Lucite, vintage lucite

I am just enamoured with these half moons and saucers of lucite, I could hardly wait to start working with them. Found in a Rhode Island factory that closed in 1970, these beauties were probably shut away for years. Before the factory was demolished, the public was allowed in for a weekend to salvage what they could. Their purchases were weighed and then carted away.

Lucite is an early plastic, first made in 1928. It can be made by cell casting, or extrusion. I'm inclined to believe mine were extruded, because all of the colors go through each piece. It reminded me so much of salt water taffy that I named my first creation after the candy.

And, I get to add to my vintage marries modern collection!

For the love of Vintage

I recently received an invitation from a flickr group called From kitchens past...The Vintage Kitchen. You don't have to ask me twice. When we purchased our Craftsman Bungalow our goal was to restore it to it's original look. Bungalows are modest creatures, but full of history.

My prized possession is this General Electric 1952 Calrod stove. I know the color is unusual, but since our kitchen was black, white and stainless, it fit perfectly. We found it at a great used furniture store on our way to the Pine Barrens.

The stove is amazing, double ovens, working clock and lights, warming bins and a functional rotesserie. Atop the stove is a set of anodized aluminum tumblers in a wire caddy.

I've been thinking lately how we have all this great stuff that has stood the test of time, but I don't use it very often. So, starting today, I'm dusting off the shelves and incorporating my favorite pieces into everyday life.