Hornsea pottery love.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've been collecting Hornsea pottery for years now, and as much as our kitchens have changed over the years, these pieces seem to somehow always stay current. Hornsea pottery has been around since 1949 and was started by two brothers in England. The pottery really took off in the 70's, and we love how the simple designs look timeless and some of the pieces even look like they were made recently!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mypotshots.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/hornsea-summertime-with-nod-to.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08NFLdY7y3SUsbX_UiZAo7uJuOGD1LGcZvPHBg4mwWj71YsAi2hx7fiueR1hvwG3RmG5wbosgKjs6l7rs5x-KayulWiqFnaakKqozOs0sMI04WuC_OuCZSovnMSZ1pT2FmlWwMzbun_8/s1600/striped_vintage_hornsea.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the simple lines and colors of <a href="http://mypotshots.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/hornsea-summertime-with-nod-to.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">these stripes pieces</span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/85532333/1960s-vintage-hornsea-springtime" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUo_8sB2DUbJ3XuNbxW0UYyX3GZ4w9OyHSuNNhWuEMmOdVv4FEk718SbTHx1YXnKHcx1Q7ottHxtKCJrUggmBvf2veE1fAOrAtNKgVHVbV4A0qKQ-7ltc_6HdzP8Zn2mB2iuiJuOi4ok/s1600/springtime_hornsea.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/85532333/1960s-vintage-hornsea-springtime" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">This Springtime horsea piece</span></a> has sold, and we can see why!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198506244/hornsea-pottery-jardiniere-vintage" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VDyBVSTTjNlOjeftsZW_Zk3YaH11kh_FccwDvs9MI_817HNYJVm6EePQG_-EXtfFLYEcCCVCxc69GbtAKU_A7JdTaPJCwmrJK6Le7vVnDm7DNemiwBldM11k5cuIp9ikxK53P7Fwloc/s1600/hornsea_pottery.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198506244/hornsea-pottery-jardiniere-vintage" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">This vase</span></a> is so simple, but so lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/193494282/vintage-canister-vintage-hornsea-bronte" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCxBUsMrKJqmdLHgO3XgCh-xpZcHv2zT1SE_YO_FASUghkkfGm_bwYHeHXxsm-0_TxSAV1Y7E933EVYAm5XQCpyE9kQfA5CnkOf_Xcq3jmfz9w010wxcagKwTBgSzBjuPbM0LI8MTgS0/s1600/hornsea_canisters.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the 70's look to<span style="color: orange;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/193494282/vintage-canister-vintage-hornsea-bronte" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">these ones</span></a></span>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mypotshots.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/just-add-salt-pepper-and-sprinkling-of.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ivpn4vacgcjynu25ksJOuRR8eHCQRZFeFwCgOFMGn9sV7PS98hIoevywkf4hbC0ERL3LWWncU1sIGCYWOikgMMKu2ZY0roctX5BiUwACuD7PfOg6Bx1YvMmL29bCv0rkH-EJtG9t7tg/s1600/teardrop_hornsea.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ack! <a href="http://mypotshots.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/just-add-salt-pepper-and-sprinkling-of.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">These patterns</span></a> are incredible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can buy a set of the blue raindrop salt and pepper shakers <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/200204978/hornsea-raindrop-salt-and-pepper-pots" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">here</span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192639764/mid-century-modern-set-of-original" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifbIz1t5ugI8M-N7DIeahgKpUn2DADk34-_HSJSkhRQh3R-SqM41tAyhanQXAkwv0SVxpL4r7BXubUpFslAJYd38jpS2uFObIJV7Bdrh9-3NOiZaDQWAcEGs5_a56dxPOS6aKzh8Q15M/s1600/hornsea_spice_set.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think that I need <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192639764/mid-century-modern-set-of-original" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this spice set</span></a> in my life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194288236/a-lovely-collection-of-green-vintage" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAxNmDZokFy_5IQyjyOLmK2ahzdwyMPPxXB8iU708fw61ufy3RLdGz1Or3nb7F7n8r95wbBIDj1wWsSw4AQXUALbfSzm5qXFSYoAMPPE5eJua8PRXiHhdUPHBzKh-3d7UNoMKwh06DOc/s1600/hornsea_vintage_pottery_set.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't decide if I like the brown or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194288236/a-lovely-collection-of-green-vintage" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this green set better</span></a>!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Hornsea pottery love.

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Lovely liquors.

<div style="text-align: center;">...Because it's 5 o'clock somewhere, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1o3s2GXqUqvYY2vEDW4GtLaM6YWLRaGIbuuuRe1FUQGDzPwrQYni9C5rPNh0jLQIeJM-e1VCOLvBiF5cJhzxQt5BwSHT_HxwUyOUKZZPQOoBV2hILTukhjUnqSh0j3ob-775H2Or22Jw/s1600/peach+jalapeno+margaritas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1o3s2GXqUqvYY2vEDW4GtLaM6YWLRaGIbuuuRe1FUQGDzPwrQYni9C5rPNh0jLQIeJM-e1VCOLvBiF5cJhzxQt5BwSHT_HxwUyOUKZZPQOoBV2hILTukhjUnqSh0j3ob-775H2Or22Jw/s1600/peach+jalapeno+margaritas.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thelawstudentswife.com/2014/08/peach-jalapeno-margaritas/?utm_content=bufferd0bb6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Fizzy Peach Jalapeno Margaritas. </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all, this looks like the best thing ever. Secondly, as soon as I found this cocktail recipe I immediately went out and picked up the ingredients and made it for myself, and let me tell you, it does not disappoint. There is just a subtle hint of spice which is perfectly balanced by the soft sweetness of the peaches. It's pretty much the classiest margarita you've ever tasted.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPjPec04r2fwaevqeqAxl6J5yqQS9B2IZM4gjfcV21PMjWziflSc9_x1YN4JQmx6FHX5at9E0OsJWEcxxfACbS8puy9JLGLRZCDnkInSw8flp5ToOgrwHkeKTfFEsC3mL6EihL7PQcaU/s1600/pink+lemonades.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPjPec04r2fwaevqeqAxl6J5yqQS9B2IZM4gjfcV21PMjWziflSc9_x1YN4JQmx6FHX5at9E0OsJWEcxxfACbS8puy9JLGLRZCDnkInSw8flp5ToOgrwHkeKTfFEsC3mL6EihL7PQcaU/s1600/pink+lemonades.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylittlefabric.com/limonade-pamplemousse-rhubarbe-romarin/" target="_blank">Pink grapefruit lemonade with rhubarb.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also accompanied by the prettiest tiny flower details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPdSLIFbsjslUGSB2n_m2GMmtqe-rN3xRM5-DEw64BNTLxTBc3AynkR0wddxZPK46G-hmdOJWogqNrFCJ_g1W_JBxJLiTXB9ANCy-i5a67GdFoTyVA3A4nx6xljHwkBeE98SfXEVvWW4/s1600/summer+cocktail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPdSLIFbsjslUGSB2n_m2GMmtqe-rN3xRM5-DEw64BNTLxTBc3AynkR0wddxZPK46G-hmdOJWogqNrFCJ_g1W_JBxJLiTXB9ANCy-i5a67GdFoTyVA3A4nx6xljHwkBeE98SfXEVvWW4/s1600/summer+cocktail.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you like gin, grapefruit and a hint of lavender then <a href="http://tarahurst.com/journal/2014/7/8/summer-cocktail" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">The Molly Jane cocktail </span></a>is perfect for you! Garnished with a fresh picked sage leaf, how can you resist?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTEMh1dnYQ_9Mg5OcyDOFaGZI7YNDCX-7bxQX_qbu11aOm3qP4YoO3uZKGxon3jFqvf4QH4EIPSRzEi_DJMToRBRkDdhlKJxEjCyILpWpYMEmWZzzzDdNPLGAAP2rRuiyRNwY9oeFwvU/s1600/sparkling+cocktails.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTEMh1dnYQ_9Mg5OcyDOFaGZI7YNDCX-7bxQX_qbu11aOm3qP4YoO3uZKGxon3jFqvf4QH4EIPSRzEi_DJMToRBRkDdhlKJxEjCyILpWpYMEmWZzzzDdNPLGAAP2rRuiyRNwY9oeFwvU/s1600/sparkling+cocktails.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Bri over at Design Love Fest </span></a>has nailed it again in the beverage department because these sparkling summer cocktails look like they would really hit the spot right about now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCUG0QP299Ujo-ZmnoxFapv5gjX9zobgO0VL3rtKGXDfIOm02J2ld9rVZ4GtbvBfT0N_DREPfrhpTqLMQ__dK10gBRKuDqhvht3AGIg9salTf9H1QxpffwJTLrMaQEckvmhva4qv-j6w/s1600/miniatures.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCUG0QP299Ujo-ZmnoxFapv5gjX9zobgO0VL3rtKGXDfIOm02J2ld9rVZ4GtbvBfT0N_DREPfrhpTqLMQ__dK10gBRKuDqhvht3AGIg9salTf9H1QxpffwJTLrMaQEckvmhva4qv-j6w/s1600/miniatures.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you think this looks too good to drink then unfortunately I would have to inform you that you are correct. This photo is in fact part of <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/art/miniature-calendar/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">a series of miniature photographs that make up a calendar</span></a>, but it was just too adorable not to share! How cute are these palm tree and mini surfer figurines as garnishes? It would be so great to figure out a way to incorporate them into an actual tropical inspired cocktail!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bottoms up lovelies! XO</div>

