My coworker says to me this week: “What is with you and the colour red?” Which is a very valid question. While I love most bright colours, red sort of became a theme and once that started, I just kept choosing red things! My glasses and my Toms shoes are red, and so are several decorative accents in my home, from the cushions on the sofa to the Kartell light fixture to the Calligaris dining chairs. Either I’m going to have a very serious “red burnout” or else I’ll keep loving it. In the meantime, I rediscovered the lovely Canadian Etsy vintage shop Hindsvik today (via The City Sage) and found a few items that would go so well in my home!

This Danish candle holder is totally cool, I have never seen one with quite this shape.

This old school drawer, painted red, would be great for storing knickknacks or just to display.

A 1950s maple bucket (again, painted red), as a reminder of our Canadian heritage.

While I’m not much for talking on the telephone, this sleek ’60s, mid-century modern model is pretty sweet looking. And apparently it’s functional!

And finally, a gigantic letter S, though I have to say I would much prefer a C.

Created by Taiwanese designer Yen-Wen Tseng, this original candlestick design was conceived to emulate a bicycle handlebar. It’s even made of rubber (which makes wax dripping clean-up a bit easier). The horizontal orientation of the disk-like shapes give it a totally different look than candlesticks normally have. I like it!

Via Dezeen and Mocoloco

You know, I never considered myself a fan of vintage items. But it seems I may have to reevaluate that position, as I seem to consistently fall for well-curated Etsy vintage shops, such as The Sunday Times Market. Some pieces really do stand the test of time!