droolicious : vintage

Retrolicious: Vintage-Looking Changing Dresser

Cathy Hale — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:30:00 GMT

It might not be vintage, but this Celine Changer Dresser certainly embraces a vintage vibe. (I'm pretty sure someone in my family had furniture just like this because I remember liking these types of drawer pulls as a child.) The dresser features lots of storage space for diaper station items and as baby gets older, you can remove the changing tray and use it as a dresser. It also comes in a bunch of great color options, from bold primary colors to softer pastels. Retails for $1,329 at BabyEarth.

Ahoy There! Vintage Duffel from Three Potato Four

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Perfect for the little sailor who won't sport it ironically, this canvas Ahoy There! duffel-style bag from Three Potato Four has been through the wringer just enough times to have vintage charm. Cart it to the library, the pool, the beach, or anywhere else the kids need to stow-and-go.

Bag measures approximately 14" high x 8" wide in diameter when stuffed. Get yours for $35 at Three Potato Four.

Retrolicious: Vintage Apple Dumplin Doll

Cathy Hale — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Raspberry Tart, Apricot, Blueberry Muffin, Orange Blossom and Apple Dumplin. Ah, the super-sweet pals of Strawberry Shortcake.

When it came to new Barbies and dolls in general, I always thought it was funny when my mom would say, "maybe you should leave it in the box because one day it might be worth something..." I listened for about 1/2 second before I started frantically tearing open the box. Well, if you want to buy a vintage Apple Dumplin for your little dumplin' it will cost you about $85. Ready for some trivia? Apple came with a pet,Teatime Turtle. The very first Strawberry Shortcake dolls were actually issued in 1979. Check out Strawberry Central to see if your favorite sweet-smellin' doll is for sale.

Simply Pleasure: Old School Kaleidoscope

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Wow, when I saw this vintage-style kaleidoscope I had a flash back moment to being about five years old. I remember being so amazed by the changing shapes and colors and the sound of the beads shifting within the tin tube.

With all the high-tech toys that are out there I try to balance them out with some simple classics like this great kaleidoscope, $6.95. Now that’s a bargain for some good old-fashioned fun.

Rustle Up a Vintage Longhorn Wall Rack

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

I live in Texas, where real-life longhorns are regularly spotted along the road -- but I've never seen one of these beauties. Perfect for hanging your coat or hat on one of its six plastic horseshoes, this vintage wall rack is just looking for a little cowpoke's room to call home. The horns are plastic, too, so you can rest comfortably knowing no steers were wrangled in the making of it.

$120 and likely going fast from Three Potato Four.

Big Deal: 25% Off Three Potato Four

elizabeth leach — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:30:00 GMT

Three Potato Four is an online boutique that has an amazing selection of the most charming vintage and modern objects. From home decor to vintage toys, everything is unique and special. For today only, take 25% off everything in their store. Get the code after the jump...

The above ceramic girl coin bank is $32. Shop Three Potato Four with code: 25POTATO.

Tootsie Pop Art

Lisa Mulcahy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Design themes for nurseries, bedrooms and play rooms come and go. But if you keep it classic, it’s easy to create a look that will last. I’m still hooked on vintage signs and advertising so I couldn’t pass up this art collection.

The Grocery Store Series by artist Todd Lim celebrates the best of Americana brands. Reddi-Whip, Hellmann’s, Fluff, my favorite Tootsie Pop, and more, there’s something warm and fuzzy about these prints. Like the smell of home-baked cookies, Lim’s work is comfort food for the home. Because the prints are original and numbered they are pretty pricey at $600. But if you’ve got it, go for it.

Child's Wooden Mailbox

Chris Ford — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:05:00 GMT

I, like fellow Droolicous blogger Erin, love the mail. The fact that for a few cents something you can hold in your hand can be sent to someone else clear across the country for them to hold is awesome. So when I saw this toy mailbox I knew I'd be blogging it.

