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Retro Appliances
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Do You Own Any Retro Appliances?

Newer is not necessarily always better, especially when it comes to appliances.
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Newer is not necessarily always better, especially when it comes to appliances. Sure, advances in technology have made some old appliances obsolete. But others have only gotten better with age, and some homeowners love the character vintage appliances add to their homes.

I recently began using a vintage Wedgewood stove, and feel like I may never go back to an updated version! It has tons of amazing features that many new stoves don't, like a separate "warming" compartment and a stove-top griddle, and it's actually incredibly efficient. Plus, it looks amazing in my kitchen.

Does your home feature a vintage stove, or perhaps a retro toaster oven or Big Chill fridge? Tell us all about it below!

Simple or Swank: Red Retro Kitchen
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Simple or Swank: Red Retro Kitchen

Santa likes his cookies, so maybe, just maybe he's leaving your tot a red-hot retro kitchen under the tree!
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Santa likes his cookies, so maybe, just maybe he's leaving your tot a red-hot retro kitchen under the tree! The set will occupy your offspring's time while they make inedible eats. Lucky for St. Nick they come at two price points to accommodate the wad of cash he has in his sack.
Simple: The KidCraft Vintage Kitchen Play Center ($110) is made of sturdy wood and offers ample storage, oven knobs that click and turn, a cordless telephone and supplies like a ladle, pot, and apron.
Swank: Pottery Barn Kids Retro Sink, Icebox, and Oven ($700) has fun features like a sink that holds water, removable salt and pepper shakers, and a ticking timer.
Which one do you prefer?
*Update: The simple version is currently on sale for $98!

Simple or Swank: Retro Kitchens
Simple or Swank

Simple or Swank: Retro Kitchens

The burners don't work, but pink retro play kitchens are hot!
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The burners don't work, but pink retro play kitchens are hot! Aspiring Rachael Rays and, Bobby Flays can get their cook on with either of these pastel versions.

Simple: KidKraft Pink Retro 2-piece Kitchen Set ($180) has high gloss pink and silver accented refrigerator and stove/sink units featuring a see-thru oven door, removable sink and swiveling faucet. Ample storage, a buzzing timer and clicking stove knobs make this kitchen rather realistic.

Swank: Pottery Barn Kids Pink Retro Kitchen Set ($649) includes a pink stove, icebox and sink. Interactive features include: salt and pepper shakers, a ticking timer and sliding cooking gauge. The ice box has storage for play food and a thermometer and kids can clean their dishes in the sink. For child chefs looking to upgrade, an island ($299) and dishwasher ($179) are also available.