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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Silver Linings

What's It Wednesday #62
Many of you have gorgeous silver that you’ve inherited from family. So beautiful holding such precious memories. From time to time a piece here or there gets left behind, or borrowed and never returned. Those are the pieces that I collect and try to find new uses for. This pretty footed tray once had a lid I think and probably served a fine casserole. It now holds a welcoming tray of toiletries for guest.

This was a sugar shaker that now holds aromatic bath crystals.

This oil and vinegar set is one of my favorites. The missing bottle made me think of another way to use this very ornate set. It now holds mouthwash, a rinse cup, and a precious Victorian silver handled toothbrush.

A lovely silver candy dish becomes an elegant soap dish,


and this blinged up oil and vinegar now holds shampoo and conditioner.

 I adore the detail on this olive tray so it holds pearls, buttons, and other gems that I use in my bottle designs.


How about the double-decker toast and butter rack. Perfect on a desk for letters or cards.


A sweet little butter dish, perfect for holding a sweet treat.

The odd sugar bowl can always make a perfect home for a plant,

and a ladle doles out just the right amount of detergent in the laundry room. I was torn between names for this post. Originally I thought “Kitchen Closed” since the items are all kitchen related.

But since they each give me so much pleasure in their new roles (like this pickle castor that holds cotton balls in the bath), I chose silver linings, because behind every cloud you can always find one. Happy hunting!
Hugs,
Patti

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62 comments:

Meg said...

Beautiful Silver...LOVE IT all xx

Kay San Nicolas @ Gallery Fifty Eight said...

Your collection of silver is breathtaking. Your use of them is adorable and inspiring. Thank you so much for featuring my angel wings.
Hugs,
Kay

Heirloom treasures said...

Oh how beautiful your silver is. I love the way you use and display it. It gives me so much inspiration. Thank you x

Diane | An Extraordinary Day said...

Every corner in your home must be extraordinary! I love how you use your silver pieces in such unique and sweet ways.

Di@Cottage-Wishes said...

Love that silver, I just found so great finds my self yesterday. I will share those later this week. Thank you for hosting, Di

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

I seldom run across such ornate silver pieces while thrifting. Gorgeous.

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Love that double tiered butter and toast! Congratulations on being featured in Romantic Homes! I have not been able to read your blog lately to comment...so blogs just won't load on my computer at times?
Love all the silver!

Liz @ Quirky Vistas said...

I can't get over the sheer volume of silver treasures you have. I have never seen anything like that butter and toast thing. It is so cool and beautiful! Thanks for hosting the party. I appreciate you having us over.
Liz @ Quirky Vistas

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

All of your wonderful vintage silver pieces are so pretty and such creative ways to use them too. Love it. Thanks tons for hosting. Hugs, Marty

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Gorgeous silver collection-stunning displays!

Anne said...

Love your features this week!Simply gorgeous!
What beautiful collections.I LOVE how your repurposed this!Even the shampoo and conditioner has a bit of blig.....LOVE that!
xx
Anne

Curtains in My Tree said...


I like all your cruet sets, I have glitter in mine

Love the double decker toast , that is the first time I have seen the double decker tray with butter tray below

OH and that round butter dish is fabulous , love it all

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

I love every one of your beautiful vintage treasures and displays. You have such a good eye for repurposing.
Thank you so much for hosting and for featuring my Cottage junk sign.

Sarah Coller said...

This is such a neat article---I love all the creative ways you used for your silver collection. Thanks so much for featuring my Apple Sweet Rolls recipe. What a surprise and an honor!

Hope you have a lovely day! The new Homemaking Linkup starts late tonight---maybe I'll see you there.

Blessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller

Helen's Decor said...

Thanks for hosting this fun party. Hope everyone is loving red as I am.

Helen

Trisha said...

What a beautiful collection...I just love how you have repurposed everything!

~Trisha

Karen said...

I love your collections and the way you use them. Thanks so much for the feature, I feel so honored!

Faye said...

Congratulations on your spot in Romantic Homes! I've been 'out of the loop' for a few months and I just picked up my copy yesterday. Thank you so much for hosting!
Faye

NanaDiana said...

