Temporama and The Princess Bride

Tired of the Temporama  yet? This is the last piece, I promise. This is the 4 Cup Coffee Pot that I put on Etsy today. I'm so torn over keeping it or selling it, because I'm sure I'll never come across another one for the price I paid. But I can't keep everything, and it deserves a nice home!

 For some crafty goodness, I upcycled this a few weeks ago from some ugly .10 prints I found at a yard sale. I got the idea from Elsie and Emma @ A Beautiful Mess.. my favorrrriitttteeee blog of all time. You can find the tutorial there... I followed the directions, except I used pink spray paint rather than acrylic paint. I applied 3 coats, drying completely between each, and drying over-night before I lifted the letters off. In the mean time, I sprayed the frame with aqua... and who doesn't love The Princess Bride, seriously.

I have another frame and print, but I can't for the life of me think of a phrase that's short and sweet to go along with the other. Craft rage >.<

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xoxo, Whimsical Road

Temporama and Vintage Paper Dolls

More Temporama shots. In a previous post, I mentioned that I found a box at a church sale. These pieces are cereal bowls, saucers, and salad plates. Some say it was produced in the mid to late 50's, some say early '60s... either way, it's highly collectible right now due to the mid-mod/atomic age craze. The colors are fantastic.

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I also wanted to share this fantastic blog I came across... Kathleen Taylor's Dakota Dreams. She has an amazing collection of vintage paper dolls.. the colors are lovely and fun. Stop by and check it out!

Thanks for stopping by!

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xoxo, Whimsical Road

Temporama and Amber Glass

 I was lucky to come across a box of Temporama by Cannonsburg a few days ago at a church sale. The box contained this gravy boat and underplate, a coffeepot, bread and butter plates, berry bowls, and saucers. I will be keeping a few pieces, and listing the rest on Etsy. I loooove the Atomic Age looking pattern and aqua color, but alas.. it doesn't match my 1970's kitchen color scheme.

I've also been collecting vintage ashtrays and amber glass. I found this Anchor Hocking Fairfield ashtray at the same church sale. I already have a set, so this one is going up on Etsy.

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I am practicing with a new digi cam, and plan to photograph many things I've collected lately. I'm not very impressed with the results so far, but I'm sure its operator failure :D

xoxo, Whimsical Road