Welcome New Members: glasspanic, kentoncollectibles and fireflyvintage

 Vintage Pfaltzgraff Ball Pitcher Blue

Based out of Denver, Colorado, GlassPanic offers a lovely selection of vintage house wares and home décor including some nice silver serving pieces and Pyrex dishes. The shop is run by Amy and Jeff who describe themselves as “amateur vintage hunters.” “We love finding new pieces and love the history associated with each piece.”

Vintage Miniature Die Cast Cars-Old Timers 

KentonCollectibles has a little bit of everything a vintage collector could want. They specialize in antiques, oddities and hilarities with an emphasis on ephemera and machine age wonders. Also available is a beautiful selection of vintage jewelry including some fabulous rhinestone brooches. They are based out of Portland, OR and have a Brick & Mortar shop there as well.

Vintage 50s Little Black Lace Cocktail Dress

FireflyVintage is a beautiful vintage clothing shop. On offer is a wide selection of women’s clothing as well as some men’s and children’s clothing. The women’s selection ranges from party dresses and career wear to beachwear and also include accessories and shoes. Rita’s passion for clothing started at a young age, “as a little girl, I used to beg my mother to save the beautiful dresses she wore for me. She would laugh and tell me I would never want ‘those old things’ when I was old enough to wear them. She never guessed that those lovely 1950's fashions would be one of my life's greatest passions!”

 

 

Fresh Picks: Mellow Metals

The cool, clean look of industrial style decor takes on a more serene dimension if you choose true vintage relics like these. When form follows function, these delightful finds are equally suited to organizing your work space or adding an artful touch to your living space.

Industrial Desk Lamp. Vintag... CheekyChicVint... $125.00	Vintage Kwik File Industrial... calloohcallay $52.00	Vintage Stenciled Metal Supe... TheFancyLamb $42.00
Vintage metal wire basket - ... moxiethrift $21.50	19th Century Bicycle Head La... Nachokitty $175.00	Vintage Student School Desk ... glasspanic $125.00

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FOODIE FRIDAY -- N is for NUTS

Nut grinder from glasspanic

LOL! As I was typing the title, I had to laugh....In this case, the NUTS are the edible variety. Crunchy, yummy and even good for you! From almonds to walnuts, I am..well...NUTS for nuts! I like to use them in salads, as a topping for cakes, baked into breads and cookies.
Toasting nuts intensifies their flavor, and toasted nuts are less likely to sink in baked goods. To toast on the stove top: Heat a skillet and nuts in a single layer. Stir constantly. Watch carefully. When the nuts start to turn brown, remove from the heat, let cool, and chop as desired.
To toast nuts in the oven: Spread on a cookie sheet, then bake at 400° F for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring nuts occasionally. Keep a close eye on them! Smaller pieces toast faster than whole nuts.

Next week, I'll share my recipe for ROASTED SPICED NUTS.

nut picks from artfulvintage