The Pendulum

05/20/2015

Add a touch of Rodney Kent hammered aluminium to your home decor. Perfect for the retro look.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/234096123/hammered-aluminium-rodney-kent-tulips?ref=shop_home_active_1

This is a Rodney Kent hammered aluminum tulips basket. These hammered aluminium items were very popular with 50s decorators and Rodney Kent pieces

05/20/2015

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjE1NjQzMDR8MjcyNzUyMDI0OA/may-20-pick-strawberries-day

04/24/2015

Another Lulu advertisement vintage tray from Mexico. This time she is riding a boat in Xochimilco, Mexico City.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/231015339/vintage-mexican-lulu-round-tray-in?ref=shop_home_active_9

This is a cute Lulu soft drink or refresco vintage tin tray that is from Mexico and shows Lulu in a boat in Xochimilco, Mexico City. These trays were

04/01/2015

I remember when my grandmother still sifted the flour before baking.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/223489604/vintage-bromwells-measuring-sifter-red?ref=tre-2727398950-3

Vintage Bromwells Measuring Sifter Red Apple Design 1 to 3 Cups with Handle 1950s Mid Century Era Top of the line kitchen tool Sifter is 4 1/4

04/01/2015

Springtime yellows.
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjM3MDI4MDd8MjcyNzM5OTIwMA/yaht-team-treasury

WOW! how beautiful! So much talent flowing through each and every item in this treasury! Love them all! Thanks for including my handmade card...I have favored everyone and this beautiful board!

03/20/2015

A cute vintage treasury!
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjMwNTc1MTN8MjcyNDgwNDIzMw/vintage-is-best

02/24/2015

If you enjoy Sophie Loren's movies and costumes, then this is the blog post for you. And Cary Grant is thrown in for good measure.
http://patternpatter.blogspot.mx/2015/02/sewing-through-cinema-houseboat.html

A Blog dedicated to Vintage Sewing Patterns, Sewing Techniques, and The History of Style. The Pattern Patter Team on Etsy is a Group of Professional Vintage and Newer Pattern Shops.

02/24/2015

The elegant past.
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTYwMjcyNnwyNzI3MjkxMjYy/inspired-by-houseboat-and-patterns

A treasury inspired by the 1958 Movie Houseboat and featured in Sewing Through the Cinema blog write up on Pattern Patter Team blog. Fun Etsy finds and Vintage Patterns designed by Edith Head.

02/21/2015

Cute treasury list with unique vintage items.
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NDQ3NDQwMjV8MjcyNzI4MzM4Mg/everything-old-is-new-again