Repurpose Thrifted Silver Series Part 3 & 4 - In the Kitchen
Welcome to part 3 and 4 of our silver series. If you missed the previous posts you will find them here Winter Garden and here Sewing Room Storage.
Today we will be in the kitchen using both THRIFTED and HEIRLOOM pieces to create a small vignette and an indoor Spring garden.
Let’s get started!
For Thrifted Items
Check your local area (even if you think you know them all!) and see if you discover a “new to you” thrift store…I can’t believe I did not know about ReTails. I was sure I knew ALL the thrift stores in town! Thank you Google!
ReTails is a thrift store that supports the Humane Society of Southwest Washington. I was very impressed by the selection, prices, and organization of this store.
I purchased two silver trays and a bowl there for $1.99 each!
For Heirloom Pieces
Don’t be afraid to use heirloom pieces because they are “special”. What are you saving them for? Give yourself permission to use them “unpolished and in new ways. It’s very freeing!
Also….Think outside their normal function…a tea pot can be a vase…a sugar bowl can be a candy dish…a creamer can hold chopsticks or other kitchen utensils!
Turn them upside down and view them from a different perspective.
Create a Vignette
Gather your Pieces
My mom recently downsized and I was the lucky recipient of several pieces from her tea cart. My new favorite is this small urn (left) with a removable flower frog.
I also rummaged through my stash (wedding presents from 42 years ago) and found a small silver vase to accompany the urn.
I embraced the patina of each piece and chose not to polish them for this project!
Add Flowers
I filled the urn with flowers and added a single green dianthus to the vase.
I found two candlesticks and a sugar bowl to add to the collection. Elements in odd number are easy to arrange and visually pleasing.
Connect Your Pieces
Unite your pieces with a container. I used one of the thrifted trays to combine all the elements. The tray connects them together to create one cohesive unit.
A porcelain sugar bowl completed the vignette and repeats some of the colors in the flowers.
This collection of silver pieces can be placed on your kitchen island or displayed on your table. The tray makes it very mobile so you move it to different locations!
Build an Indoor Spring Garden
February is a good month to force Spring flowers in your home. They add a much needed pop of color during the winter months and you can watch them transition from bulbs to blooms!
Gather Your Supplies
Purchase BULBS that are just starting to sprout…I chose pink hyacinths for their color and aroma!
You will also need soil, a silver BOWL with depth, a spray BOTTLE, and a silver TRAY (optional)
To Polish or not to Polish
Choose a deep silver bowl for this project. You can embrace the patina or give it a little polish.
I decided to polish….just for fun…and …instant gratification…yep…I’m like that!
Plant the Bulbs
Fill the bottom 3/4 of the bowl with soil. Arrange the bulbs on top of the soil.
Cover the bulbs with additional soil…leaving the tip of the sprouts uncovered. Place the bowl on top of a tray to add more dimension to your planter.
Water the Bulbs
Water the bulbs everyday to keep the soil moist. Use a spray bottle to keep the soil from being displaced.
Wait and Watch
Watch them grow and bloom over the next couple of weeks!
If your blooms start to fall over…prop them up with a chopstick!
I think you will enjoy the aroma therapy!
We will conclude this series in two weeks with Silver in the Office!
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