Treasury

What's It, Part 3!

Here you go, the last one I have for now!  Have a guess at it!

Okay, maybe some more photos would help!  LOLOL!

What's It, Part 2!

All good guesses!  Here is an original print ad from 1955 of this item (click to enlarge):

Thanks for playing!


Okay, maybe this one won't be as easy!  

Yes, it's a turtle thermometer but what is it used for?

RWS/VS

Industrial Vintage on Etsy

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Vintage Office Supply Treasury

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Vintage Treasury

I want to have a vintage office someday!  I'm starting with the desk!

Happy Valentines Day!

Here's some images of vintage Valentines!

Shopping with a theme

When I'm out antique shopping, I like to have a goal. Something to look for. This year, I'm going for a theme!

I'd like to do an area on my deck for laundry, it must be super neat and vintage!

First, I want to start with the clothesline. A retractable one like this:

Color isn't a factor, it just has to work!

Then, I'll need something to store clothespins in, I like the dresses I see:

And I'll need some clothespins to put in it, I like the clip type.

I will need something to put my laundry in while I hang it and I'm not really sure what I want yet, but this strikes my fancy:

And I all ready have a few vintage hangers I can use for certain items, these are vinyl coated and expandable!

And they fold down to store them!

How do you shop? Do you look for only certain items or do you shop randomly?

VS/RWS

Fruity

I have absolutely no clue how I came down this path, but I have taken a turn through an orchard. I saw this wreath and fell in love.

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I don't know how I got focused on these fruity delights, but here they are. I was actually going to follow suit with the others and find some really cool storage ideas, like this tin

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Then I saw some other cool fruit inspired kitchen things, like this red basket

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Just think of the awesome drinks you could serve in these glasses;

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Of course you would need an equally amazing pitcher to fill the glasses

JustEclectic

A nice towel would be handy to have nearby

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but wait...I found another item you can set on your table

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or hang on your walls...

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You would also need a nice colorful bracelet to add to the fun

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and finally.....one would just have to have this hat, it may not be as big as Carmen Miranda's, but I think it is just perfect.

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Like I said, somewhere I took a left turn when I should have taken a right, but I am happy with the cool items I found. These days I find it easier to just go with the flow and if it is a little fruity, so be it.


(jj)

Wonderful Box Drawers for Storage



http://www.etsy.com/listing/77872593/folk-art-cabinet-with-twenty-cheese-box

Reading VE's blog made me think of the box drawers I love for storage.  They come in such a variety of sizes and colors and lend themselves to all sorts of storage solutions.  There is nothing common or boring about them either. You're guaranted one-of-a-kind home decor too.  Here are a few I found on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87425243/upcycled-antique-sewing-machine-drawer

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89503943/vintage-file-drawer-safe-deposit-box

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77558397/vintage-library-card-catalogue-drawers

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68533799/wood-box-drawers-vintage-primitive

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89711468/vintage-machinist-chest-case-wood-box

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83607357/sewing-cabinet-box-with-drawers-antique

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88507643/3-hardware-store-cheese-box-drawers

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77705547/dated-1920s1930s-french-box-drawers-set?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84584726/sale-2-for-28-metal-boxes-two-industrial?ref=v1_other_1

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81986927/vintage-printers-drawer-curio-display?

I hope you've gotten inspiration and all kinds of great ideas!  Have fun.

Pepper

Get Organized Around the House!

Last week VS did a blog post on ways to store and organize our Christmas and Holiday items.

Well...that led me to wonder about ways to store and organize items in our home or office....I am a lover of vintage, especially vintage metal items....like galvanized metal and tin..(be still my ♥)!

Since I have a shop on Etsy, that seemed like the first place to look...amongst all the wonderful vintage and antique shops there...
WooHoo...I had so much fun!  Here are a few of the useful and unique items I found....*repurposing a vintage or antique item is one of the best ways to keep our landfills emptier*.

              Trinket Box or Storage Box
This little box would be useful in so many ways....in the office, studio,bath,bedroom, man cave.....I love it!

And look at this "Key Stop" piece....Hang it up on the wall...put some magnetic hooks on it and you will never again wonder "Now where did I put my keys????)

                              Key Stop
Another plus is how clever your friends and family will think you are!

                            Washboard

Speaking of magnets (and we were...sort of..) this old washboard would make a great bulletin board...using some clever magnets to hold the messages, they could even be message magnets...(get it?)  LOL!  (sorry, could not resist that one)

            Antique Receipts File Board

This antique receipts board would make another super message board, or a reminder board...not that any of us need a place to put "reminders"!  But just in case this would be perfect!

Are you wondering where to store all those little small things, those "things" we can't live without but can never "remember" where we put them???  How about this cabinet??? Just look at all those drawers....you could hang a cute little tag from each drawer that would tell you what is stored inside :)


       Metal Divided Storage Box

Seems to me the divided storage would be very useful in a studio also....here's another divided box that makes a great storage/organizer...

                    Divided Metal Box
I think this smaller size box would work great in a sewing area or room....hmmmm....

                Tin Handled Basket

Do you need something that you can carry from room to room?  These metal baskets with handles may be just what you are looking for...

                Galvanized Jar Tray

I think a gardener would love the jar tray....for new plantings, tools, or full of beautiful cuttings from the garden...what a fantastic spring look that would be for your special place....(don't get discouraged, Spring will be here in a couple of months!).

Just click on the name below each photo to be taken to the item in the shop....

I hope these have given you lots of great ideas to organize and brighten your home, office or studio....and encouraged you to "GET STARTED!"....

                                     VE