the ghosts of new years eve past

It seems ironic and iconic to celebrate New Years in vintage style, and I just love these great noisemakers from the past. There are so many patterns and vibes, from kiddie to adult, circus to mod, and they're all available on etsy. They could make such a cool instant collection in a shadow box or deep-set frame. Each New Years Eve you could add a noisemaker to your collection and ring in the new year in style.




(in order from top to bottom - Tin Party Horns, Starry Noisemaker, White Tin Noisemakers, Noisemaker Collection.)

tea time posies

A freshly polished silver tea set made for perfect containers at an afternoon tea and baby shower last weekend.