Something Old/Something New

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Colored mason jars have certainly been making the blog rounds lately, and I know that whenever I had vintage ones in stock, they sold in a flash. Such a perfect shade of turquoise, the vintage jars are also really useful- serving as a flower vase, a kitchen canister, or even office supply storage- and can usually be found at estate sales or on Etsy for less than $10 a jar.

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However, if you're looking to decorate your home with them, or use them at an event, and you need more than just a few, the vintage ones can get expensive. That's where our something new comes in- did you know that you can make your own colored mason jars?

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Freutcake, a fellow Pasadena based blog, recently featured a how-to for your very own colored jars- in any shade you can dream up! Mix some of these DIY jars in with some vintage jars to stretch your budget, and your color palette, further.

Something Old/Something New

As you may remember from the Easter At Our Table post, I've been gathering up vintage enamelware dishes. The simplicity of the design, the clean black and white colors (my preference, though they also come in a variety of other colors), and the durability of an unbreakable dish is what continues to draw me to enamelware.

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Vintage sets can be a little hard to find, especially in good enough shape to eat off of. Etsy is a great source, as are local flea markets and antique stores, though the pieces can be a little pricey- I have yet to find tumblers affordable enough for my budget. 

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Thankfully, when West Elm introduced their Market collection, a range of enamelware, in black and white, were included. They carry dinnerware, as well as serving pieces and the prices are quite affordable for new dishes. All the pieces can be ordered online with free shipping, or are available in store. I think some tumblers and the serving bowls will be on my birthday wish list this year.

Do you like enamelware? Do you go for the colorful pieces or the simple black and white I prefer? As always, I'd love to see photos of your collections! Tag me in your IG or Twitter photo and I'll share it here as well!

Something Old/Something New

One of the unfortunate side effects of vintage goods becoming popular in the mainstream is that it's become harder to find great things, and when you do, they can be absurdly expensive. While I've always been a bit of a purist when it comes to vintage, the new vintage economy has softened me a bit to well done reproductions and vintage inspired pieces- they're available and the average person can better afford them. All of this sparked an idea for a new regular feature- Something Old/Something New- where I'll feature a vintage item, and a similar, but affordable, new piece.

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Brass has certainly made a comeback. While some of you may have been using brass accents all along, I think most of us haven't decorated with brass since the 80's, if ever. While it's quite easy to find affordable small vintage accent pieces like candlesticks, vessels, and tchotchkes at the thrift store or flea markets, larger pieces like tables will cost you quite a bit.

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A table similar to the one next to the sofa in Bri Emery's fabulous apartment could run anywhere from $200-$1000, depending on the designer and where you buy it. The West Elm side table in the foreground, while more affordable, will still put you back $150.

For a really affordable option, without losing the glam/mid-century vibe, this side table from Target costs less than $50. Plus, it's small footprint makes it easy to add, even if you're limited on space.

What do you think of this new feature? Are there any items or topics you'd like to see covered here? Let me know- I love getting feedback!

Speaking of feedback- I want to thank everyone who commented here or on IG last week regarding my idea of opening an online store- I really appreciated everything you had to say and all the encouragement. I have come to a decision, and I will be opening an online shop! I'm going to begin photographing inventory this week, and hope to be open by May. I will be using my own shop site rather than Etsy, which will live right here on the G&H site. I'm really excited and I'm thankful for your help in making this decision!