I Did a Little Diggin'

I decided a few days ago that I was going to redecorate my little kitchen.  I was so excited.  Then it dawned on me that I really couldn't make many changes to the actual kitchen.  You see, we rent, and I can't paint, change the cabinets, etc.  I was going to have to settle for scrounging up some new "things" to make my kitchen look different. 

I decided on a 50s theme, and asked the question (via Facebook status) what colors I should use.  I got all kinds of suggestions.   Most of them I loved (with the exception of the chicken wallpaper).  I decided that red was a must.  I wanted another color too, but I couldn't decide.  I started browsing around on the internet, and then it hit me!  I have some of my great-grandma's things in a box stored in my garage.  I started digging through my stash, and I visited a local thrift store.  I decided to share what I have come up with so far. 

I was so excited to finally find my Great Grandma Mathis' recipe box (AND IT'S EVEN RED)!  I have had it for years, and even used it for a while when I first got married.  Somewhere along the way, the "Aunt Jemima" had fallen off and it found it's way into a storage box.  A little craft glue and VOILA!  Good as new.

This is one of my favorite finds.  This old fan (which still works) now sits on top of my frig.  It was my Pepa's garage fan.  When I was just a little girl, I remember him warning me to stay away from it because it would "chop them fingers plumb off".  I think of him and smile every time I see it.

Now these were a deal!  I saw them at our local thrift store.  It's an awful little place that I usually hate going to.  Not because I don't like second hand stuff.  I really do.  I'm a garage sale junkie.  I hate it because the people there are really "proud of their stuff", as my husband would say.  They are WAY overpriced.  When I asked how much these were, the lady said, "Well...gen'rally those cannister things are about $15.  Let me ask Wanda."  I waited patiently as she consulted Wanda (whom I never did see...I wonder if she was really asking anybody).  When she came back, she was still undecided on a price, so I started pointing out every little scratch and ding on them.  I walked away with them for $2.50.  A little bleach and they are as good as new! 

Now this....this was a total accident!  Remember that box of my great grandmother's things?  I happened upon some old recipes.  I don't have a clue why I had put them in a box instead of using them.  This was folded neatly on the bottom of the stack.  I loved it.  I spray painted a frame I already had, and here it is!  Definitely one of my favorite pieces so far.

This isn't actually in my kitchen yet, but I think I'm going to order this fabric to do my curtain.  I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it.

I'm excited about my new project.  I'll try to keep you posted as new pieces are added.