Sensibly named "Child's Wooden Mailbox" this vintage-looking toy has a slot on the top for your kid to put messages in, and the bottom comes apart for easy retrieval. I can think of a ton of fun games I can play with my girls with this. Just as long as one of them isn't "Complaint Box."

Child's Wooden Mailbox, $36 from Three Potato Four.

DIY Baby Books: No More Blank Pages

Sarah Verdone — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Baby books can make a new mom feel so guilty. If you don't remember to fill in baby's first coo and smile and burp, there are all those blank pages staring up at you for a lifetime. That's why I love Ex Libris Anonymous. They recycle cool vintage books into fresh, spiral-bound journals. You can write what you like, when you like. There are loads of topics, from Are You My Mother? to the How To Do It Encyclopedia (ahem) and many more. $12, $13 or $15 depending on size (includes shipping) at bookjournals.

Green Baby: Zia & Tia Linen Baby Shoes

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

While I can't quite wrap my mind around what exactly an "urban safari" is, it's a concept fashion folks from Oscar de la Renta all the way down to Old Navy are keen on us knowing about this spring. The best I can make of it, though, is that it involves a fair amount of khaki tones and linen. In that case, organics baby line Zia & Tia are right on trend.

For $39-42 you can cop a pair of their embroidered baby shoes (size 6-12 months only). Each pair is reversible and is handmade in New Zealand, using vintage linen fabrics. They're hand- or machine-washable, but the nice thing about baby's pre-crawl/pre-walk phase is that their shoes are the one things that you don't have to wash every other minute.

Hand Made: Buh-bye, Have fun at Grandma's

chrisjordan — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Send your child off to Grandma's house in style. This vintage suitcase is decoupaged with images from vintage children's books. Doesn't it make you nostalgic for your childhood? Measuring 16.5" x 12" x 5" it can fit enough outfits for a weekend.

Heck, Grandma has a washing machine, send him for the entire week.

Available at Pixie Genne this one of a kind item costs $100.

Hand Made: Lilac and Cream Dress

chrisjordan — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:01:00 GMT

Vintage silk brocade combined with a brushed rayon. A gorgeous dress for one of the many holiday outings you are sure to be invited to this season.

Available at Fifth Avenue South for $55

Rock the Retro: Nancy Drew Recycled

chrisjordan — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:02:00 GMT

How many of us loved Nancy Drew as children? Here one of the original books from 1960 has been recycled into a purse. Fully lined, beaded handle, and button loop closure, this vintage purse is sure to please an fashion forward school age child, or at the very least make other parents wax nostalgic.

You could even steal it for yourself.

Available at Retro Grandma for $47.99

Hand Made: Retro Bunny

chrisjordan — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Hand made from vintage retro plaid fabric with black button eyes. His body measures 7.5 inches x 4 inches, with long legs and arms, and big floppy ears.

Available at Shell for $29

Rock the Retro: Vintage Wrap Dress

chrisjordan — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:01:00 GMT

Vintage brown and orange print fabric with a decorative brown topstitch at hem. A corduroy covered button at the waist secures the dress.

Hand made and one of a kind, this dress is sized 12-18 months. Available at Flour Clothing for $28

Hand Made:Vintage Fabrics Combine to Make this Pony Skirt

chrisjordan — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:05:00 GMT

This one-of-a-kind skirt is made from vintage pillowcases with the cute pony coming from some 70's fabric. A striped knit waistband covers the elastic and the skirt is hemmed in a green binding.

Available at kinchi for $43. This one-of-a-kind skirt is sure to go quickly, but check out the rest of her shop for more unique children's clothes inspired by vintage fabrics.

Droolworthy: Matilda and Company Clothing Mixes Vintage and Retro Reproduction Fabrics

chrisjordan — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:08:00 GMT

Matilda and Co. is the manufacturer of fine children's clothing. They specialize in re-cutting vintage, retro fabrics creating a "one-of-a-kind" item.