Well, as you know, I love each and every one of your fantastic collections. You have such wonderful things. Off to visit a couple of your featured blogs, too- Have a blessed Wednesday- xo Diana

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What a beautiful post showcasing so many beautiful pieces that you have!!

Thanks so much for hosting!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What a beautiful post showcasing so many beautiful pieces that you have!!

Thanks so much for hosting!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Terri~terrileeauthor said...

What beauties!! We should find ways to enjoy our silver and crystal everyday. It makes me happy. Don't lock these lovlies away in a dark closet....let them make you smile everyday. :)
xo
Terri

Alessandra said...

Your silver collection is fantastic. I love especially the way you use it ,you had incredible ideas! I' ve got a double- decker toast in silver and i use it for letters too.
Kisses
Alessandra

Cottage and Broome said...

I love how you used all your beautiful silver! I love silver too and don't mind it being tarnished. Thanks for hosting this week, Laura

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Fabulous collection of silver sweetie, I'm SWOONING!!! I'm nuts over the "double decker toast and butter rack"! I've NEVER seen a piece as lovely and inetersting as this one. All the other pieces are gorgeous too! Thank you for this great party. Hugs,
FABBY

Unknown said...

Oh, your silver collection is gorgeous!! I love the tray. Wow, it all looks so beautiful! Thank you so much for hosting. Have a wonderful week. :)
Hugs
Kathy

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Hi Patti. Your silver is so beautiful. You have some glorious collections..Thank you for hosting..Happy Wednesday..Judy

lynn cockrell said...

Patti, you've created such a lovely post today. I don't have a lot of silver and I seldom bring it out any more. Looking at all the beautiful ways you are using your pieces makes me think I should bring some of mine out and use it in different ways. Thanks for the ideas!

Bless you,
Lynn

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Hi Patti, I love all of your beautiful treasures, and it's so nice that you have new ways of using them. I wanted to thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment on our blog. I do hope to start blogging again before to long... things just got so hectic around here that I had to stop posting for a while. Thanks again for checking on us.
Hugs~~~ Daphne

Mary Ann said...

What lovely pieces, you've given me lots of ideas of how to use some silver dishes.

sweetvintageofmine said...

Beautiful ideas with all the silver! I love the look as well, and you have inspired me! Blessings~~~Roxie

The Polka Dot Closet said...

I love your new uses for silver! Your altered bottles are gorgeous!

Carol

Sue said...

What a timely post- I just polished all of my silver pieces on Tuesday and need to incorporate them back into some new spots throughout the house. After seeing where you used your pieces, I'll definitely be placing some of them into my bathrooms! Of course, I don't have those unique pieces that you do- the toast holder was amazing-but my small bowls and trays are going to be seen in a much different light now. Thanks so much for the inspiration! Hugs, Sue

An Oasis in the Desert said...

Those were some fabulous silver pieces and wonderful treasures. You are so clever in the ways you have chosen to use and display them.

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Oh my goodness, what beautiful treasures. The silver is gorgeous and I love the gems. I do love how ornate they are. Thanks for hosting and enjoy the week-end.

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Patti, I just love silver plated antiques and have several pieces myself but your pieces are fantastic.
That double decker toast rack! I've never seen one like that, I love it!! And how you used your cruet for the mouthwash and cup, too cute! I really like how you use them for other things, mine stays in the dining room in the antique stepback cupboard-I know, boring!! Thanks for hosting! Gina

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Patti,
Me again, I just remembered my post that I did on silver plate and wanted to share it on your post of silver plate. I hope it is okay that I have two of my posts on your one party. If not let me know and I'll be sure to not do it again. *winks* Gina

Home Chic Club said...

This is so beautiful Patti!! Thanks for hosting!!
Have a lovely week!
Blessings,
Vesna

mail4rosey said...

You have so many pretty things showcased. I love your banner too, it's fantastic!

I'm visiting today from Thursday's Favorite Things. :)

Cindy Swanson said...

Wow...I absolutely adore how you've re-purposed these beautiful pieces! Your blog is like visiting a warm and elegant home. Love it!

