Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Spreading Out

I must admit I am lucky to have a hubby that appreciates antiques as much as I do. Which is why I have been expanding my vintage decor to other rooms in our home, not just my art studio.

I recently discovered this great wooden cart at Value Village for a mere $15; when the weather warms up I'll  take it outside to stain, but I couldn't wait months to display some vintage kitchen items I've found. So...


Most of these treasures were purchased at a local antique mall that had everything for 75% off! I found the great green-handled tools for a dollar or two each. The wonderful scale is something I had been eying for awhile, so when it went on sale I knew it had to come home with me.


So much more appropriate to have these in the kitchen than in my studio.


I love the rusty and worn...


the graphics on the toothpick box stating "From Canadian Woods to Kaybee Goods" and the Winnipeg Prairie Queen Honey tin (click any of the photos to biggify)...



not to mention this awesome old Mazawattee Tea box.

This year I hope to repaint and decorate the whole kitchen in a vintage style.

But for now, this is a great start.


17 comments:

  1. Is nice to move that kitchen stuff from your studio to a more appropriate room..the kitchen! Good luck with the kitchen redecorating. My project for the year is a new main floor bath..already have a stash of vintage goodies to put to use.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Ooh! Can't wait to see what you do - I love how you inject vintage into all your spaces. Thanks Laurie!

      Delete
  2. You do realize I think of you every time i hit the antiquey-junk shops in town, don't you? You'd have a field day here! This part of the USA is sooooo old and there are tons of shops.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Now, should I be concerned that you think of me when you see junk??? ;)

      Ha! I guess I shall take that as a compliment!

      Delete
  3. What fabulous vintage kitchen goodies. I love that scale; it was meant to be yours.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Betsy. I have always wanted one of these styles of scales... but they were always out of my budget. I was just lucky that it was still there while the sale was on!

      Delete
  4. How gorgeous! you are certainly lucky to have a guy who digs your antiques:)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I AM lucky! As long as it's not "too frilly / girly" he's good. But I prefer the rusty / more masculine stuff myself, so that's a good thing...

      Delete
  5. The new cart sure looks old! I love kitchen antiques too, what fun to do your kitchen in a style you love!!

    Carol

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Carol! It will look even better once I have stained it... but I have to wait to do that outside once the snow is gone! Which will be a few months off yet!

      Delete
  6. I can't wait to see all these great finds displayed in your kitchen, I just know it's going to be fabulous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oh I hope so! I can hardly wait to repaint and do it up right! It is a long-overdue project for sure... Thanks Patti!

      Delete
  7. Oh My I am just drooling from all the goodies. Nice job.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you! And thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

      Delete
  8. Oh wow!!! You have the best finds my friend! Im just drooling right now!! :)
    I was wondering if you could email e when you have a pinch of time? I have a technical question I wanted to run by you! ;)

    Hugs,

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Kasia! I emailed you Friday; let me know how I can help!

      Delete
  9. These are wonderful vintage finds Maureen!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know you were by. I appreciate and read with delight each and every comment!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...