The dress shown above ($87) is made from vintage hankies from the 40's & 50's, vintage millinery trim, velvet and grosgrain accents, with vintage blue-jeans used for the bodice.

Hand Made: T-shirt from Bunta Block

chrisjordan — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:14:00 GMT

I love the vintage feel of this t-shirt.

Hand block printed toddler t-shirt using an antique, hand carved, wood block from India. It couldn't be anymore hand made unless they wove the shirt fibers themselves. Printed on a kelly green 100% cotton short sleeve t-shirt.

Available at Bunta Block for $20 in sizes 2T, 3T, or 4T.

Rock the Retro: Jacks Like You Remember

chrisjordan — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:03:00 GMT

I love toys that remind me of my childhood, or more accurately the revisionist memories of my childhood. Where everyday was sunny, I was never bored, and I joyfully made my own fun, dammit.

I did play jacks frequently, probably because as an only child it was something I could play all alone. This vintage inspired set by Channel Craft includes a metal tin, instruction booklet, shiny nickel and brass plated jacks, and bright red rubber balls, and sells for $7.92.

Vintage Kimono Barrettes: When A Scrunchie Just Won't Do

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMT

It's taken nearly three years of brushing, moisturizing and praying, but my daughter finally has enough stubborn little coils to coax into a barrette. This new development calls for something far more special than garden variety drugstore elastics. These one-of-a-kind "plum blossoms" fashioned from vintage Japanese silk kimonos are the perfect way to celebrate my no longer having to explain: "She's a girl."
$16, Craftsbury Kids.

Hand Made: Vintage Suitcase Baby Treasure Keeper

chrisjordan — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 14:01:00 GMT

I love this.

You have to click on the link to get the full effect of this vintage suitcase turned baby treasure keeper. It really is quite spectacular and is one of those times when I think, "Wow, why can't I be more crafty?"

It is very detailed, with places for everything that might want to be saved for posterity. A great new baby present. It is custom made to order and costs $200.

Drool on This: Vintage Chenille Dress Coat from Baby Gardener

chrisjordan — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:02:00 GMT

In spite of its bedspread like quality, or maybe because of it, I adore this vintage inspired coat.

Cornflower blue coat made from authentic vintage chenille. Swing style coat has a bold flower design, covered buttons, and 100% cotton lining in a pink floral design.

It even comes with a matching hat. I know. If cuteness could kill.

Available at The Baby Gardener for $64

Rock the Retro: Hand Made Elephant and Flower Dress

chrisjordan — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:02:00 GMT

This dress ($48) is hand made from vintage fabric that used to be curtains. Vintage floral ribbon accent in the front leads to the matching satin ribbon tie.

The colors is this dress would be perfect for Fall, layer a long sleeved t-shirt underneath with a pair of jeans and head on out to the pumpkin patch where your child will blend right in.

The dress pictured is a size 2T, but if you email Kinchi she will happily make a dress in sizes from 6 months up to 4T.

Hand Made: Red Rooster and Chicks Skirt

chrisjordan — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:30:00 GMT

My love for this skirt is completely irrational. It reminds me of my grandmother and her vintage aprons.

I picture my daughter wearing this running barefoot through our barn, gathering eggs, and then baking up an apple pie. Not that I live on a farm or have chickens. Nor do I let my 4 yr old bake. But the red rooster made from vintage chenille, the matching red ric rac, and the hand stamped green chicks make me feel like I could do those things. You know if I got over my hatred of the great outdoors, dirt and smelly animals.

If you love this skirt as much as I do, it is available at the etsy shop Whimsy Ranch for $28.

Hand Made: Multi Ethnic Fabric Dolls

chrisjordan — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:09:00 GMT

Hand made wool dolls, with the clothing made from vintage floral handkerchief fabrics. Fabrics will vary.

Measures 19" tall and is perfect for hugging.

Available at Warm Biscuit for $65