Lovely liquors.

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Canada Day party ideas!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0J5Q6XpxlZbbrgV5Hc27OujWt7uPc8REJ4WGFfUiSeGNN1MnnxcI-SaNg3SqeONMOcUXS1jjwVlnLHQHQTx0zqiog8tGRrMqibKrHneGdXv3t7-zZIzYaZzxQIguJw8w2bhr8q-yIiE/s1600/summer+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0J5Q6XpxlZbbrgV5Hc27OujWt7uPc8REJ4WGFfUiSeGNN1MnnxcI-SaNg3SqeONMOcUXS1jjwVlnLHQHQTx0zqiog8tGRrMqibKrHneGdXv3t7-zZIzYaZzxQIguJw8w2bhr8q-yIiE/s1600/summer+party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.planetblueblog.com/lifestyle/inspired-summer-party/" target="_blank"><i>(source)</i></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As all of you fellow Canadians know, tomorrow is Canada Day so we thought it would be fun to share some cute menu ideas for those of you planning on having any barbeques or backyard parties to celebrate Canada's birthday! Here are some delicious food options that we guarantee would be an instant hit with your friends:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nX5P4Npc7pmBhov2JADIhfFw59YMkZp52AoFqwIljg4fLTd9vK5-Yh-wqsIDanJJr0IbDeGmHDbBAOacKKjpv79311Dm9Q1Lk1_L-QZyiFtoGxXlShfEvpEafGl1Ea_Hn4CEwJp2oSY/s1600/cheese+meat+board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nX5P4Npc7pmBhov2JADIhfFw59YMkZp52AoFqwIljg4fLTd9vK5-Yh-wqsIDanJJr0IbDeGmHDbBAOacKKjpv79311Dm9Q1Lk1_L-QZyiFtoGxXlShfEvpEafGl1Ea_Hn4CEwJp2oSY/s1600/cheese+meat+board.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A big spread of <a href="http://www.youaremyfave.com/2014/06/16/a-breakfast-club-is-my-fave-2/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">cured meats & fancy cheeses cheeses. </span></a>This is a classic option and always a favorite, that also doesn't take too long to throw together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7k48dThkgqNMAyIGjQoZfkBSUuSWokwH3bx7xfOiWBeTm-LieXqa77v8BC43Nf772cnY__612IZbceOWbh1wvRCrhbtSi6RHXbK7FSlCb4ljzUts7Kzytuqp8uCW41XIyBVE_hCGD01g/s1600/5c01e949f430885ccfdc04f4682f775f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7k48dThkgqNMAyIGjQoZfkBSUuSWokwH3bx7xfOiWBeTm-LieXqa77v8BC43Nf772cnY__612IZbceOWbh1wvRCrhbtSi6RHXbK7FSlCb4ljzUts7Kzytuqp8uCW41XIyBVE_hCGD01g/s1600/5c01e949f430885ccfdc04f4682f775f.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tacos are always a hit and fun to make, and <a href="http://foodess.com/2014/06/spicy-fish-tacos-with-cabbage-slaw-lime-crema/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this recipe for spicy fish tacos with cabbage slaw</span></a> looks like it would be an instant crowd pleaser.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0r5v4N5E1JUIgiTxUB12tB40mly2seNQTzgqSqe4sk9lzj7og1JOzF6gg0ejUgbrjBovXQ307TKnELLfcH8J7qzro059djOheUK0T32pSMyhd-eR54ZLgA9q3bFIIFciRXo3SrFwH1s/s1600/3d4011fd3e567bf5a277bcc35189af2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0r5v4N5E1JUIgiTxUB12tB40mly2seNQTzgqSqe4sk9lzj7og1JOzF6gg0ejUgbrjBovXQ307TKnELLfcH8J7qzro059djOheUK0T32pSMyhd-eR54ZLgA9q3bFIIFciRXo3SrFwH1s/s1600/3d4011fd3e567bf5a277bcc35189af2b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you would rather be grilling up a storm this Canada Day, then pick up some steaks and a nice bottle of red wine, and try out <a href="http://abetterhappierstsebastian.com/journal/2014/2/9/skillet-steak-caramelized-potato-gratin-kale-salad-pomegranate-vinaigrette%20" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this recipe for skillet steak with caramelized potato gratin with kale salad.</span></a> My mouth is watering just looking at this delicious spread.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBO3ZSldUhLZ4H2sst-koClYjGKU4qJHtMnl4ExPOEY0iL5A-HuMt51J-rpcCbvznBFtYCxUQ4vVAdANL2rWpZGVjHMIfypTOocFwD9mRCwuE8I95XYbZoaKosJEVgL32I3bWJiBmn4M/s1600/192538_Pulled+Lamb+Burger+main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBO3ZSldUhLZ4H2sst-koClYjGKU4qJHtMnl4ExPOEY0iL5A-HuMt51J-rpcCbvznBFtYCxUQ4vVAdANL2rWpZGVjHMIfypTOocFwD9mRCwuE8I95XYbZoaKosJEVgL32I3bWJiBmn4M/s1600/192538_Pulled+Lamb+Burger+main.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you wanna take a break from the usual beef burgers and are feeling a bit adventurous then you've gotta try <a href="http://sheerluxe.com/content/pulled-lamb-burgers-0#.U7DZ0qiCfV0" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this recipe for pulled lamb burgers</span></a>! If lamb isn't your thing then pulled pork is always a yummy failsafe option too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope that this gave you a few ideas for fun party snacks and that all of you fellow Canadians have fun celebrating Canada's birthday tomorrow!<br />XO</div>

Canada Day party ideas!

