Vintage Mondays: Vera butterfly towels

I have a Vera obsession.  So much so that I can just look at a square inch of a pattern and know instantly whether it's Vera or not.  This comes in handy during estate sales where they fold and tie up all the linens in bundles or put them in clear bags so you can't go through them all.  It's a limited talent but a skill set nonetheless!

Vintage Mondays: The Book of Knowledge

BK's estate pick this weekend prompted a lot of ooohs and ahhs from the cashiers.  This 1920s encyclopedia for children has all sorts of random information and facts.  I guess this is what people did before Google.

A few of my favorite entries:

And this one is hilarious--how to tell good drawings from poor ones:

Vintage Monday: Welch's T-Rex jars

This fun jar with a T-Rex on it was a staple in BK's grandma's kitchen.  He claims that grandma served "schwan drink" in it.  He also could not explain what that was and said only his family would know.  Anyone want to help me out here?

I made a lychee and peach smoothie in mine--3oz lychee juice, 8-9 lychees, 4-5 slices of frozen peaches and 4-5 ice cubes.  Yum!

Vintage Mondays: Fire King Summerfield baking dishes

Estate sale finds from this weekend!!

Vintage Monday: Gravy ladle

I picked up this spoon at a local estate recently b/c the wooden handle reminded me of my canoe muffin collection.  However, I'm not exactly sure what this spoon is actually used for--ladling out gravy perhaps?

Vintage Mondays: Lawyer's bookcase

We finally caved and bought this beauty at a local antique mall.  Love the dark wood, clean lines and the awesome way the glass fronts slide back upon opening. 

Vintage Monday: Kilim pillows

Found these awesome pillows at our neighborhood garage sale!

Vintage Monday: Pyrex hostess casserole dish with lid

I love this cheery yellow casserole dish.  I've been unknowingly collecting the large and small bowls in yellow and red thinking they were chip bowls.  When I saw this one with the lid I totally flipped (haha get it?) and snapped it up.  More about these bowls here on Pyrex Love. 

Vintage Monday: Heart Pyrex

Another estate sale score.  At most sales, I usually take a turn at the jewelry and kitchen first before heading to the other rooms.  This time, I was in the midst of rummaging through a closet when BK came in and said: "so you didn't want the heart pyrex?"   I high tailed it out of there and snagged this dish just in time.  Nice job, eagle eye!

Vintage Monday: Finel teapot

Back to estate sale hunting again and snagged this turquoise blue enamel teapot by Finel!

Vintage Monday: Belgian green bottle

I have a little habit/addiction about picking up little green and cobalt blue bottles and this one with the bubble top makes me swoon.

Vintage Mondays: Pink Pyrex baking dish

Found this great little pink Pyrex baking dish along with a matching loaf pan at an estate sale a few weeks ago.  Tried out a delicious Trader Joe's blondie bar mix to top off a chilly weekend!

Vintage Monday: blue glass

Picked up this little blue glass jar/vase at an estate sale recently.  The sale tag on it said "Blenko" but there aren't any markings on it.  I bought it for its color anyway, not the manufacturer.  There are lots of enthusiasts out there, and a really helpful site for identifying Blenko glass here, but I'm not sure if I have the energy to figure it out. It's tough enough keeping my Pyrex and Fiesta ware straight :)

Vintage Monday: Fiesta ware pitchers

Found these sweet yellow and green Fiesta ware pitchers at a Dallas estate sale last weekend.  This find helped make up for having to sit through a 4 hour dance recital.  Not totally, but close :)

Vintage Mondays: mod print pillow case

I spotted this cool mod print among the linens at the Salvation Army in Chicago and snapped it right up for my vintage linen collection that is growing out of control!

Vintage Monday: colorful enamel pot

Found at Savers: this adorable enamel saucepan in rainbow colors brightens up even the most tedious cooking chore :)

Vintage Monday: Pyrex measuring cup

Pyrex measuring cups are a bit of an addiction for me.  Once at an estate sale, BK found and held on to a large 8 cup pyrex measuring bowl for me and in that instant I fell a bit more in love with him--"yes! this man gets me!", I thought.   This wee one was also a product of an estate sale.  It's currently holding fresh thyme in the fridge for our ham and shallot pizza that's on the menu this week!

Vintage Monday: Evenflo pitcher

I love measuring glass measuring cups and thought this one was pretty cute with its big belly.  Well a little googling and come to find it's actually a pitcher for measuring and making baby formula.  Whoops.  So no baby here, but I think this could be a great little pitcher for flowers in the meantime!

Vintage Monday: Cat and mouse letter holder

This sweet little cat and mouse letter holder is perfect for your favorite mail!

Vintage Monday: vintage necklaces

My favorite vintage necklaces I've collected in the past few years