Fruity

I have absolutely no clue how I came down this path, but I have taken a turn through an orchard. I saw this wreath and fell in love.

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I don't know how I got focused on these fruity delights, but here they are. I was actually going to follow suit with the others and find some really cool storage ideas, like this tin

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Then I saw some other cool fruit inspired kitchen things, like this red basket

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Just think of the awesome drinks you could serve in these glasses;

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Of course you would need an equally amazing pitcher to fill the glasses

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A nice towel would be handy to have nearby

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but wait...I found another item you can set on your table

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or hang on your walls...

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You would also need a nice colorful bracelet to add to the fun

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and finally.....one would just have to have this hat, it may not be as big as Carmen Miranda's, but I think it is just perfect.

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Like I said, somewhere I took a left turn when I should have taken a right, but I am happy with the cool items I found. These days I find it easier to just go with the flow and if it is a little fruity, so be it.


(jj)

Get Organized Around the House!

Last week VS did a blog post on ways to store and organize our Christmas and Holiday items.

Well...that led me to wonder about ways to store and organize items in our home or office....I am a lover of vintage, especially vintage metal items....like galvanized metal and tin..(be still my ♥)!

Since I have a shop on Etsy, that seemed like the first place to look...amongst all the wonderful vintage and antique shops there...
WooHoo...I had so much fun!  Here are a few of the useful and unique items I found....*repurposing a vintage or antique item is one of the best ways to keep our landfills emptier*.

              Trinket Box or Storage Box
This little box would be useful in so many ways....in the office, studio,bath,bedroom, man cave.....I love it!

And look at this "Key Stop" piece....Hang it up on the wall...put some magnetic hooks on it and you will never again wonder "Now where did I put my keys????)

                              Key Stop
Another plus is how clever your friends and family will think you are!

                            Washboard

Speaking of magnets (and we were...sort of..) this old washboard would make a great bulletin board...using some clever magnets to hold the messages, they could even be message magnets...(get it?)  LOL!  (sorry, could not resist that one)

            Antique Receipts File Board

This antique receipts board would make another super message board, or a reminder board...not that any of us need a place to put "reminders"!  But just in case this would be perfect!

Are you wondering where to store all those little small things, those "things" we can't live without but can never "remember" where we put them???  How about this cabinet??? Just look at all those drawers....you could hang a cute little tag from each drawer that would tell you what is stored inside :)


       Metal Divided Storage Box

Seems to me the divided storage would be very useful in a studio also....here's another divided box that makes a great storage/organizer...

                    Divided Metal Box
I think this smaller size box would work great in a sewing area or room....hmmmm....

                Tin Handled Basket

Do you need something that you can carry from room to room?  These metal baskets with handles may be just what you are looking for...

                Galvanized Jar Tray

I think a gardener would love the jar tray....for new plantings, tools, or full of beautiful cuttings from the garden...what a fantastic spring look that would be for your special place....(don't get discouraged, Spring will be here in a couple of months!).

Just click on the name below each photo to be taken to the item in the shop....

I hope these have given you lots of great ideas to organize and brighten your home, office or studio....and encouraged you to "GET STARTED!"....

                                     VE

Sand Pails

I love the beauty of lithographed items.  One of my favorite items are metal sand pails.  I thought I'd share some to be found online.  Clicking on images will take you directly to the items for sale.

 

Above:  From RichardandRuthie on Etsy

 

I found two square ones, I've never seen these before!

Above:  From Dollsantique on Ruby Lane and below from Huxtins:

You can still find them in antique shops and at flea markets, if you are patient!  If not, there's also reproductions now, you can start your own vintage collection for later!

 

Both of these are from Picky Picky Me:

Above is seaside, below is Atlantic City.

 

At the Gatherings, you can find this one:

Stop by and check out this blog post regarding sand pails:

By Completely Coastal on Blogspot.

 

Have a great day!

RWS