Hooked on Tara’s Vintage Kitchen

by hookedonhouses on August 27, 2009

tara-milk-bottle Welcome to Hooked on Fridays, a blog party I host at the end of each week to celebrate the things that make us happy. Something that made me happy this week is an Etsy shop called Tara’s Vintage Kitchen. I keep going back and finding more stuff I can’t resist. See this old milk bottle? Had to have it.

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I had to have these hobnail salt and pepper shakers, too. Called my name right out loud.

My favorite “get” of the week is probably this sweet yellow creamer. I’ve already got it in my kitchen with daisies poking out of it. I smile every time I walk in there and see it.

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To see what vintage goodies Tara has listed, visit her Etsy Shop (assuming I haven’t already bought everything by the time you get there!). She also has a blog that I love to visit, called Blondie ‘N SC. (Thanks to Tara for letting me use her gorgeous photos.)

I’m linking this up to The Inspired Room’s Beautiful Life party, too!

Now it’s your turn to tell us what you’re hooked on today! If you have something to share with us on your blog, then add your link below. Just please be sure to:

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Hooked on Fridays Participants

1. Beachbrights (Chapter 5..Adoption Story w/Pics)
2. Amanda @ Serenity Now {Dressing Them in the Best for Less}
3. songbirdtiff- $5 Glider Rocker rehab
4. DesignTies (Wood decks)
5. Olive Rue
6. Erika–Back to School Supply Renovation
7. Terry (dressed porch)
8. Melissa Burford (Hooked on Funky Offices)
9. Amy @ Finer Things (Mis-tinted Paint)
10. Joan@ anything goes here ~ beach decorating
11. Jenny@Kerr Family Blog (Red & Black Tartan)
12. The Stylish House {Sunflower Delight!}
13. MissCaron (beautiful entryways)
14. daily decorator (What’s My Style? Quiz)
15. creations From My Heart (Rooster Party)
16. Atticmag (Bedroom Makeovers)
17. The Shabby Chic Cottage
18. Beach Cottage Love (English cottage)
19. Arleen @ Seasons for All
20. Our Nifty Notebook (Pet Rescue Wii)
21. Lindsay @ Likely Design (My blog’s shiny new home!)
22. Debbykay @ Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm (Markets)
23. A Day In The Life Of Ramona ~ Hooked on Distressing
24. cristin @simplified bee (organizing a mudroom – before and after)
25. Black eyed Susan’s kitchen
26. Laura Casey Interiors, LLC
27. Kate @ Stolen Moments (meatloaf pie)
28. A Simple Walk (facing my flaws)
29. Trish@TheOldPostRoad (freezer jam)
30. ImagineCozy (Unify w/Color)
31. Susan Lang-Hooked on Vertical Storage Options
32. Flower Patch Farmgirl (Laundry)
33. elizabeth@alizardsdailyjourney.typepad.com

34. Linda @ Lime in the Coconut***Just wondering***
35. Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst (Gossip Girl)
36. Holly@Homebody (starbucks ice cream)
37. Joanie @ The Bright Side
38. Tara @ Feels like Home (flowers)
39. casaCARA (Southampton Sojourn)
40. Fifi Flowers Hooked on Rooftop Fashion GIVEAWAY
41. Stephanie @ A Fine House (Hooked on Craft Rooms)
42. Lana Lulu
43. Alea @ Premeditated Leftovers (Broiled Cherry Tomatoes)
44. Reversible Twirly Skirts
45. Marianne@songbirdisnesting(hooked on swapping)
46. La Maison et le jardin – Hooked on Vintage Lights
47. Leanne@Organize&Decorate Everything(rooster obsession)
48. Newlyweds (Garden)
49. Morning T {hooked on sewing}
50. It Feels Like Chaos (modern medicine)
51. Christy @ Embellished Bayou (Giveaways!)
52. Nancy is HOOKED on New Carpeting
53. RandomAnny – Lighting from Dollhouse
54. Candi @ Candace Rose (Pink Dahlia Weekend)
55. Dagny @ Beautiful Living (The new fabric for my dining room chairs!)
56. Janmary (proud momment)
57. Liz@VioletPosy (Beach Huts)
58. House on Red Hill (vintage wood working tools)
59. Tracey @ Girls to Grow (Jewelry Boxes)
60. A Penny Saved – hand painted wallpaper mural
61. Jenelle at This Lady Blogs (closet mini-makeover)
62. Emily@remodelingthislife (bathroom makeover)
63. Kitchen Stewardship (Homemade Natural Deodorant)
64. TidyMom (Blog Design Giveaway!)
65. Puna @ LifeSignatures
66. Erin’s Awesome Blog (Hooked on coastal colors)

