The focal point of my kitchen is a display area
above my cook top...
above my cook top...
I have it filled with vintage items that I have acquired over the years. And the best part is that I didn't pay a lot of money to create my display.
I paid $12 for this old scale at an antique store...
One of my favorite purchases...
this vintage waffle maker! I paid $2.50 for it at an antique store that was going out of business...
And, from that same store, I bought this beautiful old oil painting for $7...
The meat grinder was a gift from a friend...
The most expensive item in my display isn't even old! It's a reproduction grain box that I bought years ago at Scott Antique Market. I can't remember exactly how much I paid for it, but I think it was around $20. I love the color!
And, then there is this sweet little silver tea canister that I purchased at a yard sale for $1...
So, I achieved the look I wanted for under $50. That's a lot of "good stuff" for not too much money!
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You do have some great stuff there...the waffle maker is so unique!
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What a nice display. I love the legs on the waffle maker! We have a meat grinder like that one. We use it to grind cooked chicken for our chicken salad.
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Very cool finds.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks super-cute. I love all things antique!
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ReplyDeletesooo cute!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Beautiful vignette :)
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Looks lovely! So glad you linked to Things I've Done Thursday!
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ReplyDeleteVery lovely looking treasures.
ReplyDeleteDee
The oil painting is terrific. Cannot beat a good bottle of Chianti!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out awesome! Love the look : ) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteExcellent finds I'm always hunting for bargains but I just never seem to find those allusive fab finds. Yours are great beautiful shelf as well. xx
ReplyDeleteYou really did find a lot of great stuff for very little. I love creating vignettes using vintage finds. Yours is perfect for your kitchen. Love the old scale and that wonderful waffle maker.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
I love your vintage display. Isn't it fun to collect and use old things in your decor? You put it together nicely! I am a new follower of your wonderful blog!
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what a lovely kitchen! Your collections looks so precious.
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These are such great finds! And double bonus that they were so affordable. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat waffle maker is such fun! We love antique finds around here too! Thanks so much for linking up at Reasons To Skip The Housework!
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ReplyDeleteWhat neat and unusual pieces. I love the old painting.
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