Selectionby http://www.selectionby.com Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US Deco on the Brink: Art Deco Style in Germany, 1940–1960 (and One Very Charming Shot Glass) Fri, 30 May 2025 00:18:01 -0400 https://www.selectionby.com/post/1380453952955/deco-on-the-brink-art-deco-style-in https://www.selectionby.com/post/1380453952955/deco-on-the-brink-art-deco-style-in?pub=1748578681 Behind the Brand: The History of Jason Coasters and Iconic NZ-Made Homewares If you've ever sat down for a cuppa at your nana’s house, odds are your drink was lovingly placed on a Jason coaster. You probably didn’t think much of it at the time—but those little rectangles of acrylic-covered art are more than just table savers. They're Kiwi icons. Let’s peel back the coaster (not literally) and take a trip into the nostalgic world of Jason Products, one of New Zealand’s most beloved homeware brands. Fri, 30 May 2025 00:14:16 -0400 https://www.selectionby.com/post/1380293138006/behind-the-brand-the-history-of-jason https://www.selectionby.com/post/1380293138006/behind-the-brand-the-history-of-jason?pub=1748578456 The Charm of Vintage Homeware: Why Old is the New New. Let’s be honest: modern homeware can feel like it came straight out of a copy-paste machine. Sure, it’s shiny—maybe even minimal—but often lacks what we like to call soul. Vintage, on the other hand, is homeware with a backstory. That chip on the teacup? A tale of countless afternoon teas and long-forgotten gossip. That floral motif? A design statement from someone who actually cared about the curve of a saucer and the angle of a handle.

In an age of fast interiors, vintage is a quiet rebellion. It’s intentional. It’s sustainable. And it’s charmingly imperfect. Whether it’s a set of Kiwi-made Jason coasters or a milk jug that’s seen more than its fair share of Sunday roasts, vintage homeware tells a story—and lets you write the next chapter. Because when it comes to decorating a home, old really is the new new.
Fri, 30 May 2025 00:11:32 -0400 https://www.selectionby.com/post/1380451803431/the-charm-of-vintage-homeware-why-old-is https://www.selectionby.com/post/1380451803431/the-charm-of-vintage-homeware-why-old-is?pub=1748578292