by The Editors | February 24, 2016
Floridiana: The Great Tablescape
Old Florida imagery and fine linen fabrics set the scene for memorable meals

When tourists visited the Sunshine State in the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, they sought souvenirs that would last longer than their tans. Ceramics, linens and postcards commemorated vacations with colorful illustrations of Florida’s symbols and locales. Third-generation Floridian Tracie Schneider, of Tallahassee, has been amassing these kitschy relics since the 1980s, when she stumbled upon Larry Roberts’ antique shop in Micanopy, devoted entirely to Floridiana: vintage items celebrating the state’s history, geography, folklore and cultural heritage.
Under the name “3floridagirls,” Schneider and her two daughters peddle their pieces of the past on Etsy. Here’s a sample of their collection.