Silver in the Kitchen

Silver Where? 

I'm a nut for anything silver in the kitchen.

I'd love to have some stainless appliances. 

I go back and forth between white and stainless

I like white because it's so traditional but then stainless looks so good and shiny.

Ideally, I'd have a vintage stove but if I can't have that, a big stainless one will do.

But I absolutely hate black appliances. Loath...disdain.

I think I'd rather have harvest gold. (ok maybe not, but almost)

I try to make my black appliances a little more appealing by mixing in lots of white and silver.

And many of my favorite kitchens that I've pinned have lots of silver accents too.

Jennifer Rizzo's Kitchen

now famous because of Country Living

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Loving that white and silver stove and the mirror behind the stove.

I tried a great antique mirror behind mine but it just reflected the ugly black stove top too much.

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That stainless range is really the focal point of this kitchen. 

Marble topped kitchen table is not too shabby either. Or rather it IS very shabby but in a good way.

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A whole tray of silver on the countertop.

See, it can't be over done.

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I sure could so go for this salvaged silver kitchen island.

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Another silver tray behind the stove.

 (dear silver kettle....I must have you)

And yes, I have a silver tray in my own kitchen...but it is not a very nice one.

I often leave silver cook pots out on display. 

I'm trying to cover as much of that black stove top as possible.

This little silver tray was better than nothing but I really wanted a larger and better one.

A couple of weeks ago, I found this one on Ebay at the right price.

I'd been bidding on auctions for silver trays all spring and summer and finally I won one for 

just under $20! And its big! I searched specifying large silver tray.

These are the auction photos and obviously it's tarnished.

It was delivered on Saturday and I'll show it to you in all it's glory all polished up and behind my stove tomorrow...

provided I find silver polish today.

Anyone have a good recommendation for silver polish?

This thing is soooo heavy. 

I'm super happy...yes there were others I bid on that I liked more...

but they also ended at like $150...so this one will do just fine.

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Mod Mix Monday #13

Very British?

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I ran across this on Pinterest the other day. 

Pretty great, isn't it?

I've see the Union Jack on everything lately but I've never seen it done in orange and pink!

Here's my favorites from last week's Mod Mix Monday!

Revamped vintage typewriter table that has been painted and decoupaged with a map

from 

Lovely Etc.

Campaign chest from 

Wildwood Creek

and an ugly duckling chair became a mod/vintage dream with a new upholstery job at

Design Par Deux

All fantastic examples of Mod Vintage Mix Ups.

As usual, I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got this week.

Anything new mixed with something old, anything vintage with a new twist,

something new given a vintage feel. Just mix it up.

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And please include a link to my blog so other's can find their way here.

If you enjoy this party....please follow me!

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Open House Sunday 17

Hollywood Heights Neighborhood in Dallas

Built 1936
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Charming all lit up at night. I must take an evening shot of my house like this.

I love those pots of geraniums across the front porch.

But then we step inside....

Fireplace is a nice shape but this house is kind of scary gothic on the inside.

Early Bordello/Dungeon Decor

Remember when I talked about the show Donna Decorates Dallas, here?

This bathroom could be incredibly cute with the right accessories.

Fi Fi Fo Fum I see the bed of a GIANT!

All the furniture in this house is way too massive and dark but the house has great bones.

I do like this outdoor kitchen.

Also in Hollywood Heights

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What do you think about those rough edged counters?

Of course the whole room is too faux.

Ok, I really don't like those counters or the way the cabinets are painted.

I like this room.

Very nice patio.

Have a great Sunday!

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