Sassy Scarlet: Retro redecoration with Nostalgia Electrics!! Reviewing the Retro Series 3-in-1 Breakfast Station, Microwave and Toaster

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Hello everyone! I know, it has been forever since I blogged. I have been concentrating on things here at home and taking the time to plan and do some well needed repairs, updates, reorganization and redecorating in our home. Personally, when my home is organized, clean and taken care of my mental health is better so I have been putting in the work to get things changed for the better. We have been in our home for a long time and have not made any big renovations or updates. It is hard to think of things like that when you are busy parenting but now that our son is 18, I find myself thinking of the not so distant future when it will just be the two of us in the house and it gets me dreaming of the possibilities. This kitchen update is just the first step to take in creating my dream home where vintage meets modern in a practical and pretty way.

Today, I am reviewing three Retro Series products from Nostalgia Electrics. I have always had a love of vintage decor, growing up close to my grandparents meant that I was always using vintage items. Because they were raised during the Great Depression, if an item worked you used it until it needed repair or died completely so many of my grandparents items were from the 1950's and 60's which started my love of retro decor. This love of vintage items has given me a desire to collect and decorate my home with eclectic and unique items that make me smile each time I see them, many of the items are family items or have been gifted to me by family and friends which makes them even more special.

Retro appliances are a different story than decor though, old plugs are a fire hazard and rewiring can be costly and destructive to antique pieces so I was thrilled when I discovered the Retro Series from Nostalgia Electrics. The Retro Series is a collection of appliances that are retro styled but feature the newest technology. Nostalgia Electrics were kind enough to send over their Retro 3-in-1 Breakfast Station for me to review. After I received the Breakfast Station, my husband and I fell absolutely in love so we decided it was high time to replace our 21 year old toaster (it was a wedding shower gift!!) and malfunctioning microwave with Retro Series appliances for a complete matching Nostalgia Electrics Set!

The Nostalgia Electrics 3-in-1 Breakfast Station is a handy little appliance! It has a 3 cup coffee maker, griddle top and toaster oven. Sturdy, infinitely useful and retro perfect, our family absolutely loves this machine. We are constantly toasting sandwiches, mini pizzas and other tasty treats in the toaster oven. The 3 cup coffee maker brews just the right amount of coffee for myself and my husband to enjoy. The griddle is the perfect size for a quick breakfast and it also works well as a chafing dish to keep things warm as you finish cooking the rest of your meal. This 3-in-1 machine gets so much use in our household but the toaster oven is definitely our favorite feature. It is a small and compact appliance, so it is the perfect size for our family of 3. It is easy to use and the multi feature aspect of this appliance makes it desirable as a space saver for people with smaller homes. Three appliances in one, high quality and super stylish, I love my Nostalgia Retro Breakfast Station!

Retro style, modern convenience!

The Nostalgia Retro 3-in-1 Breakfast Station is as stylish as it is useful with it's Mid Century Modern style meets Modern convenience approach. The aqua color is just right for the vintage style that I am looking for in my kitchen, it is a pretty shade that really stands out. This machine is also the perfect size for smaller spaces, great in a camper or apartment where space is at a minimum. I really cannot say enough great things about this appliance. I found the Nostalgia Electrics Retro 3-in-1 Breakfast Station to be convenient to use, easy to clean up and perfectly retro styled!

Mini Pizzas are quick and easy in the Retro Breakfast Station toaster oven!

COFFEE!!!!! My favorite food group!

Next, I am reviewing the Nostalgia Electrics Retro Microwave Oven. We bought the largest available size from Nostalgia through Amazon, which is the 800 watt 0.9 cubic foot model. I love the retro styling of this unit; the aqua color, chrome accents and round window make this a very attractive appliance. Our old microwave was acting crazy so when the time came to replace it we were thrilled to kick it to the curb in favor of this super cute replacement. Not only is this microwave adorable it is super handy with tons of great features such as a one touch 30 second express button, timed defrosting and easy programs for cooking all your fave foods fast. The thing that really stands out about this microwave for me is how quiet it is, in my experience most microwaves have a very loud and annoying hum, this machine is so quiet you can barely tell that it is on. I am so happy that we purchased this unit, it fits perfectly in our small home!

A Pinup in her element

Outfit from Pinup Girl Clothing

Retro mixed with modern makes a cozy and pretty kitchen that I love working in!

The final Nostalgia Electrics item I am reviewing is the Retro 2 Slice Toaster. Having grown up with a thrifty mindset, I admit, we kept our dinosaur of a toaster much longer than we should have. Although it worked, it barely toasted and half the time it would randomly burn things to a crisp so replacing it was way overdue! I was thrilled when I pulled this chic appliance from the box to finally have a toaster that works properly and looks so adorable. Aqua with white and chrome accents this toaster looks so vintage. Easy to use and fast, it truly was eye opening to me how much time I was wasting using my old toaster just to save a few dollars. Toast, Bagels, Frozen Toaster Strudels and more cook up fast and perfectly in this unit. I have no complaints, I have been enjoying mornings filled with tasty fresh coffee and toasted bagels using my beautiful Nostalgia appliances. Nostalgia Electrics has an incredible selection of retro and other products made to make your life not only more convenient but more fun!

Let's talk a little about my kitchen! We have been in our home for 17 years, most of those years were spent busy in parenting so home decor was not something in the forefront of my mind. Now that my son is 18 (HOW CAN THIS BE!!??) I am focusing more on making the house a place that is not only functional but also reflects our love of vintage. I cannot put into words how happy it makes me to see the improvements that we have made in our kitchen. Getting these new appliances motivated me to work on reorganizing cupboards, using existing items in creative ways and purging the things we no longer needed. Our kitchen is in the center of our home so it is a room that we all spend a lot of time in, it is always a happy moment for me to walk into the kitchen and see the items that we have spent many years carefully collecting to make this room perfect.

Although I have a few big changes left to make in the future such as repainting, new counter tops and replacing our aging carpet with laminate flooring, the kitchen is finished and this room is so cheerful! Everywhere I look there are happy memories and treasured unique items, a lot of the items are family heirlooms. The window is the center of the kitchen and the centerpiece of my window is a heart shaped Michigan map tile from Little Traverse Tileworks surrounded by pretty plants. I have a green thumb so we have plants in every room of our home, many of my plants were gifts, I even have a few plants that were my grandmother's and she passed away in 1998, so they are irreplaceable to me. Plants make a cozy home and besides looking lovely they actually clean the air in your house! My most treasured item is the Winnie The Pooh cookie jar, although beat up and losing it's paint, it is a treasure, it was the "magic cookie jar" at my grandparents house, magic to us because it was always full. I am using a vintage tiered hanging produce basket as storage for various K-cups, this makes it easy to walk up and make a choice of drink. My 40's era Breadbox was a gift from my mother, I use it to store Coffee and Tea so the counter is not too cluttered. Other items have been picked up at local antique shops or have been gifted by friends who know that I have a passion for vintage. I prefer curated "maximalism" in a world that prefers minimalism in decor, I simply love being surrounded by meaningful items that make our home a unique place filled with personality. I cannot wait to get to work on the rest of the house because my vision for a retro paradise is incredible. I hope you have enjoyed this peek into our home!