Vintage Collections

Just about any vintage item can be grouped to make a striking display in your home. Here are some of my current fav's:

Thermoses:

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See them up to the left, on the shelf? Yeah... Pretty darn cute! (source)

Globes:

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Birdhouses:

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New (Old) Items in My Shop!

The fun part is the treasure hunt, the not as fun part is pricing, photographing and editing the pics, and uploading them on to Etsy. However.... I am so excited to share some of the vintage gooddies that are now listed in my shop! I took these pics a few nights ago, before I started the cataloging madness (sorry the pic quality isn't that great... lighting was bad). I'll draw your attention to the lovable, vintage metal squirrel nutcracker and the funky, fun bouquet of 70's fondue forks!

Vintage Schoolhouse Rock

Recently I have begun to notice that I am drawn to things that remind me of school. A fresh bouquet of Ticonderoga No. 2  pencils, the color of aged green chalkboards, and the sheen of a nicely waxed floor. I guess I'm just a nostalgic person. Who can resist the industrial and utilitarian charm of this mid-century style?

photo courtesy of Saipua 

One of the first objects I purchased for our apartment when we were living in Midtown was an awesome old school clock that looks a lot like this:

The possibilities are endless! Here are a few shots of vintage schoolhouse inspired rooms:

Consider using an old map to make a window shade! Photo courtesy of Kelly McGuill Home 

 

Photo courtesy of Margot Austin

 

Photo courtesy of Design Sponge

Looking for some items to get started? Here are my picks:

Set of 2 Amazing Vintage School Trays from Etsy seller daseff, $55

Vintage Library Card Catalog Cabinet from Etsy seller amsuarezfl, $299

Umbra Concealed Floating Bookshelves

String these up on a clothesline with clothespins!

1960 Multiplication Flashcards from Etsy seller therelictrail, $9

Industrial Desk Accesories from Restoration Hardware, $15 - $69

Vintage Rand McNally World Globe from Etsy seller mostazaseed (me!), $26

Vintage Class Photo of 1950 from Etsy seller pandabamboos, $3

Vintage Pink School Chair from Etsy seller lookamused, $38

Vintage Beaker from etsy seller five6seven8, $16

Vintage School Bus Roll from Etsy seller economica, $175

So, grab a scantron. It's time to put your vintage school savvy to the test!