Vintage Finds for Valentine's Decor

The last few days I've been hunting down my boxes of Valentine's Day things and I've located one tub, but the other is somewhere in the vast nether regions of the Arctic Storage; AKA, the garage. Since I'm not into freezing, I'm having to try to rethink some other vintage items that can become stand-ins for my usual Valentine goodies.

I've mentioned several times, that I'm not what anyone could call a "pastel" person. I don't wear them, and I don't usually decorate with them. I look all washed out and deathly in them. (just me) Sometimes I'll use some pretty vintage ornaments at Christmas, and yes for Easter eggs and bunnies, and yes for Mother's Day with sweet little presents or cards. Just not usually as to having a color accent. This is coming from a person that thinks gray and khaki is the closest I'll get to qualify in the pastel category.

Back years ago when I was out several times a week scouring flea markets and swap meets, I would find myself every once in a while picking up and bringing home a cup or pitcher or print that was decidedly a "pastel". I have a few china and pottery pieces that have a rose motif, so why not use them for a little romance  on Valentine's Day.

A few days ago I headed to the wholesale faux floral shop, looking for something that would work for small Valentine arrangements... small rosebuds and the like. I found some ivory colored roses, but I didn't buy enough so I ended up mixing a few blooms from my stash and some faux Ivy to fill this wonderful pitcher from my mismatched collection. It says Avon on the marking on the bottom, but don't know if it's connected to Avon makeup. I don't know where it's made, and don't know if it could possibly be Bristish. I couldn't find anything like it on the Internet. Anyone have any ideas?

In the same cabinet I pulled out these cherub candleholders that have the perfect amount of chippy white. I don't have any tapered candles, so I used these shorter ones instead. I'm blanking out on the type of medium used for these candleholders. (some sort of moldable plastic) Some of you "vintage" peeps can help me out with it. It's on the tip of my tongue but can't think of the name. I imagine they're from the 50's. (old brain syndrome)

I brought in some lighter shades here in the Kitchen Sitting Area, so we'll see what I can come up with. A few of us are getting together on Tuesday February 6 for a little Valentine Blog Hop. We'll be having a Linky Party at the end so please come join in and link up your Valentine posts from this year or the past.

Have a great rest of the weekend. Do you all do big gatherings for the Super Bowl? No one may be reading this post. Have fun. My hubby isn't into football so we're the odd ones out on Super Bowl Sunday. Maybe I can talk him into Mexican food instead.

xoxo,

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