Thursday, August 2, 2012

My Quirky Silverware Bouquet

Hello everyone!

One day, after moving some things around the house and "robbing" one room to fill another, I was left with an empty galvanized container.  I still wanted to use it though.  It once had a plant in it, and rather than finding another one to fill it, I decided to do something a little crazy.

I filled it with dry beans and stuck some silverware in it.  It now looks like a silverware bouquet.  These were silver plated serving pieces that were stored in the dining room. 

Crazy right?  I thought it would fit in nicely with all of my other dishes on display.


 

So simple. I used what I already had on hand and I like the added texture that the beans give it.



So, that is why I call it my quirky silverware bouquet.  I wonder if this will start a trend.  Hmmm.........

Have you ever done anything crazy like this before?

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

I'm linking to:  Potpourri Party







25 comments:

Pondside said...

That's a cute idea!
I had to laugh at your comment on our thoughts on moving from Pondside! I am still working full time, so it's definitely not old age, but time - or lack of it! Since my husband's illness there is just too much for me to manage while I work.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

You are a wild and quirky girl!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

How fun!

Cheri said...

I don't think that is quirky at all... I think it is plain genius...LOVE IT!

Honey at 2805 said...

How funny! Your creation is on the quirky side, but quirky cute!

I have just become a friend and follower!

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

that is cute! you could even use coffee beans for an extra flavor :)

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I think it's a cute idea, Kelly! Now, your family may look at you funny, but you can just explain that it's the new current trend. : )

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Kelly, I LOVE it! I must be quirky too:):) XO, Pinky

Linda said...

Very clever! I LOVE using things in unexpected ways! YOU are the QUEEN Bee of doing just that!!

Sherry @ Thrift My House said...

Nice! Love the way it looks in your kitchen.

NanaDiana said...

Cute idea! I think it is a cute little piece of whimsical fun.

Did I ever do anything crazy like this before? Does marrying MyHero after dating for 30 days count as crazy? xo Diana

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

That looks super cute Kelly!

Anne said...

Kelly,
That is so cute!!!!
xx
Anne

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Great idea and it does look like a bouquet!

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly! Oh, I think you may have started a trend! I think this is so cute! It looks great in your kitchen.
Have a great evening.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Tanna said...

LOVE this bouquet!! Perfect!! and, it won't wilt! ;)

Tanna said...

LOVE this bouquet!! Perfect!! and, it won't wilt! ;)

Bliss said...

It is quirky and you can make soup when you tire of it!

~Bliss~

This N That said...

That's wild..You come up with the quirkiest ideas...I hope the beans don't hurt the silver..Don't know...

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Just takes one person to start a new trend. Kudos for your quirky idea.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

I love quirky....it is quirkily adorable!!....Super idea...you get the "quirky decor award" !!
Have a great weekend!!

SHERRY HART said...

Oh I am sure I have had some crazy ideas in my time...but I don't think this one applies....I so love those white beans and have used them to fill up jars before.

Kim @ French Country Antiques said...

This is a wonderful crazy idea! Would be neat to use on a casual buffet for the silverware!

Art and Sand said...

I have a couple of utensil bouquets to show off some colorful utensils.

I like the tin with the number. I am into numbers so I think I will take a tin tomorrow and number it.

thanks for the inspiration.

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

I love it! :)