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Dinner party essentials.

<div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you guys, but we absolutely love entertaining and hosting dinner parties! It's a great excuse for us to dust off our fancy plates and glasses that spend the majority of the time sitting on a shelf waiting for such an occasion.  We are also always on the hunt for new things to add to our collections, and these pieces from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Anthropologie's website</span></a> have us drooling.<br /><br />You can never have too many cute napkins or glasses, right?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMte7f9Th63WPXJLymLWVD2w74uDs2iBP-f7TIw1hSkYB8rQTWhxieMGorApOTRX-wDjqUENwhqMwpwzgpbGSAL1lCARe6MlH3iiPysgzE8yvpI0QQK3ax0wONXqoeN11AT1Mlpr1AU14/s1600/dinner+party+essentials.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMte7f9Th63WPXJLymLWVD2w74uDs2iBP-f7TIw1hSkYB8rQTWhxieMGorApOTRX-wDjqUENwhqMwpwzgpbGSAL1lCARe6MlH3iiPysgzE8yvpI0QQK3ax0wONXqoeN11AT1Mlpr1AU14/s1600/dinner+party+essentials.jpg" /></a></div>Shop for the following in the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/dining++entertaining/home-tabletop-dinnerware.jsp?cm_sp=TOPNAV-_-HOME-_-HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&cm_re=TOPNAV-_-HOME-_-HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">House & Home section at Anthropologie:</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/30306146.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-30306146-_-Regular_81" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">gold sparkle glasses </span></a> /  <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/29709789.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-29709789-_-Regular_68" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">flatware</span></a>  / <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/31121957.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-31121957-_-Regular_98" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> wood serving set </span></a> /  <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/25987041.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS#/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">steak knives set</span></a>  /  <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/31353196.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-31353196-_-Regular_32" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">cute napkins</span></a>  /  <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/29391695.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-29391695-_-Regular_64" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">stemless wine glasses</span></a>  /  <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/29640034.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-29640034-_-Regular_108" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">scalloped bowl </span></a> /  <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/31122013.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-31122013-_-Large_5#/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">bottle opener</span></a>  / <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-tabletop-dinnerware/A28435436.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-A28435436-_-Regular_64" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> dotted dish set</span></a><br /><br />Happy entertaining! XO </div>

Dinner party essentials.

I don't know about you guys, but we absolutely love entertaining and hosting dinner parties! It's a great excuse for us to dust off ...

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Party planning!

<div style="text-align: center;">Bored of doing the same ol' thing for dinner parties? Well here are some fun unique meal ideas that you should try instead!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenqEblicHkviiW0FpsfwXx8IwAicOv4w16RHqZ8Xk0x-VFuIMTedr_fxElB961Iga847onXAlrerklRGhSikhA0eoY0H8Bg_eNixWpVl-dG95BH2AjzLQl2FoJUBLoKeK7TnLcmri3f0/s1600/cheese+pairings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenqEblicHkviiW0FpsfwXx8IwAicOv4w16RHqZ8Xk0x-VFuIMTedr_fxElB961Iga847onXAlrerklRGhSikhA0eoY0H8Bg_eNixWpVl-dG95BH2AjzLQl2FoJUBLoKeK7TnLcmri3f0/s1600/cheese+pairings.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make a giant cheese board and pair each piece of cheese with a complimentary fruit, veggie, or chutney. Try aged gouda and cucumber or goat cheese and cantaloupe.<br />Source found <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1005008/summertime-cheese-pairings?xsc=soc_pin_summertimecheesepairings&crlt.pid=camp.UjFGmAOG7XNX" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">here.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vyfTJTLi5vgYMn3TUtRFkoIJiN93gzqeagrXFbR8B2D75gbv1RKw6pr4SAh3Q2lbENH4oOzp20P4lcNBMWEYloziCyF7vMBbSrXZcA2c6hX5GtFpKc-fEkchXwrmNI2aCGDk1bGEW5Q/s1600/apple+greek+yogurt+pancakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vyfTJTLi5vgYMn3TUtRFkoIJiN93gzqeagrXFbR8B2D75gbv1RKw6pr4SAh3Q2lbENH4oOzp20P4lcNBMWEYloziCyF7vMBbSrXZcA2c6hX5GtFpKc-fEkchXwrmNI2aCGDk1bGEW5Q/s1600/apple+greek+yogurt+pancakes.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make breakfast for dinner! This recipe for <a href="http://www.foodrecipeshq.com/apple-and-greek-yogurt-pancakes/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">apple and greek yogurt pancakes </span></a>looks pretty delicious.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWYe4jjmFMJ6xts5-0pNInvu0YZurfaBjlcfsnArPR7Ug7fnuB-xtUxi2FqKpfbS_oWmG43lhJxTilEPKru3TVhrxiOrIuF7ikeYE9xEqZPNQnrxivrP4qXxPwBYl-jCwFTTH1C73A_8/s1600/kale+and+white+bean+crostini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWYe4jjmFMJ6xts5-0pNInvu0YZurfaBjlcfsnArPR7Ug7fnuB-xtUxi2FqKpfbS_oWmG43lhJxTilEPKru3TVhrxiOrIuF7ikeYE9xEqZPNQnrxivrP4qXxPwBYl-jCwFTTH1C73A_8/s1600/kale+and+white+bean+crostini.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Instead of having a formal dinner around your dining room table, just plan an evening of heavy appetizers. Try <span style="color: orange;">this recipe for kale & white bean crostini.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3guroy0QpRb3TQsgYH1sQn5wSvVTaahgEZAXPY-xpvzwnfA9HRJVA6XdgLBNTlBDKYOR5t56DAflCm9KnewBmJx8nbnGV-jltr0S59jkog-tD1dmtCNc183it2u2s55k-DyLmWoJjgk/s1600/fig+croissant+sandwich.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3guroy0QpRb3TQsgYH1sQn5wSvVTaahgEZAXPY-xpvzwnfA9HRJVA6XdgLBNTlBDKYOR5t56DAflCm9KnewBmJx8nbnGV-jltr0S59jkog-tD1dmtCNc183it2u2s55k-DyLmWoJjgk/s1600/fig+croissant+sandwich.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Set up a sandwich bar with fancy toppings like this <a href="http://expensivelife.tumblr.com/tagged/pop" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">incredible looking croissant with figs, proscuitto and arugula. </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHoLoIBrXNAT_WkxrjouUl5zM4wHsEuc7XSdYVc699Mg-TRpONTeNBvCuEDM-cdnSa5FXGs9ficohDYCqNU8gAyIFUEq0tdqPSMCB3vlidQv3v6emO40COAXWURFS_iSyPW1EylUzXlg/s1600/raclette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHoLoIBrXNAT_WkxrjouUl5zM4wHsEuc7XSdYVc699Mg-TRpONTeNBvCuEDM-cdnSa5FXGs9ficohDYCqNU8gAyIFUEq0tdqPSMCB3vlidQv3v6emO40COAXWURFS_iSyPW1EylUzXlg/s1600/raclette.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ever tried raclette? Because if you haven't then you definitely should! If you like eating lots of melted gooey cheese then this is for sure up your alley.<br /><a href="http://chefmimiblog.com/2012/12/14/raclette-2/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Photo source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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Natural wood in the kitchen.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday you guys! We hope you had a wonderful weekend.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKbQO1Iik1MZiAPmZasJbzGovX0qCAwip5XngrD0psKSBwK2ks6Qyt5pe8snGH031tgfZGnPvjk4JbpsIjGR5s8Ky8PJbbmp_qNqLyYBJkguy_XAruxQqAdirDz6xzgC7pZA3A13sPGM/s1600/built_in_kitchen_cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKbQO1Iik1MZiAPmZasJbzGovX0qCAwip5XngrD0psKSBwK2ks6Qyt5pe8snGH031tgfZGnPvjk4JbpsIjGR5s8Ky8PJbbmp_qNqLyYBJkguy_XAruxQqAdirDz6xzgC7pZA3A13sPGM/s1600/built_in_kitchen_cabinets.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything about <a href="http://editionsdoa.tumblr.com/post/65044377246/chez-studio-oink-toc-toc-toc-9" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this kitchen</span></a> is exactly what I hope to have someday. From the built in cabinets, to the plywood counter tops and all of the white everything else, it's just perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbjIG6OUJ8xJFUQECj5O3QSnDgLkzl1si0VSpCAqQAVObMiRcXUYgWa_fTxJ38a6I9lD2X3OeaB_tMjIMeWdIlpzfh-Ks1v6CH1zTXQD79xn5xXeqzIwIb_hP-bTzl9yO7w-0BXO7ad4/s1600/nice_kitchen_cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbjIG6OUJ8xJFUQECj5O3QSnDgLkzl1si0VSpCAqQAVObMiRcXUYgWa_fTxJ38a6I9lD2X3OeaB_tMjIMeWdIlpzfh-Ks1v6CH1zTXQD79xn5xXeqzIwIb_hP-bTzl9yO7w-0BXO7ad4/s1600/nice_kitchen_cabinets.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the handles on these cabinets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(original photo source unknown, sorry)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thedesignfiles.net/2013/10/melbourne-home-dan-honey-and-paul-fuog/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0mnNewSQxs3iacMn-N2VbBCZvjt-ekSCmuZbfnGNQ51HXw-QPOXj6ZZ1WnCGrwtHNw6bsVKHHt6DrDhT7JLf4_78b658hCHlLycaZ62rwl7B15JgpLLH7h4bSxxyEo-AWEkvpud0_aQ/s1600/HoneyHome-kitchendetail.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely love the look of <a href="http://thedesignfiles.net/2013/10/melbourne-home-dan-honey-and-paul-fuog/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">these raw wood cabinets</span></a>! So simple and so perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yvestown.com/blog/2012/06/showler_and_showler_and_the_butty_print" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQJNiRTdDuZRMnKk9_f1zzT0QvfmRQ6n8u9ciLoezSckNP77bXiNyJ9RyFHVpdwzhtkOiNM9WKUvQJhMHMNT-T23aFOKLQJIGz-DtZ8fJR9so2DxtQnXsOiSoHgSxfmeGT3_2Z6gtg5A/s1600/white_cabinets.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love how clean these <a href="http://www.yvestown.com/blog/2012/06/showler_and_showler_and_the_butty_print" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">white cabinets</span></a> look, especially with the built in on top. How perfect are the drawers, wine holder and cookbook space?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/10-small-ways-to-improve-your-kitchen-in-2014-198756" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzh4m8Stz2qYCn2wYoocnC36YeQU86QGl2V1waaxE-EWsIb6OBKXvl-A5OPZBvPLNFLEjbka-tg_HTzxPD5r0Cwbij6xUUm_-4z2zWNxweNqmO6taRPo-WV5Jiu8JCmS0BBGdSpDcdIo/s1600/small_kitchen.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/10-small-ways-to-improve-your-kitchen-in-2014-198756" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">This kitchen</span></a> is small, but I love the open shelves and old cabinets.</div>

