Wednesday, February 26, 2014

vintage trays, some finds, and a little redecorating

 Hello Dear Friends!
I hope that you are having a lovely week so far! Over the weekend I started a little early spring cleaning and redecorating. I was excited to finally get my little collection of vintage trays hung on the wall. I used paper clips and hot glue, and so far so good! I am on the hunt for some red and pink trays to add, which seem to be a little harder to find.
 I ventured to a few thrift stores which ended up being pretty bare of goodies, except one! I came home with another gardenia tray to add to the wall, a sweet milk glass cinnamon spice bottle, and a pretty floral plate.
 These cute Juvenile Jamboree transfers were a great ebay find! And, some of these cuties will be stitched up for the shoppe for some new items coming March.
 This is another little wall collection that is growing. I want to eventually add some vintage rose/floral needlepoints and floral paintings to it, but the prices at estate sales never seem to be in my budget, and I haven't been lucky at thrift stores, so the hunt continues!
 This cute little shelf has been waiting to be hung,and I am happy it is finally up and filled with some sweet treasures!
 Some crocheted pot holders I made awhile back, and framed vintage style floral postcards that I used for the save-the-dates for our wedding almost 4 years ago coming this April.
 My project list has been put on hold while I work on some orders and new items for the shoppe, but I did cut some squares for my next hexie flower, and will have to sneak in some time to make it. We are supposed to have a lot of rain the rest of the week, so it will be good to stay in and work away.

Wishing you all a most lovely and crafty week!

                                     

32 comments:

  1. Heather, really lovely collection. I like the soft green ones most of all. And I spy a very cute little piggy card game! How fun is that!! :-)

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  2. I simply love your tray display! I went through a phase where I turned trays into magnet boards. I made some cute matching magnets and used them for gifts for my girls and daughters-in-law. Isn't it wonderful how creative we bloggers can get with simple things? You've created some very lovely displays doing just that!

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  3. Hi Heather! Oh, what sweet things. Your little tray collection is so cute I look for some but when I find one they cost so much. That little red shelf is darling! I'm looking for something like that. Hope you're having a great week.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. I love your tray display too. I have red narrow tray with a geranium decal on it. I want to send it to you. I'll send you an email with a picture. You have the sweetest house with all your pretty vignettes.

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  5. Your wall displays are the best!!! Love all your displays!

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  6. Very beautiful dear friend. Your home is so cozy.
    I have been working on projects this week too.
    Have a happy sewing week.
    XXOO
    Elizabeth

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  7. I think I will be packing up valentine stuff this weekend and doing some early spring cleaning too. Ilove how you've hung the trays on your wall. Good thinking to use hot glue and paperclips! Have a grat nightxoxo
    Vivian

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  8. Such sweet and lovely decorations Heather!! It all looks so welcoming and cozy! Love your tray collection on the wall! So very pretty everything is!! :) Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week! xo Holly

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  9. How very pretty! I love the framed florals, and that framed chicken wire is darling. Beautiful.

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  10. Oh Heather, your tray collection is very lovely. I don't think I ever came across similar ones in The Netherlands.
    And I think I wrote it before, but it can never be stressed too much ;-), that I adore your potholders!
    Have a lovely day, Haafner

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  11. Love the trays. Way back when I had tons of vintage walls that covered the studio walls. I hung them with plate holders that had the springs stretched out to fit. Very resourceful with paper clips and hot glue!!

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  12. So very pretty and the colors are simply lovely, Heather :) I used paper clips and hot glue as well on some china plates that I hung up in my kitchen and they are very sturdy and strong.

    Enjoy the rest of your week! Hugs and blessings!

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  13. your collections are gorgeous!!!!!
    xxxxx Ale

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  14. Such fabulous collections, Heather - you do seem to have a gift for finding some lovely treasures!
    Hugs xx

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  15. Love your picture frame wall. The different frame colours and the things you've framed too. Most inspiring to see and I think I may have to give something like that a try. Beautiful Heather!

    S x

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  16. Love your tray display Heather. They really stand out well against the white paintwork and what a great idea for hanging them using paperclips. I've seen something similar with vintage tins (using magnetic paint on a board) which I keep meaning to do. Also love your display shelf and other wall collection. The chicken wire frame is also a good idea to use for displaying items. You've inspired me to go off and do some Spring cleaning!

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  17. great collections! i love those trays too-and have a grey one like the one on the left : )

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  18. WOW, that looks awesome:) I have a few of those vintage trays scattered around my house and love them! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

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  19. What delightful photos! I have a "thing" for vintage metal trays, too! I have red one that I love. Thanks of the fun post!

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  20. Love it all! I'm feeling inspired now ... my living room has been pretty blah since Christmas!

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  21. Some sweet finds here, especially the transfers ... too cute!

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  22. Oh Heather, how lovely. I just love your decorating style. Amazing you found another tray. I have a few pieces of that floral dish pattern. It's one of my favorites. Twyla

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  23. Your home is looking so sweet - well done!!

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  24. All of these things are just LOVELY and STUNNING! Well done to you. Love your blog, as always.

    Cheers,
    Heather @ Lark & Lola

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  25. I think displaying vintage trays is a lovely idea! I have mine in a closet to use when I have company! LOL!
    I'll keep a lookout for pink and red ones!
    warmly,
    deb

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  26. You have created some lovely vintage arrangements, Heather! I especially love the flowers postcards in those pretty frames! Hope you have time to work on your sewing, and have a happy weekend!
    Helen xox

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  27. Hello sweetie and sorry I have been a little absent here for a while. I always enjoy my visits here and today is no exception. I adore the tray wall, it really does look so very pretty and much the same goes to your little collection of pictures growing on another wall. I also love the sweet green and blue frames that you put your lovely save the date postcards in for your wedding. Wow, I would love to see some pics of the big day. How exciting that you get to celebrate four years of marriage this year. I am looking forward to seeing your new hexie flower but for now sending you much love and happy Spring wishes xoxo

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  28. I love the sweet displays of your treasures! Especially the framed postcards--such a charming combination with the floral potholders. Have a wonderful week! :) --Fran

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  29. loving all the pretties on your wall! I'm doing a collection of vintage florals and stitcheries on a wall too...it's slowly coming along, as you know, you have to wait for the right find at the right price ;)

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  30. Fabulous Heather! I adore walls filled with pretty treasures. Yours look great! Especially love the trays! Have a great week. Tammy

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