Well, on my second trawl around the bric-a-brac tables recently, I found not one
not two
not three
but six of these little beauties. For my collection. All for 30p.
Massively exciting, I know you'll agree. But my problem has always been how to display them. I've seen on the internet that some people hang them on walls but we just haven't got the wall space in our kitchen.
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Some pop them into frames but then you've got the problem of finding suitable frames and we've still got the lack of wall space issue.
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Some pop them into interesting looking receptacles:
I had originally plonked them (and when I say plonked, I really mean plonked) in a vintage aluminium measuring jug that I picked up from the Guides Bazaar for 50p:
But now that I've got so many of the darn things, the jug just won't do.
So I got this basket from here (a tenner) and plonked (there's that word again) in it my now, rather large collection of utensils.
Not the most beautifully displayed, I know, but what is a body to do! Mr J and P says that I'm a basket case. I'm ignoring him, and not for the first time....xx
Not the most beautifully displayed, I know, but what is a body to do! Mr J and P says that I'm a basket case. I'm ignoring him, and not for the first time....xx
Plonked is a good word, I use it all the time! How about one of those trays you put in draw for knives and forks etc. Then they could sorted by colour or by utensil. Its a great collection and to got the set too.
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Loo...Blue is the hardest to find and my fave don't you agree....I dream of jumble sales they are few and far between here...lucky you....yes i ignore too best thing to do??????
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Love your plonking Loo!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry we are all basket cases here, I rather like how they are plonked! :) x
ReplyDeleteNice bit of plonking there, love! x
ReplyDeleteHa, why did I think this post was going to involve alcohol?! I love your utensils :)
ReplyDeletePlonking is a new word for me!
DeleteLove the streamlines colors and the cool retro design on them.
Haha I like the basket - much better than those horrid plastic pocket things.
ReplyDeleteOh I find ignoring the foolishness of men is always the best way. They know nowt. Especially about the glory of a vintage kitchen utensil! Beautifully plonked, my dear!
ReplyDeletePS. I have 2 jumbles to go to tomorrow (may only manage one, bloody kids and their social lives might prove obstructive for the first one... But I will remember your sage advice and take a couple of turns past the bric-a-brac! xxxxx
Better to be a basket case than a plonker!
ReplyDeleteI do like the idea of displaying them in a frame, that is a good idea.
Lisa x
They are exciting! And they look in really good condition. Well done! x
ReplyDeletefar too lovely to tuck away and really handy in the basket! I'm taking note of all your Jumbles advice in readiness for my next one...could be a while though, don't happen that often around here x
ReplyDeleteOh I love these! WHAT A GLORIOUS FIND!
ReplyDeleteI have a fascination for vintage mixers. I hung them from the hanging pot rack. And then I was asked if I really need that many mixers???
YES I DO!!! How the heck are we to know if there will ever be a mixer shortage in the world!?
That really was a good find. I'm off to help at my jumble tomorrow so I hope that I will be as lucky xx
ReplyDeleteI do plonking too, I am a plonker. I have a big pot with all my utensils in (not nearly as nice as your wooden ones though). I must try another jumble soon.
ReplyDeletewonderful find!! yes, I always like to have a second (or third) look at bric a brac stalls...you never know what you might find!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find, I remember my Grandma using a set like this, in turquoise I think.
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I am so jealous of your finds I'm dribbling!!
ReplyDeleteKate x
Just Pirouette and Carry On...
Oh they are fabulous, I have a collection that I put in old baskets too.
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LESS is MORE!!........
ReplyDeleteWe've got some old utensils like these, they're fab and lady forever! And those were so cheap, bargain!!
ReplyDeleteSix for 30p!!! A bloody bargain Loo and they look just fine plonked in your lovely basket.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky!!! I remember my nan and grandad having similar ones. Nice idea to pop them in that basket, cannot beleive you only spent 30p on them....I need to get to the Jumbles!! Karen x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness aren't they wonderful! I have vintage utensil envy!!! I once found a lovely vintage red handled rolling pin at a boot fair and then i stupidly ruined it by washing it!!!! The paint went funny even though I never left it to soak - I was so cross with myself!
ReplyDeleteYou have amassed an impressive collection there and they look really good in the basket.
I would never have thought to collect these utensils but they are actually rather wonderful, and I love that basket you have gathered them in. So colourful. I'm guessing you actually use them, so putting them in a frame wouldn't work, I think you've done the right thing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find- the full set.
ReplyDeleteI display all my vintage utensils in a large glass vase.
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Hi Loo, I have vintage utensil collection envy too! I remember My Nan and Bampy having these wooden handle type utensils. I love how You,ve displayed them and have vintage basket envy too,lol.You are not alone My hubby thinks I,m a basket case too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday,love Juliexx