67. Free Advice Finishing what the reader started in the Master
68. Jamie (Gold Notes)-Hooked on Home Libraries
69. Sara@theCincyLife (Backyard Makeover)
70. Kelli@JOY(Vintage things)
71. Ashleys Busy ( Burlap Coarkboard )
72. Twice Remembered: {Giant Ballard Designs Clock Makeover}
73. Laurie @ My Domicile Style (101 Easy Makeovers)
74. Ashleys Busy ( Embellished Tee Shirt )
75. Pam @ GardenDesigns more
76. Amy (Mod Podge fabric stool)
77. Living With Lindsay (Next Button in Google Reader)
78. pk @ room remix (HomeGoods chance to win $5,000)
79. Rhianna Claire (Designing Women)
80. PrettyOrganizer (Drawer Dividers)
81. Great Fall Table Decor Ideas (Diana@TheDevineHome)
82. Anne E – Hooked on Virtual Makeovers!
83. Jennie @ A Welcoming Heart
84. Annie@ Ninjawifery
85. Nouveau Stitch {Hooked on Sharing my DR Redo!}
86. Lin (really cool carpet tiles)
87. CelebrityDigsHQ(Brad Pitt’s Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort)
88. HouseInsideOut
89. French Bistro Backyard Makeover
90. Wayfaring Wanderer {Hk’d on Hot Springs}
91. Kroger Groceries Free (CarolinaMama)
92. This Little Birdy (Photo Alphabet)
93. Jean Stockdale (birdhouses)
94. TheLittleBeanBlog (Blue October)
95. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove (Thrifty = Toys for Tots)
96. jen: GREEN! CHEAP!
97. Paper Glue Etc. (weight watchers)
98. Stephanie@Geezees(Giveaway!)
99. Prissyville(recreating thrift shop finds!)

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DesignTies August 27, 2009 at 8:49 pm: The salt & pepper shakers are really cute And love the tea towel with the green pompom trim — is it yours??

Kelly
.-= DesignTies´s last blog ..Hooked on wood decks =-.
Olive Rue August 27, 2009 at 8:49 pm: Hey Julia,

I love that milk jar. The vintage Hobnail salt and pepper shaker is really pretty too.
.-= Olive Rue´s last blog ..White Diamond =-.
Terry Kearns August 27, 2009 at 8:51 pm: Hobnail salt and pepper? Thanks. Until today I’d only heard of hobnail boots.
.-= Terry Kearns´s last blog ..Porch with lamps, sconces, curtains, and a mirror =-.
Joan@anythinggoeshere August 27, 2009 at 8:53 pm: What a cute etsy site. Love the milk bottle too.
.-= Joan@anythinggoeshere´s last blog ..Hey, you turkeys! =-.
Jenny K August 27, 2009 at 8:54 pm: What beautiful details. I hope my kitchen turns out half that nice some day.
.-= Jenny K´s last blog ..I’m Really Heartin’ Red & Black Tartan =-.
Amy @ Finer Things August 27, 2009 at 8:54 pm: Aw, my grandma has salt and pepper shakers like that.
.-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..Mis-Tinted Paint Bargain =-.
Melissa Burford August 27, 2009 at 8:55 pm: Those are pretty neat pieces. I just got an old bottle capper to add to my kitchen decor. So new to me I haven’t even photographed it yet! Thanks for hosted another “Hooked On” series
Jenny K August 27, 2009 at 8:56 pm: Where does everyone find all this cool stuff, I want to buy out her etsy.
.-= Jenny K´s last blog ..I’m Really Heartin’ Red & Black Tartan =-.
The Stylish House August 27, 2009 at 8:56 pm: Julia,
I Love that sweet yellow creamer! Thank you for hosting Hooked On Fridays, it’s a fun event.
Cathy
.-= The Stylish House´s last blog ..Sunflower Delight! =-.
MissCaron August 27, 2009 at 8:58 pm: I love, love, love that creamer! Wonder what the sugar bowl looks like … probably just as gorgeous. Also, the salt and pepper shakers are awesome!
.-= MissCaron´s last blog ..Are You For Real? =-.
daily decorator August 27, 2009 at 8:59 pm: I love to mix vintage items into my home. My favorite items in the kitchen are my colorful, vintage Pyrex mixing bowls that an elderly neighbor gave me. ~Tracy
.-= daily decorator´s last blog ..Take the daily decorator Design Quiz! =-.
Lindsay @ Likely Design August 27, 2009 at 9:06 pm: Cute!! The creamer is great!! I’ve recently discovered my local antique store, and they have GREAT glassware – I need to partake!! Vintage is calling my name as well.
.-= Lindsay @ Likely Design´s last blog ..Welcome to our new home!! =-.
Amanda @ Serenity Now August 27, 2009 at 9:18 pm: Ooh–love those vintage pretties. The hobnails are my fave!!

