Tiffany Turquoise

Did you know that the world famous Tiffany Blue box was inspired by a little road outside Albuquerque locally known as the "turquiose trail"?

The way we hear the story around here, is that a jeweler from Tiffany's came from New York City and purchased a "load" or supply of turquise from a mine outside Albuquerque.  So inspired were the powers that be, at Tiffany, they adapted the color to market the company.  

Today, millions everywhere know what that turquoise box means...something beautiful is inside.  I Have visited the New York City Tiffany's twice, and bought a beautiful memento each time.  

The turquoise color is also associated with Albuquerque...my home.  The color dictates general design in this state, and it always says Spring to me.   Turquoise always seems to be in style....it's just so CRISP!

There are so many great examples of great kitchen vintage...I have to include...they are just too yummy.

Pyrex Bowls...vintage 50s.

Fiesta ceramic pitcher...straight from the 40s.

Plastic canisters from the early 60s.

Classic Appliances from another era.

And last but not least, a Kitchen Aid mixer...still available today in this great color!

Thanks for stopping by....

Liz

Cupcakes

Have you noticed that some things in our lives are obsolete, like carbon paper and rotary phones.  We had to get rid of those things to make way for all the cupcake related items our modern life requires.  What I really like about cupcakes is, it gives a chance to use, beautiful vintage items like china, linens and silver to display them.  I love that!

A cupcake is great because you can have just one, instead of a whole cake.

Take a trip to the craft store, and you will see a whole isle devoted to decorating with sugar.  Even Walmart has a section.  When I was a kid, cupcakes were popular, but not like now, and your only choice for supplies was the grocery store.  

I say..."yahoo"  for the simple cupcake...it changed our lives!  Thanks for visiting.

Liz