Natural wood in the kitchen.

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Just fondue it!

<div style="text-align: center;">Fondue parties are sorta the best. If you haven't had one before, you should keep it in mind for your next dinner party! Also, if you are in need of a new (vintage) fondue pot to add to your collection here are a couple of beauties that we currently have our eye on from <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy. </a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAvv7nTuPwsD1di9P9zerhTdOpyUehhm14ynzjtFEoOEsQzbaYD6RO5sZnpaYPYvZrR7_IPpmmsLWoaI2i5Gquvq7VTNBJPz_m5QpwHaW1gr9QpEgEuhGxUjBgzjOhIq9DOyp8V5qT9c/s1600/fondue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAvv7nTuPwsD1di9P9zerhTdOpyUehhm14ynzjtFEoOEsQzbaYD6RO5sZnpaYPYvZrR7_IPpmmsLWoaI2i5Gquvq7VTNBJPz_m5QpwHaW1gr9QpEgEuhGxUjBgzjOhIq9DOyp8V5qT9c/s1600/fondue.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SHOP HERE:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152588748/vintage-mushroom-design-fondue-pot?ref=favs_view_10" target="_blank">one</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127654070/vintage-1970s-green-fondue-pot-flower?ref=favs_view_1" target="_blank">two</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/105694069/imperial-japan-retro-fondue-pot-in?ref=favs_view_8" target="_blank">three</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158628010/retro-swiss-perk-fondue-pot?ref=favs_view_7" target="_blank">four</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/101113806/olive-green-mid-century-fondue-pot?ref=favs_view_4" target="_blank">five</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158358372/vintage-yellow-floral-enamel-fondue-pot?ref=favs_view_5" target="_blank">six</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126972837/vintage-yellow-fondue-pot-retro-fondue?ref=favs_view_6" target="_blank">seven</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/154061555/vintage-enamelware-pot-orange-sauce-pot?ref=favs_view_2" target="_blank">eight</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150256896/vintage-danish-modern-fondue-chocolate?ref=favs_view_3" target="_blank">nine</a></b>  //  <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/118720520/vintage-cathrineholm-army-green-lotus?ref=favs_view_9" target="_blank">ten</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Just fondue it!

