Hornsea pottery love.

We've been collecting Hornsea pottery for years now, and as much as our kitchens have changed over the years, these pieces seem to somehow always stay current. Hornsea pottery has been around since 1949 and was started by two brothers in England. The pottery really took off in the 70's, and we love how the simple designs look timeless and some of the pieces even look like they were made recently!

I love the simple lines and colors of these stripes pieces.

This Springtime horsea piece has sold, and we can see why!

This vase is so simple, but so lovely!

I love the 70's look to these ones.

Ack! These patterns are incredible!

You can buy a set of the blue raindrop salt and pepper shakers here.

I think that I need this spice set in my life. 

I can't decide if I like the brown or this green set better!?

Love in black & white.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner we thought we would share some of our favorite black and white photos of lovely-looking couples.

So cozy and beautiful.

Lovers on the beach.

Dem legs!

Date night. 

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A couple in a big old hole. 

This looks pretty perfect right about now.

Just fondue it!

Fondue parties are sorta the best. If you haven't had one before, you should keep it in mind for your next dinner party! Also, if you are in need of a new (vintage) fondue pot to add to your collection here are a couple of beauties that we currently have our eye on from Etsy. 

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Atomic era finds.

It seems like we haven't talked about our favorite atomic era pieces for awhile so we thought we should get the week started off on the right foot by sharing a list of must-haves for your atomic ranch.

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a starburst clock, a bullet planter, a fantastic atomic dish set, an interesting decanter or carafe, something quirky like this amazing pink bathroom scale, a boomerang piece like this set of ashtrays, something kitchy for the walls like these kissing fish wall plaques, retro barwear like these black & gold cocktail glasses, an amazing vintage lamp, and of course no house would be complete without a beautiful retro radio.

Juicin'

Take a closer look at these amazing vintage juice glasses on Etsy here:

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All the right type.

Don't get me wrong, we are so thankful for modern technology and we don't know what we would do without our computers (or the internet for that matter!) but there is still something so charming about an old-fashioned typewriter. We both have several that we like to bust out from time to time for a special touch on a homemade birthday present or Christmas card. Plus, they look so darn cute sitting on display on our shelves!

Here are some of our current favorite colorful Etsy finds:

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Which one is your favorite?

XO

Busy signal.

Landlines are becoming more and more obsolete these days now that pretty much everybody under the sun has a cell phone, but back in their glory days telephones were really a thing of beauty. Just take a look at this gorgeous rainbow of phones!  So many pretty pastel colors and unique designs! Seeing these gems is definitely making me consider re-installing my landline.

All of these beauties are for sale on Etsy. Shop here:

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What about you, which one is your favorite?

XO

MCM Inspiration from Modern Movies.

Looking for a dose of mid century style inspiration? Well, you don't necessarily need to go all the way back to the fifties or sixties to find it. Many modern movies are paying tribute to MCM style, and by the looks of it these movies seem to have one thing in common: they are usually cast Leonardo DiCaprio or Julianne Moore as the starring actor/actress (they must really enjoy playing retro characters!) Here are a few movies that we recommend you check out if you are looking to relax and give your eyes a little mid century style treat!

Revolutionary Road set in 1955.

We love the calm fifties neighbourhood that this movie is set in. The yards are big and full of trees with gorgeous 1950's cars cruising the streets. It all has such a tranquil and relaxing vibe. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio always make such an attractive couple (Hello Titanic!) but when they are all decked out in their 1950's best they look that much better! Although the movie does have a sad ending, we can at least appreciate all of the attention to detail that was put into setting up such an elaborate retro set. 

Shutter Island set in 1955.

Overall this is a pretty dark movie, but we still managed to find some inspiring interiors! Our favorite part is when Leonardo DiCaprio's character flashes back to his old home filled with turquoise doors and plaid wallpapered walls. You know us, anything with a pop of turquoise will catch our attention! Also Michelle Williams' Hawaiian floral sundress is pretty amazing and makes us long for warm humid summer nights.

A Single Man set in 1962.

There are so many beautiful interior and exterior shots in this movie we don't even know where to start! Colin Firth's character lives in the most gorgeous ultra-modern sixties glass house full of sleek furniture, clean lines and lots of teak. While Julianne Moore's character lives in a lavish romantic sixties home, complete with a circular couch. How amazing is that? Our favorite scene is when they are having dinner together and she throws on a record and they both dance around the living room doing the twist. We love how their black and white wardrobe pops against the pale pink furniture and walls. Great costume designing!

The Hours partially set in 1951.  

For those of you who haven't seen this movie, there are three story lines that take place in different eras: the 1920's, 1950's and the 2000's. Obviously we are drawn to the 1950's especially because of the big beautiful kitchen inside of the L.A. suburban home that Julianne Moore's character is living in. It is filled with gorgeous old appliances, Pyrex and other fun retro kitchen gadgets which is totally our weakness! There are also plenty of pretty costumes and gorgeous old homes from the storyline that takes place in the 1920's as well.

Hope these suggestions help you enjoy your retro movie night! 

XO

Portable record players then & now

We love the crackling sound that record players give off, and we adore that Crosley has re-made portable turntables! I actually own a vintage turntable and a new portable Crosley one, and I go back and forth between the two because they both sound amazing, but a tiny bit different!  Which would you chose, old or new?

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Swimsuits then & now.

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Something old & something new.

It's no secret that we wear a lot of dresses, but a lot of people think we only wear vintage because we own a vintage shop, but this is far from true! We do however like to mix and match old and new, so we thought we would put together a little mish-mash of old and new styles that look strikingly similar! We love them both! Which do you prefer-old or new?

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Mid century color inspiration.

Choosing paint colors for your home can be a very intimidating job because there are endless options and color combinations. So it's best to do your research ahead of time and ask yourself some simple questions like: "What colors am I attracted to?" and "What sort of rooms am I drawn to; simple and neutral or bright and bold?" and "What feeling do I want my room to have?" If the answer to any of those questions is "mid century modern rooms with neutral walls and pops of bright color scattered throughout" then we have the perfect color palette for you!

We made a simple mid century color palette which includes some neutral tones of cream, off-white, tan, and brown along with bold pops of burnt orange and turquoise. We really like how the rooms in these photos have neutral walls and keep the focal point of the room on the bold color of the amazing vintage furniture. This is a great way to showcase your unique furniture to it's full potential by not having any competing colors on the walls. Obviously this isn't the only way to create a mid century feel in your home and there are many other retro-inspired colors to chose from, these are just some of our favorites. We will be sharing more color combos in the future, but for now take a peek at this pretty retro color palette and maybe take some inspiration for your own space.

And the best thing about paint? It's not permanent. It can always be changed. Trust us when we say that we definitely speak from experience. I couldn't tell you how many different colors I've tried out in my house over the years, but that's all part of the experimenting fun!

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orange acorn fireplace, wood wall art, turquoise couch and chair set, 

and gorgeous retro apartment.

ABC's of 60's fashion designers part 3.

We're so sad that this is the third and final part of our mini series! We hope you enjoyed it!