saturday morning vintage

recent finds.

 

Time Books to document hours worked and wages earned found an estate sale last weekend. 

 

Likely from the 1940's or 1950's when wages were less than $1.00 / hour.

 

Other estate sale finds - some for the shop and some for me!  I'm looking forward to planting some succulents or flowers in the colorful coffee tins.  I adore that pumpkin orange color.

 

These came from different sales, but make the perfect pair.

 

My mom came for a visit and always brings with her a stash of vintage paper to share with me.  Duo of small and large playing cards.

 

Gorgeous blue playing cards with an unusual case complete with an old seal.

 

Mom also brought a fun collection of ephemera from an old baby chick hatchery.  Stack of aged envelopes.

 

And some unused ledgers and order books with lovely lined pages.

 

Placed a large order of stamps after collecting pictures for this blog post!

 

Put stamps to good use sending out a group of letters and packages this week.

 

Have any vintage or paper finds of your own to share?  I'd love to see them!

 

repurposed vintage - before/after.

[AMradio, havenvintage]

before: pans to bake muffins, cupcakes, and other treats

after: industrial storage & organization solution for little craft bits

 

 

 

[wholelottalovely]

before:  crate to transport dairy / wine / produce

after:  side table that moves easily and looks pretty with old book pages

 

 

 

[junkytownvintage, better homes and gardens]

before:  metal tins that hold sport equipment and food products

after:  colorful tools to organize your office or craft room

 

 

 

[AMradio]

before:  kitchen tool to grate cheese

after:  photo display with the help of washi tape

 

 

 

[RobertaGrove]

before:  wood forms used to stretch shoes

after:  bookends for your home library

 

 

 

[anythinggoeshere, opendoorstudio, ThirdShift]

before:  folding ruler found in most toolboxes

after:  photo display that can take the shape of a star, square frame, or zig zag

 

 

 

[everyeskimo]

before:  letterpress number block used to print

after:  keychain to make your keys both easier to find and prettier to look at

 

 

 

[papernstitch]

before:  books to read for pleasure and to learn

after:  cut out photo frames

 

 

 

[once wed, lilyandrubyvintage]

before:  metal food and tobacco containers

after:  pots for plants, seeds, and bulbs

 

 

 

[susantique, susantique]

before:  wire hangers to hold your clothes

after:  easy to change display for photos and other favorites

 

repurposed vintage.

Welcome to a week full of repurposed vintage!  A little creativity can absolutely transform a seemingly boring or useless vintage piece.  Every day this week I'll be sharing some inspiration to help you find unique and stylish uses for vintage pieces you might already have at home, or may come upon at your local flea market or while browsing Etsy.  It all starts with some of my favorite alternative uses.  I'll also be sharing an interview with an artist who uses vintage materials to create gorgeous new pieces.  There will be a round up of affordable vintage finds, and every day I'll be listing my own vintage finds styled with repurposed uses in mind.  Enjoy!

 

next week.

[spice tin planter, muffin tin]

color week - pink.

 

I have to be honest and admit that pink isn't my favorite color.  I haven't been a fan of pink since I was about 6 or 7 and my favorite colors were pink and purple.  However, when pink is paired with some red (like in the greeting card below) or is really pale shade (like those earrings and ring) then I can understand why it's such a popular color.  Actually all of these handmade and vintage finds bring me closer to being a fan of pink again.  Are you a fan?

 

[Top: CarlChristensen, monpetitviolon, SeedandSky, OhKuol,  Second: ZilaLongenecker, yourwishcake, PaperAeroplanes, KarolinSchnoor,  Third: joevintage, AntiquesGaloreGal, Textilemonster, EverlyLaneDesign,  Bottom: ouma, littlebugjewelry, pouch, KaLiceEvents]

 

color week - neutrals.

 

We're nearing the end of Color Week and it's time to focus on neutrals for awhile - the blacks, grays, whites, browns, and everything in between.  Neutrals have been growing on me lately, and I used only neutrals when putting together my gifts for the Lovely Package Exchange.  It was a fun challenge to keep away from the bursts of color I usually love, and something I'll probably try again soon.  I was also really surprised that the Neutral Collage Pack was the most popular choice at the craft fair I participated in last month.  I thought red or pink might win out, but apparently everyone else already knows about how awesome neutrals can be!

 

[Top: PAWLING, Stacie013, contrary, Stacie013,  Second: fifiduvie, thiefandbandit, cactusscraps, madebynanna,  Third: hoakonhelga, UrbanAnalog, SacredandProfane, JarosDesigns,  Bottom: luckyladycardsgifts, CopperAndTin, AshleyPahl, bookhouathome]