Friday, September 18, 2009

Thirst

It's Spring here in Sydney and with temperatures topping 30 degrees already I am envisioning many an evening out on the deck sipping ice-cold fruity drinks. There should be ample opportunity so to utilise some recent drink-related finds :-)

Fruity cocktails shall be decanted from and served up in this lovely glassware (as far as I'm concerned there just aren't enough opportunities in life to use the verb 'decant' so I urge you to slip it into conversation whenever possible). This set was $5 in Vinnie's.

Ice-cubes will have the luxury of being created in these rather gorgeous vintage Frigidaire anodised Quickube ice-trays, from the 1950s - $1 for the pair in Salvos.

Glasses of sparkling white wine will be served up on this gorgeous little tray - $1 in Vinnie's.

Who could not fall in love with this set of coasters featuring illustrations of beautiful birdies? - $2 in Vinnie's.

Typing this post has made me thirsty, children are napping so I'm off out onto the deck for an ice-cold glass of lemonade (and a chocolate eclair, yum).

11 comments:

Bluebird said...

i love everything, especially those old ice cube trays and the bird coasters! you are just so stylish :-)

Philiy said...

Hello there. I just wanted to let you know that I have given you the lemonade stand award as I love reading your blog and all the treasures that you find.

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kaylovesvintage said...

I see you had a wonderful time , I love the ice cubs trays

home girl said...

those gorgeous recepticles beat a plastic bob the builder mug HANDS DOWN!! i love vintage glassware too and collect it - lucky its easy to come by so i don't get too disheartened when the boys get their mits on them. 30 degrees sounds a world away from our climate down south - enjoy! btw love that website - have been snooping around there regularly

kurrabikid said...

My mum still uses icetrays like these ... they're the best! Great finds, as usual...

The Queen of Clearance said...

that glass set for 5 dollars is a great deal! That is an awesome set! These are all great deals though!

Anonymous said...

wonderful finds as usual :-), and really great pictures!

Anonymous said...

Wow, we had ice cube tray like that when I was a wee girl growing up!! Fab. I love decanters - they have such an old world feel to them - don't you feel like having 5 ' clock cocktails?

Kate Moore said...

The decanter set is brilliant. Love it. And the ice trays work a treat. I have a couple of them.

Michelle said...

Off-topic, but Lobster & Swan had posted a photo in Flickr or on her blog of decanters being used for bath items. I'm inspired by you both!

Margaret said...

Oh I love those glasses and the coasters. How beautiful!