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,
I can't pass up a white pitcher either.
ReplyDeleteYour shelf is lovely. I am loving white displays lately.
I love everything about your shelf!!! Very HOMEY :)
ReplyDeleteHope your week is blessed, Robin!
~Sherri
It all looks so pretty:) I have a scale like that but mine has a red top? hmmm Have a great week:)
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
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
ReplyDeleteI always love how you put things together...and your love of white jugs is right up my alley as well. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and fresh Robin.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, I h ave two shelves and love decorating them! Those tiny S&P's are so cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks like something out of a magazine Robin!
ReplyDeleteOh yes I need a touch of Spring in my Kitchen I think I will pick some flowers today~
ReplyDeleteA 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~~~
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteMary
Your kitchen looks clean and cheerful! Must feel great too!
ReplyDeleteSo charming, Robin...I love everything about it! (And I'm glad you like the cows!)
ReplyDeleteOh 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
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia;)
Robin, everything is so pretty! Don't I always say that? It's true!! Love your shelf and the white pitchers.
ReplyDeleteSo fresh and pretty ~ as always!
ReplyDeleteVery 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!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty pieces individually and the collection together looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteRobin,
ReplyDeleteLove the shelf vignette. Really pretty and oh I love the chippy scale that is fabulous.
Kris
gorgeous display!!!! Chrsitine from Little Brags
ReplyDeleteVery 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
ReplyDeleteI 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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