Baking Themed Retro Kitchen Linens from Ulster Weavers

I think I mentioned how I had a kitchen fire not too long ago. I've been slowly but surely trying to replenish all the things that I had to get rid of. Many of my kitchen linens are now ruined, so when I ran into these Retro Themed Kitchen Linens from Ulster Weavers I knew I found the right store! Are any of these right for you and your kitchen? Take a look, you might be surprised!

I really needed to show my favorite apron first. Originally I was going to wait, but I couldn't! This Shirley Styled Apron embodies everything I love! Clearly, I love the retro style and the colors are wonderful, but I also love tea! This is a definite must get.

This Baking Tea Towel is also a keeper. I really enjoy baking and having this in my kitchen would be such a delight. It's also a nice reminder of all things I need to replace!

I am enjoying the classic look of this Poppy Red Spot Cotton Kitchen Apron. Polka dots never go out of style! This would be another great apron to have on hand if the other one is in the laundry.

My grandma would have loved this Free Range Apron. I would really love to get this in honor of her. However, I'm not a huge fan of chickens. Hrm.

I know this is a lot of birds, but this Geese Applique Styled Cotton Apron is very cute. I actually hate geese (apparently I'm not a bird person), but I really love the overall design of this apron.

I think that this Cat Linen Tea Towel is absolutely darling. The different designs and bright colors are very appealing to me. Plus, these are cats that decorate the towels! Who doesn't love cats?

I really don't want to be misunderstood as the crazy cat lady, but this Catwalk Cotton Apron is adorable. My favorite part of this is the vintage style of art that the cats are drawn in. It's colorful and fun, which is something I always like to bring in the kitchen.

Not only is this Doris Styled Apron very pretty, but the style is very fun! It looks as if the front is starting to form into a heart. This is my favorite style apron so far. I love the design, but tea will always win over roses!

There are plenty more retro themed kitchen linens from Ulster Weavers on Amazon to look at. I'm sure you'll find something that would fit your style and your vintage taste! Comment down below - which were your favorites?

Charming Reproduction Table Clocks from Creative Co-Op

I really love vintage clocks. Each one really represents the time and place in which they were made. A little play on words for you! It's true though, the styles are very definitive! These awesome Table Clocks from Creative Co-Op will surely entice any retro lover. Note: These are all reproductions, but they are still cool anyway!

This particular reproduction Yellow Metal Rustic Retro Table Clock reminds me of the classic Alice in Wonderland. I feel like this would be in the White Rabbit's house. I really enjoy the oval shape and pastel colors used. This would be a fun addition to your spring decor as well!

Does anyone else recall having this Metal Table Clock style clock in their home? Maybe this was in my grandparents house when I was a kid, but I definitely recognize this design. I always really liked the dark background with gold numerals on the face of the clock. This definitely makes me reminisce about my childhood.

This Pewter Table Clock with Metal Pocket Watch Stand is so much fun in this bright red color. Not only that, the face looks like a wristwatch, which is very cool.

My favorite retro designs are similar to this Metal Bottle Cap Wall Clock. I wish it said "tea" instead of "coffee", but it's still a very cute concept! I think it's very clever that the clock as a whole is shaped like a bottle cap.

The last clock I wanted to show you is this really elegant Shabby Cottage Chic Metal Bird Desk Clock. This also brings back memories for me as well. My grandmother used to have a very similar clock in her office. I love how it acts as functional decor. I remember my grandmother also having decorative birds around the house that looked very much like this one!

As you can see there are all kinds of repro clocks out there! Take a look at these charming Table Clocks from Creative Co-Op. Something is sure to catch your eye. Let me know what you think down below in the comments section.

Darling Cottage Shaped Tea Cosies

It's still cold enough that my tea starts to get chilly really quickly! I am in the process of restocking my kitchen items, since I lost a bunch of things to a kitchen fire this year. That's how I found these adorable Cottage Shaped Tea Cosies on Amazon. I like the concept of having a little home for my tea. This would be a great way to keep my tea warm for the rest of this season and next year!

