Fun Vintage 1960s TV Show Boardgames

I've always thought collecting 1960's TV Show Boardgames would be fun. I know for my parents or even some of my friends these would even be a challenge to remember everything. Let's all take a moment to reminisce about some of these 1960's TV show board games.

House Party Board Game is a good addition to anyone who was a fan of the old show. It has the cue cards with stunts on them, special games booklet, box liners, spinner, box and instructions.

One of America's favorite dogs, Lassie, had it's own boardgame. The Adventures of Lassie Board Game is a rare find. There is a spinner and markers to move around the board. It looks like fun!

The Concentration Board Game is played exactly as it was on TV. This is the second edition of the game.

This Vintage Jan Murray's Charge Account TV Word Game is played, also, exactly how it was on television.

This Eye Guess Board Game is a fun one! Based on the popular 1966-69 game show, two players are shown eight answers for eight seconds. One player answers questions by giving the number covering the appropriate answer.

The old CBS TV game Vintage Password Game is like the television show. The object of the game is to score points by guessing the correct "Password" from clues given by the partner.

This is a really simple game. The Hollywood Squares Board Game is really fun to play with little kids. The purpose is to be the first player or team to complete a tic-tac-toe or get 5 symbols on the board.

Have you seen any other vintage board games? Comment down below!

Vintage Melmac Tablewares in Pretty Spring Pastels

Today I'm exploring vintage Melmac melamine dishes. I'm thinking of picking up a set for my springtime luncheons I throw here at my house in rainy Seattle. I'm aware that these melamine resin dishes aren't microwave safe, and they can tend to scratch easily. However, I can hardly resist their vintage retro charms!

Green isn't my particular favorite color, but nevertheless I'm considering this set of Green Laguna Melmac dinnerware. For $28 you get several cups and saucers, dessert plates, dinner plates, bowls, and even a serving tray! My egg salad sandwiches would look nice on these, contrasting the yellow and white of the sandwiches with the green of the plates.

This pink and white flowery Melmac dinnerware set couldn't be more perfect for a spring lunch! It was made by Texas Ware.

These Melmac cups are a cheery yellow for Spring. They'd look lovely with cucumber sandwiches served upon them.

I'm quite partial to pink, so this pink Boonton luncheon set tempts me quite sorely.

Here's another lovely spring pastel melmac dishes set: Sky Blues.

It's so rainy here, we don't ever really picnic in the spring. So what excuse can I manufacture in order to treat myself to this Vacron pink and white serving set? The pitcher is especially adorable! Imagine serving pink lemonade from this!

You can see how I have my work cut out for me, browsing Melmac on Etsy and trying to decide on a dinnerware set for my spring table! These are all so affordable, I'd pick up more than one color if I had the storage space for them!

RELATED LINKS:

History of Melmac Dinnerware and Its Care

Melmac Central: History of Plastic Fantastic and Melamine Galore

Melmac Central at Retro Chalet

Melmac Encyclopedia

Retro Travel Trailer Themed Kitchen Accessories

I don't like actual camping (the bugs! The uncomfy mattresses! The cold! The boredom!) but I have always found campers, teardrop trailers and travel trailers adorable. Instead of having to experience the deprivations of camping, I'll just enjoy these camper and travel trailer shaped kitchen accessories.

I love the aqua and gold color scheme on this vintage set of travel trailer salt and pepper shakers. They're from the New Life Vintage RVs shop which specializes in travel trailer, camper and RV-themed antiques.

Grasslands Road produced this holiday-themed set of car and camper salt and pepper shakers.

This car and camper sugar and creamer set is by Fitz & Floyd.

Fitz & Floyd also made this matching travel trailer salt & pepper set.

Here's a Woody teardrop shaped travel trailer themed wine bottle holder.

This is a set of camper van shaped tea for one sets. I love their funky shape!

Quirky Vintage Alarm Clocks by RedChiliPeppers on Etsy

I have a bad reputation for never using my alarm clock. In fact, I feel they are best used as decoration! Which is why I wanted to show you guys these vintage alarm clocks by Red Chili Peppers on Etsy. Let's travel a few decades back and take a look!

This beautiful vintage Red Alarm Clock-Winding Alarm from the Czech Republic would be a great addition to my night stand. This is from the 1980's and is in working condition! It measures 4" in diameter and 4.5" in height. I absolutely love the sleek and shiny red coloring. I think what really ties this clock together is the funky numbering!

This is a little older than the latter. The Big Beige Alarm Clock from the Soviet Union was made in the 1970's. It almost has a gold shine when you look at it in the pictures. This has a 4 jewels mechanism and is in working condition. It's a fairly large clock measuring almost 5 inches in diameter and 5.1 inches in height.

I love this gorgeous Big Turquoise Alarm Clock! It's one of my favorite colors and I love the design of this one in particular. This is from the Soviet Union in the 1970's from the little village of Jantar. The diameter is almost 5 inches and it is 5.1 inches tall. The clock is in working condition!

