This old hutch was 'rescued' by the previous owners of our house. I brought it in from the backyard patio and, with a little TLC, we've restored it and it's one of my favorite items in my kitchen. The owl cookie jars are recycled gifts from my grandma. I have been in love with them since I was a little girl (I could probably tell you exactly where they were displayed in my grandparents home(s) in Sawyer and then in Minot) and, this past Christmas, my grandma gave them to me - I could not have been more delighted! The other items are mix-n-match pieces I've picked up from flea markets, rummage sales and the like. I like to think of the word "eclectic" as a compliment - Haha!
This is plate is one of a whole set of dishes I purchased this past weekend and I love, love love them! The set is antique but, would fit right in in any neighborhood Pier! And, because I had more dishes than I could possible display (w/o looking like an episode of "Hoarders"), I tried painting a few with acrylic paint to add some color to my cabinets (below). I've got a few eggplant, sage, mustard, pumpkin... all of which look great against my Italian white dishes.
Needless to say, I love finding new 'treasures' and getting a great deal... it was an awesome Saturday spent with my friend, Nicole! Who, I must mention, found a few awesome bargains herself. Can't wait to see it all displayed in her new home this summer!
