Four Seasons

I'm really liking the Four Seasons series of goods over at Bailey Doesn't Bark. The series includes dish ware, tea towels, candles and even a fun little set of notebooks. Perfect for gift giving, or receiving of course.

Handmade Pottery, Tasha McKelvey

These sweet thrown bowls, cups, and teapots by Tasha McKelvey have the most darling perched bird accents.  I would use a small bowl to store jewelry in so the little bird could guard them for safe keeping.

Oh, and at the risk of sounding like a complete lunatic, I would definitely name my bird too.  Yikes, have I said too much?

You can see all of these pretty clay creations here and you can shop at the store here.

Gretel and I

I came across these amazing doily coasters on Oh Joy! the other day and immediately fell in love with them. Aren't they sweet? I perused the shop, Gretel, and also found a plethora of other pieces I wouldn't mind owning...

White Cake Lace Coasters $19


Large yellow and White Omaggio Vase $98
Annie Antique Toy Pillow $22
Lovebird Rectangular Tray $32
Ursa Minor $85

I wonder if it would be rude that instead of using a traditional registry, I just gave people my blog link? After all, it's like one big wish list. Tacky you say? Eh. Maybe. Wouldn't be the tackiest thing I've ever done.

Surprise Giveaway: Red Hot Pottery

This Hump day I have a little surprise for you, but before we get to that, I need to announce the winner of the Cottage Cheege giveaway. According to Random.org, the winner is #54...lovely Lenore from Lenorenevermore! Yippee and congrats! Thank you Marsi for an awesome giveaway. Be sure to check out The Cottage Cheese during this holiday season for unique vintage housewares.

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Now for the surprise. I was contacted by a very talented artist, Chris, who runs Red Hot Pottery concerning a possible giveaway. I immediately fell in love with Chris' work (she was recently a featured seller on Etsy) and just knew you would love her work too! The only issue is that the Friday giveaway slots were all snatched up (weeheee!) so we decided that an impromptu Wednesday giveaway would be in order.
I think this work speaks for itself...
Tall Love Birdies Vase $60


Set of 4 Ice cream bowls $68


Extra Large Heart Bowl Set $72


These pieces are simply beautiful and all of these pieces would make amazing gifts for yourself or (if you must) someone else.
Here's what you can win:
GIFT SET Heart bowl and bath salts gift box $36


Winner will receive your choice between a WHITE or BLUE bowl and one pound of Deep Forest Mineral Bath salt. You can read about the details of this product here.

all photos via Red Hot Pottery

The winner will be chosen Thursday afternoon so the giveaway will only be open for a bit more than 24 hours!
How to Enter?
Simply leave a comment after visiting the shop and tell me what you like AND tell me which color bowl you would choose if you were lucky enough to win!
Good Luck!!!
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Pee cup

Is it weird that these might be my new favorite drinking glasses, EVER? They'd be fabulous for lemonade.

source: Popsop {via Adorably Distracted, thanks lady for sharing}
Don't miss tomorrow's giveaway, it's a good one (when are they not good?)...

Vintage bowls you shouldn't pass by

Someone please buy these so I don't have to. Really, you know you need them...

Raffiaware Ice Cream Bowls $18 (for the whole set!)
Seriously, I can't look at them anymore, I love them too much.
source: retro kitsch {originally seen on Decor8}
And speaking of vintage bowls, here are some others I'm drooling over.
Rosti Danish Modern Dinnerware Bowl Set $55 (for 4)
source: Magic Muti
How pretty are these little bowls? They'd be great to sort hold jewelery and other small somethings.
Lotus Tulip bowls set of 4 $20
source: Adventures in Vintage
Bright and cheery, perfect for summer sundaes.
Six dollars worth of fun...$6
source: buy golly Miss Molly
This bowl has a fun-folk design in yummy, citrus colors.
Milk Glass Pyrex Bowl 401 $10
source: HummingbirdHideaway
So, what do you think about vintage bowls? Do you use vintage dishware?
{Dog part went well last night; we took a lot of pictures and I'm guessing maybe three were good. I have a lot to learn that's for sure!}

Use your recycling

I meant to make this post yesterday, in honor of Earth Day, but there simply aren't enough hours in the day lately. I ran across some recycled glasses at Two Ellie a few days ago and it got me to thinking that I really don't know what's currently on the market in terms of recycled drinking glasses (I can't keep up with everything!) I recycle, I have for quite some time, but I'm not very good at purchasing recycled items (I'm sorry but recycled toilet paper is just too scratchy, there, I said it!). The recycled glasses I found, though, come in numerous styles and I feel like I have a lot of options for when B and I are in need of new drinking glasses.

These were the ones posted at Two Ellie that I think are so sweet. They aren't clunky (which is fine if that's what you're looking fine) and they're decently priced.
Recycled glass drinkware from $5.50 - $12
source: West Elm
I was also pleasently surprised to find that Target is carrying a line of recycled glasses.
Luigi Bormioli Green Collection $24.99 (this includes what you see here!)
source: Target
I'm not going to lie, I love a good beer glass (ahh the pool).
Recycled Glass Beer Glasses set of 2 $19.99
source: are naturals
I love the classic look (and pretty color palette) of these "Boylan Pop tumblers." These glasses were made from bottles rescued from NYC restaurants and kept out of landfills (pretty cool).
Cherry Pop set of 4 $32.50
source: the green glass co.
Perhaps you're in need of some margaritas? This glass definitely has presence and it's hand blown for that extra something special.
Miguel margarita glass $7.95
source: Crate and Barrel
If you're looking to make more of a statement w/your drink wear, why not go for green (literally)? These are unique because they're recycled from wine bottles (so they have the concave bottoms). The artist guarantees that these are made w/sustainable materials using only sustainable processes. The artists states that he/she actually finds the bottles at restaurants, takes them home and converts them into these beauties.
Recycled wine bottle glasses $70 (set of 8)
source: Cosa verde
Red Stripe is one of my favorite types of beers so I was pretty thrilled to find these. Glasses like this would make a great gift. This Etsy shop offers all sorts of different 'labeled' glasses so you might your favorite beverage.
Pair of recycled beer bottle juice glasses with fire polished rims
(currently sold out, but hopefully more will be made).
source: Rewined Recycled Glassware
Last, but not least, I have to mention a glass that is perfect for Coke or Root beer floats (I've said 'beer' a lot this post, haven't I? Hmmm).
Set of two Coke Bottle Sunday Float glasses $25
source: Windy City Glassblower
Who knew there were so many options for recycled drinking glasses? Do you own recycled dishware? Would you buy recycled drinking glasses?