A couple weeks ago, before I made the huge purging drop off trip to Goodwill, I was at the thrift store and found some silver pieces that were jumping up and down on the shelf and just begging to come home with me.
I really hadn't planned on buying any more silver, since I have quite a few pieces that I use in decorating already, but these were cheap and cheap is my middle name.
The tray is magnetic, so it is not real silver, but I am going to hang it on the wall in my office and use magnets to stick notes and things to it.
The chafing dish holder is now a replacement to the old chafing dish holder I had for my penny bowling ball. The original one wasn't entirely silver plate, so it got a little rusty from being outside.
BTW, that penny bowling ball post is by far the most viewed, Googled and pinned post I have ever done, which sort of makes me giggle. When I did that post I thought it was such a weird thing to make that no one would be interested. Who knew?
Too bad the photos in the post aren't anything to write home about. I was fairly new to blogging back then and I think I took those photos with my cell phone. Sure, I could go back and re-shoot the entire thing, but I don't think that would be organic or authentic, plus I don't feel like making another one of those things right now.
This other larger tray is silver, but it was really really scratched up on the serving part, so I painted it with blackboard paint and it will accompany its cousin on the wall of my office.
One as a chalkboard, one as a magnet board. When these were purchased by the original owners years ago, they probably had no idea they would be hanging on the wall in some crazy lady's office.
Speaking of my office, today I spent a few hours dusting, cleaning and vacuuming it, so that at some point in my blogging life, I can actually take photos of it. It's like laundry rooms, if you're a blogger, it is de rigueur to take photos of your office space. It will be a cold day in heck before I show you my lint trap and half used bottle of Tide in the laundry room, so the office will have to do.
Nancy
Oh, now ... you won't share your lint trap? lol. Thank you for a wonderful chuckle!
Great silver pieces - the chalkboard paint is a great idea!
Olive Cooper
Hi Miss Silver Magnet, you do find the silver don't you? I missed the penny object. Must have been hiding out that day so I shall add to your stats and look at it. I love the trays with chalkboard paint on them. I have several saved for that purpose. The list of items I have to paint is daunting. I need some minions. hugs, olive
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Love them! You must have made that penny ball before I started blogging, because I'd definitely remember that; love how you've displayed it. I have one of those chafing dish holders stashed away in a garage closet; I do believe it's time to bring it out to enjoy. Always love silver trays and your chalkboard is fabulous!
Joanne Noragon
Once in Wisconsin I visited a home that had a shiny new, blue bowling ball poised, instead of the bath part, on a bird bath stand. On the lawn, at the edge of the drive. I whipped out my camera to take a picture and the lady of the house proudly hurried over to pose by it. I was so embarrassed I later deleted the picture.
Now I'm getting a kick from all this repurposing stuff and may even suggest my granddaughters produce penny bowling balls for Christmas gifts.
Sweet Posy Dreams
It would never occur to me to paint a silver tray with blackboard paint, but it looks good.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
Love the silver trays, Pam, especially the one with the handles! You sound like me ~ I drop off a bunch of stuff and then go in and leave with a bunch more.
NanaDiana
What a fun post- Love that penny bowling ball...you could probably exchange it for a 1/4 gallon of gas if prices keep going up-and you have no other cash!;>)
Great pieces of silver and the magnetic board is a great idea- Blessings- xo Diana
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Fun finds and congrats on the penny bowling ball! My suggestion is, keep you original post, but add one updated picture BELOW the first pic in the post. Simply state that you wanted to add a better pic, folks get that! Have fun:@)
Kim K.
Love your latest treasures. Can't wait to see them in your "office". Now, that you've put it out there, you need to photograph that space!
20 North Ora
What a silver find!! Love the tray with the chalkboard paint. Looks great.
Judy
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A Walk in the Countryside
I have a silver tray exactly like yours that I have painted with chalkboard paint as well!
Kerin
Great finds!
The trays will look great in your office, which thankfully.. you will show us, one day ...*grin*.
Have a great weekend!
The Summer Kitchen Girls
Hey there Pam!! We loved that post about your Penny ball 🙂 We are lovin' your chalkboard and magnetic board ideas as well...laughing at the crazy lady part....only because we are right there with ya in that straight jacket ~ lol!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Karla & Karrie
ps...we expect some dead arranging to be happening over here soon!!
Diann
Great silver pieces. Love the penny bowling ball. Isn't odd what our most viewed post is? It is generally one we think we just get a few comments. Thank you for joining TTF this week. Have a fun weekend!
Pamela
Pam those are fabulous pieces! Thanx for sharing them at THT!