As you know, teal is our October Color of the Month. Many of you agreed it is the perfect color for fall, and I have to say, I happily agree. I was all about mustard-yellow going into October, but I think I’ve found a new favorite color. My nails are painted a glossy shade of teal. I recently picked up a deep teal dress. And now I think I can finally say goodbye to summer without too much separation anxiety, all thanks to my new best friend. The hue instantly struck a vintage chord in my mind. Retro teal electrics, hand-blown glass and mid-century modern kitchen wares. Check out some of my favorite vintage teal finds.
Entertaining with the Color of the Month: Let’s Talk Teal
All from ETSY: 1. Vintage Avon Fish Cologne Bottle :: FunVintageLiving 2. Vintage Swingline Stapler :: WiseApple 3. Vintage Boston Champion Pencil Sharpener :: swagJUICE 4. Large Samsonite Biscayne Luggage :: theoldgoat 5. Retro Motorola Electric Clock :: BeatriceinBlue 6. Cathrinehom White and Teal Lotus Cooking Pan :: MidModMomStore 7. Nelson McCoy Vase :: alamodern 8. Mid-Century Modern Chair :: SocietyInc 9. Vintage China Dish :: vintagebitsandpieces 10. Vintage Ceramic Plates :: thecupcakekid
In what form would you most likely use teal in your home? Slathered across your walls in a shade from your favorite paint collection? In bold accents? A dose of vintage fun?
Tell us in the comments below.
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That stapler is clutch. So Mad Men!
I remember pencil sharpeners like that from elementary school…but they were an ugly green in the 70s. The teal makes me smile!
Yes, the pencil sharpener caught my attention too. I totally remember those from elementary school and just LOVED to sharpen my pencil with it, spinning the handle as fast as I possibly could. I wonder how many of them are still in "elementary school existence"? I think I want one for my office now. Hey, I already have pops of teal in my office. It would be another "accent".
BTW, I was for a yellow October color too Kayla but maybe that will show up in November.
Ah, elementary school pencil sharpeners. What an arm workout!
I still have a pencil sharpener like that, only mine is all grey — I have had it for years, but I refuse to say exactly how many! I didn't even know they came in pretty colors, but they do work extremely well and obviously last forever.
I already have a huge teal vintage sectional in my home, so I am liking the kitchenware with teal accents, to bring it into another room. That little vintage hotpot is calling my name!
The suitcases make me think of my Grandmother. I have a similar swingline stapler – but it's not in such a cool color but I love the size of it.
I absolutely love the suitcases. My mom had a set in teal that I remember her selling in a garage sale back in the 90s. The color is so gorgeous!
Wow, I LOVE the clock! I "need" it for my bedroom. Maybe next to a teal accent wall?!
Digging the October color of the month, teal. It's a serious pop of color, moving away from the traditional colors of fall, the reds, golds etc.
So what are some of the best paint brand equivalents to these?
About paint brands….. I do not like valspar, which is all Lowes has. It seems to separate and is difficulte for me to spread. Any suggestions?
Try something from Benjamin Moore.
pretty good…fuckin' nice