8/16/2012

A Silver Lining

One of the great things about decorating a vintage studio is the discovery of treasures at the local thrift shops. I've really turned into a Thrift-Store-Aholic; and have become quite adept at hunting down all kinds of antique cabinets, old frames, vintage linens and wonderful tarnished silver.



As I was unloading the wonderful lot of goodies pictured above from my cart at the Value Village checkout, the lady behind me in line perused my treasures and commented:

"My! SOMEONE sure likes silver!"

I smiled and explained how I was going to use it to store my art tools and brushes in my studio.

"Well!" she exclaimed. "I sure wouldn't want to be the one to polish it all!"

I countered that no polishing was necessary; I loved the aged patina on them and would leave them be.

"Hmmph" she snorted derisively. "To each his own..... I guess."

Outwardly, I laughed.

Inwardly, I screamed to myself "BITCH!"


10 comments:

  1. Lynn16/8/12 20:29

    HA! That's funny. Some people... But I think the silver is lovely, and it would be a match to the tarnished cream/sugar set on top of the china cabinet! :)

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  2. JoJo17/8/12 09:11

    Some people are so snotty!!! I like how some of my silver has gotten the patina, but I do occasionally run a cloth over them so that I can see the design. My fiance' has a silver spoon that was always badly tarnished till I polished it. Turns out it's a very old Cape Cod Canal design. No idea how old it is but it's a real treasure!!!

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  3. The Asian Pear17/8/12 10:10

    What a brilliant idea! Silverware for your art tool and brushes. I think it'll look lovely. I also love the look of tarnished silver. Gives it this classic and vintage look.

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  4. Babs-beetle17/8/12 12:57

    Bitch! ;)

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  5. John Dearden17/8/12 15:26

    Great idea to use that for your supplies. Makes me want to go to a thrift store now.

    Good restraint just laughing at her, only :)

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  6. Kisma18/8/12 09:14

    Haha, people make me laugh! That is classic and I love your decorating ideas!!! Take pictures!!!

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  7. Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens18/8/12 12:14

    How empty her life must be to intrude into yours like that.

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  8. Cupcake Blonde18/8/12 22:50

    Bitch indeed! I hate it when people think they know everything about you. I get asked a lot if I have kids and when I say no they ask why not. Uh, none of your business!

    I LOVE thrift stores and antique stores!! My husband and I are obsessed with peeking intostores that hold treasures of the past.

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  9. Daisy19/8/12 13:40

    I agree, the patina is nice. I don't think other people should comment on purchases. What is even worse is when the servers say to my Mommeh at a restaurant "Well, SOMEONE sure was hungry!"

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  10. Unknown31/8/12 09:19

    Well it was interesting to see that old silver tea accessories in the photo...well old things are worth artistic...they will convert into antiques in the long future...

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