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Yesterday, in the basement of a local antique shop, I came across these lovely (still sealed) boxes filled with sets of dishes. I have a serious problem when it comes to vintage dishes. I have way too many plates and plenty of patterns too. When I saw these the boxes drew me in first, the fact that they had never been open, the adorable wintery pine cone pattern and when I saw the price tag I had to have them! Sixteen boxes of dishes for $25! Needless to say Shayne wasn’t as convinced as I was that we HAD to get them. After a few trips around the shop, going back to the table they were on and my lengthy list of why they were the perfect dishes…he agreed we should buy them. He claims my cuteness and how much I loved them won him over but I think he knew if we didn’t get them he would be hearing about the “dishes that got away” for far too long.

The set includes 8 place settings, 8 soup bowls and salad plates, a serving platter, vegetable dish, sugar bowl, and a creamer. The dishes are made by Mar-crest which is mostly known for their brown Daisy and Dot Stoneware dishes. I’m so happy that I found these and they are sure to be a hit at Christmas. Speaking of which, I also left the antique shop with another box of Shiny Brites to add to our collection.

I have some exciting news to share…One of my photos was featured in the November issue of Cottages & Bungalows magazine! I even got to write an article all about vintage typewriter and decorating with them. Click the photo for a larger view. Happy weekend!

Ana of Lolabags must love Pyrex just as much as I do. She’s taken iconic pieces of Pyrex and gave them a graphic slant. They would look amazing in the kitchen right next to my collection!

Pyrex Daisy Print

Pyrex Fridgies Print

Pyrex Casseroles Print

I have been a fan of Jan Skácelík’s prints for some time now and am so excited to have his shop ReStyle as a sponsor this month! Jan is a Czech Republic-based graphic designer whose posters feature clean lines and lots of color. They are perfect for any mid-century modern design lover. Here are some of my favorites from the ReStyle shop. Be sure to visit Jan’s blog, Design Attractor for tons of design eye candy and check out these photos of his home studio.

Mid Century Modern Modernist

Cathrineholm of Norway

You make me happy when skies are gray

Scandinavian Picknick

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Each of these are beautifully hand illustrated and lettered by Eva Jorgensen for Sycamore Street Press’s Folk line. Lovely!