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Vintage from around the world

My home is filled with vintage pieces, mostly from my trips to the local Goodwill.
I would say 90% of my dishware are vintage. What I love more than anything about collecting these little treasures is that they come from all over the world! Here are a few of my finds.

Gravy boat. Made in Japan.  

1. mug. Made in England / 2. tiny vases. Unknown / 3. mugs. Made in Norway 

4. wooden artwork. Made in Yugoslavia / 5. mug. Made in Japan / 6. small dish. Made in Vietnam 

Mood : Wood

I wanted to share with you some vintage wooden objects I've collected over the past few years.

1. Hand carved in Kenya 

2. A vintage Danish vase

3. Hand painted keepsake box from France 

1. & 2. Goodwill
3. Blanc Blanc Paris, France

Yellow.

Vintage pieces I've picked up over the recent past...

(from top left) Midcentury modern Mikasa Duplex Series designed by Ben Seibel, vintage mug made in England, Mikasa
duplex series dinner plate designed by Ben Seibel, and vintage Mikasa bowl.

Etsy Vintage

I have a soft spot for vintage furniture, home decor, and kitchen wares. It says alot when something made several decades ago, stood the test of time. It tends to be well made if not handmade, and many times handpainted too. I think back in the days things were made in smaller batches by skilled craftsmen with the consumer in mind. Its also fun for me to take the children and scour our local Goodwills or vintage shops. It's neat to be able to teach them that not all is what it seems. At a glance the shelves may look dusty and cluttered, but when you find an item that catches your eye, take it home , clean it, polish it, and display it lovingly, it truly does end up being a piece of treasure! The kids and I call it our "treasure hunt".
Sometimes I cannot believe what beauties have fallen right into my lap and might I add at very reasonable prices!

With that said, the great thing about shopping for vintage items on Etsy is that you can find items from all over the world! Here are a few of my favorite items I came across recently.

 vintage industrial modern wine rack

                 vintage parasol 50s JapanEames                   Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair

vintage soviet era orange dial rotary phone     

Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend!

Hawaii Part 2

Here are some things I brought home with me.



cute melamine bowls probably from the 1950s made in Japan.

vintage dress by Hibiscus, HI. $5.99 from Goodwill in Aiea, HI

Midcentury stool by Nevco, given to us by J's parents.

Hawaii is the best place to buy sandals! These are The Maltese Sandals by Roxy

cute magnet I found at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet

Had to bring our Leis home! Thank you Celeste & Steve!



Head In The Clouds



My work space. "The Firmament" screenprint by Hitotzuki

Vintage find, made in Japan. From my local Goodwill Store.