This cute Cottage Doorstop Tea Cozy is made with cotton and has sand & polyester filling. This is bound to keep my tea warm with the sand! One of my favorite parts about this tea cozy is the little hearts decorating the rim of the roof. I also really enjoy the color.

I appreciate the classic cottage look quite a bit! This Cottage Shaped Decorative Tea Cosy It is made with cotton and polyester wadding. It Measures 10.6 x 9.4 inches, which would be a great fit for most of my teapots! This one is pretty adorable as far as the design goes. I'm in love with the rose embellishment.

I feel like I'm being biased in favoring this tea cozy, because it has the best picture. Here's an adorable Cottage Knitted Tea Cosy. I definitely love the little flower garden below the windows. This particular tea cozy also fits the color scheme of my house!

I think these are a great idea for cozy teapot covers. What do you think of the Cottage Shaped Tea Cosies? Let me know in the comments below!

Retro Shop of the Week: The Head Vase Shop

Lady head vases were popular during the late 1940s and continued through the 1970's. Originally they were made by flower companies to hold small bouquets or individual flowers. The small openings on the very top helped to maximize sales by limiting the number of blossoms each container held. Clever! Following World War II these vases became very popular in Japan. The Head Vase Shop on Etsy sells many high quality and rare lady head vases.

I know Christmas is over, but this Vintage NAPCO Young Girl Christmas Head is just really precious. I think it would be a great way to display your flowers during the holidays. It was stamped in 1956 and made in Japan.

Another Japanese brand head vase is the Vintage Napcoware Doris Day. This one was made around the 1950s as well. It measures 5 ½ inches tall and 4 ½ inches wide.

I am infatuated with this particular vase. The Rare Lady Head Vase Pink Hat has very delicate yet also bold features. The daring lipstick and the huge yellow rose draw lots of attention while the delicate strokes on her eyelashes and hair make this piece one of a kind. It's very yin and yang and totally unique.

This pretty blonde vase would be fun to have during spring. This Vintage Lady Head Red Lips Vase could bring lots of character to any room. Her dark eyelashes and bright lipstick give her lots of spunk. When I think of head vases she is my personal staple.

When I think of classy women, I think of someone who looks exactly like this Lady Head Wearing Pearls Vase. Out of all the vases on The Head Vase Shop, I think her eye makeup is the best. She also reminds me of Lucille Ball.

I really enjoy most of these vases, but my favorite has to be this Young Girl Head Vase. There are technically two of them, but this style is the best in my opinion. The umbrella the little girl is holding would give a lot of character to flowers put on display. You could even color coordinate them!

There are plenty of vases by The Head Vase Shop on Etsy! Take a look and let me know what you think in the comments below!

Funky Vintage Tablecloths from Cinnamon Girl's Shop

I'm so thrilled that I found these awesome retro tablecloths. Cinnamon Girl's Stuff on Etsy has so many cool vintage items like ribbons, hankies, clothes, etc. I'm glad I found some funky tablecloths and runners to show you that you might definitely enjoy.

The Orange Fruits and Teapots- Vintage 1970s Tablecloth totally reminds me of being a kid again. It brings me back to times where my mom would cook at home and dad would sit at the table reading the paper during breakfast. This would liven up any dining room or kitchen. It's very large measuring 51" x 65.

This Vintage Flour Sack Cotton Tablecloth - Embroidered Roses is gorgeous. The detail of these hand-embroidered red and yellow roses makes me wish we had more of this now. The table cloth is 32" x 33.5". It would go well with a cabin in the woods kind of look or in your cottage in the country!

Another style of tablecloth that is very familiar to me is the Vintage Lace Tablecloth. I remember getting together with my family for the holidays - This was the kind of tablecloth we always used to decorate the table. I think that's exactly when it should be used: for the holidays.

I love this Mid-Century Fruit Tablecloth. This would be another great addition to a country home or a way to brighten up your kitchen. It measures 44" x 50". It's hard to find that kind of art style any more with the fruit. This is my favorite tablecloth!

