Ever wondered what people did before the invention of tupperware? The answer is jadeite.

This early twentieth-century invention that was used to store precious supplies during the Depression in America and designed to stack in mid-century refrigerators has come full circle and reproductions seem to be cropping up everywhere. However, it’s the original, vintage collections that are in high demand. The glass is thick and heavy and made to last, which it has; whole collections have survived without even a chip as it is so sturdy.

I love the colour, which became popular in contrast to the Victorian florals. It would make a lovely accent colour for any kitchen or dresser. I’m thinking of starting me a collection. What do you think?

Image from Country Living.

Image from Style Me Pretty. Styling by Pearl and Godiva. Photography by Half a Dream Away.

Image from Martha Stewart. Photograph by Paul Costello.

Image from Martha Stewart. Photograph by Paul Costello.

Image from Martha Stewart. Photograph by Paul Costello.

If you fancy picking up some reproductions, a good place to start is at RE-found objects or Borrowed Blue (see featured image).

Katy x

Those who know me, know only too well that I am a complete neat and clean freak. Getting a dog has been pretty tough on my cleaning neurosis and my pristine white walls are no longer pristine, or even white (more muddy than anything). If, like me, you are also a clean freak you might like my tip to keeping your walls looking fresh.

Whenever a room has been painted I always keep some of the paint in a plastic jar (I use peanut butter jars – don’t use metal jars as these will rust). I label the jar and keep it under the sink with a small paint brush so I can whip it out when a scuff appears. It’s also useful because I like to change the pictures on my walls quite often so I use it to go over any holes I have filled with polyfilla. Having it in a jar just makes it so much easier than rooting out a massive can of paint that you have stored away underneath everything else you own.

Do you do this or am I just completely obsessed with keeping everything perfect?

Katy x