My 7 Favorite Vintage Asparagus Plates

I truly wish that asparagus plates never stopped being a fad. I guess I have a better appreciation for them since they aren't as common. On Etsy, there is a variety of asparagus plates that are incredible. The art and design of each one is fairly unique! I personally think they are quite useful - especially since they have little indentations where dips like hollandaise can go! For you, I have picked my 7 favorite retro asparagus plates.

The simplistic painting style on these French Sarreguemine asparagus serving plates is beautiful. The tray itself is great for having large groups of people over. By having the asparagus shapes embedded in the plate, you can easily avoid them rolling over the plate and onto the floor. I can't even count how many times that has happened to me. I do like the individual plates having their own place for their sauces. No need to over-complicate!

You could use these white asparagus platters during any time of the year. The plates themselves almost have a modern flair, but believe me it is definitely vintage! I don't want to sound like a pig, but I do like having multiple sauces on my plate when I eat asparagus if it is offered. I definitely love the fact there are two separate places for dips. I think the serving "basket" for the asparagus is very cute and would work pretty well for dinner parties.

I think that this artichoke and asparagus Majolica plate set is stunning. The blue, purple, and green hues all over are great colors for all year around. I do like the fact that you can have a place for artichoke and asparagus on this set. God knows how many times I've struggled keeping an artichoke on my plate! The art on the border of the plates is pretty fantastic, I've never seen anything like it before.

This is a very bold and straight forward set. The auburn French Majolica asparagus dishes really scream 60's to me. If you look closely at the plates you can see what looks like peacock feather designs lining the edges of the plates. It's actually quite a remarkable set and incredibly elegant. I can see the contrast between the green purple asparagus and the burnt orange would be a great combination.

I love how straight forward this antique French Sarreguemines Asparagus plates set is. There are very definite asparagus outlines on the plate, a very obvious section for your sauce, and the plates are a vibrant green color. Clearly, this is an asparagus plate! I put this in my top 7, because I really love the unique shape of this plate. Instead of everything being very rounded it seems more rigid. I thought it was different and enjoyed the very forward take on the design.

When I saw this early twentieth century asparagus plate set I instantly thought of spring. The colors aren't vibrant enough to be called summer. I do think that the edges look like the petals of a sun flower. I really enjoy how delicately painted it is. It's very artistic, but still fully functional! Of course, a bonus would be being able to use it for artichokes too.

The Gien artichoke and asparagus plate set is stunning. The artistic foliage impressions on the plates are really amazing. Not only that, but there are clearly separate sections on the plate that you could probably have a dip, artichoke, and asparagus on there all at one time.

For all these amazing vintage items, it definitely requires a lot of storage space that most of us do not have. I think that you could probably make an exception with these asparagus plates that are on Etsy. As a collector, there are very cool sets that could be set out for display, because not a lot of people know something like this exists!

Do you agree with my list? What are some of your favorite asparagus plates? Comment down below and tell us about it!

6 Stunning Vintage Turquoise Milk Glass Pieces

There is clearly a theme here. If you hadn't noticed, it's that I love turquoise, teal, aqua... all of those shades! I've had a few outdoor parties with my brand new outdoor entertainment set. Unfortunately I think there aren't enough teal or turquoise accents. I really enjoy the vintage turquoise milk glass pieces on Etsy. I think I'll have to get at least a centerpiece for my dining table, but there are many gorgeous options. Here are my top 6:

The design of this retro Fenton blue milk glass bud vase is stunning. Even though the opening is narrow and not terribly tall, you could still fit one or two gorgeous flowers in it. For some contrast, I would probably put in a large sunflower and use it as the centerpiece of the table. I just can imagine the sun shining through the glass and making it glow during these long summer days.

This Fenton hobnail cake stand is quite mesmerizing. June is wedding season so I figured this would be a fitting place for this cake stand. It's also great for future birthdays or other celebrations. I think the color and shape of this would make your cake stand out more than usual!

As I hover over the "add to cart" button, I'm trying to find reasons not to purchase this milk glass whiskey decanter. The spirals that decorate the outside and the cork really accentuate this piece! I feel like this shade of turquoise is a hard one to find.

Now this vintage turquoise milk glass footed bowl would be great for my outdoor set. I could put little candies in it or even cherries to serve. The color is beautiful and the flower carvings are perfect for summer.

This is such a funky square bowl. The waves remind me of the ocean, which could put me in a more summer mood. This would be a fun way to serve a dish or even displaying pieces of fruit during the season. It's a great collector item for those who love the atomic age!

