Monday means Match Game, a team challenge for Vesties to find a cool piece of vintage in their shop that matches the theme of the week
Here’s how it works:
- every other week a theme is posted on MONDAY
- you reply to the challenge post with ONE item from your shop (Etsy or your own site) and a few words about why you chose that item.
- at the end of the week, our own highly Selective Linda will create a collage with some of her favorite submissions.
It being Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, the theme this week is Summer Ahead! What are your vintage summer essentials? What can’t you do without? What do you wear? Where do you go? What do you eat? What are you most looking forward to in the hottest of seasons?
This week’s challenge is to find a match in your shop that is a vintage summer essential. Post one item from your shop that is ready to rock summer and explain to our readers why you chose that particular piece of vintage.
Here’s some inspiration to get you started.
Toni Todd plaid dress offered by judygovintage
Bray’s Point and lighthouse, Oshkosh WI postcard offered by TheOldBarnDoor
Thermex 2 gallon picnic jug offered by BlueBarnCollectibles
Koret striped straw tote offered by vintage runway
Oscar Meyer Cook Out Fun booklet offered by carpebellus
NOS SiLite plastic grill plates offered by AuntHattiesAttic
Nothing tastes better than a pitcher full of lemonade on a hot summer's day.
“Iced tea…a taste of winter’s chill, magically trapped in midsummer’s glass.”
Vintage Long Iced Tea Spoons, Carlton Silver Plate, Belford Pattern, 1930s
https://www.etsy.com/listing/198855922/vintage-iced-tea-spoons-in-carlton?ref=shop_home_active_12
Summertime is the time to get some fishin' in!
Vintage Collectible Plate, "Fish Story" by Jeanne Down, Friends I Remember Series c. 1983
Nothing says summer's here more than when the bathing suits make their appearance. Throw in a beach bag and you are ready to soak in the sunshine!
Mid Century Rose Marie Reid Cotton Swimsuit Romper – 1960s Kleinert's Waterproof Beach Bag
Keep ice on hand in this vintage Diver's Helmet Ice Bucket for your Summer fun!
Vintage Divers Helmet Ice Bucket San Francisco Pentertone Olde Tankardware Made In Italy Seymour Mann Imports
Nothing like a unique vintage wicker and shell purse to make a fun fashion statement on hot summer days.
Steamed lobsters, farm-fresh corn on the cob, and tomato-cucumber-basil salad from the garden. Eaten outdoors on a beautiful summer evening. Yum.
Red Metal Lobster Claw Crackers. Vintage Set of 6.
Small Hazel Atlas Flower Pot Ribbed Herb Container Periwinkle Blue Yellow Jadeite Green
One of my favorite things about Summer is gardening, lots of pots filled with beautiful colorful flowers!
A must have during the warm weather, take to picnics, baseball games, festivals and upcoming Fourth of July.
Vintage Picnic Bag Basket Thermos Lunch Box Work Bags Waterproof Insulated Food Carrier Festival Beach Sandwich Container Carpet Brown Plaid
Vintage Garden Sprinkler, Brass Ring, Retro Lawn Care, Garden Hose Attachment
Running through the sprinkler in the backyard!
Summer means bright colors and these earrings bring it on.
Summer means time in the garden, clothes on the clothesline, and outdoor entertaining. A garland of vintage aprons adds a fun touch to any outdoor gathering.
Vintage Apron Garland
This is a wonderful photo, Mary. One of my favorite childhood memories is visiting my grandmother & helping her hang the laundry out to dry. She had a spinning clothesline which was quite cool when you're a 9 year old. ❤
I love this pattern, you can make a top, shorts, a skirt, skinny pants and a hoodie! I would whip this up in a variety of prints and solids to mix and match the whole summer. The hoodie and pants would be perfect for that clambake on the beach.