Retro and Fabulous

While cleaning out my pantry the other day I snapped some pics of these retro treasures which belonged to my parents. To be honest I don't use these pieces but upon reflection I might just give them a new lease of life. 

Especially after seeing the green and white Bessemer cocktail/dip server in the collectables shop recently with a price tag of $38.00

As a child in the sixties I thought my parents were very trendy owning these orange mugs. Who doesn't love an orange mug?

The bamboo tumblers were a favourite of my father's. He would collapse in a chair after working a long day and enjoy a beer from his favoured vessel 

My mother loved to entertain and a desert (or 'sweets' as the term was back then) would always follow the meal. Usually a parfait of some description was in order

I recall my father concocting cocktails and he loved using this soda fountain for refreshing beverages

The Mexican lady and her donkey was a constant on our kitchen bench and every day mum would place a fresh flower in the cart

I really have no idea of the vintage of this set other than it is old! Here it sits proudly in my cabinet and I admit I'm too scared to use any piece as it is extremely delicate

Aha the infamous Bessemer

All that remains of a Noritake dinner set circa 1970's (?)

I have a feeling this lovely tray belonged to my grandmother

Now I can be extremely ruthless with decluttering but there are some treasures that I simply cannot part with. Maybe it's the sentimentality and memories...but I need to hold onto some of these precious links to my up bringing.

I bet you are holding onto precious memories in the form of collectables you never utilize? But you know what, if they bring you peace and joy, well, that's not such a bad thing is it!

Annie xx