Colorful Friday Favorites.

Feather art, from Sky Parlor.

Custom fit bathing suit, from Pierogi Picnic.

Vintage Moscow 1980 Olympic pencils, from Soviet Vintage. 

Vintage Enamelware saucepans, from Niftic.

Vintage folding ruler, from Jet Set Vintage.

Color Study: Royal Blue.

Vintage glass bottle, from Letterhappy.

Hand cut topography card, from Crafterall.

"Stella" polymer clay figurine, from Bonjour Poupette.

Screen printed tea towel, from Helen Rawlinson.

Recycled bicycle clock, from 1 By Liz.

A Dash Of Color.

Upcycled spice rack, from Planet Love Vintage.

Color Study: Honeysuckle.

Asymmetrical top, from Moon Halo.

Vintage swan planter, from Harlow Monroe Vintage.

Heart cutouts, from Gardenmis.

Pink elephants print, from Aldari.

Coffee mug cozy, from Natalya's Studio.

Shop Profile: Ink Whimsy.

Let's put it this way--the term "paper goods" doesn't do Ink Whimsy's Etsy shop any justice. With so many colorful and imaginative notebooks, paper garlands, recycled map envelopes and stickers to choose from, we're thinking paper greats may be the more appropriate description.

Patterned notebook, $5.

Vintage map sticker seals, $4.50.

Color burst paper garland, $9.

Pennant notebook, $3.50.

Set of 10 vintage map envelopes, $11.

Part of our week-long "Colors" series. More finds all this week!

Color Study: Phlox.

"Emberglow" and "orchid hush" are two of the more melodic hues mentioned in Pantone's Fall Color Report. But we're in love with "phlox"--a deep orchid with enough confidence to live up to its bold namesake.

Shoulder bag, from Ikabags.

Necklace, from Pole Star.

Photograph, from Raceytay.

Vintage jean shorts, from Dotto.

Collection of stamps, from Quilrdil.

Lavender Loveliness.

Alexandrite necklace, from Waterwaif.

One of our favorite jewelers, Waterwaif, is currently running a "Christmas In July" sale. Enter code CIJ20 and save 20% on your order!

Color Study: Turquoise.

Vintage book, from Fish Legs.

Felted acorns, from Sewn Natural.

Paint chip bunting, from Natasha Early.

Ceramic plate, from Dahlhaus.

Original collage, from Catwalk.

Theme Of The Week: Colors.

Turquoise, pink coral, blue curacao, avocado green, lavender...we can't get enough color. Even Pantone, the color identifying/matching guru, crowned "honeysuckle" their 2011 color of the year. Bold choice, Pantone--bravo!

Meet (and embrace) Pantone's color of the year, 2011.

This week, we're bringing you a little pop of color. Each day, we'll match up our favorite handmade and vintage Etsy finds with our favorite Pantone colors--how awesome is that?! Fabulous finds, bold colors...you can't go wrong with that! Even the black and white lovers will appreciate this one.

What's your favorite color? Tweet us @blackbirdtees and let us know!

Vintage Living Room Finds.

Indian rug, from Lackluster Co.

Gooseneck lamp, from Hindsvik.

TV antenna, from Callooh Callay.

Framed silhouette, from Haven Vintage.

Stadium search light, from Daily Memorandum.

Vintage Geekery.

Royal Future 600 typewriter, from Gallivanting Girls.

Chemistry molecular model, from Cathode Blue.

Original 1980 "Star Wars" action figure, from Born In The 70's.

"Kreskin's ESP" board game, from Oopsee Daisies.

Shark teeth fossils, from Mary's Home.

Vintage fuses, from Time Passages.

Vintage Bathroom Finds Under $25.

Mid-century scale, from Leaping Lemming.

Glamour slippers, from Pure Vintage Clothing.

Set of 3 Life magazines, from Melinda Milkshake.

Celluloid travel nail kit, from Rowan Vintage. 

Hand mirror, from All Things White.

Favorite Vintage Find #2 - The Whiskey Label Lot.

I love drinking whiskey. I love taking in the smell of a freshly poured glass of whiskey, on the rocks (just 1 ice cube, please). It's actually quite relaxing--and enjoyable.

Labels, lots and lots of labels.

On a recent trip to the Oregon coast, Jody and I visited a local antique mall (surprisingly void of shoppers). After a few minutes of private perusing, we happened upon a huge lot of unused, vintage whiskey labels. I was instantly drawn to how amazingly cool the fonts and colors were:

I scooped up the entire lot and happily paid the modest asking price. Honestly, I had no idea what I was going to do with them. But they were simply too beautiful to pass up. And when it comes to vintage finds, I go with my gut.

Eventually, I sold them all through my Etsy shop. I was sad to see them go. If I ever find more, I'm keeping them. Aside from being extremely collectible, they'd make great little framed art pieces.

Do you have a favorite vintage item that you've lost (or sold) over the years?