Cindy @ Notes in the Key of Life

Mary said...

Oh what a beautiful collection of repurposed silver! Thanks so much for contributing to Thursday's Inspiration. xoxo

The Vintage Chateau said...

What a lovely collection.I can't resist old silver either!
Karee

Anonymous said...

Hi Patti! Again, look at your treasures. I can almost smell the bath salts! Thanks you so much for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

I LOVE your features and the way you've discovered new uses for them. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Antiques And Teacups said...

Hi Patti. Love your treasures! I especially like the toast rack with the tray below. I haven't seen one of those before. Wonderful! Thanks for hosting and linking to Thursday Tea Things And Talk.
Ruth

Doni said...

Oh I always love it when y'all share your pretty silver items and glassware...there's just something about silver and sparkle together. I have a few nice pieces of silver that I keep in my craft room for buttons and such, but I always look for more! It's such an addictive thing!!
Thanks so much for sharing your lovelies with us for my party!!!
Blessings and hugs,
Doni

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Unknown said...

I love the shampoo/conditioner and cotton ball ideas.

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

You've repurposed your vintage silver pieces in such a beautiful way, Patti.

Fun features! Thanks for hosting and sharing all the goodies.

Linda at French Hollow said...

Your silver is lovely and you definitely have a magic touch for repurposing! Thank you for sharing - and thank you so much for stopping by my blog - I'm glad you found me! I'm your newest follower.

Julie Marie said...

Sooo beautiful Patti!... love the vintage toast rack and also the beautiful jar full of cotton balls... I have told you this before, your collections are the most romantic and exquisite I have ever seen!... wishing you a beautiful Sunday my friend, xoxo Julie Marie

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Lovely silver pieces, Patti! I'm on the look out for small silver pieces like your footed tray {except without the feet} to hang on a small wall in our kitchen. I love using these silver pieces in different ways, too. I have a small silver heart shaped dish ~ it reminds me of the Ex Voto hearts that holds some decorative soaps in the guest bath. I also used a toast rack to hold business CD's at one time.

Palomasea said...

Patti, your photos look like they're straight out of Victoria magazine!!
Just gorgeous, my friend....
Love all the silver, just love it...
Big hugs to you,
- Irina :)

Hip Brown said...

Hi Patti,
I completely understand you're love of old things used in another/ clever way (they are treasures!). Rachael x

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

GOOD MORNING PATTI!

I too have an oil and vinegar silver set that I use to put GLITTER in! I have two in fact, for that very purpose!

Since watching all of Downton Abbey, I have whipped out forgotten silver pieces from my own collection that thankfully, I did not get rid of during a period of putting aside all things "Victorian" or so I thought. But when I bring these things out, they hold such a beauty in my gray/white décor.

Thank you sweet friend for coming to visit with me. I plan to take just a small break from posting. Have a lovely day! Anita

Two Cottages And Tea said...

I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful silver pieces and learning about all the useful ways for them You have given me lots of ideas! Thanks for hosting your lovely party!
Nancy

Bernideen said...

So many lovely pieces - my hubby excidently broke the glass part to my pickle castor...I have yet to figure out what to do. I keep thinking I may see something sometime.

Little Miss Maggie said...

Your vintage silver collection is so pretty and I love how you have used it too.

The French Hutch said...

What a wonderful collection of vintage pieces! I love how you've found ways to use and enjoy, beautiful.....
Thank You for hosting every week.

~Emily
The French Hutch

The Charm of Home said...

Oh, my word! I love that toast rack. Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry

Diann said...

Oh, I love all your silver pieces. Several of them are on my "wish list"! Grogeous!! It has been a very busy week for me so, I am just now catching up from last week's party. Sorry to be so late! Thank you for sharing at TTF

Anyes K. Busby - Studio Vignette Fine Art said...

My gosh you are brilliant! Just like your cut glass, crystal and silver. I'm sure you heard this a million times before, but you have a real nack for display and photography.
At the end of the month, I'll be visiting my mom in Montreal and I be on a 6 hours train ride. This will give me the chance to catch up on your beautiful blog and all my blogging friends.
Cheers,
Anyes
xx

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