Thanks for hosting, yet again, friend.
.-= Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..Thrifty Thursday: It’s Chic to Be Cheap {25} =-.
Angela @ Imaginecozy August 27, 2009 at 9:21 pm: The yellow creamer must be so darling with daisy’s.
Thank you for hosting today!
-Angela
.-= Angela @ Imaginecozy´s last blog ..Unify Your Room with COLOR =-.
Shannan August 27, 2009 at 9:40 pm: Perfect It’s-Still-Summer finds! So cheery.
.-= Shannan´s last blog ..I Fold =-.
Jenny August 27, 2009 at 9:45 pm: Those are great finds!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Hooked On Friday: JumpStart Pet Rescue Wii Review & Giveaway =-.
Joanie at The Bright Side August 27, 2009 at 10:42 pm: Hi Julia,
Loved visiting Tara’s… could not resist the pretty little glass Sunkist juicer. I’ve been using this nasty little old metal one. Thanks for introducing me to Tara’s shop!
.-= Joanie at The Bright Side´s last blog ..have you been to janet hill studio? =-.
Fifi Flowers August 27, 2009 at 11:01 pm: I soooooo LOVE that Vintage milk bottle.. I have a few from old dairies in my area that no longer exist… le sigh! Bon Weekend mon amie! Fifi
.-= Fifi Flowers´s last blog ..Rooftop Fashion Wrap Up… =-.
Stephanie August 27, 2009 at 11:09 pm: Oooh, the salt & pepper shakers would look great in my collection. Maybe next week I’ll show off my little S&P collection for Hooked on..
Leanne August 28, 2009 at 12:23 am: Thanks for putting us in the know about Tara’s Vintage Kitchen. Love the treasures you bought. I checked out her site and might have to get the eyelet apron and the embroidered tea towels. Thanks for hosting again! Can’t wait to check everything out.
.-= Leanne´s last blog ..Rooster Obsession =-.
Candi August 28, 2009 at 1:21 am: Hi I just wanted to confirm that I wasn’t trying to post twice, for some reason Mr. Linky saved last weeks link from when I posted previously, and I was hoping I could delete it. SO #54 is bad, but #55 is what I posted this week. Sorry for the hassle! Thanks so much

This is such a gorgeous etsy shop, and she takes amazing photos!
Marianne@songbirdisnesting August 28, 2009 at 1:28 am: That milk bottle is by far my favorite. And I too would be totally hooked on anything that combined vintage with kitchenware. Thanks for the Etsy tip.
.-= Marianne@songbirdisnesting´s last blog ..Three reasons why everybody should swap. =-.
Dagny @ Beautiful Living August 28, 2009 at 1:38 am: She really has a lot of great stuff. Your creamer is super cute!
.-= Dagny @ Beautiful Living´s last blog ..Dining room chairs update! / Oppdatering spisestuestolene! =-.
Janmary, N Ireland August 28, 2009 at 2:25 am: I love the vintage kitchen stuff. I am always looking out for bits and pieces for our beach cottage. I recently got an original old mixing bowl, rolling pin and wooden spoon.

However the first image immediately reminded me of an old milk bottle found in an antique shop from my grandfathers small dairy farm – with the family name on it. My Dad used to deliver the milk to the local village in a horse and cart!
.-= Janmary, N Ireland´s last blog ..Signs of the times, and a wee "wii" update =-.
Why S? August 28, 2009 at 4:39 am: I especially love the s/p shakers. Like a I don’t have enough shakers!
.-= Why S?´s last blog ..Eureka! – The Blue Ox Mill =-.
Britt August 28, 2009 at 4:56 am: I love that vintage kitchenware! Those salt and pepper shakers are gorgeous!
.-= Britt´s last blog ..Mural Tutorial (A.K.A. What I Should Have Done) =-.
Emily@remodelingthislife August 28, 2009 at 5:56 am: I am headed over there now! Looks like a great shop. Thanks for sharing, Julia!
.-= Emily@remodelingthislife´s last blog ..The Bathroom Makeover =-.
rue August 28, 2009 at 6:26 am: Great minds think alike LOL Loving Tara’s shop too

Have a great weekend Julia!
rue
.-= rue´s last blog ..Very good things =-.
TidyMom August 28, 2009 at 6:58 am: What a cute shop! I love everything she has!!?
~TidyMom
.-= TidyMom´s last blog ..Lucky Girl Design Giveaway! =-.
black eyed susans kitchen August 28, 2009 at 8:04 am: Hi Julia, We are on the same path this week. I am hooked on vintage kitchen items as well. Specifically milk glass and tablecloths.
?, Susan
.-= black eyed susans kitchen´s last blog ..HOOKED, THRIFTY AND THE TABLE IS SET =-.
Ashley August 28, 2009 at 8:11 am: goodness, what cute stuff, I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!
Pam Kersting August 28, 2009 at 8:23 am: Who doesn’t love vintage kitchens?!
.-= Pam Kersting´s last blog ..2009 Pantone Color of the Year in the Garden =-.
Charla @ For the Sake of Time August 28, 2009 at 9:20 am: I love those vintage things. My kitchen cabinets are evolving into a place to fview more and more vintage finds.

