So instead of being productive this afternoon, I spent a few hours trolling Etsy for vintage knickknacks. And you reap the benefits of my procrastinatory tendencies, because look what I found! These chairs all reside with uber-seller Hindsvik. The shop (and the blog) is like a breath of clean, fresh Scandinavian air--Swedish chef accent optional.
Fabulous Mess is so, um, fabulous, it shouldn't even be on Etsy. Instead, it should exist in a 24-hour Marilyn Monroe tribute show in the clouds. You'll pop a girdle string at the site of so much Hollywood Regency goodness, and the proprietors clearly ascribe to my 'when in doubt, paint it pink' mantra.
Finally, for random odds 'n' ends, don't miss The Vintage Cabin. Eight milkglass vases for $32 is an unbeatable bargain, and those nautical glasses would make a sweet addition to your 4th of July table. Plus that snack canister looks stolen straight from the set of the original Freaky Friday aka the greatest film of all time. How could you not want it?
I'm feeling old! At some point in my life, I've lived with almost everything pictured here...and they call it "vintage"!
Posted by: Sally@DivineDistractions | June 16, 2010 at 06:40 PM
Oooh I love your finds. Especially Fabulous Mess, what a great shop! I love how so many of the items are PINK!
Caroline
http://www.redglassesblog.com
Posted by: Caroline Pelletier | June 16, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Oh i LOVE that pink mirror!
Posted by: Alicia | June 16, 2010 at 07:57 PM
i have been stalking all sorts of goodies on the fabulous mess shop, including those blue chairs!! their stuff is AMAZING!!!
Posted by: cassandra @ coco+kelley | June 16, 2010 at 08:55 PM
Anne,
Not being productive? I don't think so...Great finds. Love the red dresser and the blue chair. Very, Hollywood glam 40's. What are the youtube video's. I couldn't stop laughing. Especially, "freaky friday." I am going to be humming all tomorrow.."I wish I could be you for the day!!" Thank you! ~maureen
Posted by: Maureen Sullivan Stemberg, Interior's | June 16, 2010 at 09:41 PM
The muppet 'cooking shows' are hilarious! But no, I really have to stop myself from buying more beautiful chairs...
Posted by: ClaraAnne | June 16, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Love the snacks, popcorn and potato chips number!
Posted by: Will | June 17, 2010 at 02:37 AM
Those nautical glasses are fabulous and those light blue chairs from Fabulous Mess are calling my name!
Posted by: Robin | June 17, 2010 at 04:46 AM
Totally rad finds! I love Etsy!
Posted by: Emily | June 17, 2010 at 07:16 AM
love these finds! i know you can literally lose a day surfing through the amazing pages of etsy. how is that? :) off to check these bad boys out!!
Posted by: robin pulsifer | June 17, 2010 at 08:15 AM
what a great post! i want one of each. i will definitely check out these etsy shops.
love your blog!
Posted by: heylee brooke | June 17, 2010 at 08:38 AM
Just yesterday I blogged about MY Etsy finds.
I'll hope you'll stop by to check them out:
http://bit.ly/aQkVRR
I swear, I was THIS close to posting those blue side chairs. I wasn't completely sold on them even though I know they're great. But I said to myself, if I see these somewhere else, I know I have my eye in the right place. Great finds!
Posted by: designstiles | June 17, 2010 at 09:47 AM
I linked to your blog from my blog about Etsy at http://www.1960sfabric.blogspot.com I couldn't make Trackback work, but maybe it is my fault.
Posted by: Tessimal | June 17, 2010 at 05:14 PM
The picture with the "snail" is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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