Monday, July 18, 2011

research: staffordshire potteries mugs

I see these fun, funky, retro mugs popping up here and there and decided to learn about them and look for them a bit. Staffordshire Potteries Limited, from England, started producing cups and dinnerware in the 50s. In the 1960s and 1970s they put their efforts into mugs, also introducing the "Kilnkraft" line in 1972. I love the simple graphics and whimsical colors.
Vintage Cute as a Pixie Mug
Currently for sale at Retro Rubbish on Etsy
My favorite! Blogged at skinnylaminx.com
Blogged at h is for home
staffordshire potteries mugs set of 6
My first find! A cute set of 6.

There is a  flickr group dedicated to sharing their photos Stafforshire Potteries mugs treasures. Such a fun little photostream to click through.
Set of 4 Vintage Geometric Staffordshire Mugs / Cups
So awesome, but already sold...

2 Staffordshire Potteries Mugs Yellow with Floral Illustrations
A great set of two for sale at found vintage style on Etsy
Cute stuff, huh?
~ Jenny

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

stock up the shop: diggin' digsmed

Recently came upon a sweet stash of Danish goodies at my favorite little thrift shop. I'd been curious about Digsmed items, and lo and behold, there they were. Isn't it funny how that happens? I can't find much information on the Digsmed company at this point, but I love the style and the clear smokey gray pieces that compliment the teak. The covered cheese board below is marked Digsmed Danmark, and is missing the original knife.

The Lazy Susan (Am I supposed to capitalize Lazy Susan? It doesn't look right with just "Susan" capitalized, and it doesn't look right with "susan" un-capitalized either.) Anyway, the lazy Susan (see?) is not marked, but the little glass gray dishes lead me to believe it's Digsmed. Even if not, it's a lovely piece!
Digsmed Danmark Covered Cheese Board

Digsmed? Lazy Susan with 8 Glass Dishes



Vintage Retro Digsmed Spice Rack
Unfortunately, this baby is sold, but this is the quintessential Digsmed piece to get your hands on!