Aware that the 250th birthday of our nation was coming up, I started buying a few vintage patriotic items a few years ago, and over the weekend, I started pulling them out. My favorite piece, by far, was this unmarked vintage teapot I found on eBay. I had seen one just like it for over $100, but the rattan handle was in pretty bad shape. This one was in perfect condition and was just $25, so that fit my budget.
Somewhere in this house are some reproduction Fourth of July postcards, but right now, only the Lord knows where they are. So I just filled this old secretary with as much red, white, and blue stuff as I could gather on Saturday, and it needs some finessing but is starting to come together.
Another favorite piece is this old pitcher displaying images of the presidents through Lyndon Johnson. This piece is marked 1965 and Made in Japan. If memory serves, I found it at an antique mall for just $6.
And this is a patriotic teacup with a vintage red, white, and blue hankie in the handle.
Since I still aspire to master the art of making fancy sugar cookies, I nabbed this box of vintage cookie cutters when I came across them in a local shop a few years ago. I also have newer ones that include elephant- and donkey-shaped cookie cutters.
Our country has lots of challenges these days, and I'm constantly praying for God to please give us godly leaders (from Washington on down to the local level) so that we can live in a way that will be blessed. The Georgia primary is tomorrow, and we'll be choosing the candidates who will run for governor in November's election, so it's an important one. (Actually, I think all elections are important!) I voted early, and I'll be eagerly awaiting the returns on Tuesday. Have any of you voted in a primary yet?
I voted early, too. Love your patriotic display. I’m about to start pulling out my red, white, and blue for Memorial Day and beyond as we prepare to celebrate this milestone birthday of our country.
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