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Juicin'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJQTnO7g_3jCCCrjmpLRxCBl36DpeUILrPuZRCp6LhwSVk24fmx13LJAoXatDscj7fSRuOkV0tOEV9wu5z675z2mjgbN_BzXP3FrjPx4Qyldkcv4Hv-sCeefardwJUucwVa6VBvtUxlec/s1600/vintage_juice_glass_love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJQTnO7g_3jCCCrjmpLRxCBl36DpeUILrPuZRCp6LhwSVk24fmx13LJAoXatDscj7fSRuOkV0tOEV9wu5z675z2mjgbN_BzXP3FrjPx4Qyldkcv4Hv-sCeefardwJUucwVa6VBvtUxlec/s1600/vintage_juice_glass_love.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89l13lEzUFMsXFSu9hAe5kPe7dftRWJNlrWldEbhMK6EkQf-CFoNhb-aJMifHyvQsLZqIKKZZOL6PkIkQFjwviIC0ZY8RlfVj8GD7kgIff1ekDBoZJ2Fgfg0gwhY2IyrtPp9RV4xzgiF_/s1600/juice_glasses_part_2_vintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89l13lEzUFMsXFSu9hAe5kPe7dftRWJNlrWldEbhMK6EkQf-CFoNhb-aJMifHyvQsLZqIKKZZOL6PkIkQFjwviIC0ZY8RlfVj8GD7kgIff1ekDBoZJ2Fgfg0gwhY2IyrtPp9RV4xzgiF_/s1600/juice_glasses_part_2_vintage.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a closer look at these amazing vintage juice glasses on Etsy here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150284263/three-vintage-juice-glasses-starburst" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">one</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153804574/mid-century-modern-juice-glasses-atomic?ref=v1_other_1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">two</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153803818/mid-century-modern-juice-glasses-atomic" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">three</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130582607/fifties-juice-pitcher-and-glass-set" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">four</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/90813650/vintage-carafe-glasses-daisy-juice" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">five</span></a>, <span style="color: #f6b26b;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125791404/retro-mid-century-juice-carafe-decanter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">six</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152984405/vintage-flower-glasses-set-7" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">seven</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/128766662/blue-juice-glasses-aqua-vintage-art-deco" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">eight</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153055758/cherry-juice-glasses" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">nine</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119463459/vintage-flower-juice-glasses-in" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">ten</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129635196/mid-century-mod-butterfly-juice-glasses" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">eleven</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151370319/vintage-mid-century-modern-retro-striped" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">twelve</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Juicin'

Take a closer look at these amazing vintage juice glasses on Etsy here: one , two , three , four , five , six , seven , eight , nine , ten ,...

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We love a good canister.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYIZqD4QcWkr2tU13BxOF87XCNRK6DFc8Cdsr0N4bfGatJiXJt-ylqyoHwTxcrZE7m9hiJEhtJHnfjNkeHkNtgDnMx8zHBi56AuCjwIhyy9PDKePsSVsP5Ffu_nKOfeMTxBYLV5ObzCvH/s1600/we_love_vintage_canisters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYIZqD4QcWkr2tU13BxOF87XCNRK6DFc8Cdsr0N4bfGatJiXJt-ylqyoHwTxcrZE7m9hiJEhtJHnfjNkeHkNtgDnMx8zHBi56AuCjwIhyy9PDKePsSVsP5Ffu_nKOfeMTxBYLV5ObzCvH/s1600/we_love_vintage_canisters.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121573534/vintage-floral-canister-set-kitchen" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">floral canister source</span></a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both Stef and I own multiple sets of canisters, so I guess you could say that they are a bit of a weak spot for us. What's a girl to do? They are so colorful and cheerful and are super handy when it comes to organizing a kitchen! Which one is your favorite?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiY_oBHOu0ok4j8MLC0_8jNSsrGFPCiihbya67NGEUkMM81zeV5TMwUMeHutP8TjkwMZKtxE2ZbSlc2htuXehUnxfFMbP20gJOkOum_TQFU37PBY_Oz04EwRQqxV3CIq87MZPDY0l3pH_/s1600/canisters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiY_oBHOu0ok4j8MLC0_8jNSsrGFPCiihbya67NGEUkMM81zeV5TMwUMeHutP8TjkwMZKtxE2ZbSlc2htuXehUnxfFMbP20gJOkOum_TQFU37PBY_Oz04EwRQqxV3CIq87MZPDY0l3pH_/s1600/canisters.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Shop the canisters here:<span style="color: #f9cb9c;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/128681798/retro-mod-slanted-daisy-canisters-green" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">one</span></a></span>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153149080/turquoise-blue-kromex-grease-jar-1950s" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">two</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153466128/vintage-yellow-canister-set-kitchen" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">three</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153657615/vintage-retro-mid-century-orange-metal" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">four</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153182677/vintage-metal-typography-sugar-canister" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">five</span></a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/100117320/vintage-flour-tin-canister-shabby-chippy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">six</span></a></div><br />

We love a good canister.

( floral canister source ) Both Stef and I own multiple sets of canisters, so I guess you could say that they are a bit of a weak spot for u...

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Shaker style.

<div style="text-align: center;">As I'm sure you all know by now, we are both huge suckers for a cute salt 'n pepper shaker set, and we are totally smitten over this batch of vintage milk glass ones! I really want to get a new set for my new kitchen but I can't decide which because they are all so darn cute. Which set is your favorite?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFMBGgPSi3d1RmtVW_YaKQ1gTT9HaW40YQboV8kfTBA_XDcr9tMhtFxIZGy_4BTzmqRKG7ZeHw9CL5Ta0hmQs-UxtY39zQELGySHjPEf6R76WBbhsn-xJIAlayTOkw3BHM_QJyXoRAb2v/s1600/salt+n+pepper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFMBGgPSi3d1RmtVW_YaKQ1gTT9HaW40YQboV8kfTBA_XDcr9tMhtFxIZGy_4BTzmqRKG7ZeHw9CL5Ta0hmQs-UxtY39zQELGySHjPEf6R76WBbhsn-xJIAlayTOkw3BHM_QJyXoRAb2v/s1600/salt+n+pepper.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Shop here:</span><br /><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/91810202/morning-glory-salt-and-pepper?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">one</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/128310371/retro-milk-glass-orange-salt-and-pepper?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">two</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/93646862/vintage-salt-and-pepper-shakers?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">three</a></b><i>  // </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/128697356/gemco-milk-glass-sugar-salt-and-pepper?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank"> four</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110134924/1930s-milk-glass-rooster-salt-and-pepper?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">five</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/120828286/tipp-city-dutch-salt-and-pepper-shakers?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">six</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123970242/vintage-milk-glass-salt-pepper-shakers?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">seven</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129317539/vintage-glass-tulip-pattern-salt-and?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">eight</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/120838120/vintage-tipp-city-milk-glass-salt-and?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">nine</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/109125475/anchor-hocking-apples-and-cherries-fire?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">ten</a></b><i>  //  </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130629055/ships-salt-pepper-shakers-milk-glass?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">eleven</a></b><i>  // </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150095281/vintage-striped-salt-and-pepper-shakers?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank"> twelve</a></b><i>  // </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/111821262/vintage-art-deco-milk-glass-salt-and?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">thirteen</a></b><i>  // </i><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/128571763/blue-and-red-vintage-dutch-pattern-milk?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">fourteen</a></b><i>  //  </i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150754876/jadite-blackbird-salt-and-pepper-shakers?ref=usr_faveitems" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">fifteen</a><br /><br />XO, Stef</div>

Shaker style.

