ETSY FAVORITES

I keep forgetting I have favorite listings on Etsy! I went through them today and thought I'd share some of the more impressive items, albeit out of my price range. The things I usually add to my Etsy favorites are items I'd love to come across while thrifting, but living in the Mid-West I usually don't see.

I'd probably never order furniture on Etsy because of the shipping costs. But if I found something I absolutely loved, I'd consider it.

This wall unit/room divider makes me swoon. AND it has a built-in desk. And I've been looking for a bookcase/hutch like this one for a while now.... lurve it!

Mid Century Modern Wall Unit Standing Room Divider
mid century MODERN hutch BOOKCASE hairpin legs storage teak danish

I've been looking for a black Cathrineholm tea kettle for a while. I saw one on Ebay a month ago and should have bid on it since it sold for only $75. Anyway, anything Cathrineholm gets my attention, like this blue bowl. The Kaj Frank mushroom bowl would be an amazing thrift find, but I don't really want to spend over $100 for one.

Vintage Cathrineholm White on Blue Lotus Bowl
Finel Kaj Franck Enamel Bowl

This super rad 80s clock would be awesome next to my bed. And these wooden monkeys, although knock-offs, are too cute! This is another item I would love to have, but I really don't want to pay over $100 for one.

Red Sony ICF A10W Cube AM/FM Radio alarm clock
mid century wooden monkeys

I'd crap my pants if I ever came across some Nagel candleholders in a thrift store. They are too cool!

Mid Century Modern BMF Nagel Candle Holder Set Of Four

YELLOW

There's lots of sunny yellow items in the shop to brighten up your winter blues...

Large Lemonade glass tumbler :: $7 at Kitsch Café
Lemon illustrated carafe :: $11 at Kitsch Café

Four Heller side plates :: $25 at Kitsch Café
Japanese flower power canisters/tins :: $15 at Kitsch Café

Wooden salt and pepper shakers :: $16 at Kitsch Café
Dansk snack tray :: $21 at Kitsch Café

KITSCHY THRIFT SCORES

Some of the (few) kitschy thrift finds from September that were/are in the shop...

:: The child's clock on the far left fooled me. It's actually a reproduction from the early 2000s. Doh! I really need to read the fine print before buying.
:: I love the gold pirate ship. I had to talk myself out of keeping it for myself. It's currently in the shop.
:: The awesome apple clock was in the shop. It sold and was sent to Australia.
:: Anything rainbow sells quickly, and the rainbow tray went fast.
:: These granny chic red bowls are in the shop.

:: This print by Medeiros will be in the shop shortly. I couldn't pass it up because it has an uncanny likeness to a neighbor kid that lived across the street when I was little.
:: A child's suitcase in GREAT condition, in the shop.
:: Groovy lemon juice carafe, in the shop.
:: A unique Thermos container that has a handle, which I've never seen. In the shop.

GIANT VINTAGE CLIPS

A few weeks ago while thrifting I found the giant black clothes pin above. It's not vintage, but I couldn't resist its charm. I also recently sold a brass giant paper clip in the Kitsch Café shop, then found another one last week. I'm thinking maybe I should keep it and officially start a "giant office supplies" collection... hmmm...

Here are some other giant clips and pins I found on Etsy. Enjoy...

Can you imagine a collection of these large vintage paper clips grouped together on a windowsill or bookshelf? That'd make me faint from the awesomeness.

Giant vintage brass paper clip :: sold from Kitsch Café (this is the first one I found)
Desktop note holder :: $9.99 from thisotherthing
Giant paper clip :: $15 from Kitsch Café

Maybe I should just focus solely on collecting large clothes pins. These are hilarious... I love everything about them.

Blue paper clip :: $14 from collectedfat
Large clothes pin :: $10 from elensolete

Over sized safety pins? GET OUT!

Giant paper clips :: $6 from deweydecimals
Giant safety pins :: $6 from deweydecimals

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Stop by the Kitsch Café shop and check out the Christmas in July sale. 25% off selected items through July 31.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

It's HOT here in the fly-over states! Here in Ohio it's supposed to be 100F (38c) tomorrow. Yikes! I'm sitting directly in front of the air conditioner as I write this. To cool everyone else off, I thought I'd pull together some items from Kitsch Café and KitschWear...

The perfect beach tray :: $20 at Kitsch Café

A flowery sleeveless dress perfect for a backyard BBQ :: $36 at KitschWear

The best beach bag you'll ever own :: $20 at KitschWear
Who wouldn't like rainbow espadrilles? :: $38 at KitschWear

Stripey tumblers for your iced tea with the girlfriends :: $12 at Kitsch Café
Lightweight 1980s dress for casual Friday :: $32 at KitschWear

A mod variation on the Hawaiian shirt :: $18 at KitschWear
Sip piña coladas next to the pool in these collectible coconut mugs :: $25 at Kitsch Café

DANISH MODERN CHAIRS ON ETSY

I was lucky enough to find some Danish Modern chairs about 10 years ago while thrifting when nobody was looking for them. I have almost gotten rid of them a few times but now I am glad that I have hung on to them.

Here are a few I found on Etsy that caught my eye (not all of them are Danish, but they are still cool):

1 :: Mid Century Danish Modern Rocking Chair from dejavulongbeach, $1295
2 :: Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Denmark Rocking Chair from Belmodo, $675
3 :: Mid Century Danish Modern Slat Back Lounge Arm Chair from rhan, $299
4 :: Mid Century Blonde Chairs from ILiveModern, $850
5 :: Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs from dejavulongbeach, $1650
6 :: Vintage bright yellow fiberglass rocking chair designed by Luther Conover from hermanmillermodern, $299

ANIMAL KITSCH

Kitschy animals have taken over the Kitsch Café shop!

