crazy for cutters

I think you are going to notice a theme...

I'm decorating the kitchen again!

Over the past few weeks while I was digging through my kitchen collectibles for fall decor, I came across my hoard of vintage cookie cutters.

 

 

Although I was decorating for fall, I couldn't hardly wait to use these charming cookie cutters for the beginning of my winter holiday decorating!!!

 

 

I tie them onto wreaths...

 

Hang them on sugar bowls...

 

Place them on my cabinet handles...

 

Tuck them into cute vignettes...

Sometimes I even use them!!!

 

But then again, I get lazy and make a lot of drop cookies. Then I can use the cookie cutters for placecard holders.

Cuteness...

 

When I go out thrifting, there are a few things (actually thousands of things hahahah) that call to me. Cookie cutters are on that list. And I am honest enough to say that I will never ever feel like I have too many. I put them everywhere...

My favorites are those I remember from my childhood. This Santa and reindeer are at the top of my list of heart-warming faves...
 



 

My precious kitchen angel is even adorned with a tiny cutter...



 

Decorating with treasured collections is a wonderful practice all year long, but it is even more special around the holidays.

Writing this post really did warm my heart.

I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner...

 

 



focusing on fall

I am officially inspired!

After looking back over the tour of Kelly's collections and beautiful home, I am ready to keep digging through my kitchen collectables in search of more fall décor.

 

I love using my tattered old dress form to display all sorts of vintage clothing...depending on the season. For fall, she proudly dons an old apron. I also love to display everything from eggs to apples in my old metal egg baskets.

Juicers are not typically associated with late fall, but now that I live in South Florida, this is the season for picking fresh limes, oranges and lemons!

 

I am crazy for old grinders and this one fits right into the decor with the pretty apple red metal ring around the lid.

 

Potato mashers are pulled out of the cabinet and ready for dispaly...soon it will be time to put them to work making Thanksgiving dinner!

 

My rolling pins are workhorses. I still love to give them a place to be herished in my kitchen.

It may seem a little silly to change the salt and pepper shakers for each season. But I have so many sets that I love! Changing them from time to time gives me a chance to appreciate them!

 

I wish I had vintage scales in every color. Since mine are black, they take center stage this time of year!

 

I think wooden spoons are underappreciated because they are so utilitarian. Yet I love them beause they do work so hard! Plus they remind me of generations past. I feel like I'm cooking with my grandma...even if only in spirit!

 

I was inspired to dig through my collections in search of fall decor. Now I hope you are inspired too!