Thanks for sharing.

Charla
.-= Charla @ For the Sake of Time´s last blog ..My Moment =-.
Tara August 28, 2009 at 9:41 am: Julia!! you are way to sweet to me!!! I can’t wait for you to receive your milk bottle…thank you so much for your kind words and for adding me here, honestly I am grinning from ear to ear! Makes my treasure hunting even more thrilling! I hope you have a wonderful weekend…blessings~ Tara
.-= Tara´s last blog ..Lucky~ =-.
Erin August 28, 2009 at 10:53 am: Vintage kitchens look so cute in a house. I have some vintage items and they definitely add character and charm!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Time for the weekend =-.
Annie August 28, 2009 at 11:07 am: Hi Thanks for hosting!

I love all things vintage. Too bad that an almost two year old and old breakable things don’t mix well. Oh well, kids grow up so I just have to wait a little bit to get me some vintage goodness!
.-= Annie´s last blog ..We’re Hooked on… =-.
Morning T August 28, 2009 at 11:09 am: Thanks for hosting Julia- I love this party. Thanks also for introducing me to Tara’s Vintage Kitchen on etsy- I just checked out her shop and I love everything.
Happy Friday and Weekend to you.
.-= Morning T´s last blog ..Sew Much =-.
lin August 28, 2009 at 12:12 pm: thanks for hosting this blog party. I just found your blogs & like them both very much!
Amy August 28, 2009 at 12:12 pm: That is fantastic! I can’t wait to see her Etsy shop.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..A Bloomin’ Miracle I Tell ‘Ya! =-.
Karen August 28, 2009 at 12:42 pm: Love the milk bottle. My mother has one, and filled it with salt, to make it look like it’s full of milk!
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints August 28, 2009 at 2:11 pm: LOVE Tara and her store is just divine. So glad you showcased her:)
.-= Becky @ Farmgirl Paints´s last blog ..Pregnant? =-.
Anne E - Hooked on virtual makeovers! August 28, 2009 at 3:02 pm: Those are such beautiful and inspiring photographs. I am off to stop by Tara’s Vintage Kitchen to check things out Thanks for sharing.

Your Hooked On Friday is such a great idea!
.-= Anne E – Hooked on virtual makeovers!´s last blog ..Bedroom Makeovers =-.
kthnxbye August 28, 2009 at 6:48 pm: Erm, you do know you can still get those milk bottles with milk actually in them?

http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/
melissa @ the inspired room August 28, 2009 at 7:11 pm: Sounds like a great shop, I’d be tempted to buy lots of things like that too!

Got home so late last night I forgot to link up … you are always so sweet to link. I’m usually a scatterbrain by Friday

Happy weekend!
.-= melissa @ the inspired room´s last blog ..Contentment: Treasuring What You Have =-.
Tricia August 28, 2009 at 8:21 pm: Hi Julia. What a great shout out to Tara. Oh how I love her.
Great turnout this week.
.-= Tricia´s last blog ..Thrifty Finds =-.
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove August 29, 2009 at 12:02 am: I so LOVE vintage kitchen items. And I am super lucky that my husband loves them as well. We stop at every antique shop, flea market, thrift store we see. We have some great pieces. One of my favs that we found early this spring was a set of glasses and matching pitcher just like the set my parents got as a wedding gift.
.-= Diann @ The Thrifty Groove´s last blog ..Thrifty = Toys for Tots! =-.
Atticmag August 29, 2009 at 3:20 am: Hmm, I don’t know if I should thank you or scold you for sharing Tara’s shop and blog. I’ve just spent the last half hour reading/browsing. *sigh* bad Julia, bad, bad.

I did chuckle when I saw the egg beater she has for sale because my mom has the exact same one and swears by using it for scrambled eggs. I think it’s calling your name Julia

As always, thanks for being such a gracious host ? Jane T.
.-= Atticmag´s last blog ..Bedroom Makeovers =-.
jenx67 August 29, 2009 at 7:34 am: Hello! I don’t visit here very often, but I decided to hop over today. I do love your blog, I’m just deep into my own niche. Anyway, I’d just happened to post about my Tween’s bedroom decorating adventure and found your great carnival. Thanks for allowing us to participate! Also, I have that yellow creamer!! I found it at a thrift store and put it in a little booth space I rent at a junk store in OKC! Did you find it there!? What’s the chance! Blessings, jen
.-= jenx67´s last blog ..gen X on a budget: 10 ideas for decorating your tween’s room! =-.