Adventures in Vintage Linens

My latest vintage obsesh are vintage sheets and linens. I love the bold prints and patterns but I also love the *feel*. Most are a blend of cotton and polyester and provide a cool fabric for sleeping. Personally, I hate to be warm or hot when sleeping. I like the windows open, the cool side of the pillow and loathe flannel.

Since I’ve been collecting pretty sheets for awhile now, I’ve finally gotten to the point where I can do a little mix and match. Those in the vintage sheet community are calling them bedscapes or #sheetchangeinserthadayoftheweekhere.

Vintage Bedscape

Vintage linens brighten up a bed!

My current favorite in my shop is this awesome floral twin fitted sheet. It’s like springtime at bedtime!

Vintage Stevens Utica Twin Fitted Spring Floral Sheet

Sometimes I come across damaged sheets and those are usually referred to as “cutters”. I’ve started doing some cute magnet crafts with those cutters. I love using them in my office and on my fridge at home. They also make such great little gifts.

I’d love to see your vintage bedscapes! Tag me on instagram @vintspiration to share! :)

xo

Justine

Ho, Ho, Hulett

Hulett was an artist and worked on some of my favorite classic Disney animated films including Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty among many others.

Hulett at work at Disney Studios, circa 1940’s
appears to be working on Lady and the Tramp

Some sweet vintage holiday illustrations by Ralph Hulett to keep you merry and bright.

Ralph Hulett

Vintage Ralph Hulett Christmas card © 1955 by the Estate Of Ralph Hulett

Ralph Hulett

Ralph Hulett

Ralph Hulett

Ralph Hulett

Ralph Hulett

Ralph Hulett

Ralph Hulett

Additional info on Ralph Hulett
California Painter Tony Peters Blog
Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Vintage Wonder to you and yours!

Abode + Beyond: Embroider My Walls

I have come up with this brilliant plan to make an entire wall of art from vintage embroidered/needlepoint/crewel work pictures. Awesome, yes? I’ve been collecting framed gems the last few months and I’m hoping in a few more I will be able to put together a respectable obsession wall. I was originally inspired last year when I saw this totally amazing vintage Marushka wall on instagram.

Kickass Wall o’ Marushka

Some that may need to be in my collection…

If only it was for Pisces! – Vintage Aries Orange Embroidered Wall Hanging by TheOddBin

Vintage flower tree crewel embroidery – Jacobean inspired – framed – orange – yellow – green by RecentHistory

1970’s Owl Needlepoint Picture by DumpstrDivingDiva

Vintage Crewel Embroidery Framed Flower Picture by ssmith7157

Vintspiration at Polyvore

I have been meaning to get into Polyvore for ages. It so appeals to my visual nature and the ability to create such professional looking layouts just spoke to me. But it still took me years. I gotta admit, I was intimidated. It looked kinda… hard. And I hate hard. I like easy. I like breezy. And Polyvore looked super technical and scary. Finally last week I decided to just jump in and try.

And it wasn’t hard. It wasn’t super duper easy, or fast, but it was definitely fun. It’s a goal to use it more and more effectively. I have so many ideas on how to use it, but baby steps for now. I present to you, my first Polyvore set! Featuring my vintage tropical brushstrokes scallop edge sundress currently for sale in my Etsy shop.

Artistic Spring on Polyvore created by vintspiration

Then a couple of days later, another Polyvore user selected my dress to feature in one of their collections. I might’ve squealed with delight when I saw it. Soooo much cuter than mine. It’s just like that feeling when someone selects your item for an Etsy Treasury. It’s the little things. :)

Fashion Find Friday: Spring Back into Action on Polyvore by cadian819

So feel free to follow me on Polyvore. I promise I will use it. Scouts honor.

Abode & Beyond: Kaj Franck

Vintage Scandinavian designers are among my absolute favorite in housewares and furniture. Probably why I love Ikea so much. But if it were up to me, I’d be able to afford all the vintage, better made stuff. Kaj Franck was a Finnish designer particularly famous for his work with Arabia and Finel.

Simple vintage can bowls go for over $100 each, so keep your eyes peeled at your local yard sales and thrift shops – never know when you might hit the jackpot!

Finel Enamel Mushroom Bowl by HausProud $78.00

Kaj Franck Enamel Daisy Bowl by HausProud $108.00

Finel Kaj Franck Enamel Bowl – Danish Modern Large Vegetable Pattern Enamelware By Arabia of Finland by JunkHouse $115.00

Kaj Franck Fish Pot via Rosalita Vintage