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Make Your Kitchen Colorful Without Looking Cheap
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items If you're tired of your boring, colorless kitchen but don't know where to start – come on in. I used to have all grey, black, white and beige. When I started my show Cookin' with Congress, I uncovered a whole world of beautiful vintage kitchenware an...
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Vintage Kitchen
Modern Bakeware
Drinkware & Cocktailing
Decor
Vintage Kitchen
Retro and vintage items are an easy way to make your kitchen less boring. Am I biased because I recreate a lot of vintage recipes? Maybe. But it's a great way to add color to that place you cook every day.
Pyrex, copper – no plastics here, just the good, durable stuff.
Vintage Kitchenware
Cook in style.
Vintage Chef's Apron
A wide array of cool, old cookbooks that look good on a kitchen shelf
Vintage Cookbooks
Inventory is always changing. I keep an eye for the midcentury oddities.
Vintage Kitchen Gadgets
I hate those silicone flexible molds; these copper molds are beautiful and much more effective. Trust me – I deal in Jello a lot.
Vintage Copper Jello Molds
I had to plug the most modern Congressional Club Cookbook – not only does it have lovely gold leaf, but the recipes inside are unreal.
"New" Congressional Club Cookbook
I love all things jadeite. I've got cups, measuring cups, salt and pepper shakers…it's surprisingly versatile once you have a few items in your kitchen that color.
Jadeite Green Depression Style Glass 4 PC Nesting Measuring Cup Set w/ Markers
More jadeite. Can't go wrong with this color. Pair it with something else jadeite (cups, napkin rings, salt shaker, coaster, etc.) in the kitchen and watch how much character you gain in there.
Only a few left: Jadeite Depression Style Glass Covered Butter Dish
One last bit of jadeite for your kitchen. I'll admit a mostly-opaque measure cup is a little silly but sometimes I'm form over function.
Only a few left: Jadeite Glass 4 Cup Measuring Cup Pitcher w/ Markers
Modern Bakeware
Some of my favorite baking tools that make my kitchen look as fun as the food I'm making
Not vintage, but excellent sheet pans that have a color pop and look great with vintageware
Holy Sheet Pans
It just makes me happy when I see it.
Stoneware Sweeties
One-pot baking for people who don't like leftovers. Green or yellow are my favorites.
Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte | Williams Sonoma
Yeah, it's expensive. But you'll have it forever. Get it on that registry or make the investment in the 7+ quart options.
Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Round Oven | Williams Sonoma
Drinkware & Cocktailing
I was a cocktail program director for 6 years – no more boring glassware please.
Glassware doesn't have to be plain either. Ridges and colored glass all the way.
Archie Glass Dinnerware Collection | West Elm
Definitely matches the Junglalow aesthetic, but higher quality
Owl Goblets, Set of 4
If you're from California, you know.
Marble Goblet — MADONNA INN
Can't you just picture sipping ice cold lemonade in the summer from these? Crickets chirping, the smell of grass…
Fred Press Mid-Century Glassware & Barware
Decor
Don't overlook wallpaper in a kitchen. This used to be very common and wallpaper is making a comeback.
Modern Bohemian Wallpaper by Jungalow®
Did you know you can match your herb pot to your Dutch Oven? What a time to be alive.
Le Creuset Herb Planter with Tray | Williams Sonoma
If you're just looking for a few pops of color, a clock to me is super useful in a kitchen and a good opportunity to add visual flair. 70s are my go-to (obviously) but these fit in a lot of different aesthetics.
Colorful Abstract Vintage 70s Style Retro Rainbow Summer Stripes Wall Clock