Christmas Past....

This week I finally decided to go through all the Christmas Ornaments that my late husband and I collected and hung on out tree each year in order to pare down.
I decided to keep the beautiful glass ones (mostly animals) that he gave me each year we were together (of course) and pick of few others to give to charity.
In the mix were a few from both our childhoods that I thought some of my customers might enjoy, not that I've decided to let them go-

I will be listing more this week, including some classic glass shiny brights from my collection and recent finds.

Vintage Collection Series- Metal Photo Frames

I've been selling vintage metal photo frames in my store for a few years now and decided last week to use a few in my home. I have such a nice collection of black & white family photos and decide to turn the top of my "bar" (a wood cabinet ) into a place to display them.
These are all of my favorites of my parents (as kids), my grand parents, who are sadly all gone now, and a cute one of my brother and sister and I when I was only two!

Most of these frames come in the usual 5x7 and 8x10 sizes, but you can also find bi-fold and tri-folds which are nice to add to the mix.
Honestly, if you scour enough thrift stores and estate sales, you can find these for a few bucks a piece.
If you don't have time to scour, then you can always buy them from me!

New Finds

Vintage Lefton Vase

I hope everyone had a great holiday with loved ones! Did you get all that your heart desired?
We had fun,but it's time to get back to work! here's a sneek peek at the new items that will be listed in my store in the coming week....

Lovely Vanity Mirror

Vanity Powder Jar

Tin Kitchen Hot Pads

I found a few lovely things to freshen up the boudoir as well as the kitchen. I hope you'll come visit my store soon if you haven't already!

Do you use vintage?

I have lots of vintage collectibles that I display around my house,like my yellow Mccoy pottery,for example. Some of these collections I will be sharing with you soon.
But I especially like using vintage dishes for serving snacks! It's fun to always have options and I like the divided dishes that used to be so popular.
I found this one years ago and haven't seen anything like it since. It has four parts and a handle that's a fish and was made in Japan. I don't know why it didn't sell in any of my shops but I decided I couldn't part with it and have enjoyed using it!

Tell me about how you use your vintage finds!
Just a note-for some reason I'm having trouble commenting on my own blog and others lately,so thanks in advance for all comments!

Using Vintage Planters

Yesterday I was at a garden center getting a few things and I walked by a cart filled with cactus (cacti?)
and cute little succulent plants. I have never tried owning these plants,but their recent popularity and easy care reputation made me buy a few!
I love the way they look in clean white vintage pots-especially the footed ones!
I left these in the pots they came in,but if you have a planter with a drainage hole you can plant them directly.
I used plastic newspaper bags to fill in under and around the pots,and then filled in with seashells and vintage marbles.You could also use buttons in one color,gravel or colorful beads!


A layer of larger shells makes a base for the pot



                                                          This McCoy planter will be

                                                                                                                 available soon!

Use your smallest and most intersting shells on top

A Weller planter with colorful vintage marbles

I'm keeping this one!

Think about where these plants will be living since some need bright light and some are better in low light.
  Let me know what you think..I love comments!

Vintage Collection Series-Clam Shell Shapes

But more wonderful than the lore of old men and the lore of books is the secret lore of ocean. H. P. Lovecraft
This quote may be the reason that the beauty of seashells in all shapes have been collected by many for so many years.
I'm seeing a resurgence of popularity in the clam shell especially,I think mostly because of it's simple shape.

Here are a few of my favorites that I found on Etsy, including a few new items from my own main shop.

Vintage double shell dish with handle, possibly by FB Rogers

  .http://www.etsy.com/listing/70250713

                                           Small vintage silver plate dish that I just listed.
                                                             I love the lines on this one!

                                                                                    

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73350504/vintage-silver-plate-clam-shell-dish

                           A beautiful hinged serving dish from MaudeAnd Lola found here;

                    http://www.etsy.com/listing/72930595/vintage-english-silver-clam-shell-butter

Vintage English Silver Clam Shell Butter Dish

           

                               I love this gorgeous brass box from experimental vintage found here;

                                      http://www.etsy.com/listing/56247535/vintage-keepsake-box



vintage keepsake box



 The clam shape can also be found in accessories like these...

Vintage gold shell purse clutch

  

80's White and Gold Gorgeous Clam Shell earings



             This cute bag is from lydias vintage and  perfectly paired with earrings by ramdasha!

                      

                         http://www.etsy.com/listing/49629090/vintage-gold-shell-purse-clutch



                http://www.etsy.com/listing/56608545/80s-white-and-gold-gorgeous-clam-shell