Not Your Ordinary Tins
On Friday, I had a little rant at my kitchen. Guess what? Well, I was right that pinterest kitchen didn’t fall from my ceiling. But that’s okay. I did make the empty spot above the sink a little cheerier.
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| Robert Opie Steel Sign |
It all started with this amazing Robert Opie Steel Sign that my in-laws sent to me for Christmas. I love old tins and packaging, especially those from the 1930s in England. They are so iconic and rich with heritage. Marmite, Quaker Oats, Lyle’s Golden Syrup, Wheetabix – this sign has them all! I truly love the images and thought this would look great in the gap above our sink with a shelf under it.
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| (Before) |
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| Mirror |
I really love that rustic, wine colored red which happens when the black peeks through the red. This color also brought out the same hue in the steel sign:
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| (After) |
The shelf is the perfect perch for all the important things in my kitchen. My olive oil and vinegar from The Roman Table in Scituate Harbor. Cindy’s oils and vinegars from Italy are out of this world and make even a simple green salad taste gourmet.
Looks fab! Loving the car and the bus, you had such a great eye from an early age! However my Marmite now comes in a huge squeezy jar!
You’ve made such a lovely vignette from an unloved shelf and your collectibles! ~ Maureen
I love that steel sign, and I also have a similar ‘bus’ tin from M&S.
I also love, love love Marmite – on toast, as a sandwich with cucumber, on crackers, on rice cakes, but best of all – in a sandwich (preferably granary bread) with crunchy peanut butter.
It makes the peanut butter all tangy !
I love old tins too and have a collection. I don’t think I have any from England though, or I should say I never thought to notice when I pick them up if they are. Way to repurpose a dump shelf!
~Bliss~
What a bright and cheery spot you’ve created! It looks grea.
Thanks, Michele!
Nice vignette!
Kathy