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Cranberry white chocolate cookies.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKx-nwI8I0fxn-ym9hdICJwF8DhvM2RqPe_TDuAB7uKfcaNFFshElOgb5NvkrLGxTuemugCkmA47XbmH9T6Bqz6jjTnw98ZEpxINEBOO-wIDlLuCRcQjuhcCM7JYcBm9IQkCL0NFseKcM/s1600/cranberry+white+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKx-nwI8I0fxn-ym9hdICJwF8DhvM2RqPe_TDuAB7uKfcaNFFshElOgb5NvkrLGxTuemugCkmA47XbmH9T6Bqz6jjTnw98ZEpxINEBOO-wIDlLuCRcQjuhcCM7JYcBm9IQkCL0NFseKcM/s1600/cranberry+white+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know about you guys, but I have been spending a lot of time in my kitchen this month. Actually I have been spending a lot of time at home in general. Maybe it's the cold weather that is forcing me to hibernate, but either way I kind of like it! Especially the fact that I have had the chance to test out some recipes that I've been meaning to try! The other day my good friend, Sigrid, came over and brought me the most delicious cookies that I instantly needed the recipe for. They are cranberry white chocolate chip cookies and they are absolutely to die for! Next time you have the urge to bake something, give this recipe a try. It's simple and it seriously won't disappoint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>YOU WILL NEED:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup packed light brown sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tablespoon vanilla extract</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 large egg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup dried cranberries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3/4 cup white chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3/4 cup oats or macadamia nuts (whichever you prefer!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5kdLSTgu39cPc5FA458qtCkT1ZpM0guUkqBv4-N3XQZTnNqxK9vjHFJAWcuBEtvKGhDnBaExCmZhrz1yYF_QyqtWX7-nJH-ki2FQsE4u2peKD8nLQkWV1DQa3P7D5y2DmHgzRe1DINF7/s1600/cookie+ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5kdLSTgu39cPc5FA458qtCkT1ZpM0guUkqBv4-N3XQZTnNqxK9vjHFJAWcuBEtvKGhDnBaExCmZhrz1yYF_QyqtWX7-nJH-ki2FQsE4u2peKD8nLQkWV1DQa3P7D5y2DmHgzRe1DINF7/s1600/cookie+ingredients.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">***</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With an electric mixer, cream the butter and both sugars together until smooth. Then add the vanilla and egg.  Sift together the flour and baking soda. Spoon the flour mixture gradually into the creamed sugar mixture. Stir in the cranberries, white chocolate, and oats (or nuts.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Drop by heaping spoonfuls, about 2 tablespoons, onto the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake one sheet a time for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool then enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">***</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>original recipe found <b><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/white-chocolate-cranberry-cookies-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">here.</a></b></i></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Happy baking! XO, Stef</i></div>

Cranberry white chocolate cookies.

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Organization idea: Mason jar spices.

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfAiU6kHS6IqWFinJy-OJQuiA2qmz7Zyq-HYsJ1CBos5S06pjg81bl74AiK3OZNTQm5IaaxkDqjSdWY4bluacuUfzglZqiBCuLBze3-QwlM6cVfvwNxwuJQRVTRZCTtLU06dgdY0ghr88/s1600/mason+jar+spices+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfAiU6kHS6IqWFinJy-OJQuiA2qmz7Zyq-HYsJ1CBos5S06pjg81bl74AiK3OZNTQm5IaaxkDqjSdWY4bluacuUfzglZqiBCuLBze3-QwlM6cVfvwNxwuJQRVTRZCTtLU06dgdY0ghr88/s1600/mason+jar+spices+1.jpg" /></a></div>There is something about the start of a new year that gets me feeling so motivated. I have finally started tackling those pesky jobs that have been put on the back burner and saved for a rainy (or snowy) day. Well, the snow has been falling and the wind has been howling, so I figured what a perfect time to start organizing my kitchen cupboards! I also decided that each weekend I am going to organize one room in my house and this past weekend I started with my kitchen.<br /><br />I don't know about your kitchen, but my pantry and cupboards seem to get pretty outta control very quickly. Before I know it I find myself starring at four Cheerios boxes that are all about 1/8 full and a bunch of random ziploc bags of assorted spices that have been purchased with one specific dish in mind and then once that dish is completed they get tossed to the back of the cupboard and totally forgotten about. Well I finally decided that enough is enough! 2013 is going to be the year of organization and more experimenting in the kitchen! So I started by giving my kitchen a complete overhaul. I found a cupboard full of empty mason jars that were taking up precious cupboard space so I decided to use them for spice, nut, seed, and pasta storage! By doing this I freed up so much more cupboard space and now all of my cooking ingredients are so much more accessible.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4O8QBuL912Wl-mkMMll61Tk8OtppdpPJDHsq0ICLYE0izFMWvfDFXq3Po6tZOn12tINVwZ1b8O716yVMxnsXlF9c6oQUX_vI436nfvamJd4nFt-mViVoe5zRtXmG1NrKG3GAAtPAIuSC/s1600/mason+jar+spices+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4O8QBuL912Wl-mkMMll61Tk8OtppdpPJDHsq0ICLYE0izFMWvfDFXq3Po6tZOn12tINVwZ1b8O716yVMxnsXlF9c6oQUX_vI436nfvamJd4nFt-mViVoe5zRtXmG1NrKG3GAAtPAIuSC/s1600/mason+jar+spices+2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDQmKlIoXmsYpSDwk7tFkv9rlvvohcXyUCrGlnqhV1H3TJpIUD-v2BVAcTf1NolEkICypL9CDKESj5qyQBvHNiAhAghF9l3qYjgEirPOgefTRMv2DcgFAAit0b-eQJ3MbBOo8u0DQ2rUd/s1600/mason+jar+spices.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDQmKlIoXmsYpSDwk7tFkv9rlvvohcXyUCrGlnqhV1H3TJpIUD-v2BVAcTf1NolEkICypL9CDKESj5qyQBvHNiAhAghF9l3qYjgEirPOgefTRMv2DcgFAAit0b-eQJ3MbBOo8u0DQ2rUd/s1600/mason+jar+spices.jpg" /></a></div><br />Another bonus? They look pretty darn cute. Definitely a step up from my stash of random ziploc bags. I hope this kick-starts your week and inspires you to venture into tackling some of your rainy day jobs!<br />XO, Stef</div>

Organization idea: Mason jar spices.

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We love pretty platters.

<div style="text-align: center;">Not only are serving trays great for presenting your favorite appetizer, but they are also perfect for adding little pops of color to your shelves! Here are a few of our favorite vintage platters that we found on Etsy:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnr8q-yvw_VeYu2D4Yjo8p7-fc1M2KC9-jVQ9NClXDKJfaapLbZs3kqeq6YGwsKuIyzD0rGWbVSbocY4QdOdchCh0h4lObw1hyaYMrpzqLqiTEWs-YVoWi65ykpS4EHvoczh0pd0Eqzg/s1600/serving+trays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnr8q-yvw_VeYu2D4Yjo8p7-fc1M2KC9-jVQ9NClXDKJfaapLbZs3kqeq6YGwsKuIyzD0rGWbVSbocY4QdOdchCh0h4lObw1hyaYMrpzqLqiTEWs-YVoWi65ykpS4EHvoczh0pd0Eqzg/s1600/serving+trays.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shop here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102413290/large-retro-flower-power-honeyflowers?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">one</a>  //  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/112177363/round-metal-tray-vintage-floral-serving?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">two</a>  //  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118582379/mod-1960s-large-serving-tray-by?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">three</a>  //  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118887536/vintage-70s-serving-tray-extra-large?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">four</a>  //  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118785032/apple-blossom-2-vintage-metal-serving?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">five</a>  //  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107303156/vintage-serving-tray-green-floral-shabby?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">six</a>  //  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/117660991/vintage-hawaiian-serving-tray-1940s?ref=sr_gallery_39&ga_search_query=serving+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintageserving+tray" target="_blank">seven</a></div>

We love pretty platters.

