Fourth of July in our area lends two paths - lake time or rodeos paired with parades. Most of my Fourth of July celebrations have been spent on the back of a horse in a rodeo arena carrying an American flag or waving to fans in the parade but I’m happy to report that this year will be much cooler for our family - AT THE LAKE! To kick off this Fourth of July pre-week I wanted to share a few patriotic ideas to incorporate a little vintage into your 4th of July festivities! Vintage Tablecloths Interestingly enough I only allow myself to collect vintage tablecloths that are red, white, and blue (and vintage Christmas tablecloths too). Vintage tablecloths have the cutest patterns and the ...
Vintage Inspired Enamelware
When we moved from New York to South Dakota, there were many items that we left behind. One of those items that made the trek was my Mom's antique enamelware lobster pot. It is a beautiful hue of turquoise and it makes the perfect lobster every time. Enamelware screams summer, the patterns, the colors all lend themself to a sweet, summer night. Last week, I shared a few different ways to style enamelware, so this week I'm going to share a few favorite pieces that you can incorporate into your home! Vintage enamelware can be easy to find, but if you are looking for something a little less expensive there are so many wonderful vintage inspired enamelware pieces on the market. As we plan for ...
Vintage Inspired Patriotic Decor
I always love a good nod to nostalgia with vintage inspired items, so I will be starting a series where each week I round up a few of my favorite Friday finds that lend themselves to the yesteryear! To begin we are kicking off this series with a bang with patriotic vintage inspired decor! Lots of fun graphics, retro decor styles from the past and Americana nostalgia! Lots of great outdoor decor options for your patriotic porch or festive wreaths in red, white and blue! ...
Vintage Folding Ruler Stars
When you think of a ruler, you might think that their sole purpose is only to measure things. When I stumbled upon a collection of foldable vintage rulers at a garage sale, a million ideas sprung up on how I could use these for decor! These rulers come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes. The earliest rulers date back to the 17th century and aided in the standardization of measurement. These folding rulers were handy for carpenters because they were both portable and sturdy. Many rulers that can be found today, also have really neat advertising on them too. This article here has a lot of interesting history about antique rulers. My initial plan was to use them ...
Decorating with Blue Ball Glass Mason Jars
When you see a blue glass Ball jar, you may just think that it's only use is for canning, but lo and behold let me show you that these beautiful glass jars can be so much more! Birthday parties, fresh flowers, mementos, Fourth of July - all play host for the perfect use of the blue Ball glass jar. History The Ball brand of jars were made in several different colors, but one of the most beautiful is the characteristic "Ball blue" or aqua color. These jars were produced from about 1910 to 1930. Dating these jars can be quite difficult, as the logos changed several times. This chart below is a handy resource from this very helpful article. Where to find: Blue glass Ball jars ...
