Monday, August 16, 2010

Thrifty Fork and Spoon


Q:  What do you get when you cross a funky yellow fork and spoon with some oil rubbed bronze spray paint?


A:  Some updated kitchen art!

I found these recently for $3 at GW.  They are metal and about 16 inches long.  I've been wanting something for this wall for quite some time.  I'd really prefer a decorative shelf with a pretty plate.  However, this door leads out to the pool area, so I figured anything that was bump-into-able was not such a great idea.


I'm so glad I found metal ones that are in a classic style.  Was I lucky, or what? I'm linking with:



http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/

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26 comments:

  1. VanessaAugust 16, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    I love it! Its kind of an updated take on the wooden fork and spoon set. So much more chic though! :-)
    Vanessa
    http://southerninmyheart.blogspot.com

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  2. VanessaAugust 16, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    I love the paint job, these pieces make a very nice statement! Very cute.

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  3. Princess of Everything (and then some)August 16, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    I really do like them! And they totally go with your comment moto...Let's dish! lol

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  4. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorAugust 16, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    I know what you mean about being careful what you put by often used doors! So easy for things to come crashing down!
    Great find! Great new color!

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  5. Ali @ Honey and Maple SyrupAugust 16, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Those are so cute! I've been trying to find something like that with no such luck, so you are a lucky gal!

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  6. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalAugust 16, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    They're a fun twist to the old wooden sets. They look great. I can see a big frame around them too. I try to be careful around the doors too. Things are always moving!

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  7. DebbiedoosAugust 16, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Those are great find...I love the metal too!

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  8. UnknownAugust 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    That's a fantastic find!

    I love it when my GW personal shopper drops stuff off that I love, I see your personal shopper likes to make you happy too!

    Take care,

    Lisa

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  9. AmberAugust 17, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Thanks for the sweet comment on my dresser!

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  10. Melissa B.August 17, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    You're not just crafty, you're classic. SITS sent me by, and I'm glad they did!

    Seeing Red

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  11. GraceAugust 17, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Those are really pretty. Wonder what you could do with my pewter set that I put in the dishwasher and ruined.

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  12. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 17, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Kim! I love them! There's just something about flatware...even in a larger size! I swoon every time I see the santos in your header...gorgeous! I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  13. Pam KesslerAugust 17, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    How cute. Good choice for beside the door.

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  14. Love the Decor!August 17, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    How fun are those?
    Very nice work as usual!
    Hows your business going? any new projects?

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  15. Melissa MillerAugust 17, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Kim they look adorable! Lucky find. :)

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  16. CindyAugust 17, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    That looks wonderful! I have some wooden ones, very cool, from South Africa, but they just don't look great hung up, I wonder what they would look like painted like that?

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  17. JeanneAugust 17, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Love the look of your great find. Changing the color was the thing to do. A very good look and they won't break. Good thinking.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  18. Kitty DeschanelAugust 17, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Whoa! This is such a great idea. I'll add it to Sexy Nerd's to do list :)

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  19. UnknownAugust 17, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Oh, Kim! Wouldn't "Eat" look good on an adjacent wall? I'll have to get you the pattern and video so you can give it a try. Would be too cute with that gorg fork & spoon!

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  20. Holly LefevreAugust 18, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    Love these. My grandparents had giant fork and spoon on their wall...they are at my parents now...I want them. Until then, I have found a few sets at GW, etc. But have done nothing...yet! So many projects so little time.

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  21. LisaAugust 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    These are so cute! What a great thrift store find!

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 18, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I love orb and those look much better.

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  23. Made In The SouthAugust 18, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Those look great there! I remember those from a long time ago. Crazy how even house decor. makes a come back.

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  24. AnnieAugust 18, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    I have a similar fork and spoon that were pink when I got them! I painted them silver and have them hanging on my wall. I have another, heavier set that is red. I found it in an antique shop.

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  25. All That GlittersAugust 18, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    How cool!!!! I love them!!!

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  26. GoodyGirlRedAugust 18, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I remember those in my childhood best friends house! Very cool--love them!

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