Friday Feature 4/19/13

This week's Friday feature is going to be a little different- yesterday we introduced a new section in our etsy shop: "Vintage Novelties". While our main focus is jewelry, we both love to get out and search for cool old treasures. Yard sales, antique malls, auctions, or even the side of the road; we are always on the lookout for unusual things.

Today on FF, you'll get to find out a little bit more on each of the three new additions to the store.

The first two items are similar, but still one of a kind. If there is one thing The Fox and I can't resist, it's mason jars. These are the classic Atlas EZ Seal variety, with the metal & glass snap and lock style lids.

Vintage Mason Jar with Wooden Dominoes

The first one is a pint size, and I've taken over a dozen antique wooden dominoes and packed it full. They alone have a fantastic look to them, with an engraved leaf and vine motif, and painted dots that have a wonderful worn look. The brown is a nice change from classic black, and has a softer, more rustic look to it.

 This jar makes a great centerpiece for a table, or part of an arrangement in a foyer or even for eclectic wedding decorations.
 I love pouring out a jar of "whimsies" and sorting through everything. We have jars at home full of buttons and matches and other strange little things and i feel like it really personalizes your space. 















Vintage Mason Jar with Brightly Colored Clothespins

The second jar is larger- I believe it is the quart size. This one is much brighter and full of color from the fifteen different shades of embroidery floss that have each been carefully twined around a clothespin. I originally started doing this to keep all my thread organized, but as the clothespins began stacking up, I couldn't get over how beautiful they were all together.

 The variety of shades of pink, green, gold and brown mixed with a splash of purple and vibrant blue really brighten up any shelf, nook or mantelpiece. You can always use the thread for embellishing your own creations and fill the jar with your own collection of treasures! (Shells, old wooden spools, or old watch parts all make fascinating displays!)

Vintage Embroidered Wall Hangings

Lastly is this pair of crewel embroidery wall hangings. I think they are from the 1970's, or possibly older. They have a fabulous retro feel with avocado green linen backing and bright orange and yellow mums as the main focal point, with sweet daisies and ferns surrounding them. They are similar in design, but not identical, giving them an interesting yet cohesive feel. 

I love the color of the thread used in the embroidering- it's still vibrant after 40+ years. The pieces are ready to hang, and would be perfect to finish off a kitschy kitchen or family room.

After all the cold and gloomy weather we have had for so long, pieces like these vintage goodies go a long way in brightening up spaces and bringing in the sunshine to our home. One of the things I love most about older items is the uniqueness of each piece. Even the not so rare pieces keep from having a "mass produced" feel to them, and so many more things were made by hand. There may be plenty of embroidery to be found, but each piece is one of a kind, because different hands made it. 

You can find this week's finds here.

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