Vintage Halloween Decor.

Why buy new [cheesy] Halloween stuff, when you can find a ton of awesome, vintage Halloween decor on Etsy? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Paper mache jack-o-lantern, from Gizmo and Hooha.

Crow shooting target, from Legal Miss Sunshine.

Hazelle skeleton marionette, from Passionate Kitsch. 

Wooden black cat, from Haven Vintage.

Friday's Geometric Find: Upcycled Wall Mosaic.

Often times, leftovers are even more delicious than the original meal. And while we're not sure what this table top may have looked like in its former life, we definitely love what its parts have become.

Geometric wall mosaic, from Michael Arras.

New Geometric Wood Organizers In The Etsy Shop!

I'm so darned proud of how these salvaged organizers turned out. The geometric design really pops! Just got 'em all listed in the Etsy shop too. More designs are in the works, so stay tuned.

Red on turquoise salvaged wood organizer, $22.

Red triangles on gray.

Close-up of my hand-drawn, geometric design.

The classic black and white combo. Clean and simple.

Simple, Yet Effective Design.

Contrary to popular belief, creating a minimalist aesthetic can be difficult. Add eco-friendly to the mix and you've got quite the challenge. And now you know why I love these coasters:

Birch wood coasters, from Virtual Design Lab.

Back To The Futura.

On the heels of the news that Nike is finally selling Marty McFly's "Back To The Future" high-tops, we found this futuristic wood letter (which, of course, utilizes the futura font) to be quite apropos:

Wood letter, from Edie's Lab.

Vintage Fall-Themed Decor, From Kibster Vintage.

I just discovered Kibster Vintage yesterday. Their wonderful Etsy shop is packed with mid-century modern and Danish modern finds from the 50's through the 70's. And their minimalist photography technique really highlights the inherent vintage beauty of each piece.

There's so much awesomeness to discover, including these Fall-themed goodies:

Mikasa plate, $25.

Mid-century modern salt and pepper shakers, $12.

1970's Thermos, $12.

Midwinter mug set, $15.

Perfectly Pumpkin.

For some reason, we only eat pumpkin pie around the holidays. Sure, it's probably at its freshest in the fall. And yes, I suppose its a slightly weird dessert choice in the summer. But other than social morays and seasonal restrictions, why wouldn't one want to enjoy a spicy, warm slice of pumpkin pie...every day...no matter the occasion?

Orange plaid pumpkin pincushion, from Sea Pinks.

Stay Sharp.

What's better than a pencil? A big pencil! And what's better than a big pencil? A coat rack shaped like a big pencil! Seriously though, what an awesome "Back To School" find.

Pencil-themed coat rack, from Old New Again.

Art School.

Photography:

Photograph, from Irene Suchocki.

Sewing/Embroidery:

Embroidered textile canvas, from Laura Amiss.

Origami:

Paper swan, from Ruti's Roots.

Printmaking/Letterpress:

Letterpress card, from Letterpress Delicacies.

Head Of The Class.

Geometric notebooks, from Present and Correct.

Chalkboard map, from Shop Dirtsa.

Notebook ponytail holders, from Tsura Li.

Reclaimed pine desk caddy, from Peg and Awl.

Theme Of The Week: Back To School.

August is here and the summer is dwindling. Last-minute vacations are in the works. School supplies are stockpiled on the living room table. New outfits are being planned (and re-planned). In short, the end is near...

Art print, from Mommy Makes.

But fear not, jaded youth! All this week, we're bringing you the biggest, brightest and bestest "Back To School" finds!  It'll be so awesome, you'll be itching to get back in that classroom...we promise!

A Dash Of Color.

Upcycled spice rack, from Planet Love Vintage.

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.

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?

The Magnificent Seven (Cats).

Salvaged cast iron coat hanger, from Monkey and Squirrel.

Vintage Meow.

Vintage calico cat figurine, from My Little Thrift Store.

Don't Stop.

Blind contour drawing, from Jenn Lawrence.

Art lovers, rejoice! This blind contour drawing, from Jenn Lawrence, is about as uniquely awesome as a Kanye West song. Speaking of Kanye, he's about to release another groundbreaking album.

Part of our "Featherette Favorites" series. More fabulous finds all this week!

Valley Of The Dolls.

Wooden nesting dolls, from Mooshoo Pork.

Post-It-Mortem.

Chalkboard skull, from I Am Home.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot.

Set of 5 wooden arrows, from Verla Ivans.