SOLD- vintage Heller dishware- 5 plates/4 mugs- $55 set

Heller melamine dishware reigns as the king of iconic dishware from the 1970's, no doubt about it. my first memories of these rainbow colored dishes are from about 1975, when they'd make appearances at backyard bbq's hosted by families in our Fargo neighborhood. so, if Heller found its way to North Dakota, you know it had some seriously far-reaching curb appeal. designed by massimo vignelli and originally produced in italy, Heller moved production to the U.S. of A in 1971 where it instantly became a must-have for anyone with an eye for style. regardless if you collect vintage heller wares or newly produced pieces (you can purchase new, white heller dishware at dwr.com or unicahome.com), each piece will stack together seamlessly- Heller still uses the original molds in its production. this set contains 5 dinner plates (in yellow, orange, blue, purple, and pink), and 4 mugs (green, blue, yellow, and pink). they show some very minor utensil scuffs, but no chips or cracks. if you own a vintage airstream, spartan, va-ka-shun, or shipp-ette, then these are a must-have for your camping adventures. but if you don't, heller dishware is perfect for your kitchen (or backyard) at home. no need to go camping to eat in style.

SOLD- vintage metal boxes- pair $20

so, if you know me at all, you know that i have an affinity for metal boxes of all types, styles and sorts. it's hard for me to hit an estate sale or auction and not come away with at least one (or two) in my hand. at least these metal boxes were small and didn't take up much room in the volvo, as i had a really prolific day of junking and needed every inch of that wagon. but, that's beside the point. anyway, here are a pair of vintage painted metal boxes with sturdy latches and hand-painted labels to boot- they'll be perfect to contain whatever you need contained. (8"x4"x2.5") please, help me downsize my collection. i have a bunch of other metal boxes, too, if you're in the market. make me an offer....

SOLD- circa 1970's ceramic owl nightlight- $23

sometimes i like being stubborn just because it's fun. (not a good trait, i know.) other times i actually have a valid reason for digging in and holding my ground. in the case of my previous refusal to part with this darling ceramic owl nightlight, my reasoning was the former. well, i'm over my stubborness as of this weekend, and have decided to give my favorite owl friend a brand new life in a brand new home. (ok, so my motives aren't 100% altruistic- i found another vintage nightlight that i like even more!!) so, all of you people (and you know who you are) who have tried to steal this owl from our bathroom, here's your chance to acquire him by legitimate means. he stands nearly 5" high, and has a cord with a power switch that needs no rewiring. he's ready to light up your life. or, at least your bathroom.

SOLD- classic framed paint-by-number painting- $33

vintage paint-by-number paintings have become really collectible lately, and here's your chance to get in the game. these gorgeous horses are roaming on a wood-framed canvas that's 26.5"x20.5", and are painted with a precision reserved only for the seasoned paint-by-number artist. if you stare at this thing long enough, you can almost convince yourself you're about to throw a saddle on that chocolate brown horse and ride off into the countryside. you might come back home in time for dinner, or you might not. hard to say.

SOLD vintage wool stadium blanket- $27

gorgeous and classic. this red, black and creamy white wool blanket will keep you warm and cozy and cloaked in sweet vintage style. it's a blanket fit for a ball game on a crisp, sunny fall afternoon, or a night at home in front of the fire. or, give it to the favorite animal in your life for them to enjoy everyday. it's a keeper, no doubt. (for you, not me. i have too many.) 60"x60". no holes or bad smells, just a couple small black spots that are visible in the photo.

SOLD- old lithographed automotive parts sign with hooks- $37

for the gearhead in your life. this great vintage automotive advertising sign is also fitted with a hinged rack of hooks- who isn't in the market for some straight-up, good-looking function, people? dimensions are 17"x12" and the ledge of hooks extends 3".

SOLD vintage german enamelware cake tin & pitcher- $48

these 2 gorgeous enamelware pieces come directly from germany, via rural michigan. (circa 1930's- 40's) they are stamped on the bottom with the definitive "ges. gesch" mark, indicating they have a registered german patent- #4032B, to be exact. the round cake tin is spectacular- fitted with a yellow bakelite handle for stylish function, and handy ventilation holes cut into the back of the lid so your cakes, muffins etc. don't become soggy. the hinge is a bit rusty and there are some chips to the enamel surface, but this (in my humble opinion) only adds to the distinct, vintage character. the vase is perfectly matched, and has the same sort of patina. the removable lid fits snuggly in place preventing loss of its contents. both are ready to be repurposed and given new life as storage containers for whatever needs storing. (kitchen compost, important mail, pocket change, golf balls, etc.) or, just put them on a shelf to be admired.