Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Re-Purposing Vintage Housewares

Vintage housewares are strong, durable, beautiful and surprisingly multi-functional. Once washed the possibilities are endless! Not to mention, re-purposing old items helps the environment by keeping them out of the trash and giving them new life. And just to get your imagination flowing here are a few examples for you to consider.


Vintage green chip and dip bowls
from Little Shop of Treasures


Chip and Dip Bowl Sets:

*  Fruit and Yogurt Bowls
*  Mail and Key / Catch All for Front Hallway
*  Face Cloths and Q-Tips
*  Necklaces and Earrings
*  Plant Holders
*  Veggies and Dip








Vintage Pottery Ashtray
from Flea Market Floozie




Ashtrays:

*  Candy Dish
*  Jewelry
*  Salt Cellar
*  Peanuts
*  Place Used Toothpicks From Appetizers
*  Candle Holder
*  Soap Dish
*  Water Colour Bowl

    



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    Vintage Carafe
    from Habit Schmabit


    Carafe:

    *  Vase
    *  Juice Jug
    *  Watering Can for House Plants
    *  Fish Bowl













      Vintage Cupcake Stand
      from Zoestoys


      Cake and Cupcake Stands:

      *  To Hold Jjewelry
      *  Desk Organizer
      *  Hold Condiments on Table (ex. salt and pepper shakers, ketchup, vinegar, etc.)
      *  Organize Make-Up and Nail Polish
      *  Center Piece for the Table with Festive Decorations
      *  Candles Tray
      *  Organize Sewing Materials (ex. thread, needles, bobby pins, etc.)
      *  Paint Palette







        Vintage sewing drawer
        from Solstice Home


        Old Drawers and Crates:

        *  End Tables
        *  Storage Containers for the Linen Closet
        *  Magazine Rack
        *  Toy Bin
        *  Hang on the Wall as a Shelf
        *  Put Wheels on it for Under-the-Bed Storage
        *  Shallow Drawers can be Used as a Serving Tray
        *  Make it into an Ottoman!
        *  Balcony Planters


          1960's Record Organizer
          from Madamexpresents





          LP Record Stand:

          *  Mail Sorter
          *  File Sorter
          *  Magazine Rack
          *  Desk Organizer
          *  Dish/Plate Storage
          *  Children's Book Organizer






          Vintage mason jars
          from Catfish Jar Rescue



          Mason Jars:

          *  Pen and Pencil Holder
          *  Utensil Holder
          *  Food Canisters
          *  Organize Kids Crafts (ex. pipe cleaners, stickers, googly eyes, etc.)
          *  Plant Holder
          *  Vase
          *  Bathroom Organizers (ex. q-tips, cotton balls, toothpick/floss, etc.)
          *  Candle Holder
          *  Drinking Glass
          *  Spice Jars
          *  Child's "Piggy" Bank

          Monday, October 22, 2012

          Ravenhead White Fire Bowl Set, up for sale!

          Already planning for the holidays? 

          Well, this gorgeous vintage set of 7 bowls will be perfect for any holiday party! 

          Up for sale as of tonight, in excellent condition and in the original box! 
          Ravenhead White Fire 7 bowl set!

          Get it here:






          Thanks, 

          COLE

          Monday, October 15, 2012

          Little Shop of Treasures NOW OPEN

          We are happy to finally have our shop up and running! 

          Please check it out at:


          Currently we have our -

          Set of 4 Royal Doulton flat cups and saucers with the Indian Summer pattern.

          Green chip and dip bowl.

          Amber juice glasses.

          King Kroker macrame project instructions.

          Patons Carefree knitting pattern.


          Within the next couple of days we will be posting new items, so come back soon!

          Thanks, 
          Cole

          Sunday, October 7, 2012

          Royal Doulton, Bathroom Set and Amber Bowls

          Another few items that will be listed on our Etsy shop, Little Shop of Treasures:

           3 Piece Vintage Bathroom Set includes:
          cup, toothbrush holder and soap dish.
          Sticker on bottom says McGregor Bath Fashions,
          Made in Japan.
          Good Condition, however cup has small chip on the rim.






          Vintage Royal Doulton Set of 4 Cups and Saucers,
          with Indian Flower Pattern. Made in 1973-1978.
          Excellent Condition.





          Vintage Amber Chip and Dip Set,
          Good condition.




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