Patriotic Baking

Betty loves the summer and baking so the 4th of July is her favorite warm weather holiday. While her husband is in charge of the grill, Betty makes sure they have lots of seasonal desserts for guests to enjoy. This year make your own festive sweets with these adorably retro cupcake baking cups and decorative stars by Wilson. They are sure to add a vintage feel to your backyard party!

Nautical Fashion

With the kids out of school, Betty and her family spend many warm summer days on their sail boat, at the beach or country club pool. And nothing says summer fashion like nautical clothes. Betty's outfits always look picture perfect yet effortless in red, white and blue. Whether you are on sea or land, you can't go wrong with these retro looks!

Clockwise from top left: theparaders, dingaling, MsZinski, thevintedgeco, MissTurnstyles, bluebutterflyvintage, Thrush, theartfloozy, Thrush and pillager

A Handmade Father's Day

As an avid crafter, Betty always encourages her kids to make their own gifts and cards. So, with Father's Day around the corner, you should do the same! All you need are a few supplies and an idea to get started. This vintage inspired card is perfect for any dad who loves boats or fishing. Steal this design or use it as inspiration for your own. This Sunday show dad you care with a gift handmade with love!

Supplies:

1 blank card and envelope

two different color papers (card stock or any think paper)

Martha Stewart Punch Anchor

Sail Boat Stamp

Stamp Pad in Black

Scissors

Glue Stick

Instructions: Not that you necessarily need them, this card is so easy to make!

1. Cut a rectangle 1/4 of an inch smaller than your card on each side. Glue the cut paper to your blank card with the Glue Stick.

2. Cut out four anchors with the Martha Stewart Punch and glue them inside the cut rectangle. It is helpful to layout the cut anchors first to see how they will fit in the space before you glue.

3. Press the stamp onto the Stamp Pad, then press it onto your card on the left hand side. Make sure to give it lots of time to dry.

4. Write dad a cute note and make this Sunday his best Father's Day ever!

Copyright: Betty's Kitschen

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Pancake Party

Betty knows the best way to start your day is with a pancake breakfast so why not plan a pancake party! Jesse from Our Labor of Love and Ashley of The Flashdance came up with this lovely setup with Once Wed. Use it as inspiration while planning your own get together. You can find similar vintage items on Etsy to help pull together your sweet event.

Clockwise from top left: seesawvintage, BettysKitschen, takingshape, VintagePDX, ionesAttic, cgratsch, BettysKitschen, LemonLimeVintage, vintagepicker1, MrsRekamepip, and AMradio

Jadeite Kitchenware!

With it's milky green color, Jadeite is one of Betty's favorite collectibles. And if you love retro kitchenware, it is a must have! Betty acquired her first piece after buying a bag of flour which came with a small jadeite jar. She loved it so much she decided to purchase the rest of the set. It wasn't long before Betty moved on to collecting dishes, cake stands, mixing bowls and more. The glassware, which became hugely popular in the 1940's and 50's, was mostly produced by The Anchor Hocking Company as part of their Fire-King line. You can find lots of amazing examples on Etsy!

Clockwise from top left: AloofNewfWhimsy, ModishVintage, tinawhitlock, CardBlancVintage, myfavoritefinds,

PennyLadyDesigns, Modred12 and cgratsch

Betty's Kitschen at the Brooklyn Flea

This past Sunday Betty was at the Brooklyn Flea! Check out the photos of her booth for her Etsy Store Betty's Kitschen. If you couldn't make it this past weekend she will be back in Williamsburg on June 5th. Stop by and say hello!

The Golden State

Betty may be an East Coast gal, but her fondness for California is deep. She visits The Golden State at least once a year. Whether spending time in Palm Springs or San Francisco, she always makes sure to soak up some West Coast sun which is why she loves the retro feel of this letterpress poster. From paperparasol, it would look great in any mid-century modern ranch!