Curated Corner: Bright Finds to Beat the Winter Blues!
Getting past the cold winter post-holiday season can feel like a challenge, but I’m brightening things up with some fun vintage finds that bring me so much joy. If you know me, you know I love red—and today’s treasures are a cheerful mix of history, color, and charm.
1950s Vintage Cocktail Shaker
This gem was designed and made by the George Borgfeldt Corporation, New York, NY, and is covered in fun song lyrics. I stumbled upon it at a roadside garage sale, and let’s just say it’s shaken its way into my heart!
1930s Griswold Cast Iron Kwik Bake Pie Oven
The jadeite green finish made me giddy! This rare find now holds my kitchen spices, and at only $20 from a local roadside booth, it was worth every penny. Practical and pretty!
A Cheery Vintage Vignette
This display makes me smile every time I pass it:
• A sweet 1970s McCoy Smiley Face Bank.
• Pops of vintage red with a 1940-50s Universal Cambridge lidded refrigerator dish and pitcher.
1950s Sunburst Scarf
This vintage scarf in black, yellow, and white adds a fun contrast to any outfit. I wear it as a headband or around my neck when I’m feeling sassy! I scored a whole box of scarves and hankies at the flea market for just $1—talk about a deal!
What little things make you smile? Share your fun finds in the comments!
While you’re here, take a look at All Things Old Made New Again: Restoring Cast Iron and Tips for Scoring Vintage Wicker Treasures.
Written by
Lane and Jules Morris
Authors and University of Tennessee faculty writing from our farm in East Tennessee about gardening, the farm kitchen, faith and designing a flourishing life at any age. More about us
