stock up the shop: the blues

No, I don't have the blues, but I found lots of blues this week...and browns. Glad I went out early in the week because that allowed me to just stay put and do some listing instead of heading out in the twenty, yes twenty, inches of snow we got over the course of Friday, Friday night, and Saturday. The moisture was much needed around here, and of course the skiers, sledders, and snow-cave-builders are quite thrilled. I actually quite enjoy driving around in the snow, but today I was happy to stay put.

Found these pretty pottery candle holders made by Brayton Pottery of Laguna Beach, California.  Didn't know anything about them until I did research at home. The company existed from 1927 - 1968, producing mostly glossy figurines, some for Walt Disney. Later in the 50s and 60s, they made some more modern home decor items using this "wood tone" finish. Nothing super valuable or astonishing, but an interesting tidbit of history - and actually a couple of really pretty pieces!   

These turquoise blue and gold spatter High Ball or Iced Tea glasses are from Federal's Prestige line. Made popular by Eva Zeisel's contributions to the line, the heavy knob at the base is an indicator of these pieces.
As for the spattering, not sure why, ,when or how that happened, but they're interesting for sure!

This is a really lovely puzzle of Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs as painted by artist Marilyn Marshall. In excellent condition with 500 pieces...made the whole family work on it for two days and we got it all together with ...499 pieces! Can you believe it?? It's soooo pretty, I just can't bring myself to list it with one tiny piece missing. What would you do? 

So, I won't list a damaged puzzle, but I did list this beautiful blue
Michael Lax for Copco Denmark spouted sauce pan.
Despite some significant chips around the edges, I just had to pick it up because I adore this blue color. Hopefully someone out there will appreciate picking it up for a great price - it's still very usable!

Just a simple set of teak salad servers...lovely and unmarked.

Is this inappropriate? Found one of Taylor & Ng's Animates mugs with some
let's say, frolicking, bunnies.
I think these are hilarious. Hubs realllllly wants to shock his workmates with it, I'd like to sell it. 

Kinda country, kinda mod... In awesome condition and excellent quality, I just had to grab these pretty farm scene canisters. Made by Anchor Hocking and "signed" Nina 1982.

Superbowl? Anyone care? I don't, now that the Packers are out, but I'm going to use it as an excuse to sit and drink beer at home on a Sunday afternoon...wait, I do that every weekend... Well, enjoy the rest of the weekend, football lovers and haters alike.

~ Jenny

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

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

Click here to see other Digsmed listings on Etsy.

~ Jenny