Numbers Game.

Vintage flashcard garland, from Sushipot Parts.

Upcycled flashcard notebooks, from Saratops.

Library card notebooks, from Crab Apple Design.

Vintage set of 20 flashcards, from Artful Vintage.

Favorite Vintage Find #1 - The Paymaster Check Imprinter.

Most of my Goodwill treasure hunts are fruitless. Piles upon piles of Ikea leftovers, stacks of outdated picture frames and mounds of throwaway office and computer junk typically dominate the shelves. But every once and a while, a diamond is unearthed.

Does vintage get any more beautiful than this?

Meet my diamond--the Paymaster check imprinting machine. Virtually unused, scratch-free and brilliantly aqua, this beauty instantly caught my eye. In an ecstatic and somewhat anxious state, I swooped her up in my arms and sprinted to the register. The Paymaster was mine!

Have you had a similar treasure hunting experience? What's your favorite vintage find?

Gifts For The Industrial Dad.

Vintage stool, from VintageSeventyFive.

Vintage radio dial belt drawer, $39.

Vintage gas station number, $24.

Vintage cast iron train, from VintageSeventyFive.

Let's just go ahead and admit it, we have absolutely no idea what our dad really likes. Sure, he graciously accepts the generic tie or dress shirt. And he smiles with glee whenever bags of pistachios are presented (surely this isn't just my dad, right?). But we think the dads of this world deserve something uniquely special this year, wouldn't you agree?

And we've found just the thing--vintage! More specifically, industrial vintage from VintageSeventyFive's Etsy shop. And by the way, we absolutely love this shop! Honestly, what's not to love about these potential Father's Day gems: vintage scales, numbers, trophies, storage containers, and one of our personal faves, vintage cash register flags.

Do yourself (and your dad) a favor and pay a visit to VintageSeventyFive. It's time to end the generic gift-giving cycle. Trust us, your dad will thank you!

Part of our week-long "Gifts For Dad" series. Stay tuned for more dad-centric finds all this week!

Handy.

Vintage ruler wrist cuff, from Jacqvon.

A Daily Handmade Fix.

Embroidered perpetual calender, from By Sara Lynn.

Part of our week long "Spring Cleaning" series. Find more handmade, fabric accessories in By Sara Lynn's Etsy shop.

Decorating With Numbers.

Vintage letterpress numbers, from Ruggy Design.

Part of our week long "Spring Cleaning" series. Craving more? Find a bevy of vintage, industrial decor ideas in Ruggy Design's Etsy shop.