I am joining Suzanne for Vintage Thingies Thursday. Please stop by her blog site,
Colorado Lady, and visit all the other vintage things that are being shown today :-)
For years we have used many different kinds of kitchen utensils. I never thought about it much, but some were my Mom's and they are pretty old. Here are a few -
I've used this old strainer every time we squeeze fresh oranges, or if there are coffee grounds that migrate into the cup.
I have not used this garlic press since buying a newer one, but I do remember my Mom using it.
And I'm not exactly sure if this would be considered a meat fork as it is on the small side. But it sure is vintage.
And one more thing I wanted to show today. If you have ever gone into a Cracker Barrel restaurant have you ever looked up at the antique things that are hanging from the ceiling? When you've looked up, have you noticed the lights? If not, next time take a look. And tell me if you think this looks familiar -
I've had this light hanging in my kitchen for 35 years. We had to replace the glass shade once, but this lamp looks like the ones hanging in the Cracker Barrel. This lamp has just recently died, so it will soon be replaced, but I just thought how much we have enjoyed this lamp (with a matching ceiling light too) for all these years. I wonder where Cracker Barrel stores their supply for the next restaurant they build ?
Hubby says when they have driven up to the property in the mornings, there are all kinds of deer tracks everywhere.
Guess the critters are looking for food that has been unearthed.
One day I am hoping to be able to sit out on the back porch and sip some tea and take in the sunrise.
I've used this old strainer every time we squeeze fresh oranges, or if there are coffee grounds that migrate into the cup.
I have not used this garlic press since buying a newer one, but I do remember my Mom using it.
And I'm not exactly sure if this would be considered a meat fork as it is on the small side. But it sure is vintage.
I've had this light hanging in my kitchen for 35 years. We had to replace the glass shade once, but this lamp looks like the ones hanging in the Cracker Barrel. This lamp has just recently died, so it will soon be replaced, but I just thought how much we have enjoyed this lamp (with a matching ceiling light too) for all these years. I wonder where Cracker Barrel stores their supply for the next restaurant they build ?
Please stop by and visit the other Daybooks here.
This picture was taken one year ago today, while my BFF was visiting me in Florida. 
Well here I am again, showing you another tea related post. Just love tea things and all the warmth it suggests. Valerie over at Traveling Through is sharing her Tea Time things too.
The two white tea pots belonged to my BFF that passed away 5 years ago. She was a huge collector of all things tea. I was fortunate that her family shared many of her tea things with me. The pot in the front is a Lenox piece called "Butlers Pantry". The larger pot behind is marked J & G Meakin - England "Classic White". The tea cups are marked Independence Ironstone Castleton - Japan. I love how elegant these white pieces look together.
I guess pictures that are half a century old would be considered a vintage thingie! 
I've seen these posted on other blogs, so today I thought I would start my week with the Daybook for January 11, 2010.
To visit other Daybook entries go here.
They had a little bit of fun too :-)
Apparently it was in pieces.
It's a real beauty!
I was very delightfully surprised. It was not only the tea set, but a Tea Party in a box.
I loved it! 
