Silver plate is a common sight at thrift stores- here are some upcycling ideas for those old wedding registry cast-offs!

Happy Saturday Darlins, The most traditional month for weddings is June. Couples will be choosing the special gifts they hope to stock their new homes with. In the past, picking a silver pattern that could be added to over the years was a tradition. A lovely idea if the budget allows... For today's weddings there might not be a budget for those beautiful gifts. Something more practical may need to be put into the mix instead. However vintage flatware is a perfect option! Photo: Gail Peterson…

Polished to shiny perfection and coveted by antique collectors for their history and fine craftsmanship, silver teapots add traditional elegance to a home as well as serve practically as a vessel for tea.

January is traditionally the time for getting the house in order and replenishing household goods for the coming year. ...

A mismatched collection of vintage silver teapots can add so much charm and simplicity to your mantel decor or on a table as a centerpiece.

Old, tarnished beaten or battered ... collect all the vintage silver trays that you can. Serve on them, display on them, put plants or knick-knacks on them. They add charm to any space.

Have you inherited some vintage silver, brass or copper pieces and have no idea what to do with them or how to display them in your more modern space? If you have some sentimental pieces sitting in a box collecting dust, here’s how to incorporate them into your everyday decor. You’ll look at those old silver creamers at the thrift shop in a whole new light. TOP ROW: 1. Gather up a grouping of vintage creamers, cups etc.

When it comes to anything vintage, there is a warm and winsome vibe about them that makes you want to step into that era and be able to study the way those

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