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!

Fabulous Fashions of the Past Coloring Books

These aren't vintage items, but vintage style illustrations! Coloring is an incredibly relaxing activity. Plus, it's a great way to keep your hands busy while you "binge watch" a show. These coloring books are great for creative fashionistas. Adventure through the past with these adult coloring books.

What a fun way to look into the fashion of the 50's. This Creative Haven Fabulous Fashions of the 1950s Adult Coloring Book is filled with many awesome pictures. Not only that, they are simple yet detailed at the same time. If you're like me, coloring in the small details is the best part!

This is one of my favorite fashion periods. The Creative Haven Art Deco Fashions Adult Coloring Book is filled with much detail, but not too much where it's overwhelming. The dresses are amazing! I wish contemporary designers would start making dresses like this.

This Fashions of the Roaring Twenties Adult Coloring Book is absolutely gorgeous. The 1920's is another one of my favorite fashion periods, mostly for its significance in feminist history. The illustrations look so elegant and alive!

Kick back and relax with some of these fabulous fashions adult coloring books that you can find on Amazon. What are some of your favorite decades when it comes to fashion? Let me know down in the comments below!

Gorgeous and Unusual Orange Atomic Art Deco Dishes and Dinnerware

These funky and very cool Orange Atomic Art Deco Dishes and Dinnerware by SusabellaBrownstein on Etsy are fabulous. I may be biased since one of my favorite colors is orange, but you just don't see these kinds of dishes anymore.

This ceramic Atomic Art Deco Coffee Set for 4 is from the 1930's. It comes with cups, saucers, triangle plates, creamer, sugar bowl, coffeepot with the lid. It reminds me of how history tends to repeat itself. They almost look so modern!

Honestly, a whole tea set might be too much, so the Atomic Art Deco Creamer & Sugar Set would be great to have. I like how they stack on top of each other. The shape of the set is really cool. I think the color just adds to its greatness.

Lastly, I really like this Dinnerware Set for 12. Look at how all the plates nicely line up on the table! Springtime is coming up and these would be great dishes for Easter or just for the season. They're beautiful!

It's definitely really cool to see what dishware looked like almost a century ago! Take a look at Orange Atomic Art Deco Dishes and Dinnerware by SusabellaBrownstein on Etsy.

Clever Retro Printable Favor Boxes from Simply Everyday Me

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and some of us (including myself) still need to prepare. I really enjoy giving everyone a little something like candy or baked goods. I thought these Retro Printable Favor Boxes from Simply Everyday Me on Etsy would be a real fun way to deliver my gifts. These are all instantly printable so you can get them today!

I think most of my friends would have a huge appreciation for this Boom Box Cupcake Box. Even my older cousins would even get a kick out of this. People forget that it wasn't that long ago that people had boom boxes. I still even have one!

It has always been my dream to ride in one of these. This Retro Woodie Surfer Wagon Box would be especially fun to deliver some treats in. This comes in different colors and styles such as cream, orange, and teal. Check them out!

This is the smallest box out of the ones I will show, but I'm sure there are many clever ideas for it. The Cassette Tape Box could be used as a gift box for small little gadgets like a USB drive (full of romantic music of course.) This one is very customizable as well.

The trendy VW Beetle Bug Box will probably never go out of style. It's large enough for so many different sweets from small candies to cookies. I have a couple friends who love the old Volkswagen Bug that would appreciate this gift box. There is also a Pink Downloadable Beetle Bug Box for those who do not want blue!

Now this is an oldie that is a goody. This Record Player Gift Box would be an awesome place to store some sweets for all those who miss listening to records to on what they're supposed to be played on! What a great idea for people who are collectors or even some of our older friends that don't mind being teased.

I had to save the best for last, the Kissing Booth Gift Box. I love watching movies where they had little kissing booths! This would be the best way to deliver your retro Valentine's Day Candy!

There are a ton more retro gift boxes for all year round! Take a look at Retro Printable Favor Boxes from Simply Everyday Me on Etsy. Tell me about it down below!