I know, I know. I've been a very bad blogger lately. I always find the end of the school year rather hectic, but this year it has just been absolutely crazy! With all the parties, graduations, and performances, I have found little time for anything else. But, school is now officially over and summer can truly begin! And what better way to start off than with a cool, refreshing beverage!
I find that pretty summer drinks are made even prettier when accompanied by these vintage paper drinking straws.
I just love them and always try to scoop them up whenever I come across them (in unopened boxes!) at flea markets or antique shops. You just can't beat those old, faded pastel colors.
The striped ones are my favorites...and, while they have been reproduced as of late, there is nothing like the faded elegance of the originals.
So, here's to a wonderful summer ahead - filled with family and friends, pretty picnics, homemade ice cream, fresh flowers, dinners al fresco, days at the beach...and, of course, lots of blog posts!
Jessica
I'm trying to remember paper drinking straws, but can only think of the plastic ones. They are pretty. You have an uncanny knack of finding the diamond in the rough!
Jill
Posted by: Jill at buckscountyfolkart.blogspot.com | June 19, 2010 at 12:36 PM
cute glasses. pbkids?
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | June 19, 2010 at 02:16 PM
Those are beautiful. I never even knew that they were still out there.
I felt the same way this year at the end of school. I have luckily been able to start blogging semi-regularly again.
Can't wait to see all of the beauty you blog about this summer.
Have fun.
Cari B.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | June 19, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Your posts are always fun and well worth the wait. My all time favorite post was the candy cupboard. That was just so wonderful.
Posted by: Cherie | June 19, 2010 at 09:50 PM
You were missed, and I understand your nostalgia with straws, for me it's any straws--- even the red & white ones.
Posted by: Angie | June 20, 2010 at 03:38 AM
Hi, Jessica, I'm Holly and I saw your straws on Flickr and followed you here. I do remember drinking from these! They eventually get soggy but they are so cute!! ♥
Posted by: Holly- girls at heart | June 20, 2010 at 12:08 PM
I am absolutely in love with your blog. The photography is simply stunning and I'm always left for more!
I've linked you as a friend, if that's ok?
Alice
adventuresinaliceland.blogspot.com
Posted by: Alice | June 20, 2010 at 02:25 PM
I LOVE YOUR BLOG. Your photos are always cute !
Posted by: Sarah | June 20, 2010 at 04:38 PM
I was looking for paper straws for my sons party and when I was explaining them to my older children they just looked confused and their eyes glazed over. oh well, I still love them and I know it's a nostalgia thing but isn't that what makes life sweeter, the memories? Thanks for sharing, Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | June 21, 2010 at 12:13 AM
No wonder I always visit your blog..I just love your posts and the ideas that I learned from you...Thank you...Really thank you!
Posted by: Andrea | June 21, 2010 at 04:10 AM
Your photos make my heart sing!!!
Posted by: Renee Lange | June 21, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Beautiful photos... I love paper straws, so much nicer than plastic ones, though I have seen some glass ones around the 'net too!
Blue Skies
Charlotte xx
http://housewife-chic.blogspot.com
Posted by: Charlotte | June 21, 2010 at 01:55 PM
I so look forward to reading your blog! Always worth the wait. Thanks for all you do to make your blog interesting and beautiful!
Posted by: Connie | June 21, 2010 at 04:01 PM
Oh how beautiful! In all of my flea market and antique mall trips, I have never seen those. I'll have to start looking! Thanks for sharing. Love your blog!
Posted by: A Classic Pearl | June 21, 2010 at 05:21 PM
such beautiful pictures, and I love those glasses!! Where did you find pink polka dots????
Posted by: DreamGirlLisa | June 22, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Where did you purchase those straws?? Those are lovely and I would just love to buy some for my son's birthday table.
Posted by: Queen of Tarts Cakes | June 22, 2010 at 01:58 AM
What a wonderful posting. Your photos are dessert for my eyes - like being handed a bowl of ice cream on a hot day.
Posted by: Sharon Rohloff | June 23, 2010 at 09:00 AM
I love these straws! I'm going to have to keep my eyes open for these at the next antique show.
Posted by: Courtney | June 23, 2010 at 10:53 AM
I love your blog! It is so stylish. I am going to have a Tea Party for my 40th birthday celebration and took nice ideas from your child´s tea party. Thank you! Nice work!
Posted by: Eumelia from Venezuela | June 23, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Oh my gosh. I remember these. Thanks for bringing back the memory. I wish I could find some of those paper straws.
Posted by: anne | June 23, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Love the vintage straws, and are looking for something similiar for my daughter's wedding.
Can you tell me where to find some, or do you have any to sell?
Thanks, margaret
Posted by: margaret hobbs | February 10, 2011 at 06:22 PM
EEEEEEEEEEEE love these! Inspired by you, I couldn't find enough of the old school straws for our wedding.... Went with new (oh well!) - gray and red for our colors! Decent price at http://www.graygoose.com/collections/all/products/paper-straws - boxes of 144 for $6.50. Can't wait!
Posted by: liz dayton | March 07, 2011 at 10:04 PM
I love these vintage paper straws where do you buy them?
Posted by: Laura | August 25, 2011 at 05:27 PM
Beautiful Pictures! I too love these paper straws, brings back happy memories of my childhood! We had a 4th of July Picnic and used red & white & blue & white stripes. Everyone Loved loved them...I also had a baby shower "it's a girl" shower and found some pretty pink, yellow & sage green ones to use for our pink punch, lemonade & limeade. It was such a hit with all the girls!
Planning a New Years Party next with these vintage inspired straws!
Posted by: Pammy | November 03, 2011 at 01:33 AM