See the world from your kitchen

Another way to enjoy vintage in the home? By seeing the world- with travel- themed tea towels. Often souvenirs, commonly found in excellent condition and available at reasonable price points- these are wonderfully useful kitschy additions to your home. Find one you love too much to sully? It'll easily fit into a standard poster frame.

 Take a trip to Grand Bahama Island with this crisp example from ObjectRetro.

Get inspired dinner ideas from this find, offered by estateofmind.

Always wanted to visit New Zealand? Here's your chance, thanks to JazzyMarie.

Perhaps you're hungry for New Hampshire? Look no further- myatticstreasures has this sweet find!

I have one of these in my personal collection- this classic Union Jack is available from pixiedustlinens.

Other favorites of mine- though no longer crisp and pristine- include a London Tube map, the Chicago skyline, a Jamaican coffee history, a history of Italian cheese on the "boot" and an Australian Koala bear with a flight bag.

 

And who could forget this, um, special example hanging in my laundry room?



Do you use your collections of vintage tea towels or decorate with them? Do you collect by theme, designer, regions of the world, or simply buy whichever ones you fancy?

Disco Inferno

Disco.

Inferno.

Approximately 104 degrees on my back porch before 10 am is more than enough of an inferno for this pasty, heat sensitive gal.

The truly, um, amazing scan (above) of a vintage ad is via kitschyliving.

"...Show where you're headed in the ultimate fashion climax...Easy on, easy off, quick as a flick of her tongue...Are you man enough to fill it?"

Hot, indeed!

 And I have remarkably similar glasses available in my guy's shop. To protect you (or yourself) from the rays bouncing off of his zippers. And manliness.

Sadly, no jumpsuit in "sexy, cool crinkle cloth for those hot nights to come", but this Western shirt is pretty awesome.

As is this wide Yves Saint Laurent tie. Not "50% polyester"- but 100% silk!

Think plaid is rad? Check out these corduroy bell bottoms. Matching belt included, of course. "Designated with your desires in mind", as always.

Have fun in the sun!

What's in your bathroom?

Reading or rinsing, plucking or pooping, people spend loads of time in the loo. Don't ignore one of the most visited rooms in your house. Choose a bold color, a large piece of art or anything that will make you smile. A bit of kitsch goes a long way!

Large painting and retro YSL hand towels.

"Approved Sample" pewter box and an antique chamber pot filled with travel toiletries for unexpected guests.

1970s wooden signs. Peter Meter conveniently hangs over the toilet.

Cotton balls are stored in the "Grease" can. Feathers in the "Salt" beaker.

Don't forget to enter my FAN-tastic Fans Giveaway, winner to be chosen Friday!

Vintage is more than just a job

Vintage dresses? Patterned Men's shorts? Purses? Scarves? Yes to all, please. But I do more than collect and enjoy vintage clothing. My 1961 home has become a reflection of my love of vintage and/ or retro kitsch pieces. Some true antiques and Niermann Weeks pieces are mixed in. Every so often, I'll be sharing some favorite items from home with you.

"Leprechauns- The Little Folk of Ireland" linen tea towel, circa early 1970s, hangs in the laundry room.

Living room. eBay finds- Mid- Century Danish walnut sofa and chairs, and antique zebra hide. Niermann Weeks lamp and coffee table. Custom cushions, thrifted mohair blanket, various antiques throughout.

"Save waste fats for explosives- take them to your meat dealer" 1943 propaganda poster from OWI, signed H.Koerner. Also an eBay find, hangs in the kitchen. 

Photographing framed art is not my stong point- please forgive all reflections. I'm really not a bad person, honest.

Here's to a wonderful, vintage filled weekend!