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2012 in a Nutshell.

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6oU-r2NIIhn4U9D0EQVDqcTsy4VNAIPqFASePmfB0EtUFAG2SmzJ01gFRRkUl2X3OcZhAYe2q_oww-D342aps8P2anR5GydGyKShWDMm3gbOIu6toXakHthqwXcLBA3UWWjybPDba0s/s1600/2012+highlights.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6oU-r2NIIhn4U9D0EQVDqcTsy4VNAIPqFASePmfB0EtUFAG2SmzJ01gFRRkUl2X3OcZhAYe2q_oww-D342aps8P2anR5GydGyKShWDMm3gbOIu6toXakHthqwXcLBA3UWWjybPDba0s/s1600/2012+highlights.jpg" /></a></div>Here is a round-up of our favorite posts and highlights from 2012!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsn5ETynFweu1pkcJICFCGewwl6I1bvHcO3QTKeqlyDma7d-mHST3h5f6e3G3vO34DHHgIu2qZcahdtKUfR7WbsW9vYwqnJTLkll0Y6FZqJoiSOvo92TAtsaHLt88GlOKPMvOyl9Me_WE/s1600/january+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsn5ETynFweu1pkcJICFCGewwl6I1bvHcO3QTKeqlyDma7d-mHST3h5f6e3G3vO34DHHgIu2qZcahdtKUfR7WbsW9vYwqnJTLkll0Y6FZqJoiSOvo92TAtsaHLt88GlOKPMvOyl9Me_WE/s1600/january+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">JANUARY:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We celebrated our blog's<b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/01/happy-birthday-osl.html" target="_blank"> <span style="color: orange;">first birthday!</span></a></b> Yay!</div>-Our vintage boutique Rhymes With Orange also had it's very <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/01/rhymes-with-orange-featured-in-winnipeg.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">first press feature!</span></a></b> So exciting!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd988_jiKw34kRhykhOv2LkSJ7EfaAz3xO37yeQKo6I1FzIMO4NDjQFGjCwuob-ARsL5Cf741k4EmBx4c80qzAEEaCUEn7MEIjkncCI3RvRk733958YZk19DJvskXC2xI86-VRLOXVjUI/s1600/february+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd988_jiKw34kRhykhOv2LkSJ7EfaAz3xO37yeQKo6I1FzIMO4NDjQFGjCwuob-ARsL5Cf741k4EmBx4c80qzAEEaCUEn7MEIjkncCI3RvRk733958YZk19DJvskXC2xI86-VRLOXVjUI/s1600/february+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">FEBRUARY:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We shared a cute DIY post on how to make your own scalloped felt<b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/02/diy-ipad-case.html" target="_blank"> <span style="color: orange;">iPad case.</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We each gave our tired old dressers a makeover and shared the results in<b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/02/dresser-makeover-before-after.html" target="_blank"> <span style="color: orange;">this before & after post.</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja27SoH6B4Xqc3kBh2tzBykFlV0P8oqljnAjBqAIc-a0-x-x96SlAawmPIM0wodKUyt2xYXBSV6Udbyh5GepsxcifllU7wOOfulr1IptRN9BqWcKfB6fsiaE0S4JwDcPTGOEVWuUe4BFo/s1600/march+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja27SoH6B4Xqc3kBh2tzBykFlV0P8oqljnAjBqAIc-a0-x-x96SlAawmPIM0wodKUyt2xYXBSV6Udbyh5GepsxcifllU7wOOfulr1IptRN9BqWcKfB6fsiaE0S4JwDcPTGOEVWuUe4BFo/s1600/march+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">MARCH:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We posted a simple tutorial on<b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/03/how-to-properly-set-your-table.html" target="_blank"> <span style="color: orange;">how to properly set your table</span></a></b> with your favorite retro dishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-It was <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/03/twenty-five.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Stef's 25th birthday!</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfxFflDWXd3goXNfg-vZj__-PcJM7M3SQI-uPgY4rvArec-wZdWI4OmofabKXjyFMXy7hVskZD5W3o0uesoyjIXWlSdNcAXY8YMnm50hJcUuGP4C5YNDEzYwjLHnxgNj2td1w6Y5ehxk/s1600/april+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfxFflDWXd3goXNfg-vZj__-PcJM7M3SQI-uPgY4rvArec-wZdWI4OmofabKXjyFMXy7hVskZD5W3o0uesoyjIXWlSdNcAXY8YMnm50hJcUuGP4C5YNDEzYwjLHnxgNj2td1w6Y5ehxk/s1600/april+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">APRIL:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-We were lucky enough to go on a month long trip to Thailand, Malyasia, and Bali with our husbands! (photos found here: part <span style="color: orange;"><b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/04/few-nights-in-bangkok.html" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/04/seaflower-bungalows-koh-phangan.html" target="_blank">2</a>,</b> <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/05/our-trip-part-3-bali.html" target="_blank">3</a></b></span>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We also shared a little taste of Thailand with Erin's <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tom-yum-soup-recipe.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Tom Yum Soup recipe.</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVJFJHG-QJO3iyob5caam53wELCc8h1DoGACczbdoWHRYz1zj3ymtiIMXMfdzWovDDS0GDeVfteb1k-PN6piwnDL0Wqc9qBBbPCbmJlraLyzcqiy30eSC4emqtPkrFU5YOhRcTBZXGvk/s1600/may+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVJFJHG-QJO3iyob5caam53wELCc8h1DoGACczbdoWHRYz1zj3ymtiIMXMfdzWovDDS0GDeVfteb1k-PN6piwnDL0Wqc9qBBbPCbmJlraLyzcqiy30eSC4emqtPkrFU5YOhRcTBZXGvk/s1600/may+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">MAY:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Our little mobile shop got a lot of amazing press in May! We were featured on <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/05/conde-nast-traveler-feature.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Conde Nast Traveler</span></a></b> as well as the <span style="color: orange;"><b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/05/our-little-mobile-shop-featured-on-msn.html" target="_blank">MSN homepage!</a></b> </span>What an honor!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-We also did a fun spring outfit post with our cute new <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/05/what-we-wore-bait-shoes.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">B.A.I.T. shoes!</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjduFXeUwsSwwwWIhMhDT6jfhfDICq3y7Mph3Fa4hLo_9MpocfMptBnNmzcFhE5-SNnG6EVEeK2udQryXIW7qP-LGQHsv6bDkkD3fSYcdZZxcvfBP8nH79SDt-bCsAs0ynp5HDV6QKbqp8/s1600/june+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjduFXeUwsSwwwWIhMhDT6jfhfDICq3y7Mph3Fa4hLo_9MpocfMptBnNmzcFhE5-SNnG6EVEeK2udQryXIW7qP-LGQHsv6bDkkD3fSYcdZZxcvfBP8nH79SDt-bCsAs0ynp5HDV6QKbqp8/s1600/june+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">JUNE:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-It was Stef's 3 year wedding anniversary in June so in honor of that she shared her </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/06/mr-mrs-hiebert-our-wedding.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">wedding photos!</span></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-We also made a fun <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/06/diy-retro-wood-wall-art.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">DIY retro wood wall art</span></a></b> post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPrEfAm7fHcGRTO_mT9ZXZYPpYtGn47x2kmWPfUE9ijzqTwQNpSbFi5iBC5LqOLdjEXUCmhvEezuhNz9MeX0t2kjYjUPsJ5iom0wLtHUjJ1pC614O-FUzKucWJJOFSb19AJx2uDXafBw/s1600/july+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPrEfAm7fHcGRTO_mT9ZXZYPpYtGn47x2kmWPfUE9ijzqTwQNpSbFi5iBC5LqOLdjEXUCmhvEezuhNz9MeX0t2kjYjUPsJ5iom0wLtHUjJ1pC614O-FUzKucWJJOFSb19AJx2uDXafBw/s1600/july+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">JULY:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Our favorite thing to do in summer is eat outside so we shared some <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/07/tips-for-hosting-outdoor-dinner-party.