April 1, 2014

A Touch Of Spring In the Kitchen

Good Morning!


I have finally found the time to spruce up my shelf in the kitchen that has been sitting bare and neglected since I took down my Christmas decorations.  I know, it's terrible, but better late than never I guess.  LOL


Since it's now officially springtime I wanted a display that looked cheerful and simple yet wasn't "springtime" specific.

I started by bringing back my favorite cow prints that I love so much . . . thanks again Linda!


In front of the prints I grouped together three white pitchers.  The tall pitcher on the left is one of my newest thrift store finds.  No matter how many white pitchers I have, I'm always thrilled to find another one.  Are you the same way or am I just a little too obsessed with them?


The next item I added back in was my white rusty scale.  I'm sure a lot of you may remember it;   somehow my kitchen displays just don't seem finished with out including it.

I topped the scale with a pretty crocheted doily and a white chicken dish.


Next to the scale I placed a new to me pewter cream and sugar set inside a oval shaped ironstone dish.  It's the perfect pairing if you ask me.


On the other side of shelf, to help balance the pewter set, I place my collection of miniature salt and pepper shakers inside another ironstone dish. This collection is a very new obsession of mine and have to say I can't get enough - - they are just so adorable.


And finally to fill out the shelf, I place a chicken wire basket filled with faux flowers on the shelf.  If you missed yesterday's post I showed how to sew the fabric liner for this basket.  You can check it out here.


On the hook below the shelf I added a pretty apron I found last week at the thrift store.  


Not at all practical for whipping up a chocolate cake but with it's pretty lace it looks wonderful on display - - plus it adds a homey touch I think.


I also added a simple mini basket to the hooks.

I played around with different items to fill the basket but in the end I enjoyed the look of it empty best.  This way all the attention is on it's shape and size which I love so much.


That's it for me today,

25 comments:

  1. I can't pass up a white pitcher either.

    Your shelf is lovely. I am loving white displays lately.

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  2. I love everything about your shelf!!! Very HOMEY :)

    Hope your week is blessed, Robin!

    ~Sherri

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  3. It all looks so pretty:) I have a scale like that but mine has a red top? hmmm Have a great week:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  4. Robin, I love all your sweet things you have on the shelf...but I love the chicken dish . I love your bead board walls too. xoxo,Susie

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  5. I always love how you put things together...and your love of white jugs is right up my alley as well. Have a great day!

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  6. Very pretty, I h ave two shelves and love decorating them! Those tiny S&P's are so cute!

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  7. Looks like something out of a magazine Robin!

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  8. Oh yes I need a touch of Spring in my Kitchen I think I will pick some flowers today~

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  9. A very delightful vignette...those old scales add so much!!! I have a sweet little covered hen like yours and it's small size is just perfect for keeping my sea salt handy for cooking. I think it's Rule #3 of Romantic Country - Shabby Chic decorating that if you spot a white pitcher while out shopping/thrifting/junking you must take it home~~~

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  10. This looks lovely, and yes I can't get enough white pitchers either. The little basket is so cute on the hook, and I love that you added your wire basket from yesterday's post. A beautiful shelf vignette.

    Mary

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  11. Your kitchen looks clean and cheerful! Must feel great too!

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  12. So charming, Robin...I love everything about it! (And I'm glad you like the cows!)

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  13. Oh I love, love, love it. The scales, pitchers and those fabulous cow pictures. Great vignette. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me Tues. party. - - -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/03/210th-inspire-me-tuesday.html --Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty

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  14. I love every little touch! That little shelf is dressed so sweetly. Love the little scale and that little chick on it's nest. I collect those little things!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia;)

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  15. Robin, everything is so pretty! Don't I always say that? It's true!! Love your shelf and the white pitchers.

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  16. Very pretty. I've looked for little white pitchers for a while now but can't find any. Love the spring look - I'm hoping that some day we'll actually get some spring weather here! (WI) Thanks for inspiring the spring look - I need to get busy!

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  17. This display is gorgeous! Love everything you put up there. At the house we had before this one, I had a shelf almost exactly like this in my kitchen. I loved it and had so much fun decorating it! Seeing yours made me wonder why I didn't put one in this house?? Love it.

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  18. So many pretty pieces individually and the collection together looks fabulous!

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  19. Your shelf and table are very pretty Robin, I always enjoy seeing how you are adding the vintage and farmhouse touch to your home. We are in the process of looking for a larger home and it scares me to look at the newer homes. But seeing your home reminds me that it is possible to add my own touch to a newer home and decorate it in such a way that my vintage furniture and pretties will fit in.

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  20. Robin,
    Love the shelf vignette. Really pretty and oh I love the chippy scale that is fabulous.
    Kris

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  21. gorgeous display!!!! Chrsitine from Little Brags

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  22. Very pretty. I, too, love ironstone pitchers and I have the small one on the right of your display. It's one of my favs. Love how you mixed the pewter and ironstone together. Mary from www.marloandbill.com

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  23. I love how it all looks and comes together great, I will be featuring your post tomorrow morning at Tuesdays with a Twist, please stop by and take a look.

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