Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler

by Jeanne from wonderdiva

Do you need an excuse to eat, drink and let the good times roll this month? Throw a Mardi Gras party.  Here's some music to get you in the mood!

You may not be able to play like Beau Jocque, but you could have a ton of fun trying to squeeze out a few Cajun and Zydeo tunes on a vintage accordian.

From PoetryofObjects

Beads.  If you don't want to buy the cheap beads that get tossed around in New Orleans, layer on some colorful vintage beads that will look great all year round.

From SweetSugarBoutique

Gobble down some gumbo and red beans and rice served in beautiful vintage pots.

From tippleandsnack

Pretend you're leading the Mardi Gras parade.

From VintageJunkInMyTrunk

Scatter a few doubloons around the house.

From queenofsienna

 Wear Mardi Gras colors:

Purple

From BakeliteBakery

Green

From VivaChloe

Gold.

From unionmadebride

 

Pour yourself a Hurricane.

From jenscloset

Be outrageous!  Its Mardi Gras!  Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler!

From hillbillyfilly

Fresh Picks: Let the Sunshine In

When Winter’s got you down, or cabin fever strikes, think Spring! Check out these cheery yellow finds for you and your home.

by ReBopShop

vintage Linen Towel Printed ... VintagePDX $22.00	Retro Cookie Bucket Yellow G... TPBVintage $7.00	Pair of Vintage 1960s Funky ... WheeTreasures $7.00
Custom Vintage Button Weddin... HHDollhouse $55.00	Vintage Floral Mini Dress kranzelic $26.00	Vintage Watercolor of a Lad... KitschyVintage $10.00

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Irresistible ephemera



By jeanne from wonderdiva


Frequently very affordable, and with a repertoire that ranges from delicately artistic to kitsch, paper ephemera is a great entryway into the world of vintage.  Part of the charm of paper ephemera is reflected in its name -- when manufactured, it was intended to be ephemeral -- that is, used and thrown away.   


Did someone save a piece of ephemera for its beauty, humor or sentimental value?What were the stories behind the people who dropped each other notes on postcards or are seen in discarded photographs?  The little mysteries behind every piece of paper ephemera only adds to its appeal. 

I'm going to stop talking and take you through the range of wonderful ephemera.


Postcards:

From TheOldBarnDoor

Magazine advertisements:

From TheVintageReader

 

Vintage photographs:

From CassiesTaleVintage

Travel memorabilia:

From treasurehuntvintage

Vintage book plates:

From vintagegoodness

Advertising labels:

From vintagecreekside

Vintage maps:

From SurrenderDorothy

Greeting and seasonal cards:

From AnnaLeesAttic

Vintage magazines:

From MaryBethHale

Vintage posters:

From LeTrip

Quite simply, ephemera is irresistible.   

From PoetryofObjects

Fresh Picks: Seeing Red

Late January brings a double dose of red, with the garnet as its birthstone and Valentine’s Day gift hunting in full swing! Enjoy these lovely vintage tributes to the color of love.

by ReBopShop

Vintage Mexican sterling and... cherrylippedro... $300.00	Vintage 1950s Warners Red Ch... daisyfairbanks $45.00	Still Life Hyacinth Vintage ... HoudiniHouse $16.00
Cast Iron Red Vintage Automo... VintageNH $10.00	Vintage earrings Bold Rhines... KatsKuriosityS... $22.00	1950's Vintage Black Hat... MyVintageHatSh... $37.00

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