droolicious : vintage inspired

Hand Made: Alphabet Flashcards Used For Decor, Not Learnin'

chrisjordan — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:01:00 GMT

Remember Dick and Jane? These cards have the same vintage feel about them. Individually hand assembled, no two cards are identical. Sized larger than traditional flashcards, these vinatge inspired cards are made with the specific purpose of using them as decorations.

The entire set of 26 is available for $62, or they can be purchased individually for $5 each.

I would love to have a set of these spelling my son's name to display on his bookcase.

Hand Made: Take a Step Back in Time with Merry Christmas Garland

chrisjordan — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:01:00 GMT

Banner made from vintage inspired papers strung across a grosgrain ribbon. Would look great across a mantle, across a window, or even in a child's room.

Available at Storia Home for $20

Hand Made: Vintage Inspired Apples and Pears Smock

chrisjordan — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:01:00 GMT

The website describes this smock as something to wear while eating or doing crafts. I would argue that it is way too nice for that.

The smock wraps around the back and criss cross over the shoulders. There is plain fabric on the inside.

Wear with a long sleeved shirt and some jeans for Fall.

Available at Pink Dixie for $25

Vintage Inspired Book Plates from Baby Gardner

chrisjordan — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:01:00 GMT

Fly Me Back Home book plates make sure books always come back where they belong.

For an extra $5 you can have a child's name printed on the book plates. Consider giving these along with the gift of a book.

Set of 15 adhesive backed name plates available at The Baby Gardner for $9.

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: Vintage Inspired Fisher Price Teaching Clock

chrisjordan — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:02:00 GMT

I know I am dating myself here when I say, "I HAD THIS TOY!" And if you were a child of the seventies, or sixties, you probably did too. And you probably also feel old that it is considered vintage. They had better not start calling toys from my childhood antiques is all I'm sayin'.

The revolving clock face and rotating hands reveal pictures of preschool activities hour by hour. Wind it up and it plays "Grandfather's Clock" (I thought I remembered my original one playing Hickory, Dickory, Dock, anyone else?) And since in is from the era before the toy manufacturers and battery manufacturers formed a super secret alliance against us parents, it requires NO BATTERIES.

Available at Back to Basic Toys for $24.99

Dress Up Your Fridge with English and French Alphabet Magnets

chrisjordan — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:06:00 GMT

Thirty sturdy alphabet magnets in each box. Reproduced from vintage images from the 1930's and 1940's. A great alternative to traditional (and ugly) plastic A, B, C magnets.

And because it you are never too young to learn random words in another language, the magnets come in French too!

Available at Baby Goes Vintage for $26

Hand Made: Little Blue Donkey

Karen — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:01:00 GMT

Made from a reconstructed wool suit coat, this little donkey braaaaags about his wool mane and tail and vintage buttons. Not made for kids under 3, though I see a nice baby keepsake or shower gift.

At Etsy for $30.00.

Hand Made: Cherry Skirt

chrisjordan — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:06:00 GMT

This vintage inspired skirt is cut to maximize the all important twirl factor.

It reminds me of one of my grandmother's aprons. But much cuter.

Available at Hip and Little for $24

Mairzey Dotes Blankets To Droool For

chrisjordan — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:02:00 GMT

While looking at baby blankets made from vintage inspired fabrics at Mairzey Dotes, I came across this beauty. Pink and lime green paisley fabric with a soft pink chenille on the other side.

It is named To Drooool For. Surely a sign that it was meant to be featured here.

$49 for the large blanket, $25 for the small at Mairzey Dotes