This is an interesting but very fun tablecloth. The Unusual 1960s Old Tyme Tablecloth has all sorts of things printed on it, such as cowboy boots, tea kettle, brooms, etc. It's almost as if there's a scene being played out on it. You can tell by the art style that this is a fairly old design. It measures an ample 44" x 52".

What a beautiful Classic 1950s Tablecloth in Fuchsia. What I would give to be able to get away with this in my mostly turquoise dining room! This design is incredibly elegant. I can see this being used during Christmas or Thanksgiving. It would be fun to take a trip to the past with this tablecloth.

Since Easter and Spring are just around the corner, this Vintage Embroidered Floral Basket Tablerunner is fitting. I love the colors and the stitching. It's fun and would make a great addition to my decorations.

Take a look at other vintage tablecloths and items by Cinnamon Girl's Stuff on Etsy. There's a lot to choose from! Comment down below to tell me what you think!

Darling and Slightly Odd Vintage Pixieware Condiment Jars

For some unknown (to me) reason, during the 1950s several tableware companies became obsessed with pixies! Companies like Davar, Howard Holt, and Lefton created all sorts of cute and impish little figures to adorn their kitchen goods and tabletop serving items. Here's a look at some of my current favorites:

This Davar ketchup condiment jar is the one that would get used the most in my house!

Here's the Pixieware mustard condiment jar featuring red hair.

And this Davar mustard jar features a pixie with green hair. Or is it a stem? A topknot?

You couldn't set up a proper mid-century bar without olives!

This cherry jar pixie looks downright cranky!

This Davar jam 'n jelly jar is so adorable!

The pixie holding the cocktail onions looks like he's about to cry. Maybe the onions are stinging his little eyes?

This weird figural onion family set makes me laugh. The set contains an oil and vinegar, salt and pepper anthropomorphic onion figures. It's from the 1950s just like the pixieware.

Here's the Howard Holt Company's version of the pixie olive condiment jar.

Here's another piece by Holt Howard: a pixie boy hors d'oeuvres dish.

They also made a girl pixie hors d'oeuvres plate.

Here's an adorable pixie cookie jar from Howard Holt!

These vintage Holt Howard pixie cruets were meant to hold oil and vinegar.

Ok so technically this marmalade jar from Lefton doesn't depict a pixie. But the little citrus face is so cute!

This poor little Lefton figural relish jar is crying!

Hope you enjoyed this little tour!

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Vintage Telephone Gossip Chairs

There are some pieces of furniture I really wish carried through the ages. Gossip benches and chairs are definitely one of them. I know how almost useless they are since everything is kept on cell phones, but there have been plenty of times where I need a designated phone space. Sometimes I even need a place to take notes or keep a log of people and places I call often. These Gossip Chairs on Etsy would be great for any antique collector or just someone who misses the good ol' days.

This is a really simple and small 1940 Telephone Gossip Chair. Even though the wood looks worn, it's still a very beautiful piece. You can even see rings on the table from the residue of a glass someone from long ago probably used. Storage is underneath the seat.

This Floral Gossip Chair has almost an identical style as the latter. You can actually see the back of the chair has the same design and the storage space is also under the chair. It doesn't look worn, in fact it looks refurbished. It's nice, but I would prefer to see the markings of history on it too.

This funky Historic Greyhound Bus Station Evansville Gossip Chair would add a little pizzazz to your house. I can honestly see decorating a little girl's room with this. It's small, light weight, and really cute!

I like how much storage this Teal Telephone Gossip Chair has! This fun pattern on the seat makes the whole piece pop! I could utilize this particular chair the most out of all of them so far. It would add a lot of character to a room.

I wanted to show my favorite at the very end. This Art Nouveau Antique Gossip Bench is stunning. I want to find a way to make this work in my home. There's enough storage for exactly what I am looking for and it's just a beautiful piece.

This mid-century gossip chair has been painted white for a clean fresh look.

Take a look at more Gossip Chairs on Etsy! Which one is your favorite? Tell me about it below!