My New Vintage Etsy Shop

Hi everyone.



I have just opened a new vintage shop, Antiques for Today's Lifestyle by LMACKERELL on Etsy. You can find it at http://www.etsy.com/shop/LMACKERELL .

So far I have only placed one item there, but I will be adding to it regularly. I listed this beautiful berry serving bowl and 6 individual berry bowls by Anchor Hocking in the Royal Ruby Red color with the coronation tab handles. Although vintage, I think they will blend quite well with a modern set of white dishes!





Please wish me luck and success with my new Etsy shop!


Sincerely, Lynn

Look What I Found!

Hi.

Last weekend on my way home from a trip to Atlantic City, I took Route 30 instead of the Atlantic City Expressway and stopped at several antique shops I have never been to before.  I had a great time.  You never know what you might find when you venture off the beaten path.  I found a couple of desks and chairs that I will write about another time and I found a unique lamp.

Although I have seen many antique light fixtures and lamps during my antiquing expeditions, I have not seen any of these small lamps before.  In one week I found two of these lamps in different parts of NJ and PA.  I found the second lamp in a shop I visited one day this past week in Southeastern PA.

I believe they are hobnailed green depression glass lamps typically used on a dresser, though I am not sure if the shades are replacements or original.  While not identical, I think this "pair" of lamps looks beautiful together.

Please comment on this post and make suggestions for future topics to cover in my posts.

Sincerely,
Lynn

Accessorize with Vintage Blue and White

Hi.

I have always loved the color combination of blue and white.  It reminds me of the sky, the ocean and sand, and beautiful flowers.  There are many vintage accessories and household items that were made in cobalt blue, white, or a combination of both, as well as more modern items in this popular color combination.  Bringing these cool colors into your home can be relaxing and invoke memories of the cool days spent outdoors.

Yesterday I went to Michaels and AC Moore to get some floral accents and ribbons to use with my vintage blue accessories.  It is fun to find different ways to arrange accessories to keep the look in your home fresh and interesting.

These photographs show a number of examples.

Mom always had a row of vintage white pitchers in graduated sizes on the top of her dry sink.  I love that look, but this shows my update of her traditional white pitcher display.

I have been collecting cobalt blue vases, in addition to my collection of cobalt blue bottles, and  there are many potential ways to display these items.

A grouping of candlesticks is also fun.  Just because manufacturers make candlesticks in pairs, does not mean you have to always use them in pairs!

How about filling a Ball style jar with blue and clear pebbles or marbles instead of the ever popular button-filled jar?

There are many antique china pieces in blue and white available at flea markets and antique centers.  Why not mix some of these with basic white tableware?  I also love the vintage white ironstone dishes and blue depression glass.

While I am not a collector of Fiesta Ware, these bright colored dishes also come in a beautiful shade of blue that can be used in blue and white decor.

Do you love blue and white too?  Please comment on this post and share your ideas with me and other readers.

Sincerely,
Lynn