End of the Summer Retro Picnic!
August 22nd, 2017 in projects
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Does this make you hungry?? Mmmm . . . good!
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I think this carrier was actually used for vintage glass oil cans with the metal spouts. But I like using and repurposing it as a glass carrier. Don't ya love the red!
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This vintage cooler was a little worse for the wear on the outside, but I loved the cute saying on it. And even though the outside was a bit banged up, the inside was still able to hold ice cubes. How perfect is it was for our retro table setting? It certainly was a "pleasure" to use!
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Isn't she a cutie pie! Somebody, probably in the '50s, was very creative with a vegetable can now weren't they. It works perfect as a silverware server!
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How fun is this piece??? It's a vintage ice cream maker. And what great graphics it has! I love using it to hold flowers!
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This Pyrex bowl is perfect to hold the strawberries. Don't they look nummy! Get 'em while they're still in season!
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I think this is a pharmaceutical beaker. I purchased it at Sue's garage sale. Love it for my ice tea. Sue has one, a smaller version, that was for urine specimens. She likes to use it for apple juice. Eeeuuww!
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This table cloth was a perfect backdrop to my table setting! And even though it had a little hole, no mind. I love it's imperfections!
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So with all this food, are you ready to eat???
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I love using restaurant platters as our every day dishes. They can hold a lot more food. And if you know my hubby, he eat's a lot!
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Last by absolutely not least, is this cute little black and white kettle given to me by Kathy on her recent visit to Minnesota. It works perfect for the brown beans! Thanks, Kathy!
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Oops! I almost forgot a little candlelite on the subject! This piece was given to me by Ms. Candy. It's from a Salad Slicer/Grater/Cutter. Works great with a candle. Love it, Candy!
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Does this make you hungry?? Mmmm . . . good!
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I seem to have accumulate a bit of retro pieces this summer. They all seem to fit together so nicely. And as you know, I'm more of a black and white kind of gal. But with summer vacation coming to an end, I decided to do up our family Labor Day picnic in a retro theme. I think it adds a bit of "punch" to my table setting, dontcha think?
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Lanette Lorsung | July 23rd, 2009
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Comments (18)
Loved the red vintage cooler!!!! Posted: 10:29 pm on April 18th
Lani Posted: 10:43 pm on September 12th
My favorite shot is the Pleasure Chest. We have one too and keep the dog treats in it.
:-) JennyK Posted: 12:56 am on September 12th
Posted: 8:34 pm on September 11th
Be Well,
Sue Posted: 11:02 pm on September 10th
And, like Candy said...you make it look effortless! I'm guessing your table decor a big hit!
Take care, Kathy
P.S. My favorite thing is the red cooler. Posted: 10:36 pm on September 10th
Lani, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many cool retro/vintage pieces in one post before. Great table setting and fantastic photos.
Jim
Posted: 10:15 pm on September 10th
You truly make things look effortless!
Candy Posted: 8:42 pm on September 10th
When I saw your arrangement, It made me hungry. You did a great job setting this up.Robert. Posted: 4:43 pm on September 10th
xojanis Posted: 4:38 pm on September 10th
Hope all is well at The French Flea today :) Posted: 1:48 pm on September 10th
I adore it all. From the "Pleasure Chest" right down to the ice cream maker and glass tray. You've done yourself proud, my friend. This post is a keeper!!!! gailmarie Posted: 10:32 am on September 10th