This vintage clock has a very sporty feel. The Big Green Alarm Clock is also from the Soviet Union made in Jantar in the 1970's. It is the same size as the latter being almost 5 inches in diameter and standing 5.1 inches. It's not my favorite color or style, but I am sure it will fit in someone's collection!

What a groovy Big Yellow Alarm Clock! I love the glossy yellow shine and the metal body! This one is bound to attract people's attention. It's from 1980's Germany Meiser Anker. It measures about 4.8" in diameter and 6.7" in height. It's in perfect working condition.

This is another really awesome vintage alarm clock! The face of this Big Red Gold Alarm Clock has so much character with the gold lettering and red background. The diameter is about 4.3 inches and 5.1 inches tall. This is from the 1970's in Jantar Soviet Russia. It's so cute!

This classic Silver Alarm Clock would work for anywhere. This is a very old clock that comes from Jaz, France in the 1920's. The diameter is 3.7 inches. This alarm clock has a pretty chrome-silver metal body, hand winding, and in good hardware condition.

Check out more of Red Chili Peppers on Etsy alarm clocks and other vintage items! Let me know down below what you think of these retro clocks!

Charming Vintage Davar Kitchen Maids

These vintage Davar kitchen maids kitchen accessories date from 1966.

The darling set includes a scouring pad holder, a napkin holder, and a salt & pepper set. I love their little housecleaner scarves!

If you just wanted the salt and pepper set, there's one over on eBay.

These would be so cute in a retro powder blue themed kitchen!

Retro Venetian Gondola Kitchen Accessories

I didn't know that having Venetian themed kitchen accessories was a thing, but apparently it is! Here are some of my favorites I've found during my browsing adventures today.

Here's a covered jar shaped like a gondola. It comes with a salt and pepper set too. This vintage Lusterware piece was made in Japan.

Here's another Lusterware gondola set, with a different floral pattern.

This blue-and-white gondola shaped candy bowl is from the 1950s and apparently was made in Belgium.

I see several very similar gondola salt and pepper shaker sets on Etsy. This must have been a popular design from Occupied Japan.

Now this vintage teapot isn't gondola-shaped, but I love the gondola and Venice design painted on it.

This contemporary gondola ice cube tray is just silly. I love it. It sure would take up a lot of horizontal room in your freezer though!

Here's a whimsical gondola-themed spoon rest for your kitchen counter next to your stove.

I've never needed to hold or caddy just one bottle of wine, but here's a gondolier and gondola shaped wine caddy that holds one bottle.

Villeroy & Boch's Gorgeous Art Nouveau Fashion Themed Dishes

I wanted to share with you these gorgeous Art Nouveau tabletop and serving pieces from Villeroy & Boch's "Design 1900" series. Most of them were produced in the 1980s to 1990s.

This plate features a woman in a tiered yellow gown.

This cake plate features a woman in a ruffled blue/gray dress and a whimsical hat.

This luncheon plate depicts a woman in an intricate scarf waving a censer of incense.

I am quite severely tempted by this unusual shaped (and useful sounding) Art Nouveau sandwich tray. Check out the cute little dog sitting next to the woman on the chaise! However, I suspect I wouldn't enjoy this tray as much once the design was completely obscured by sandwiches. Hrm.

These darling Design 1900 dessert plates come with their original box. I'd love to serve petits fours or macarons on them.

I love the elegant black and white design of the dress this woman is wearing on the bread and butter plate. This design also comes in the salad plate size.

To me, the coatdress on this Design 1900 luncheon plate looks more Regency era than Art Nouveau.

I find this beige walking dress rather boring. Is it just me?

A woman looks rather saucily at a parrot in the design on this luncheon plate.

The Design 1900 Art Nouveau dishes line includes salad plates, bread and butter plates, cake servers, the sandwich tray, dinner plates, and dessert plates. Each size of plate other than the cake server and sandwich tray comes in each fashion design shown above.

When Villeroy & Boch made their coffeepot, they introduced a new fashion design. Here's a woman in a black pleated skirt and teal jacket.

I am in love with this teapot! The woman holds a purple parasol over her flapper style hat.

This stunning bowl for sauce or fruit features a woman in a flowered skirt worn over a green longer dress. This is another case where I think it would be a shame to cover up the design with sauce or really any type of food.

I could almost squeak out a few tears right now because I want this Art Nouveau teacup and saucer so badly!

Do you also find it interesting that this tray is made from plastic and not porcelain? I suppose that is what makes it more affordable.

Speaking of affordable, this Design 1900 salt & pepper set is not. I can't pay $99 for salt and pepper shakers, even lovely ones like this.

Here's a rare Villeroy & Boch pickle dish. It shows a masquerade style masked woman in Pierrot or jester patterned skirt.

They made several different designs of mugs, including this woman with spyglass design.

This compote is the most expensive item of Design 1900 I've seen yet on eBay. Of course, it's the item I want the most!

I think we've had enough drooling for one day!