I must admit I am a little in awe with this blue milk glass vase. The colors are gorgeous and it looks sturdy enough to live in the outdoors. What really amazes me is the design is a little unusual. It reminds me of a cocoon or an insect, but not in a creepy sort of way. It's just oddly alluring to me.

Do you agree with this list? There are plenty of other vintage turquoise milk glass pieces on Etsy. These are just my personal favorites! Comment down below and tell me what your favorite is!

Vintage Pink Sunbeam Appliances for Kitchen and Bathroom

As much as I love vintage inspired items, I really adore finding things that are really from a while ago! I was thrilled to see that there are some retro pink Sunbeam appliances on Etsy. In fact, I remember learning to do a lot of my chores with these exact appliances! Apparently my mom's love for pink rubbed off on me. I am so tempted to get at least one of these Sunbeam kitchen items!

When I was little, I dreaded touching this retro Sunbeam iron. I just remember feeling like I had better things to do than to iron and I hated it! Now that I am older I can truly appreciate the chore. There really isn't anything like jumping into a bed of freshly ironed sheets. My mom had an iron that was exactly like this one, so it brings back a lot of memories.

I can't help that I really want this pink Sunbeam Mixmaster. I already have too many mixers at home, but this one is so classic! I believe my grandmother had something similar, but not in the pink color. This mixer has twelve settings! I know my other ones don't have that many, but it might be worth it for all the baking I am going to be doing in the fall.

Or I could always buy this vintage handmixer by Sunbeam. When I had my old Sunbeam mixer from my parents while I was in college it lasted forever. In fact, I've never been able to find such a long lasting appliance in all of my adult years. Why don't they make these things to last anymore like they used to? This is why I think I may have to get this one. It's so convenient and I know for a fact that it will last!

I am impressed by how new this pink Sunbeam lady shaver is. It looks like it really has never been used, which is a plus for buying a shaver! Even if you weren't going to actually use this, it's quite a classic. I wouldn't mind using this as some form of bathroom decor to give my home a more retro feel. It's a stunning piece and I know it will take many people back to the good old days!

I feel a bit ashamed that I laughed at this Vintage Sunbeam hair / nail dryer. I remember my grandmother using something like this either at home or at a friend's, I can't exactly recall. I just used to giggle at her as a little girl, because it looked like she had a bag over her hair! I was always astounded at how well it worked! I don't know if I could bring myself to buy this - my grandma would probably get back at me from all the times I made fun of her.

Aren't these pink Sunbeam appliances on Etsy such a blast from the past? Do you remember having these at your home or even using them? Tell me about it in the comments below! I was so excited to find them, because it's just another excuse to buy something I want. I think I would do my mother proud right about now!

Pyrex Vintage Charm Repro Mixing Bowls - Perfect for Summer!

We wanted to show you these reproduction Pyrex mixing bowls. Easy to stack and such fun colors! All of our grandmothers had Pyrex mixing bowls like these. These summertime mixing bowls are this generation's reproductions so we can enjoy them too.

For a nice vibrant flair in your kitchen, take a look at this Tickled Pink mixing bowl set. It looks more like a beautiful coral color than pink. This is perfect for the summer season. The floral design is like the decor of a hacienda.

This very simplistic mid-century design is great for all year around. The Spot-On mixing bowl set is a blast from the past using this very retro print. I am a fan of polka dots in general!

This Rise N Shine mixing bowl set is bright and full of sunshine! This is a cute folksy design.

If you're looking for some deeper, but earthy colors than this Memory Lane mixing bowl set is for you. The stripes and color combination reminds me of a set of glasses my grandparents had.

I feel like you can never have enough mixing bowls! I also like to match during the seasons. Check out all Vintage Charm on Amazon. Which set is your favorite? I think mine is the Tickled Pink set!

Darling and Useful Retro Kitchen Timers

It's a clock day today! I only say this because I am anxiously awaiting vacation in a week! I was thinking about all the baking that I am going to have to do for some guests I'm having over. Then I realized, I need a timer. Unless you bake all the time, I just don't think about timers, because we have one on our oven! If you're baking 3-4 things at once, then things are a little different. This is why I was excited when I saw these retro kitchen timers on Amazon. There are so many shapes, sizes, and functions! They are awesome!

I think this Fox Run retro magnetic kitchen timer is the only one that comes in green. So if you're a green person, I would jump on this one immediately! I love how small and convenient this is! In fact, maybe getting multiple colors would help with the baking process. I could have certain colors associated with different breads I'm baking. Since it is magnetic, I shouldn't lose it. I could just put it on my fridge.

