Pretty place settings.

<div style="text-align: center;">One of the first steps in achieving your retro dream kitchen is acquiring a set (or two... or three...) of pretty vintage dishes! Somehow dinner just looks better when served on top of some atomic starbursts or 60's floral prints! My husband, Emery, just ordered me the insanely gorgeous orange atomic set (picture #1) and as hard as it is to believe, they look even better in real life! I can't <i>wait</i> to use them at my next dinner party!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are few must-haves for your retro cupboards:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_4M__M7TIZH5rZfpb7jMmlbwXabyBt6Gt09bZeghYWJMLXDaQenK4Ob60xygaVhdgUxAT0AVaWQsHkjZC934P3IMErxMvIC-Bd6T326mxSxCPk7SRfqtER8gcymWPl-6IPnc9Lyb9vnM/s1600/vintage+dishes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_4M__M7TIZH5rZfpb7jMmlbwXabyBt6Gt09bZeghYWJMLXDaQenK4Ob60xygaVhdgUxAT0AVaWQsHkjZC934P3IMErxMvIC-Bd6T326mxSxCPk7SRfqtER8gcymWPl-6IPnc9Lyb9vnM/s1600/vintage+dishes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sources:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73172540/art-deco-salem-streamline-tricorne" target="blank">one</a>,<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65747351/mod-flower-power-snack-plates-set-of-5?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=retro+flower+plate&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank"> two</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66720103/mid-century-serving-platter-north-star?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=north+star&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_spelling_corrected=northh+star&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">three</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83731854/blue-heaven-large-serving-platter?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=blue+heaven&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">four</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54190694/vintage-mod-trivet-or-hot-plate-with?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=retro+flower+plate&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">five</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85548133/french-vintage-cheese-plate-perfect-for?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=retro+flower+plate&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">six</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75625394/vintage-huge-flower-plate?ref=sr_gallery_29&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=retro+flower+plate&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">seven</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81481683/atomic-dishes-taylorstone-cathay" target="blank">eight</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Pretty place settings.

One of the first steps in achieving your retro dream kitchen is acquiring a set (or two... or three...) of pretty vintage dishes! Somehow di...

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It's trunk sale time again!

<div style="text-align: center;">It's starting to feel a little like Christmas in Stefanie's and in my household, and we thought we'd share a little inspiration with you today from a bunch of talented Winnipeg ladies that are putting us in a Christmas-y mood...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our good friends Jill of '<a href="http://www.tonychestnut.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Tony Chestnut</a>', Christie & Jen of '<a href="http://foryoumeandus.blogspot.com/" target="blank">For You, Me & Us</a>', as well as Joanna of '<a href="http://jixdesign.com/" target="blank">Jix Design</a>' are putting on a trunk sale on November 19 at 70 Albert St here in Winnipeg! Here's a peek at what kinds of amazing things will be for sale:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tonychestnut.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUuRPrLILl7EhPgyeIEoVwVJZcbggzdWwMRTCxuOmWYzo-jQsRaj-bJyGRa1GS6dmoUUxkLHQUPtGRF6sAIWLINm75InQR-2iHhGiuVGJ560ttFnHPVDbOVIUCmmfEGZA05E2JKufvqNL/s1600/triangle_dress_tony_chestnut.JPG" /></a></div>Isn't this wool & leather Tony Chestnut mini-dress amazing?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tonychestnut.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRfdCSqrGOaaWd5UPVZ4JXDfriTNs8CCIoD1l5oLt59pyj5d8gMeFTf-DE3Hx7RN-5dhid8-CDjKXQunRBt4qhh_WTlSyavHMpJFj3oIbL76H1Zzk3sD7ubDA8GvWbjB5_680AnF2XtAY/s1600/peter_pan_collar_tony_chestnut.JPG" /></a></div>Obviously we love this blouse...leather peter pan collar? Are you kidding me?<br />Don't fret! If you can't make it to the trunk sale, <a href="http://tonychestnut.bigcartel.com/" target="blank">you can buy Tony Chestnut items here</a>!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photos by jill sawatzky</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tonychestnut.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiCnVKh6TmR8zdhAkRdL1HSbjw7aic9tYp7QKkRCxULVbzL2-OLHs85X9Spkdpu6oo7Co0ArIoLwV-Dvz-9GevE8j_dj72k7b1QxIpXqAdbCfB9I7kA7q99iizgu6hm9i91ruSavFbqBo/s1600/trunk_sale.jpg" /></a></div>This Tony Chestnut vest is amazing, and goes perfectly with Joanna of <i><a href="http://www.jixdesign.com/" target="blank">Jix Design's</a></i> jewelry!<br />Little factoid-she made my (Erin) engagement & wedding rings!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://foryoumeandus.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWHh58wV68izK5feAbbg1-EL8UxwFG4kwgeGWkPj7IX_KRZZvYotd5cuUt8e1qHrNrILj6YdVrE8FYhly0u4JhvXvVEohMOQ-CdI4c1WTm0pMm3woc8hyphenhyphenzbES2yCKKZAL_8CP0K1cT64M/s1600/for_me_you_and_us_bags.jpg" /></a></div> We also love these bags (above) and the cutest triangle garland (below), both by <a href="http://foryoumeandus.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><i>for you, me & us</i></a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://foryoumeandus.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UzcZnzvzM4x9Wu35wPnpAVSCFq2_-99xgsDdTwlA7nSuCEioFF3lrHt5cNhAoAJCN3TG6kZPYWlVmL2r7MxoYwGnx2lFr81e55hbaJvzuf1wywGq2MQnPAUlBaXpG5GtoDAG6I4mw8ka/s1600/triangle_garland.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">last three photos by jen pauls</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last year we were invovled in Tony Chestnut's trunk sale and had such a fun time, but due to our new shop opening, we unfortunately have to skip out on this one. Lucky for us, it's taking place across the street from our new shop, so we will definitely be there with bells on and wallets full! Best of luck girls!<br />The girls have made 3 incredibly fun videos to promote the trunk sale, and you can watch them <a href="http://vimeo.com/user9186477/videos/sort:date" target="blank">here</a>! This one is our favorite!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31872728?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe></center><center>If you live in the area, we hope to see you there!</center><center>Once you're done at the trunk sale, come visit us around the corner at 88 Albert St at Vintage Glory!</center><center>xo</center>

