Showing posts with label 1960's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1960's. Show all posts

Table Dresses

Thursday, August 26, 2010

To be fair I just can't call them simply "table cloths".  They are so much more than mere cloths and have the ability change the look and mood of a vintage kitchen in an instant. 
Now, I know several of you share the same fondness as I do for great vintage textiles, so I thought I would spotlight some of  my own dear table dressings. 
I have been collecting for about 25 years now and following are just a few that have become the "old standbys" and are very precious to me.

I absolutely adore anything vintage South of the Border so when I found this at the Rose Bowl Flea Market,
I just about squealed with delight...
It matches my little mexican bandido on a donkey so well and it's fun to serve Mexican food with this little vignette.




His poor little burro has the task of carrying the heavy salt and pepper jugs as well, but he is such an adorable little
beast of burden.



I love the look of  abstract 1950/60's pinecone design and I found this amazing aqua table cover at an Estate Sale...



The cool thing is that I already had the dishes that matched!



I can mix and match so easily with this design. 
Just look how darlin' my vintage casserole dish fits in.

 

Cocktails anyone?

There is just something about this vintage pinecone design that makes me feel peaceful and happy.

Pink, Pink, Pink, how I adore thee...



Every vintage kitchen has to have a  pink and white striped cutie like this one. 
Oh, and a Spaghetti pitcher and tumbler set to match...a must have!


I get giddy over pink melmac!

Wowie, how many of you are state proud like me? 
I love vintage California memorabilia and I cherish this lovely piece of history. 


All of the famous locales are featured here and it's such a fun conversation starter. 
Have you ever been to...


Iron out your favorite and spotlight it on your table for a special meal tonight!

I hope you enjoyed today's offering. 

It's really fun to share my things with all of ya!

Atomic Comfort Living, That's What We Call It!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

You've all seen my kitchen where we cook, eat, 'n play in a vintage way...


But now, I would like to share my living room with you too.  As you probably already know, we live in an old house. 
Not too old though, she was built in 1949.  Frankie and I have been caring for her since 1999 and from the beginning we made a pact not to mess with the original design
We have remained loyal to that promise and have spent years trying out just the right furniture pieces and fixtures to see if they are a "fit". 
There have been many flops and some no-goes, but I think we finally have it right...at least in this space...for now. 
Not quite sure of the style, or if it is a pure style for all of you vintage design afficinados, but we love it and we refer to it as
 Atomic Comfort. 
Kinda like
Disneyland's House of the Future-meets-Leave it to Beaver. 
It has become our trademark and we hope you enjoy it too!

This is the view from our kitchen...
I have collected so many amazing things through the years and it would take pages and pages to show, so Im only going to show you my current favorites from this room...

By the way, I love color...can you tell?


This sits on the mantel next to the atomic clock. 
This poor little doe has been expertly glued many times...

This has become the room's favorite spot with all of our guests...they always end up in this chair. 
In the credenza behind, are my most treasure items, that's why they are behind glass...maybe I should put the doe there also?


even though I am not a smoker, I am CRAZY for vintage smoking paraphernalia...it's the MadMen in me!



Atomic bar goodies are the best and I swoon over this vintage chrome spherical ice server!

This if my favorite corner of the room. 
I love this tv!!! 
Yes, it works too!

Everything is this vignette has come from Estate Sales.

ooooh!  those tv dials...yummy!


Simply "must haves" in your atomic living room, just in case...



I adore gold stars and Harlequins,
but I do think gold atomic stars are the winners.



I love, love, love this Kroehler couch with aqua and silver thread tweed.  This is "our" couch!  We sit and lay on her to watch TV, Levi plays cars on her daily, company has spilled coffee on her, but she doesn't care. 
She still looks as fresh and new as the day I found her.


I play all my vintage LP's on this amazing Magnavox...
there is nothing like the mellow sound of a phonograph spinning Billie.  
I love to hear it wafting through the house in the afternoon. 
These are THE moments!!!

I hope you have enjoyed visiting. 
Come back soon! 
Oh and please tell what you think of our domicile...

The Party's Over!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Many warm thanks to all of you for your concern for Levi and his tonsil operation...He is feeling wonderful and healing quickly.

But...in the midst of it all...my baby turned 4 years old.  
Levi made his own cake for the occasion. 
He loves to use the
"pink spinny thing with the motor"
as he calls it...he's my little baker!


He had so much fun and created a yummy
orange cake...his fav! 
He decorated it with vintage clowns and choo-choo trains, soooo darn cute!


But the most fun of all was getting together with my beloved family. 
It's not easy being a mommy of two sons, one who is 27 and one who just turned 4, oh, and I forgot...I have a grandson who's 3 soon...but it's my life and I wouldn't trade it for nothin!


As you can see God has truly blessed me. 

I absolutely love the vintage life that I live in my vintage house.
My home has become "Family Central" and I am so lucky that I get to share it with my family and friends often.

Vintage Eats

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Growing up as a Southern Cali girl, I had the blessed fortune of getting to eat fast food...alot.
Sadly though, everything changes and things loose their charm. Some of these amazing places don't even exist anymore.
So, let your memory soar and your tastebuds reminisce as you view these tasty images...


My personal favorite at Lakewood Shopping Center...I've had many a birthday party here...

Ohhh, I can still taste the beans...
and I want whatever they are offering for only 19 cents

Jack in the Box used to be so quaint, very retro modern...
Where did the cowboy hat go???

Love that A-Frame red roof...

Who remembers these...
from here...

Many of you already remember what these popular places used to look like?
How many of you remember the way the food "used" to taste?

My mouth is watering just thinking about it.