Vintage Fire King

Sometimes it's the little things that make my day, like finding this sweet little vintage bowl at Value Village. It's a milk glass Fire King bowl with an aqua hombre finish and gold trim:

The stamp indicates that the bowl was manufactured during the 1950's:

The hombre finish is such a pretty shade of aqua:

The best part? It matches perfectly with these little Lindt chocolates:

The other best part: $1.99

Flea Market Finds

If you recall, the weekend before last, I spent some time in Peterborough where I visited a local flea market and picked up a few small pieces. Those items finally found their way to my desk at work, where I put them to good use. The best part is the way they personalize the space, making my desk a little more "me".

BEFORE

AFTER

The milk glass vase becomes a pen holder:



The tray with bakelite handle transforms into an organizational tool:



Me likey! And it's about time - I've been with my current employer for more than 17 months, and these are the first personal items I've brought to the office. I guess I'm finally starting to settle in.