Mix It Up

Here's the scoop.  Found at a thrift store for $1, this gorgeous vase that resembles sundae glassware is filled with seasonal greenery and berries.  Paired up with a 49-cent red-handled ice-cream scoop and you've got a pretty sweet bouquet.    

Bright, shiny things always attract my eye.  When I saw this vintage blender on a table that said "Free", I snatched it right up!  Even though I don't use it, it still gives my kitchen a nice clean sparkle that I love.   

A tricycle tire gives this area something funky to look at. 

I find these jars between $.99 and $2.50 each at thrift stores and garage sales.  As you can see we need our hot chocolate accompanier and Twizzlers within arms reach at all times.   

Make a hot cocoa station using an old wood box, a vintage thermos and a generous amount of your favorite mugs to treat your guests with some warmth for the season. 

Don't forget to collect the 25-cents.

My hot cocoa station box started out just like any other old and dirty wood box would (refer to photo).  I cleaned, primed and painted it white.  I then added a couple coats of chalkboard paint to the front panel in order to start my hot cocoa business.         

This fabulous vintage drink cooler was found at a charitable thrift store.  (Another plus regarding many thrift stores are the funds they raise for charity). 

A vintage banana split glass holds a votive and a few pieces of nature's seasonal decor.

Soup and vegetable cans have got to be the least expensive item you can decorate with.  They are also quite handy gathering pencils, scissors, crayons, clothespins, magnets....

This $3.00 miniature cake plate, found at a barn sale a few months ago, may be small in size but it really works big in my kitchen.  It stands between my stove and coffee maker so it holds all the important things we need to make life easier in the kitchen. 

The only items I purchased new are the larger pepper grinder and salt shaker.  The rest can be found at thrift stores and flea markets on any given day.