A Peek At Etsy Shop - A Vintage Look - Handmade Retro & Vintage Inspired Decor

Today I wanted to share one of my favorite etsy shops, A Vintage Look. The shop specializes in handmade valances, curtains and towels, placemats and pillows. Decorating a home with a certain vintage look can be difficult. In my case, many times 1950's era curtains are a very expensive find or I can't find any at all that match our atomic decor. It's not like we can stop at a Walmart and pick up a midcentury, starburst valance and a gallon of milk.

Years ago women would make their own curtains, but not everyone sews in modern times or has the time to whip up 3 sets of  kitchen curtains. If you aren't a sewing enthusiast like myself and are looking for retro decor take a peek at A Vintage Look. The prices are reasonable and the feedback is 5 star from former customers. Browsing the shop is such fun and gives me so many ideas for decorating and re-decorating my home. The shop also takes custom orders. Be sure to favorite the store when you visit.

Below are some of my favorite pieces from Etsy Shop : A Vintage Look

Atomic Mid Century Turquoise Starburst Throw Pillow Cover - $16.50

Atomic Kitties Starburst Valance Curtain Panel - $21+

Atomic Kitties Kitchen Towel (These match the Valance Above) - $12.95

Happy Campers Valance - $20+

What a great vintage print!

This print reminds me of Vintage Pyrex Bowls - Retro Waffle Weave Teal White Print Towel - $12.95

Retro Pinup Cowgirl Throw Pillow Cover - $16.50+

Hula Tiki Print Retro Curtains- $20+

Retro Mid Century Red, Jade and White Kitchen Valance - $21.00

Route 66 Retro Pillow Cover - $18.00

There are so many more Mid Century Style Decor Item's in this Wonderful Etsy Shop. Check It Out!

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The Homemakers Creed - Free Printable

I wanted to share an oldy but goody from way back. Betty Crocker created the Home Legion of America in 1940. This is "The Homemakers Creed" of the Home Legion. I  love being a homemaker or housewife and I simply believe all of these things. 

This list helps me when I get discouraged or side tracked. Print one out for your fridge or wall as a reminder of how important our job is as a homemaker..

Free Printable "The Homemakers Creed"

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Vintage Pyrex Dumpster Finds and Other Vintage Rescues

I wanted to post about some vintage rescues I made this week. I've been cleaning out clutter this Summer and I have thrown out a ton of junk. I have been trying to keep my "vintage collecting" to a minimum. It's a challenge and this past Sunday I caved.  It was a nice day and My husband and myself happened to be dropping off some donations at the Salvation Army and I noticed the dumpster was packed full to the brim with "junk". I saw a shiny object on top and knew immediately what it was. I'm not embarrassed to say I dumpster dived and have done it before.  I honestly wasn't purposely looking for "vintage" finds I swear I wasn't. This one is NOT my fault.

I walked over and grabbed it and my husband already knew he had lost me. I was all in by now. It was a beautiful vintage copper colored gingerbread man jello mold. I have a collection on my kitchen wall and now this little man is hanging there with pride.

Of course I went back to see just in case the employees threw out anymore "junk" and to my delight and high. PYREX! Vintage PYREX! Score. It's pink, perfect and it was sitting with a small pyrex inside it. Sadly there was another pyrex dish smashed into a million pieces near them. Honestly, I was  still overjoyed and happily walked over to the car with my dumpster rescues. Of course my husband was laughing at me.

My husband then pointed to the ground between the dumpsters at something pink and he walked over and grabbed a small pink vintage Royal Traveler suitcase. I could have died. Apparently the employees view this stuff as worthless but it's like gold to anyone with a love for vintage.

Vintage Pink Pyrex Casserole Dish and Bowl and Vintage Copper Colored Jello Mold 

Vintage Pink Royal Traveler Train Case - Suitcase

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This LAZY Housewife Walked Over 2 miles Today and I didn't Leave The House

Hello and thanks for stopping by to read my blog. I wanted to make a post about my part of my day. Like the title says I walked over 2 miles today.

I know I have touched on the modern negative view of stay at home moms or housewives. We have all heard phrases like "She's a lazy housewife." or "She sit's on the couch eating and watching T.V. all day" and other nonsense.

To be fair maybe some women do sit around. I for one don't sit around and today was a light duty housework day and I managed to walk over 2 miles and I wasn't wearing athletic shoes and I didn't leave the house except to let my little dog Millie out to potty. My son took her for her walk today which I usually do myself.

I wasn't purposely monitoring steps but I did have my pocket apron on and I had left my phone in the pocket all day while doing laundry, sweeping, doing dishes, and just doing daily housewife duties. I inadvertently caught my step count on my not so vintage Iphone 5. The built in health monitor caught everything. I happened to browse at some unwanted apps on my phone and removed those an opened this one to see what it was.

I walk regularly and hike on weekends with the family but never thought that I was "exercising" while doing my housework. It can be tough to fit exercise in our busy days. I honestly think using a pedometer or an "app" step counter can be a positive lift to us stay at home parents, homemakers or housewives. Choose your title. I feel pretty good  about my 2 plus miles right now. Below is a screen shot of my steps today. I think my goal for tomorrow will be 5000 steps. What a fun app!

Cleaning with Bleach, Makes Me Happy!

1950's Housewife Cleaning with Bleach

Just like the title says, cleaning my kitchen counters makes me happy. As stay at home moms or housewives most of us can relate to the dread of cleaning a messy kitchen. This is where everything and everyone seems to land. It leads to piles of just about everything and if you procrastinate like I do, dishes pile up and counters get sticky and so on. Being a housewife/stay at home mom takes a lot of self-discipline.

I have found that no matter what I use to clean my kitchen with it just doesn't give it the clean smell or brightness as bleach. I have used store bought cleaners and of course vinegar and water. Cleaning is daunting period. I wish I was one of those Martha Stuart or June Cleaver types with the perfectly clean eat off the floor homes. You know them, we all know them. It's depressing.

I have told myself I WILL clean the kitchen sink and counters every morning with a old spray bottle of water and bleach. I have done it for  almost 30 days. As they say it takes 30 days to form a habit and this is one is actually going to work.

In the morning I send my husband off to work. I always lay his clothes out for him and make him a cup of tea as he kicked the coffee habit. The kids are home from school for the Summer so they are still sleeping that early in the morning. I take our little dog Millie out for tinkle and feed her as part of my morning routine. I put any dishes into the dishwasher and hand wash any that need scrubbing like the pots and pans from the night before. I turn the dishwasher on and grab my spray bottle of bleach/water mix. I use a stronger bleach mix in my bottle and spray away. I don't use gloves but you may want to. I spray the counters, microwave and the front of any appliances on the counter. I wipe them down with a simple wash cloth. My sink is white and I wipe it down and then spray it and leave the bleach mixture to dry. My sink has never been so white in all the 5 years we have lived here in our home.

The clean smell bleach gives my kitchen area is great. I sweep the floor and spray any spots in the most heavy traffic areas and run a damp mop over it. I wipe out the sink and microwave daily now. It really does help to get the day going. It's good simple routine that has helped to keep me happier throughout the day. I don't dread the kitchen and things don't pile up anymore. Such a simple old fashioned cleaning trick changed the hum drum daily task of cleaning the kitchen.