Head over Heals: Catherineholm and Dansk

How did I NOT know about this?! Vintage Danish cookware from the 60's in mod patterns and colors?! Pick me! I want some! Ok- I will settle down- a little. Raise your hand if you LOVE Catherineholm and/or Dansk pots and kettles and pans and plates- oh my.  I have seen those lovely wall art prints everywhere these days, but it never dawned on me that they were modeled after real treasures. So without further ado, here is my new obsession and possible future collection.

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Beach Decor Inspiration: Sea Sponges

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I love beach decor! I mean can you tell already? My tiny LA apartment is be-smattered by it. (yes I just made that word up) The other day I was shopping for more spray lacquer when I spotted something unusual: a box full of good size sea sponges for sale. What a find! What an unusual resource for decor since I will not use them for a painting project... yet.  The price range was about $8.00  so check out your local hardware chain's paint department to find a possible beach cottage treasure.

Entertaining Inspiration : Vintage Board Game

Once upon a time when my mother was in junior high, her family was gifted a board game. Fast forward xxx amount of years and here I am sneaking away with her long-loved board game- now what I would consider a vintage classic (sorry mom). Often when Robert and I have friends over we end up all gathered around the coffee table locked in a strategic battle of the hotel chain stock market- sounds riveting right? Well, actually it often is. The game is called Aquire. The version we have is full of sixties swank and I actually leave it out on display because I love the colors on the box so much. Our current culture is all about quick fixes and fast games because no one would have the patience for one that lasts more than an hour- Aquire in my family proves that notion wrong. I love how this game has brought my family and friends closer and has always squelched the doubts of skeptical first timers. Maybe these classic games deserve a chance in our fast-paced lives. What are some of your old favorites? If you are interested in this game or other oldies like it try ebay- you will tell my the box covers how old they are.

Congratulations Rebecca! You Win :D

Alright Lady! All you need to do is email me your address and I will ship the goodies to your door. Thanks so much for your participation- I am sure you will enjoy them :) My email is blacklockkm@gmail.com Congrats again Rebecca.

Almost Contest Winner Time!

In a matter of a few hours I will be announcing the winner of this month's Pyrex Give Away- although I am sure you may already guess who it may be ! (Good luck Rebecca ! Looks like the odds are in you favor -ahem sorry for the movie reference) I've been pretty swamped of late hence the lack of any interesting new posts- but more are on the way soon! Thank you everyone for bearing with me.

NEW GIVE AWAY! : Its PYREX!!

Alright lovely friends! It's Pyrex give away time! Here's the scoop: Two almost mint condition orangey/yellow mugs will be your prize. RULE 1.  If you are already a follower of this blog leave a message about why these mugs would be your perfect addition. If you are NOT a follower you have two choices- a. become a follower of the blog and leave a message about why the mugs would be perfect for you OR b. give me a suggestion of another blog for me to follow if you would prefer not to follow this one! Alright!!? I am sooooo excited- to enter follow prior instructions by commenting on this post- Give Away will stay open for a week from today the 18th.  GOOD LUCK!!!!

Coming Soon! New Give Away

Later today will be announced a new give away! Check back in soon!