Kitschy Green Dog Coin Bank, $12 :: Great way to keep your change, sitting on top of your dresser.
Bulldog Ceramic Planter, $13 :: He'd be super cute holding some fresh spring flowers. Or use him to hold pens and pencils on your desk at work.
Vintage Puppy Dog Squeak Toy, $10 ::  It makes the best sound when you squeeze it... just the most perfect squeak ever
Cat and Mouse Coin Bank, $9 :: Great for your change or just for dressing up a window sill or bookcase!

RED YELLOW ORANGE

Lots of bright red, yellow and orange items in the Kitsch Café shop lately. Check 'em out...

1 :: Woah... loving this amazing Danish Modern Erik Kold red mixing bowl.
2 :: Add some vintage charm to your next party with this great bright orange Serving tray with cutting tile.
3 :: Super mod and super designy Vignelli designed Heller plastic plates for your table.
4 :: I'm thinking of keeping this amazing Coca-Cola bottle carrier so somebody better snatch it up, now before I officially become a hoarder!
5 :: This versatile and Expandable coat and hat rack would be amazing in any modern home.
6 :: These Striped glass tumblers are a great way to add some vintage charm to your next outdoor/summery dinner with friends.

INSPIRED SPACES :: DANISH MODERN LOFT

photo :: loft life

It's Tuesday... which means another installment of INSPIRED SPACES! This week's space is one that I've adored since seeing this photo probably over a year ago. I never could find the source of the photo until recently...

It's a loft in NYC's Chelsea, home to a photographer. I love the mix of woods with metal with natural elements. I also love the subdued and restrained color palette. Check out more of the loft at Loft Life.

I have to say it was kinda difficult putting together this week's Inspired Spaces. But, I think it came together nicely and for less money than I imagined it would take to get the look above. Enjoy...

1 :: Indian Paint Rock Rough from Great Rough, $8.50/pound
2 :: Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet from LenConMod, $799
3 :: Potence Lamp from OneFortyThree, $375
4 :: Chair from West Elm via Shelterrific
5 :: Jacob Wool Throw from Towels.co.uk, £33.19
6 :: Black Cube Table from Pedestal Source, $190 - $322
7 :: Danish Modern Settee from modern-furniture.de, Sold
8 :: Hans Olsen Chair from artcru via Flickr
9 :: Mata Ortiz Mexican Art Pottery from sevenbc, $325

FASHION TREND :: CANVAS TOTE BAGS

When I was in NYC a few weeks ago, I noticed a lot of men carrying canvas tote bags. I snucked (is that a word?) a photo of this guy using a cool 80s inspired splattered paint bag from H&M. I also grabbed a photo of a few bags hanging at Topman. Canvas tote bags have been around for years, but this is the first time I have seen men using them as a fashion accessory.

About two months ago, while digging around in a large bin at a Goodwill outlet, I found this cool vintage Hawaii souvenir bag for 25¢... yes, 25 cents! It was in rough shape but I threw it in the washer and it came out like-new.

There are lots of great canvas bags out there. A quick search on Etsy came back with a ton of results. Check out some of these cool bags I found:

Canvas Tote Bag - Vintage Bicycle by packsandtotes, $13
Canvas Bag - Office Chair by WhoDoesntWantThat, $8
Canvas Bag - Silverware by WhoDoesntWantThat, $8
Mustache Collection Tote Bag by Theoldbanana, $10
Beards are Sexy Tote Bag by Theoldbanana, $10
Organic Raw Canvas Tote with Natural Leather Straps by ribandhull, $71

Canvas tote bags are an inexpensive way to add some trendiness to your wardrobe. They are also durable which makes them great for summer activities.

MICHAEL LAX FOR COPCO

Lately, I've become interested in Michael Lax designed items produced by Copco. I found a Lax designed tea kettle a few weeks ago and just listed it in the shop.

I've found many other great Copco designs during my research and have fallen in love. Lax was born in 1929 and lived until 1999. He came to Copco because he was friends with Samuel Farber who founded the company. Lax designed enamel and cast iron kitchenware items throughout the 1960s.

There are Michael Lax and Copco items on Etsy and all over Ebay. And occasionally you will find them at thrift stores and at garage and estate sales.

Thanks to A La Modern Blog for the Michael Lax info.

VINTAGE BAGS

 
Check out some of the bags right now at Kitsch Café and KitschWear:

1 :: House-shaped purse, $45
2 :: Red bag with striped straps, $22
3 :: Beaded black leather purse, $75
4 :: Purse with wooden handles, $24
5 :: Star Wars tote bag (made by yours truly!), $18
6 :: Granny floral plastic tote bag, $20

INSPIRED SPACES :: BLACK AND WHITE VINTAGE

Hello, lovelies. It's Tuesday, and you know what that means... another edition of INSPIRED SPACES! This week I was inspired by this great photo I found from fellow Flickrite, A Merry Mishap. [Check out her amazing, blog, too!]

1 :: The 5 Poster from And I Love You She Said, $45
2 :: Have I Mentioned How Much I Detest You print from Modern Relics Shop, $16
3 :: Large white modern ceramic vases from Sara Paloma, $350
4 :: Black and white polka dot pillow cover from Designs by Nancy T, $16
5 :: Mid-Century Lounger from Rubymountains, $1100
6 :: Drexel Declaration six foot cradenza from Object of Beauty, $525