Nesting! AKA Happy Homemaking!

Okay, I confess. I have been in a homemaking/ entertaining/ feather the nest mood. Earlier this week I shared the bakeware items I purchased from QVC and eBay. Today I want to show you the vintage glassware and mod era entertaining set.

I especially want to share because when I purchase something or become obsessed with it, I search the internet and it is hard to find info on the fabulous stuff I love.

I went through a few months earlier this year when I was obsessed with this mod era entertaining stuff from David Douglas Genie Server sets. I bought three of the genie servers.

The black one is actually a copy that says GENI on the bottom. I think it was made by an AVON company which bought the rights to manufacture and sell David Douglas' designs after he sold.
Here are a couple of links to recruitment advertisements for AVON Geni representatives.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1946&dat=19780331&id=-lsxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eqQFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6120,3774641

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19790108&id=yfJVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BuIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6226,2033786
The ads are from 1978 and 1979 so that is the era of the reproductions. The originals must be 1960's.

 There were a variety of cups available with the server. Some of the cups were coffee cup styles. The green one pictures are a little larger than the beige cups. I love the golden design on the tray. It is also printed on the stopper tops of the bottles.

The golden cups are like ice cream cups/ no handles. I there is matched a golden carafe for sale on ebay but I have enough of these.

 The genie server is insulated and can hold hot or cold liquids. It came with a funnel that can be used with coffee filter to make coffee. I had to search on eBay for a while but eventually I found one. I haven't got the gold color carafe but I did find some cups for a good price. I use the green and beige carafe. I the black one to my daughter to take to college. I'm not sure she is as in love with them as I am.

 I'm not sure what accalac is but it is something like plastic. I think these were made before microwaves so I don't even consider putting them into the microwave. There are some bowls, trays, and other pieces for sale on eBay

Here is a copy of the order sheet that was included packaging of new items. I did purchase one genie server with the hang tag, box, funnel. 

Here is a link to an article David Douglas. It includes some information from a guy who claims to be David Douglas' stepson.

http://modish.net/david-douglas-6641

My other favorite household collectable is vintage glass.

Back in the 50's snack sets or luncheon sets were big. I got started collecting Jeannette glass in Dew Drop pattern when I picked up the snack set with cups at the Oakland Museum White Elephant sale.
The plates are dew drop shaped and the cups have an art deco style handle. There are sunburst patterns on the plates and cups with small bumps which are like dew drops.

Then I found the punch bowl, cups and platter on eBay. So I purchased that for a great price. There is a lazy susan base but it is way up in the cabinet so I couldn't get it down to photograph it. The punchbowl can be used as a serving bowl or salad bowl or chip bowl.

Then I found someone selling more plates and cups on eBay. Here is the whole set out on a red table cloth for 4th of July. There are a LOT more punch cups but I didn't bother to get them out of the closet.

To the left are the sugar bowl with top and creamer. There are also some smaller bowls and pitcher available.

I love shabby chic style. The flower on top of the cupcake holder is the cake topper from my vows renewal ceremony last fall. I bought that cake topper from a woman on etsy. com. I thought I could make more on my own but by the time, I bought the flowers and put it all together it would cost more than just buying from her.

In this final picture, I pulled out some goodies that I will use to decorate for 4th of July. I will move them outside on the table for a small picnic or breakfast Saturday or on the actual 4th.

I highly recommend collecting red items. They can be used for throughout the year for Valentines Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day and of course Christmas. Ooooh, I almost forgot. I've got a fabulous gold table cloth and another red one with stars that I have to go dig out. 

The funny thing about all of this, when I entertain it's usually just my husband and our three kids. They are used to eating on fancy plates and seeing the house decorated with holiday appropriate colors. My sister is having the big family BBQ with our parents, our family , her in laws and I don't know who else is coming. 

Happy 4th of July!