Life. Sometimes, it's all about the checks and balances. Or cheques and balances depending on your point of view.. (!!). That being said, this weeks etsy roundup takes balancing in a slightly different direction..


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<b>marigold yellow kitchen scale by hanson</b>
A wall mounted mod scale from Ireland? There are about five words in that question that piques my interest! Talk about an aesthetic and functional space saver- the scale folds up to close shut. Priced at $30 it's a small price to pay for some kewl mod goodness that will add an element of cool to any self respectable kitchen.  Check it out at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38432833">A. Finch Dry Goods</a> etsy store. <br /><br />


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<strong>Vintage Industrial Pitney Bowes Postal Scale</strong>
Bear with me on this one..yes I DO know it is a postal scale, but let's think about this for a minute..In the age of repurposing is it not our responsibility nay, duty to find creative uses for items that would otherwise be disposed into the fast growing landfill this earth is becoming?? *ahem* now that my 'convincing' argument is over, think of all the great small measures you could weight out on this scale. It goes up to 16oz and is not only useful but adds an element of industrialism to your kitchen that will surely get your guests talking!

Available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39239559">Atty's Vintage</a> for $25.<br /><br />


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<strong>Vintage mail scale</strong>
While we are on the subject of the mail, check out this huge mail scale! It reminds me of the scales they used to have at the grocery store when I was a kid, good times, good times. While it's in good physical shape, it does need a bit of calibration as the weight is off a tad. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22564272">Coy Bettie's store</a> has this doozy for $30.<br /><br />

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<strong>Large Vintage Metal Hanging Scale</strong>
Doesn't this remind you of the old hooks at the butcher? This wall mounted scale has seen better days but is wonderfully vintage worn. If you add a basket or bag to the metal clip at the bottom it becomes a rather interesting piece.  Priced at $19.50 it is currently avail at  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26172333">The Lovely</a>. <br /><br />


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<strong>Old Scale</strong>

This style of scale can be found at many <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-GADGETS&amp;id=973323&amp;catId=HOME-KITCHEN&amp;pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&amp;popId=HOME&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=60&amp;navAction=top&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;selectedProductSize=&amp;selectedProductSize1=&amp;color=007&amp;colorName=SILVER&amp;isProduct=true&amp;isBigImage=&amp;templateType=">stores</a> nowadays for a pretty penny! This one is of the real deal, authentic, old school, yo momma probably used it variety. And only costs $15 at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39658077">Waddles</a> store. So what you waiting for?!


<i>images courtesy of the respective etsy stores mentioned</i>