Tuesday. It feels like a Monday for me - but that is what happens when you are enslaved to jet-lag. I don't quite know if I am coming or going, but one thing I am certain of is that it's time to show some etsy-love. This week, I have been enamoured with vessels and containers for 'take away'. Carrying your food with you in order to eat while you walk or transport it from a to b, in style of course. You may have seen a few of these items <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/16/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-woodgrain/">knocking around the blogosphere</a> the past few weeks..but they were so good, I simply had to mention them twice.
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<strong> Vintage Paper Ice Cream Cups</strong>

Second most to cake, I <a href="http://snappetite.com/post/show/ice-cream-face-off-1780">love Ice Cream</a>. Whennever I visit a suburban mall my heart races and my eyes dart about as I *know* there has to be a Haagen Dazs conscession..and it is the concession stands that sell my fave Hd flavour - <a href="http://www.haagen-dazs.com/products/product.aspx?id=376">Pralines and Cream</a>. It's like no other. The only thing better than buying ice cream is eating it on the go, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53787989/sale-vintage-paper-ice-cream-cups">Pretty Swank </a>has these gorgeous vintage <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53787989/sale-vintage-paper-ice-cream-cups">ice cream cups on sale for $3</a> per dozen. How cool are they?  I see them as being a fun addition to an outdoor bbq or even a <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/licky-sticky-wedding-treats/">garden wedding</a>.

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retro orange thermos
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Oh the good ole, good ole, thermos. For me, the word conjures up images of 'breath-seeing' cold days and blue collar workers enjoying chunky soup on the side of the road. You can relive all of these memories and more with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51839630/retro-orange-thermos">pica pica founds</a> retro orange thermos priced at $16.
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<strong>double thermo-serv thermos</strong>

Stop the bus. I have NEVER seen one of these before..maybe I am too young to remember it or something ;-) A double sided Thermos? It's simply genius. Now you can carry coffee on one side for your high-octane guzzling friends, and green tea on the other for your more balanced peace-nik mates. As <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53685674/double-thermo-serv-thermos">pinkshirtsncarwrecks </a>says, it's perfect for what's left of the movie in the park nights that are happening all around town. And at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53685674/double-thermo-serv-thermos">only $18</a> I am sure it will not last that long..
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<strong>Vintage Donut Bags</strong>

It's no secret that I love <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/with-my-ongoing-obsession-with-picnicing/">putting things into containers</a> as well as bagging them up (I have a Ziploc collection that would put a supermarket to shame..). Wouldn't it be a great treat to make some home made <a href="http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/03/doughnuts-on-ice.html">doughnuts</a> and put them in these lil baggies as gifts? Only <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51593319/12-vintage-donut-bags">$3 for a dozen.</a>.move quick.
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<strong>Victorian Roses Vntage Tin</strong>

I couldn't leave without mentioning a little bit of granny-chic. This vintage rose tin is darling, a little twee I know but who could resist? Perfect for carrying a few home made biscuits, cupcakes or mini sandwiches...it's your choice. All I do know is that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53567893/victorian-roses-vntage-tin">$8 is a great price</a> for this item by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53567893/victorian-roses-vntage-tin">Queen Flourishes</a>.

<em>images courtesy of the respective etsy store mentioned</em>