Instead of it being portable, I think that this Suzie Q vintage minute timer would be a great option too. Since it's flat on the bottom you could just have it sitting about the stove for your convenience. This one also comes in a variety of colors! I am also in love with the Suzie Q brand! If you love vintage kitchenware like I do, I very much recommend taking a look!

If you're looking for sturdy, then I would go with this vintage Streamline kitchen timer. The design is very bulky, perhaps too much for what I am looking for. If you're an avid chef or baker, this would definitely be handy. I just don't bake enough to justify getting something so bold!

I think this retro kitchen timer wall clock is perfect! I love having a clock with a timer all in one. It also comes in my favorite color, teal! In fact, this matches my kitchen decor so flawlessly I think I found what I was looking for!

I was so excited about the previous clock that I forgot about this retro kitchen clock with temperature and timer. If only this came in teal or some other color besides yellow, I would be all over this one.

This should make my vacation baking session incredibly easy. What do you think about these retro kitchen timers on Amazon? Would you use one? What is your favorite out of the five listed? Comment down below!

Lovely Retro Style Dresses by Anni Coco

I'm so excited to shop for new dresses for summertime! When I saw these fabulous retro style dresses from Anni Coco, I about died! These are so great for this time of year and they come in so many colors. Ladies, you need to check them out.

I have always wanted to wear one of these vintage swing tea dresses to a party. First, it reminds me of something Marilyn Monroe wore. Next, it just looks like to much fun. I used to go swing dancing quite a bit when I was younger and I would have loved to wear this! There are many color options.

I can actually remember pictures of my grandma wearing cute retro party dresses like this. The navy blue with white trim reminds me of a ladies nautical dress. This is the most modest dress vintage style that Anni Coco has. Aren't the heart buttons on the front just precious?

Are you going to any summer weddings this year? I know I have a ton I need to attend! These lace vintage party dresses are classy and fun! You never want to outdo the bride or her bridesmaids. This is also a great option for those who want a more conservative look!

This vintage tea bow-knot dress style is great for everyday events. It's not too showy, but still fun. I can already see myself walking into the office wearing this. Plus, I can imagine it being very comfortable!

I am thrilled to see this vintage style dovetail dress. Not only can I display my retro pride, but I can feel sexy too! I've heard lots of people saying that expressing yourself as a woman was difficult in the good old days. This clearly proves that theory wrong!

I love vintage dresses! Not only are they great for everyday things like work or even going out for a walk, but are fantastic for parties too! There's a style for everyone from flashy to conservative. Take a look at these retro style dresses from Anni Coco. Which style is your favorite?

Gorgeous Colorful and Bright Amberina Glass for Summertime Entertaining

My grandparents have really rubbed off on me as I've gotten older. They both adored blue and orange home decor and now I do too. I may like different shades than they do, but there are clearly similarities. As you can probably tell, lately I have been obsessed with dishware! These vintage Amberina glassware pieces are perfect for the summer season.

The thought of using this antique votive candle holder is so exciting! Can't you imagine this as a centerpiece on your dining table? The light shining through the glass would create a romantic glow at nighttime. The engraving on the glass looks like waves, which is perfect for this time of year!

This retro Amberina pitcher is deceivingly small. I was thinking I could use this for my summer tea, but it's too little. Instead of using it for tea, it can be used to hold milk or cream. That would be great for my future breakfast parties. I adore the cherry pattern.

The pitcher above and this vintage butter dish would be great to have at a summer brunch gettogether. Both have the gorgeous cherry pattern and are super colorful. This would bring more warmth to my table! The plate shape is really pretty.

I want this Amberina moon and stars ashtray. If I was a smoker, I would buy this immediately! I like this stars and moon design and wish it was on other items! Maybe this can be used for something else, like a place for jewelry or candles.

This is an epic goblet! I would love to use this Amberina glass with daisy and button pattern for all my beverages. The light shining through both the glass and liquid would make so many cool reflections. It reminds me of a beautiful fiery crystal.

This vintage Amberina goblet is bold. It looks like it is straight out of a fantasy novel. It is like a volcanic flower. Absolutely stunning. I wish that this came in a set of four, because I want more than just one! The thickness of the glass would be great for outdoor dining.

Do you need to brighten up your home? There are plenty of Amberina glassware pieces on Etsy to choose from. Which one could you use in your house? Tell me about it in the comments below!