Interesting Vintage Decorative Finds

I discovered 5Gardenias on Etsy, a while ago while searching for vintage pieces. Here are some items which would add interest to any decor.

This pretty necklace could be worn as is, a piece of jewelry, or used to adorn a small pile of books on a living room table or in a decorative bowl on a dresser...many possibilities

Fabulous Fifties Celluloid Flower and Rhinestone Necklace

Something fun for a kids' space or family room or even on a desk.

Antique Primitive Child's Red Wooden Top

Hand-Carved Wooden Spoon

Anything in this color family always catches my eye..would be great as bud vases or just on their own.

Antique Enameled Flower Tumblers

Something with color and texture, perfect for a dresser or nightstand. Could be used as a jewelry box.

1940s-1950s Quilted Satin Glove Box

 I love the color and cut-work pattern on these.

Mid  Century Push up Candle Lights

  

Vintage Pottery Wheel Thrown Porcelain Candle Holder

1890s Shepherd's Lane Antique Print

Something to add to my growing collection of blue-and-white pieces, perhaps.

Dutch Figurines

This is what I bought from the shop - the London Iron.  I bought this weighty piece to use as a bookend. I love that it is unique and old and that it has 'London' embossed on it, a reminder of one of the places I have lived in (although I have yet to determine whether it is originally from the UK). It will  probably sit on my piano desk.

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Lisa

Red White Blue All Year Through

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Source List:

 1.  Wooden Shoe Ladder from Pottery Barn

 2.  Chez Valerie Giclee Print from Ballard Designs
 3.  Veneto Suitcases from ZGallerie
 4.  Seraphina Vases from ZGallerie
 5.  Ginger Blue Side Table from Crate and Barrel

 6.  Helena Throw Pillow from Overstock.com
 7.  Big Book of Small Cool Spaces by Apartment Therapy
 8.  Sophistikat from Flor
 9.  Bunting in Red and Blue from Vintagegreenlimited
10. Stockholm Navy and White Pleated French Messenger Bag from Ikabags
11. Murano Speckled Tumbler from Anthropologie
12. Soda Crate from Pottery Barn

13. Multipurpose Kitchen Holder from Wisteria

14. Red Book Boxes from Wisteria
15. Riviera in Flight by Iman from Calico Corners
16. Hot Knobs Lil' Squares Cabinet Pulls from CSN
17. White Wire Beauty Storage from PBteen
18. Red Amac Boxes from The Container Store
19. Travel Laundry Bag from The Container Store
20. Melamine Berry Colander from Williams-Sonoma

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Lisa

Red White and Blue Indulgence

These images alone are mouth-watering! Click on each link for the recipe.

 

Flag Cake via Food Network

Watermelon, Lemonade and Blueberry Icepops via Epicurious

Red, White and Blue Icecream Cake via Epicurious

Cherry Topped Almond Panna Cotta via Epicurious

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Lisa

Red White & Blue for Kids

Touches of red, white and blue in spaces for kids come in different forms. Whether sitting atop a shelf  or dresser or displayed prominently on a wall, or being played with, these are an easy way to add a splash of color. Here are a few favorites.

 

Oingo Bongo from Land of Nod

This has been one of our favorite books
 

Olivia from Pottery Barn Kids

 

Haba Rattle from Pottery Barn Kids


Newport Rug from Company Kids

 

Piano from Land of Nod

A great Discovery Kids find, something different, educational and fun! We have yet to install ours. The phases of the moon look so authentic.

Remote Control Moon in My Room from Discovery Kids

 

Bowling Set from Land of Nod

Red Retro Kitchen from Pottery Barn Kids

 

Humpty Dumpty from Land of Nod

 

Baseball Bank from Land of Nod

 

Ladybug Collage from Petit Collage at Oompa

 

Teepee from Land of Nod

Go Car from Oompa

For a child to own a puzzle like this one is a must.

 

From the Mountains to the Prairies Puzzle from Land of Nod

For the aspiring cook

Playful Chef Kit with Red Apron from Mindware


Nautical Flag Banner from Land of Nod

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Lisa