It's trunk sale time again!

It's starting to feel a little like Christmas in Stefanie's and in my household, and we thought we'd share a little inspiration ...

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Creme de la creme.

<div align="center">We love color (probably more than the average person) but sometimes less is more! </div><div align="center">This Hues-day we are loving these soft creamy neutrals:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGl-reY33vPhk_E1UiodrkSG3E4oQz_w4OyL8zibiBAp7Txa2djO0MRd2UuNuqNIuyxfojTHBtAVDa50MuvTtPyiCfmDufSuV5vRbyTQ8dn4seu0O1-RaxwQz-PPlGWrLhWl7slnajF5aE/s1600/cream+dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGl-reY33vPhk_E1UiodrkSG3E4oQz_w4OyL8zibiBAp7Txa2djO0MRd2UuNuqNIuyxfojTHBtAVDa50MuvTtPyiCfmDufSuV5vRbyTQ8dn4seu0O1-RaxwQz-PPlGWrLhWl7slnajF5aE/s1600/cream+dresses.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty <a href="http://bicyclette.to/2011/09/daily-inspiration-0908/" target="blank">cream wardrobe</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/AVvXsEjriB4jhH9UyTXasUw0pxuloG9H11vOkFTpUULbyv4UuRSWXyd3Xxdloc_OO1wivkMnD4_eqI2nKsSD9rXsAp6qi5BH7i59OzKp8EGf6t1XZK-7xejtwpMxJwOwqFG41EE-GSINa7dfAgFY/s1600/cream+phone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriB4jhH9UyTXasUw0pxuloG9H11vOkFTpUULbyv4UuRSWXyd3Xxdloc_OO1wivkMnD4_eqI2nKsSD9rXsAp6qi5BH7i59OzKp8EGf6t1XZK-7xejtwpMxJwOwqFG41EE-GSINa7dfAgFY/s1600/cream+phone.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Neutral <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69954781/rotary-telephone-beige-stromberg-vintage?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=telephone&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">rotary</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/AVvXsEhow7mfEbl_pihqtYFmY2N-0PeYcW5HrvpEv0S6W8XPflTF_Q3DP88jjDwePuOAnE35qKT48y8UQYWIR6riOOg3dtOTzObiMID9HNyRFpNoTF3TRM9VQRoZ24fmnAqCbzbG-P4bE6OVM0nf/s1600/cream+shopping+cart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhow7mfEbl_pihqtYFmY2N-0PeYcW5HrvpEv0S6W8XPflTF_Q3DP88jjDwePuOAnE35qKT48y8UQYWIR6riOOg3dtOTzObiMID9HNyRFpNoTF3TRM9VQRoZ24fmnAqCbzbG-P4bE6OVM0nf/s1600/cream+shopping+cart.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Empty <a href="http://cubiclerefugee.tumblr.com/post/636175419" target="blank">shopping cart</a>? That never happens.</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/AVvXsEhik3N8PxO8HXHZgIPVK-Y0tryTB-nLExbY2qYZhsi8rmmzLnyxohGL8ap4muijqwGkYCb2b1Cv7FW8mBsM3JlCr8TyEkhiAcnKBHcixNnHdCYfJ0fNsgh00XZf8gZz9gJPclgQfS0SopAW/s1600/cream+french+car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhik3N8PxO8HXHZgIPVK-Y0tryTB-nLExbY2qYZhsi8rmmzLnyxohGL8ap4muijqwGkYCb2b1Cv7FW8mBsM3JlCr8TyEkhiAcnKBHcixNnHdCYfJ0fNsgh00XZf8gZz9gJPclgQfS0SopAW/s1600/cream+french+car.