Goodies

For those of you who haven't had a chance to make it down to Relish in a while, I wanted to give you a little taste of the great things in the shop right now, and there are LOTS...

There's a great selection of vintage items at Relish. I mean, just check out this globe! So cool and colourful1

And as usual, there are lots of beautiful vintage dishes and glassware to choose from. These floral lunch plates are my favourites. The yellow chrysanthemums are really vibrant and perfect for fall.

This bright yellow vintage coat rack has arrived just in time - now that the cool weather has arrived you're going to need somewhere stylish to hang all your lovely jackets and sweaters.

I may have posted these chairs before, but they're just too cute, so I have to include them here. Chrome and turquoise vinyl vintage kid chairs - what more could you ask for?!

We've also got lots of Betty Mitts from Preloved left - there is bound to be a colour here that speaks to you!

And we've got lots of Maddie Scarves from Preloved, too! Each one is different, so make sure you get down here to pick out your favourite!

Vintage Chic

Vintage furnishings are enjoying quite a hype these days. In fact, there was even an article in today's Globe and Mail about it. I have plenty of vintage items in my home, so I thought I'd show you some examples of how great these can look in your home. And keep in mind, none of these pieces required any repairs or work.



Awesome mid-century coffee table in absolute perfect condition.



I am a total sucker for this colour, so of course this one stopped me in my tracks. And someone had put on those amazing oversized chrome drawer pulls..... Yummy!



Both of these plant stands were found items (on the curb). The chair is second-hand and is ridiculously yellow and furry. My cat loves it!

I adore old, vintage things. To me, they have an inherent character that you just can't find in a new, mass-produced item. Not to mention it's a form of diverting items from landfill. Last year I decided I would only buy vintage items (except for appliances and electronics). So if I need an planter for outside or a dresser for the bedroom, I have to wait until I find something at an auction or thrift store. It's actually a great plan - you end up with incredibly unique pieces, you are only spending a fraction of the cost of buying new, and it really makes you re-asses whether you really truly need that certain item, or if it's just a whim.

So here's to happy hunting!...