Vintage finds
29Jul
Over the weekend, I found these fun gems at a flea market in Harpers Ferry, WV:
A marmalade pewter container from Scotland.
An old milk bottle from Aristocrat Dairy. Perfect as a vase!
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Orlando the Cat
12Jul
Orlando the Cat was an illustrated series from the 1930s thru the early 70s featuring a marmalade cat and his adventures. The illustrated covers are hilarious, creative and just so silly. Something about vintage, illustrated cats makes me laugh…
(sorry this one is so small…I just love it though that I had to put it in!)
You can see many more funny cover illustrations here.
{found via Emma Cassi}
Tags: book
Category: animals, illustration, vintage // 1 Comment
Treasure trove
22Jun
I recently was given some boxes of old supplies that belonged to a local artist in my hometown. I found about 30 cans of Van Son ink — I’m still checking them through as some are pretty old, but what a collection!
I also found a rogue “P” type
But, best of all, I have to announce that along with these treasures is a “{BABY} sister printer” to my Sigwalt: a Gocco printer!
I’ve never tried Gocco printing before but am really excited to try it out!
Tags: Japan, printing, Type
Category: letterpress, vintage // 7 Comments
Printed past
28Apr
Handmade prints based on old photographs by Dameling. Wouldn’t it be cool to have a series of these of your family from generations past? (She does custom prints!)
Category: handmade, vintage // No Comments
Scenes from the farm
22Apr
Found some vintage pieces for the “rustic farm” in your home…
A Milky-white pitcher
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Pinch of salt
15Apr
I have been trying to find a pair of fun salt ‘n’ pepper shakers lately to dress up my kitchen. Found these worth noting:
Bicycles by AceroStudio
A Pair of Pekingese vintage shakers (Nuudee)
“Shake-a-leg” chicken legs by Supermarket
“Together Forever” hand painted by goodydevi
What to do with all of those old, plain ones laying around? Turn them into lovely little vases of course:
(found here)
Feliz Friday
09Apr
A Feliz Friday indeed for I am off to Miami for a long weekend!
Seeing the sights and my cousin who resides in the city known as “the gateway to the Americas”. Having never been to South Florida, I’m pretty excited to see the Art Deco buildings, eat some Cuban cuisine, lie on some beaches, and watch the roller skaters glide by (my vision of Miami may be off…)
Miami Beach is waiting for me! See you all on Tuesday!
(photo found here)
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