Tag Vintage

50 — LA Times Magazine

In the same vein as A Collection a Day, The LA Times Magazine’s 50 series pulls together a collection of objects on a given category, from snow domes to cigar bands. This particular collection of 50 vintage beer cans, was…

The Biggert Collection

If you have an interest in vintage ephemera, The Biggert Collection (a collection of architectural vignettes on commercial stationery) is a treasure trove of inspiration. Here are a few of the pieces that caught my eye, but there’s over 1500…

Screenshots

Lots of inspiration can be found in vintage movie stills, especially when it comes to typography. And this new site, organized by Christian Annyas, happens to be a great resource for films and trailers from 1920 til now. I love…

Golden Gems

Not sure how I’ve failed to mention them before, but Golden Gems is an awesome blog that catalogs all the Little Golden Books we knew and loved as children, and many more obscure titles as well. The images below are…

Brimfield Report

Last Friday I took a trip to the Brimfield show while I was in Massachusetts. It turned out to be a beautiful day, and a successful one as well, since I didn’t come home empty-handed. I only wish I had…

Checks Never Looked So Good

These 19th century engraved checks were luckily found by Sean Kelly at Deamplified. The details are amazing—even the penmanship is impeccable, as you can see right here. Here’s hoping I find something equally as awesome at Brimfield later this week.…

Flickr Find: Pilllpat

Prepare to waste your day sifting through this amazing inspiration resource—a treasure trove of great French vintage goodies. You can also find her collections on a number of blogs: Le ramoneur de Bourg Agence eureka des chapeaux grenouille plus

Etsy Cravings

Some things I’ve had my eye on lately… Truly Stationery Set, $10 3 months Press and Post, $30 Stay Classy Pencil 6 Pack, $6 Popsicle Interactive Postcard, $6 Set of 4 IBC Creme Glasses, $24 Small Vintage Plastic Letter Pins,…

Decca Records

Lots of inspiration to be found in this flickr set of Decca Records covers designed by Eric Nitsche. via but does it float