This is a collection from my travels over the last ten years. Retro things that appeal to me are: well designed, representative of their era, and have a nostalgic / kitsch / quirky quality. I like to display these retro pieces in my home & drawing studio – either as art pieces, or repurposed with a new function. I have an eclectic aesthetic, and am often accused of being a maximalist.
This blog has a twofold aim : the first is to showcase my collection, and to receive some form of validation~ I welcome comments and questions and advice from other avid collectors. I’d also like to sell parts of my collection – obviously only in order to make room for more collections. Once a collector – always a collector!
re:retro 
hi, thanks for following my blog! Your blog is full of awesome stuff, I looove kitsch!
hi ruskin days, & thanks. i am very much enjoying your blog – it’s clear you are somewhat fond of kitsch and it’s more glamorous cousin, vintage. keep up the good work! edwina
I am hooked!…I love retro and am a maximalist at heart….love your blog-now I know where to get my Vintage fix!
so gratifying to meet anotner maximalist! and thanks for liking re:retro and your kind comments. edwina
What a gorgeous blog – nice to meet you!
why thanks…nice of you to stop by and it’s nice to meet you too! i’ll be checking out antiqueowl. edwina
Thanks so much for visiting and commenting on my blog! I’m so glad you did, because that led me to YOUR blog, which is full of amazing items! I’m following, and totally looking forward to peeking into your collection! 🙂
hello and thanks rustynail, your blog- and shop- is great and very tempting!
Oh I love me some tea sets!! PS – I’ve nominated you for a blogger award – 7 Things About Me. You can accept or decline. Go to my page to see how it works. 🙂
alex! thanks! i will of course accept and am rushing to your blog to find out what to do. so kind- and quite wonderful!
Thanks for following my blog.
Your teapots are original I believe which makes them vintage rather than retro. They’re still absolutely fab though! And have you ever noticed that tea tastes million times better from a proper beautiful teapot?
i am pleased to have discovered your blog…and i look forward to seeing you incorporate retro stuff into your interior design. that whole retro/vintage debate is so fraught- i think it’s easier to use ‘retro’ and not antagonise anybody. and yep- the tea tastes better- possibly because the retro teapot lends a certain glamour to the ocassion!
Thanks so much for visiting my new blog! I Love your site, full of great finds
thanks! i love the images on your blog and are following to see more retro goodness in the future!
I really love the look of your blog; simple, clean, and great photos!
why, thankyou! what a nice compliment. i am actually going for a simple, clean look, but i also have a great photographer who must take credit for the fantastic photos. i must say, i enjoy ENJOY too.
Thank you!
Love your retro!!! Thanks for liking my my blog !!! *Cynthia
cynthia…hello and thanks for your compliment. i discovered your blog and i am loving it too!
thank you !!!
Thank you for liking my drawings!!! Let me know think about it. I would love to hear your feedback.. 🙂 *Cynthia
I love your copper pot set!!!! Thanks for liking my cynties blog un. It’s one of my babies….*Cynthia
thanks cynthia…i am partial to the glamaware [particularly the spelling.]
Hi Edwina! Those copper pots are beautiful! You must have so much patience to find all these treasures on your blog! Thanks for stopping by mine! =)
hello! thanks; the set is actually anodised aluminium – that new discovery of the 50s. they do look like copper- i think that was the idea!
Love your blog! Your pictures are beautiful and you have so many cool things! Love me some kitsch!
why thanks for the vote of confidence! and i love that you appreciate both fine art AND kitsch!
Hi, what you’ve said in your ‘welcome’ post is more or less about me… right? heh..
I however like new stuff as well, modern, etc… it just have to have that ‘something’ for me.. its like felling in love.. you dont really know the reason, it just happens 😉
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Hi there, I have just nominated you for a Super Sweet blog award. Thanks for sharing your interesting insights into your world. Lot’s of visual interest to feast on.
Thanks
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rowena- thanks- i think your blog is super sweet. i loved your 4ps and a puddin’ post- all your creative family. keep on pottin’!