When I'm out trolling for vintage treasures to sell and keep, I invariably gravitate toward things that are Jadeite green.
For instance, last Friday, I found this 5-piece set of metal trays at a consignment store. Not only are they in the perfect shade of — you guessed it — green, they also have red cherries painted on them, and sweet scalloped edges, too.
How handy that the four small trays fit inside the large one. These will be useful for storing small bits and baubles in my studio.
I also found this lovely Hall China "Connie" teapot at the same store. It's just like one that I have in my collection.
I'm pretty excited about this discovery, as I rarely come across these Victorian-style Hall teapots anymore. Destined for my Etsy shop, I'm sure this one will make some teapot collector very happy.
This trash can is a new addition to my studio. Yes, it's green, too.
I sold this old rotary-dial telephone on Etsy last year. Great color.
Called the "Benjamin," this is another Hall China teapot from my personal collection. It's in the same lovely green shade.
What can I say? I love green!
Susan
I love the teapot! It looks like it is inviting a tea ball full of delicious tea and hot water!
Posted by: Valentine Tea | January 29, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Your green finds are gorgeous! Especially that teapot!
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | January 09, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Me, too! I took a Jadeite plate to the paint store to pick out paint chips ... I knew I couldn't go wrong! That basket set is adorable.
Posted by: barbara | January 09, 2012 at 07:38 PM
It's a wonderful color. The cherry trays are swoon worthy.
Posted by: Elaine | January 09, 2012 at 06:06 PM
jadite green and pink make me cRaZy happy!
deb
linens lace and lattes
Posted by: deb | January 09, 2012 at 06:27 AM
Susan I do too!!! I love Jadeite, which is why I collect Fire king.
I love your finds, they are so
neat. I have 2 tan phones from the 70's, 2 black phones from
the 60's, and 1 black phone from
the 40's. The 60's phones were from my hubby's parent's home. I love VINTAGE!!!
Posted by: Elsie | January 08, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Love jadeite green, too...and, aqua, pink all those yummy vintage colors.
Posted by: tammyCA | January 08, 2012 at 09:21 PM
Absolutely love the hall teapots. My mom had a pink phone instead of a green one. Why did we throw it away:)
Posted by: michele | January 08, 2012 at 07:33 PM