Sunday, August 12, 2012

Where's the Silver?

The other day I shared with you my super GW deals on silver pieces here. I finally found a home for most of them.  


 This is a shot of the water closet area in our master bathroom.  Last fall, I found this old shelf that was stained a super dark walnut for $4.00 at the GW and painted it/distressed it to a pretty shade of aqua/blue.  I'm pretty sure it is a cup and saucer shelf from the 70's/80's when that sort of collecting was so popular.
 I think the little creamers look so cute on the shelves.  The beanie baby was a favorite of my daughter's when she was little, so while not very decorative, it is a sweet reminder of those days and I love having it there!


I used one of the footed silver bowls to hold some yummy scented soaps! The little ceramic dish next to it holds scented "spa beads" that I picked up at our State Fair last week - they smell FAB-u-lous!


The tiny blue willow platter is from a set of dishes I won at a school "trade with a friend day" when I was in third or fourth grade.  I remember I brought it home and my antique dealer parents didn't want me to play with it because it is quite valuable! I wasn't happy about the no play rule, but I am now!
This  framed picture is of my husband walking with a sheep on his grandparents farm when he was just a little guy.  It is beyond adorable and makes me smile every time I look at it!

 I picked up these tin bird hangings for $4.99 each at Stein's Garden Center two years ago.  I love them, but have yet to find the right spot for them in our house.Right now I am trying them out here by just resting them on the shelf, before I commit to three nail holes.  Do you ever fall in love with something only to find out it just doesn't "work" with your decor? I think that is where I am at with these. :(  Wah!

One last look!

Wishing you happiness,

15 comments:

  1. Very pretty! Love the color of the shelf.

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  2. Good way to put a collection together. I am following, dropping in from DebbieDoos Newbie Party.

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    1. Thanks Rob!I am on my way to check out "your place!"

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  3. I love it! The shelf is so pretty, and the bird hangings are adorable. :)

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    1. Aw, thanks Kathy! I like the bird hangings too - I've just haven't had any luck finding a good spot for them.

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  4. I'm always buying things just because I like them without giving thought to whether or not they fit. I think I have the same shelf and I need to give it a coat of paint over the dark stain. Yours is such a pretty shade of blue!

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    1. Lol - good to know I'm not the only one! Painting the shelf was such a huge change - I just love it so much painted that blue. But there are so many other possibilities! (I actually just spray painted it in aqua, sanded it in spots, finished with a dark glaze, and clear wax. Took all of an hour!

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  5. Thanks for stopping by Shannon! Yes, it is the cutest little set. It also has a pitcher, covered casserole, plates, cups, & saucers.

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  6. hi there....love silver as well the shelf is darling! and everything in it looks so sweet! following you....................hugs kat =^.^=

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  7. hi its me again! PS i have three little pups I call the 3amigos................one is Mr. Parker! Mr. Tucker Blackburn and TippyToe! Love your pics of your animals! so cute!!! :) hugs

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  8. Nice job! Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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