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 ...
Vintage Patriotic Decor
First it's Memorial Day, then Flag Day, then the FOURTH of JULY! So naturally summer is the best time to deck the halls with some red, white and blue of course! I want to share with you some fun ways to incorporate vintage charm into your patriotic farmhouse decor. Vintage Crocks - I have been an avid collector of Red Wing vintage crocks for a couple of years, which has graduated into collections of any vintage stoneware! This beautiful pottery with the blue accents makes for the perfect pieces to display greenery or a few American flags. Hang a large American flag - I lucked out and found this flag in the giveaway pile at my workplace, but I have seen glorious vintage American ...