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We would love to drive around in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64895792/vintage-french-car-travel-photo-retro?ref=cat1_gallery_20" target="blank">vintage French car</a> with it's cute creamy hubcaps.</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/AVvXsEiVTZiHXdxOOj4LwxYB_xl2INGTJBzBRDuxWgpt_gbLLnxBUp97NxtQhK3jmz-QVw-xZZbFADo14cJrVQuXKAyteO1Xk2Bl0K-GFPP7oPB-LdYUzs2EFKszLXNs3Z2dic0rhowa5TCZUo0u/s1600/cream+50%2527s+cardigan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTZiHXdxOOj4LwxYB_xl2INGTJBzBRDuxWgpt_gbLLnxBUp97NxtQhK3jmz-QVw-xZZbFADo14cJrVQuXKAyteO1Xk2Bl0K-GFPP7oPB-LdYUzs2EFKszLXNs3Z2dic0rhowa5TCZUo0u/s1600/cream+50%2527s+cardigan.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Adorable 1950's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80141460/vintage-50s-fancy-cream-beaded-boucle?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=cream+50s&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">cream cardigan</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/AVvXsEjgNEhW2maAPYaHYDJGWvg82vPmSg0-NwJjkZIe9k2IVagga_HSFhEpXRSHrpCAw4rC6Qw6yPhGirSHREK0bdnfsQ2Gr4wDjT75TkKQMjqKYbXT0Znq0BdaX8PCnzeG-OfH3vl8brAfi135/s1600/pretty+cream+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNEhW2maAPYaHYDJGWvg82vPmSg0-NwJjkZIe9k2IVagga_HSFhEpXRSHrpCAw4rC6Qw6yPhGirSHREK0bdnfsQ2Gr4wDjT75TkKQMjqKYbXT0Znq0BdaX8PCnzeG-OfH3vl8brAfi135/s1600/pretty+cream+dress.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love the soft lighting of this <a href="http://journal.shoplawrence.net/" target="blank">photo</a> and we love this girl's pretty cream dress and shoes.</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/AVvXsEgPifr2jRhHtJO84b_TA6IqlhrDkQ-0sjvD-Gsac4CdHIzNIv1C65ref744Ghg34oXjd8jtQZEgKuxkirxVT9ZcsRwEYTlDadFoWnSd4OIy-emA0a6EGlec5cEWEqhcPPUvVs-Uvs74xc1J/s1600/cream+typewriter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPifr2jRhHtJO84b_TA6IqlhrDkQ-0sjvD-Gsac4CdHIzNIv1C65ref744Ghg34oXjd8jtQZEgKuxkirxVT9ZcsRwEYTlDadFoWnSd4OIy-emA0a6EGlec5cEWEqhcPPUvVs-Uvs74xc1J/s1600/cream+typewriter.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This creamy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82794009/rare-portable-typewriter-princess-300?ref=sr_gallery_22&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=cream+50s&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">typewriter</a> is dreamy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div>

Creme de la creme.

We love color (probably more than the average person) but sometimes less is more! This Hues-day we are loving these soft creamy neutrals: Pr...

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