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">tips for hosting outdoor dinner parties.</span></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-On Canada Day we had our first event of the season with our trailer, <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/07/olive-in-black-and-white.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Olive!</span></a></b> It was also one of the hottest days of the year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu40vgAFgliPapHdMTpibURtL8aqAIV3TFEaQM9x-0f2ASfbne6cfnkN4n1OnDoF0HlfaLuZJH83wGzU4WzgGm6wgky3L8guVOXYH8QmlEnh-UPJlRpfj9nlJo3wiNpWxvvu4JvMhk7I/s1600/august+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu40vgAFgliPapHdMTpibURtL8aqAIV3TFEaQM9x-0f2ASfbne6cfnkN4n1OnDoF0HlfaLuZJH83wGzU4WzgGm6wgky3L8guVOXYH8QmlEnh-UPJlRpfj9nlJo3wiNpWxvvu4JvMhk7I/s1600/august+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">AUGUST:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Erin celebrated her 2 year wedding anniversary in August and shared <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/08/mr-mrs-thiessen-our-wedding.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">her wedding photos!</span></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Stef and Emery went on a little summer trip to <a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/08/our-trip-to-new-orleans-aka-big-easy.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: orange;">New Orleans!</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCWBWu_iL0CuYCH_gly9HRcDZut-xC70qlw9ABLfABsSxVJhUDy7FSdHpJIbjSIy2DY9q-NYAZjYfpbpRlACmEcEcQ2jxPWgJQ6IC1fE7F9OoWQgNJIWLbOLuttK56QeZ4udTMuPTFr8/s1600/september+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCWBWu_iL0CuYCH_gly9HRcDZut-xC70qlw9ABLfABsSxVJhUDy7FSdHpJIbjSIy2DY9q-NYAZjYfpbpRlACmEcEcQ2jxPWgJQ6IC1fE7F9OoWQgNJIWLbOLuttK56QeZ4udTMuPTFr8/s1600/september+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">SEPTEMBER:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Come autumn we decided it was time to give our shop a little facelift so we bought an <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/09/before-after-hutch-makeover.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">old hutch and gave it a makeover</span></a></b> and we had fun creating <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/09/back-to-school-displays-at-shop.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">back-to-school displays</span></a></b> in our front window!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPxPjd1GS0ndnnDbaEsX_SAol02MDxnvMnIYHRR54tX_lurICXrp86ZUcNcjOP7aE49bqCdty24pxD2WM-FgaUNRMDOwkqEwk9xTk1d5TAl_H46C7sHNtUFxGL_7AFDKnkFM7kC6Lnq4/s1600/october+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPxPjd1GS0ndnnDbaEsX_SAol02MDxnvMnIYHRR54tX_lurICXrp86ZUcNcjOP7aE49bqCdty24pxD2WM-FgaUNRMDOwkqEwk9xTk1d5TAl_H46C7sHNtUFxGL_7AFDKnkFM7kC6Lnq4/s1600/october+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">OCTOBER:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-In October we finally opened our <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/10/presenting-our-vintage-kiddos-section.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">vintage kiddo's section!</span></a></b> We were so glad to finally check that off our to-do list! Erin's sister Megan also took the <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/10/tiny-humans-wearing-tiny-vintage.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">cutest promo shots</span></a></b> for us featuring our friends' cute little ones!</div><div style="text-align: center;">-After our kid's section was officially launched we went back to <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/our-trip-to-bangkok-koh-chang.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Thailand</span></a></b> for business/holidays and this time we also made a stop over in <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/its-time-for-tokyo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Tokyo</span></a></b> where we got to visit a <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/the-cat-cafe.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Cat Cafe!!</span></a></b> (which was a major highlight for us!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf24UHs912BU1W4ZJoWCitKEAQA-Gs5Pv-2HseHYY8gxT6MCv1x7cL7MAK5jJAb79z3cZKxcQQ7qKFjse7P1pCd3N4k2AytWHzcb_zO2b5ujfNDPaFjtEDk4jVEkDwpJd-BjT7c77pELU/s1600/november+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf24UHs912BU1W4ZJoWCitKEAQA-Gs5Pv-2HseHYY8gxT6MCv1x7cL7MAK5jJAb79z3cZKxcQQ7qKFjse7P1pCd3N4k2AytWHzcb_zO2b5ujfNDPaFjtEDk4jVEkDwpJd-BjT7c77pELU/s1600/november+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">NOVEMBER:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-We were so honored when Elsie asked us to feature our home tours on her blog A Beautiful Mess! (You can check out <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/my-closetwork-room-was-featured-at.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Erin's home here</span></a></b> and <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/at-home-with-stefanie-hiebert-on.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Stef's home here</span>.</a></b>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">-We officially opened our new online shop called <b><a href="http://www.thelovelycloset.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">'The Lovely Closet'</span></a></b> which you can shop <b><a href="http://www.thelovelycloset.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">here</span>.</a> </b>Our blog also hit a major milestone during November: we reached <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/one-million-thank-yous.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">one million views!</span></a></b> Wow, we are still totally blown away by that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyTL9_W74wYXpgMAmNtx-1t0MoU9h-W09HG8oWBnPAqCQairxQsqC1dx6qW3W5H0ROST9kfU-tto19KfHGs5LZFBJwjhSwIVl9kDD6FhNHIcCcxe2cLdZT_1m3xOz3ifGlcPKFhi6Vh8/s1600/december+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyTL9_W74wYXpgMAmNtx-1t0MoU9h-W09HG8oWBnPAqCQairxQsqC1dx6qW3W5H0ROST9kfU-tto19KfHGs5LZFBJwjhSwIVl9kDD6FhNHIcCcxe2cLdZT_1m3xOz3ifGlcPKFhi6Vh8/s1600/december+2012.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">DECEMBER:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">-In December <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/12/happy-birthday-erin.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Erin celebrated her 28th birthday</span></a></b> and <b><a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2012/12/happy-first-birthday-rhymes-with-orange.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Rhymes With Orange</span></a></b> celebrated it's first birthday! Wow, can't believe we have successfully been in business for a year already!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>*Whew!*</i> What a year! Time sure flies! So curious to see what this year has in store for us...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy 2013!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love, Stef & Erin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">XO</div>

2012 in a Nutshell.

Here is a round-up of our favorite posts and highlights from 2012! JANUARY: -We celebrated our blog's first birthday! Yay! -Our vintag...

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