vintage finds: new this week in my etsy vintage shop

I've done a bit of treasure hunting lately with my vintage shop in mind (as opposed to my usual treasure hunting, which results in me needing to clear more space or get rid of a dresser or something). I hope you agree it's a nifty little collection I've turned up!


Mid-century inlay tray by Couroc of Monterey, California

Ceramic "World's Champion Bull Thrower" mug

1930s "Perfect Attendance" bowling pin trophy

If any of these is right up your alley, hop on over and make it yours! There's some other neat stuff in the shop right now, too, like some Kathie Winkle dishes (priced individually) and a Kromex ice bucket, so if you're an admirer of mid-century modern, there's a lot to love. You can use the code "comeonspring" at check-out to save 25% off through the end of April.

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new stuff for sale at night garden vintage

I recently listed some new items for sale at my Night Garden Vintage shop, including this sweet vintage red bowling bag that I rediscovered during the clean-out.




It was, soon after, added to someone's treasury list, but still remains for sale. Snap it up using the coupon code from one of my previous posts, and it can be yours for a steal!

delusions of grandeur

When I've watched one too many episodes of Ace of Cakes on the Food Network, I get these ideas in my head . . .

My husband Shawn's birthday cake this year was made with a Fallout 3 video game theme. It's in the shape of a bomb shelter, complete with marzipan Vault Boy, Vault-Tec sign, rivets, and rocks; and graham cracker crumb dirt.

This is a close-up of Vault Boy. He's holding a blaster gun, which has the candle's wick sticking out of the barrel.

Hand-painting and aging the plaque with food coloring was my favorite part! Getting the white frosting dyed grey was my least favorite part.

This is the specially-requested Black Forest cake I made for my god-daughter's tenth birthday.

The frosting is actually whipped heavy cream, and I made the masquerade mask and bowling set out of marzipan.