As I mentioned <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/brown-sugar-biscuits-make-the-medicine-go-down/">earlier</a>, it's raining. Oh and the forecast for tomorrow? Rain, the day after? Snow and rain and the day after?  You get my drift... so I feel sort of <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dotty">dotty</a> today - which is reflected in my etsy choices for this week. So without further ado:


<img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.122337480.jpg" alt="a polka dot mushroom. or two." width="350/">
<img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.122337342.jpg" alt="a polka dot mushroom. or two." width="350/">


<b>a polka dot mushroom. or two</b>

I think the seller put it well when they said "charming little trio here. a very, very nice set of salt &amp; pepper shakers and what i think may be a toothpick holder". Charming indeed, spotty, dotty and Danish! A girl couldn't ask for more. There is no doubt these would be a fun element to your kitchen / tabletop. They also appear to be in very good condition - a steal at only $27.50  Check it out at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40386148">Story book charm</a> etsy store. <br /><br />


<img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.116359814.jpg" alt="Vintage Pyrex New Dot Polka Dot Mixing Bowls" width="350" />

<strong>Vintage Pyrex New Dot Polka Dot Mixing Bowls</strong>

I love vintage pyrex, but stragenly enough don't own any. What can I say, a girls got to pick and choose her kitchen addictions. Per the seller:

<i> "Vintage 1960's, these captivating polka dot pretties are real retro beauties in orange, yellow, green and blue. The dots are sweetly designed in a band of three rows with graduated sized dots. There are two sets of rows, each on one side of the bowl."</i>

As these bowls are over 40 years old - my how time flies!! - there are some flaws and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38630295">Sass Box Classics</a> freely tells you what those are. If these are still a must for you snap them up at $150 bucks! " gotta ♥ Pyrex "
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<img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.123439704.jpg" alt="Tea" width="350/">

<strong>Tea for two</strong>

Now, you know I love a good <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/yum-review-communitea-lic/">cuppa</a> from <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/mixed-berry-lavender-sugar-jam-put-that-on-your-toast-and-eat-it/">time</a> to <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/brown-sugar-biscuits-make-the-medicine-go-down/">time</a>, so I yelped with joy when I saw these spotty glass teacups. Adorable, stylish, the best desk accessory for a hectic rainy day..and oh so cheap! $10 for the pair at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40708646">Leslie Janson</a>.<br /><br />

<img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.120605410.jpg" alt="Vintage tray and matching coasters" width="350" />

<strong>Vintage tray and matching coasters</strong>

"White with green small polka dots This vintage tray screams "Poolside cocktails"!!!" So says <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39874732">Ora Grace Vintage</a> and I have to agree. It makes me think of Palm Beach circa 1950 something, when life was....well different from how it is now. Add a bit of summer sun and relaxation to your kitchen cupboards with this lovely fun set for only $10.

<img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.85835291.jpg" alt="Vintage 1960 Kitchen Canister Set Polka Dots and Flowers Retro Home Decor" width="350" />

<strong>Vintage 1960 Kitchen Canister Set Polka Dots and Flowers</strong>

<em>The tins fit inside each other , but the lids can not be nestled because of their unique shape.</em> I love things that fit in things..maybe because I never had one of those '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/KID-O-Recognizing-Shapes-Puzzle/dp/B001GIHLNO/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&amp;s=toys-and-games&amp;qid=1266963025&amp;sr=1-18">square peg, square hole</a>' games when I was a child...who knows. What I do know is that these canisters are a fun look for a useful product. You ALWAYS need a cannister to put something in, well, at least in my kitchen you do!

Priced at $24.99 it is currently avail at  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29556111">Recycled Wares</a>. <br /><br />

<b>Keep posted for an exciting exclusive post tomorrow that will be up for two days!! Trumping the usual '<a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/category/kitchen-envy/">Kitchen Envy</a>' and <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/category/found-it/">Found it!</a> posts....all will be revealed tomorrow!!</b>
<i>images courtesy of the respective etsy stores mentioned</i>