Oui! It is true – the French wine secrets are revealed through this antique wine thermometer and guide we found in a Paris antiques market. You should only open the box if you want your wine “pour servir a la juste temperature” – i.e. perfect! Inside the custom wooden box, you will find the exact [...]
This vintage stapler is….dare I say…gorgeous? Yes! There, I said it!The “Speedy Stapler” features stunning 1930s Hollywood regency lines, along with high-tech one-button stapling capabilities. Whenever I see antique collectibles, I am always so shocked at how our “modern” items have walked backwards in advancements. For all of you who are sick of having to [...]
We all know that love has no boundaries, but I did not know that love birds are also from Japan! These lovely wooden antique love birds are delicately crafted, with emotions that can be seen from any angle. Put this charming antique collectible on any bookshelf, desk, or nook, and you will see smiles lighting [...]
This antique mailbox’s charm makes those hefty bills easier to pay. Perfect for your office, bookshelf, or foyer, this is a lovely vintage vignette that revitalizes the old-fashioned past time of writing love letters and “thank you” notes. Add elegance to your bills by picking up this antique collectible at our Etsy shop here.
We at {pH} have breaking news! Stamps have now been replaced by numbering machines. Well, in 1930 that is. All of the cool kids (er, businesses) no longer use primitive stamps, but instead use “numbering machines.” These 1930s symbol of vintage industrial charm are Bates Numbering Machines, which have advanced technology – they feature a [...]
Well, his wooden tricycle that is This antique toy, a charming 100% wood scooter, is the perfect accent to a nursery, and it can even serve double-duty as an accent holder (think a cute succulent, small ivy plant…). Even the wheels of this antique toy are wood, and they are lovingly hand-painted to look like [...]
…is in a needlepoint silhouette! This antique collectible was lovingly created by needlepoint by someone (or for someone) named “Kruna” in 1978. I personally love silhouettes and needlepoint, and these two melded together made the perfect antique treasure, which was found in a La Jolla estate. Add this lovely antique collectible to your wall, nook, [...]
…and attract all of the squirrels in the neighborhood! Bring nature to your dining table with these vintage acorn salt and pepper shakers, while you sing “my acorns bring all the squirrels to the yard…and damn right – they’re better than yours…” However, please be forewarned that {pH} is not responsible for all of the [...]
Business acumen of course! Developing a child’s mind from an early age is critical to how well they perform as adults…and those who are taught about economics, supply and demand, and commerce (in a fun way, of course), grow up to become wildly compensated CEOs (or arrested for white collar crimes). Keep in mind that [...]
…when it comes to vintage globes. Become the king or queen of geography when you possess this dramatically over-sized vintage globe, published by National Geographic. Demonstrate your historical prowess by pointing out how the USSR dominated Eastern Europe, and then impress your date with your re-count of how communism fell. See? Size does matter. Get [...]
I personally have been perplexed as to how the 1950s ladies had perfect buns…. …until I found this 1950s stainless steel BUNSIZE – the ultimate hamburger bun cutter. This ingenious bun cutter makes the perfect shape, each and every time. If you are a culinary perfectionist, or simply a burger specialist, this vintage kitchen tool [...]
Whether medical science will disprove this fact, the age old adage purports that… “There are more old drunkards than there are old doctors.” We discovered this antique sign hidden deeply away in a San Diego estate, and when we talked with the proud owner, he said it had entertained him and his friends in the [...]
Next time you reach for your never ending to-do list, laugh as it is neatly held with this over-sized vintage brass “Later” paper clip. Serving as a functional paperweight as well, this is the perfect vintage industrial vignette for that procrastinator in your life – whether it is yourself or a friend. Pick up the [...]
Hubby and I have been snapping and styling a whirlwind of gallery photos, and it is difficult to choose which ones to list first. I did really love how this vintage photography inspired product shot came out…and it was born from the talks we’ve been having about taking a road trip up the Pacific Coast [...]
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