Thursday, 1 March 2012

boing! and a peek into the future

Spring is here!! Well, I might well wake up tomorrow to grey skies, but we have had a few warm & sunny afternoons recently and they have perked me up no end.  Have been looking after ill boys this week, lots of cuddles, stories and DVDs, no time for sewing but I managed to find a few minutes to rummage about and unearth a few vintage goodies I've had squirelled away.  

March is the month for (hopefully, small children and their germs allowing...) starting up my Etsy shop, I have decided to start small, with a few pieces that I love so hopefully others will too, and add handmade cushion covers, lampshades and spare bits of special fabric as and when I get the chance.  Here is a sneak peek of what I found today..

  a lovely coffee pot (and cups, saucers, sugar bowl...)
  
 some oh so mid century tea cups...
 

#4 1970s geometric coffee cups with cream jug...
 

I hope that's whetted your appetite, by the time April rolls around, these and other treasures will be available to bring a vintage touch to your hot beverages. 

Hurrah for sunshine! 

Rachel x
 
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  1. Unknown2 March 2012 at 01:35

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home2 March 2012 at 06:41

      Oh I'm such an idiot I clicked delete instead of reply and deleted your lovely comment!!! That serves me right for drinking wine at lunchtime (only on Friday and with friends, I hasted to add!). Not impressed with myself, but very happy to let you know that I had a sneaking suspicion the Checkmate cups might be on your wishlist, and had already mentally earmarked them for you. I consider that my first sale, which considering I haven't started the shop yet is very pleasing! xx

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  2. Saffron Craig5 March 2012 at 17:31

    Love those cups. Love triangles. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home7 March 2012 at 03:30

      you're welcome Saffron, thanks for visiting my little blog! :)

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  3. sue bulmer7 March 2012 at 05:54

    OMG, I LOVE this selection of crockery, beaut! Thanks for popping over to my blog, and leaving lovely comment! Glad you're finding it interesting, I'm always on the lookout for features, so if you wanted to be featured drop me a line, I'm particularly looking for sketchbook users for the sketchbook peeks slot x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home7 March 2012 at 13:05

      Hi Sue, glad you like my collection, I'd love to be featured on your blog, have got a few full sketchbooks and always one on the go, I'll be in touch! x

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  4. Gillian Roe7 March 2012 at 08:15

    Hello there! Found you via Little Green Shed. That's a rather gorgeous collection of crockery. Good luck with your Etsy shop! (also i want all the fabric in your lush blog header...) Gillian x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home7 March 2012 at 13:09

      Hello Gillian, welcome and thanks for finding me! My fabric collection is too big for my house, and I will be pruning it via Etsy so keep checking in! x

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  5. Francesca7 March 2012 at 08:48

    i have that checkmate coffee pot and a couple of cups (i too keep giving them away!) but i'm after a jug! i shall watch this space...x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home7 March 2012 at 13:10

      I have a jug but am keeping it for myself I'm afraid, but if I find another one I'll let you know. I'm after a coffee pot so keep a look out for me! x

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  6. Unknown7 March 2012 at 11:49

    Hi Rachel,

    I just discovered you via Lou. I love your blog and your taste is right up my street as I am also a child of the 70's! I seem to spend my time buying up everything my Mum got rid of! I will def be a customer when you open up! Lucky Lou getting those cups- love them too! Best wishes Jo x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home7 March 2012 at 13:16

      Hi JoJo, glad you like my blog and all my vintage treasures. I'm also always picking up little bits from my childhood, including things that I got rid of myself when trying to declutter and then regretted! I look forward to supplying you with lovely 70s treats when I open my shop. Best wishes and thanks for following me! Rachel x

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  7. The Custards7 March 2012 at 13:10

    Hello there - lovely china, can never have too much can you....no you really cannot have too much (and that goes for fabric, tins and....oh dear..). On flickr I have sometimes played matching bingo with friends and we could do that same here - I think that I have the same tablecloth in blue and in brown...oh no..

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home7 March 2012 at 13:22

      Hello Jenny, thanks for popping in - no I'm afraid I don't really know when to stop when it comes to collecting all these lovely things...I also have the tablecloth in green as well as brown, it's just so pretty I had to have both...oh dear what are we like?!!

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