush: Mid Century Mustard
Since Pantone just released their Fall 2016 Color Report, I’ve been ooo-ing and ahhh-ing over all of the rich, saturated tones they’ve chosen for autumn. But there’s one in particular that really stands out to me, and that’s Spicy Mustard. It’s a warm and sunny hue with just a hint of sophistication and spice […]
Stay-cation Guide: Beachy Beauties
We’re more than half way through August already, which means autumn is just around the corner (yikes!). But before we all start stocking up on pumpkin-spice-flavored everything, I thought we could spend one last day at the beach, soaking up the sunshine and the relaxed vibe of these last few glorious days of summer. […]
Colorful & Quirky Retro Glassware
Is there anything better than a nice tall glass of your favorite icy beverage on a hot summer day? I say there is! How about a nice tall glass of your favorite icy beverage served in a colorful or quirky retro glass? We have a real mish-mash of fun glassware in our cupboards – from […]
Father’s Day Weekend
Father’s Day weekend means one thing for my family: a camping trip! We’re creatures of habit, and love visiting Letchworth State Park every year in our little pop-up camper. It’s always a wonderful couple of days, spent soaking up nature and the many charms of small-town America in the nearby towns of Mt. Morris and […]