Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Solar water heater made from beer bottles & garden hose.
Now you can't bbuy this, it's just really awesome. If I tried something like this, the neighbors would call codes on me...
Labels:
beer bottle,
DIY,
ecofriendly,
homemade,
hose,
solar,
water heater
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Pet peeve & cool tables
If you follow the link you will see that they have listed this as "50's Deco End Tables," Now here's my beef, Art Deco lasted from the 20's and waned in the early 40's. Some might say it ended before that to be replaced with "Futurism" and what is now referred to as Mid-Century Modern. It sticks in my craw when in the age of the internet, where research materials are readily available 24/7, that people constantly mislabel their items for sale. This is NOT Art Deco, those Gothic Revival pendant lights are NOT Art Deco, that Nagel print from the 80's is NOT Art Deco! Do a little legwork people! Don't get me started on people calling all vintage plastic, "Bakelite."
Labels:
50s,
endtable,
midcentury modern,
mislabeled,
pet peeve
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Holy Cow(s)!
The line between "folk art" and "just plain crap" is a thin one, but I think this has left it in the dust...
I especially like the terrified look on the face of the cow in the back!
Friday, February 5, 2010
A bird in a frame is worth 2 in the...Wait, how does that go?
With a little elbow grease and new frames I think these 2 could be pretty chic. Or if not chic, then kitschy-cool.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Oooooo, witchy woman...
While I don't think that was the intent of the carver this does look an awful lot like those old plastic Halloween masks...
Phooooone hoooooome...
I love vintage telephones. I think since cell phones have become people's main means of telecommunication the art of the kitschy collectors phone will soon be lost...
Nothin' says class like a beer can phone!
How can we make this phone even less portable? I know, we'll make the base out of solid rock!
I remember when having a Mickey phone or a Snoopy phone was the coolest thing ever!
Speaking of Mickey...
And the new school of cartoon telephones...
This is an odd one.
Another unusual vintage phone.
What do you want to bet that this sweet baby was made in 1976 for the Bicentennial?
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tea is for the birds!
I'm not sure where the connection is, but there sure are a lot of bird themed team acutriments!
Whistling Tea Kettle with Bird Spout
Lefton Figural Bluebird Teapot
Addendum: Found the same item on Ruby Lane for $275!
Addendum: Found the same item on Ruby Lane for $275!
Figural Duck Tea Kettle
It aint' easy being green.
I am really feeling the bright green glass & ceramics today. Remember, you can get to the auction page by clicking the picture!


Lime Green Glass Compote

Green Teapot

Bright Green Lidded Dish (Vaseline glass?)
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