Alvina entertained while Rome burned.

Wonderful old DEMITASSE TEA CUPS & SAUCERS by MERCER POTTERY of Trenton NJ. The set includes 6 cups and 3 saucers.

20% OFF EVERYTHING IN MY SHOP thru Oct. 31

Celebrating the Etsy Vintage Team's "Fall Homecoming" w/ith a SALE! Everything marked down 20%!  Hurry -- sale ends October 31st!

Fall Homecoming

The Etsy Vintage Team is celebrating autumn by showcasing items of the season.  Follow the link below to find vintage treasures related to homecoming, fall, schools, varsity football, sock hops, proms and much more!  The event is going on through October 31st, so be sure to check often as new items will be added frequently.

The Etsy Vintage Team is comprised of over 100 sellers that are vetted in order to ensure their shops maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity and customer service.  If you are a vintage seller on Etsy and are interested in joining our team, please visit the team website.  Cheers!

Sandwiches Made Easy

Ladies, do you stress out just thinking about what to serve at the next Bridge luncheon?  With these handy sandwich making pointers you can be the envy of your block.  Why, did you know that there are six ways to cut a sandwich?  I thought not.  Now get out that day-old bread, some moisture-vapor-proof paper and a pot of coffee and let your creativity run wild.  Your sandwich-loving family and friends will thank you!    

Cookindex sandwich ideas coming soon...

Expand your mid-century cooking horizons!

Kitchen-tested by the Tested Recipe Institute, this recipe collection features over 1000 glistening, color-saturated dishes for you to cook up for your family.  This 1958 state-of-the-art system (complete with see-thru card holder lid) will expand your mid-century cooking horizons!  From appetizers to eggs, from pies to soup accompaniments -- and everything in between.  I've had this sitting on my kitchen counter for some time now, but I've never really let my fingers do the walking.  If only I had the wherewithall to actually try making each one!

Let's begin our journey with #A1:  Marinated Shrimp, Avocado Dip, Deviled Eggs ... Don't forget your multi-colored toothpicks, gals!