Tiny vintage table toppers, part 2
Posted: July 18, 2014 Filed under: Vintage tablecloths, What we collect | Tags: vintage tablecloths, Wilendur Comments Off on Tiny vintage table toppers, part 2Tiny tablecloths were never on my mental list of things to collect. I have to admit that the moments of discovery (Oooooooh! A tablecloth!) have always been followed by a letdown (Shoot! It’s small!) But that hasn’t stopped me from buying them anyway.
A Facebook commenter pointed out that some tiny tablecloths are merely cut down from larger pieces. Here’s a Wilendur that’s hemmed on all four sides. It was sewn by a perfectionist who made it exactly 34″ square.
More background than pattern, this common Wilendur is still BRIGHT red after all these decades.
Tiny vintage table toppers, part 1
Posted: July 16, 2014 Filed under: Vintage tablecloths, What we collect | Tags: vintage tablecloths 2 CommentsWe were happy to have house guests for a week–our son and his wife came to stay. I haven’t had much time to think about writing. So here’s some eye candy!
Every once in a very long while I find a miniature vintage tablecloth. In all my years of collecting I’ve only come across eight. Take a peek at the first four!
Let’s start with the color of summery skies and rosy gardens.
This little tablecloth is almost covered with big flower garlands.
Ten ways to use a vintage fridge container
Posted: July 9, 2014 Filed under: Decor, Fun Finds, Home and Garden, What we collect | Tags: Fire King jadeite, jadeite, jadite, vintage refrigerator containers 10 CommentsVintage fridge containers have gotten way more expensive in the past few years, especially the jadeite ones. But that’s no excuse for leaving them on a shelf to collect dust. Here are ten simple ways to use them.
They’re spectacular at hiding the last piece of cherry pie.
The obvious use is to hide desirable leftovers. Just don’t forget what you did with them!
Unlike modern, flimsy see-through plastics, old glass fridge containers completely conceal the contents. That can be a very good thing if you have a good memory. Otherwise, you’ll have vintage leftovers with nice green mold. User beware!
Okay. That was too easy.
When the collector is ready the app will appear
Posted: June 30, 2014 Filed under: Fun Finds, What we collect Comments Off on When the collector is ready the app will appearIf you’re a collector, the day will inevitably come when you admit your accumulating has gotten out of hand. You’ll open a drawer or a box and find stuff you totally forgot you owned. Or you won’t remember if you kept that tropical moose souvenir from Florida or gave it away.
I didn’t know that moose migrated to places with coconuts. Or maybe it’s the tree that’s been transplanted in Maine. Either way, this is the most awesome souvenir napkin holder. Ever.
Consider this a friendly intervention.
Have you tried the Vintage Hankie Diet?
Posted: June 16, 2014 Filed under: Fun Finds, What we collect | Tags: vintage handkerchief 8 CommentsSome people claim to have tried every diet ever devised. Atkins. South Beach. Low carb. Low fat. Paleo. You name it.
But I bet they’ve never tried the Vintage Hankie Diet. It’s a strict regime with only 60 items on the menu.
Your ultimate guide to a 1950’s diet. Pop this vintage handkerchief in your pocket. No need to memorize pesky calorie counts!
Of course, you’ll survive just fine because eight of them are alcoholic.
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