Melmac Central Vintage Melmac Dinnerware and Plastics Fantastic Collec...

In the pink,
One can never have enough. I enjoyed putting together this collage of items found on Etsy, that utilize pink or pinkish plastic in them.  These are some of my favorite things.  I have outlined the shop and where to get them.
1.  These retro canisters are the cat's meow.  Vintage pink plastic with grey knobs, they are by Burroughs .  Hard to find, these 3 pieces encompass Flour, Coffee, Tea, price is $60 at Etsy Shop:  RetroGradeAntique...

Space Age Antiques has these great vintage plastic pumpkins, $14.95
Vintage Plastic Halloween Collectibles
What's as great as melmac and perfect for the Halloween season? Well, plastic vintage halloween collectibles of course, here's a list of our top five picks from Etsy this season.  Amazing so many of these survived!  Be sure to tune in to our Living a...

My most recent find, at an antique store, was a crocheted interesting funky plastic bag rug.
When the plastic bug bites, it stings.  I don't just look for melmac in thrift stores, antique malls, or rummage sales, I actually pay attention to all things plastic.   I recently stumbled upon some great plastic bag rugs, and bought the one above in...

A look inside a boxed set of Texasware Melamine Dinnerware from a set I had.
Gary Joy wrote me on February 14, 2015 saying, "My grandfather started Plastics Mfg. Co. in Dallas in the late 40s - my father ran the company until his death in 83. For many years it was the largest manufacturer of melamine dinnerware in the world,...