Update: Entries (comments) on this story are now closed. Congratulations to winners Renee (vase) and Melissa (apron) — I done spun the random number generator, and their number came up. Prizes awarded! Thanks, everyone, for playing — how much fun to read about everyone’s kitchens! Can you believe it, this Savoy vase, designed by Alvar Aalto, has been in continuous production since 1936 — that’s 75 years. Courtesy of sponsor FinnStyle.com, one reader will win this lovely classic vase this week.
And to double the fun, FinnStyle also is offering a second prize for a second reader: a Marimekko apron of your choice. This Kesatori design is my perky favorite — but I count 8 styles of Marimekko aprons, with a total of 14 possible colors. Continue on for instructions on how to enter to win our one of our two giveaways this week –>
Comment to win an Aalto vase or Marimekko apron
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The rules:
- There will be two winners: One winner of a small Aalto Savoy vase (value: $50), the other, of a Marimekko apron of your choice (value: $43).
- To enter the contest, make a Comment answering the question, “What are the colors in your kitchen?” You’d want an apron to coordinate, of course!
- I’ll choose the winner by Random Number Generator Tues. morning-ish, Nov. 22.
- You must reply to my email within 7 days, or else I move on to the next in line. I’m not chasing you. Make sure your email is correct.
- U.S. only.
Diane says
We just recently painted & tiled our kitchen in its original 1957 yellow color & put in olive (or avocado) green laminate countertops. Our cabinets are sort of a “knotty pine” shade of wood & our floor is Armstrong vct tile. We use accent shades of red & turquoise in the accesories. We have tried to mix all the shades that were in the original floor (too bad it wasn’t salvagable) into the design & we just love it!
Val says
Solid mahogany cupboards with copper fittings. Green counter top and green walls. Floor is not original-is engineered hardwood. House is 1960 built with an interesting shaped counter facing a window so one can use the cooktop while watching the waves roll in from the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Opposite side of this counter has tile in green and sand. I also have the original Moffat built in oven.
Susan says
I am just dying to tell y’all about my ‘Mediterranean Modern’ kitchen-I think that I made up that style! I live in New Mexico in a spanish-style bungalow built in 1948. Plaster walls and arches set the tone for sure. I expanded my little kitchen and dining space and kept the white youngstown cabinets. So, the colors are Turquoise(like the jewelry here), white(like a pretty white shirt), silver(stainless), and coral(again a jewelry tone) with a terrazo-type floor. It is coming along fine, just a few details to work out now. Still looking for an efficient Jalousie window to insert int the patio door. Fiesta ware colors work great or the italian pottery or the Talavera. Its all good!Tootles
gardeniahoney says
My kitchen is full of bright touches on a neutral palette. White, gray and stained wood set the background for a wall of teal and a chase of green!
cottageid says
White and wood cabinetry with green and blue tile. Creamy walls. Colorful neutrals to match the wild apron!
sabjimata says
Mostly white with splashes of teal, yellow, and green!
Jennie Pope says
My 1951 MCM kitchen is white (yep! white) with black countertops and great retro barstools with funky fabric seats. It’s bright, functional and still retro and we love it!
deva says
White + chestnut cabinets.
Aqua + meadow green tile.
White tile with gray grout.
White/gray counters.
Yellow + off white curtains.
White range.
Stainless fridge + dishwasher.
White sink. Soapstone sink.
Blue, white, yellow, orange Pyrex + Corningware!
Melissa Leiski says
Red and white, with my four Arabia bull pitchers arranged from small to large on prominent display!
Amy DIetz says
My original 1964 kitchen comes with ‘Avocado green’ tile countertops, matching mauve appliances, including a push-button GE electric range, ‘fashion aire’ hood, and wall oven. The original sheet vinyl floor is a red faux brick pattern. The ceiling has knotty pine accent beams, and there’s a little scrollwork above the sink.