Decorating with Vintage Silver

8.31.2014

Can y'all believe that it is the last day of August? Welcome to our monthly Country French style series. This month we are talking about vintage silver.

I have acquired a few pieces of silver over the last four years and usually put out more during the colder seasons. So right now most of it is put away and will be brought back out soon. So I grabbed some photos from my files to share how I have used vintage silver around my home.






This was probably the first silver piece I bought. I love the monogram on it. I like to place pieces on stacks of old books.

Love that these knife handles are monogrammed, too. Doesn't bother me in the least that it isn't our initial.

This silver creamer was purchased last winter at a local flea market.

It also is monogrammed.



This large silver revere bowl was filled with shells and then I threw in an old rusty door knob and that vintage fork. Why? Just because.

This small monogrammed revere bowl trophy was a steal at $10 several years ago.

This hutch isn't decorated exactly the same now as it was here, but close. I wanted to show how I used a silver tray to display the very old pharmaceutical bottles that I purchased in France last year. Hard to believe it has been almost a year since that trip.

I love using my old silver trophies to decorate with, too.



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  1. Shirley@Housepitality Designs8/31/14, 9:09 AM

    I love silver....always a classic!...love your collection!!

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  2. Dawn8/31/14, 9:15 AM

    I have so much vintage silver but never do a thing with it. Mine all looks like it could use a good polishing too. I love how you are displaying yours Kim

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  3. Sheila8/31/14, 9:19 AM

    I absolutely love silver! I am so blessed to have my Mother-in-Law's silver pieces. My Sweet Husband said that he grew up with it all over their house. I've been wanting to put it out, but was at a loss as to how to use it decoratively. Thanks for the advice and inspiration.

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  4. chateau chic8/31/14, 9:21 AM

    You have some really nice and interesting pieces. I love pulling out the silver through the fall and winter months. Adds a nice warmth to the decor.
    Mary Alice

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  5. Sheila E8/31/14, 9:23 AM

    Love your silver. Don't think my first reply went through. I have a set of flatware from a great aunt that you have inspired me to use. Thanks
    Sheila@mykentuckyliving

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  6. Junkchiccottage8/31/14, 9:43 AM

    Love your collection Kim. So pretty.
    Kris

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  7. Anonymous8/31/14, 9:45 AM

    Your silver collection is really pretty and I can't wait to see what you do with them this holiday season!

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  8. Sharon @ Blue Willow House8/31/14, 10:02 AM

    I love your vintage silver collection and the lovely ways you use it.

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  9. Cynthia8/31/14, 10:21 AM

    Another beautiful post with such great pieces. Love the silver.

    Cindy

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  10. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage8/31/14, 10:22 AM

    I love your collection!! The monogrammed pieces and the trophy are my favorites- I have been searching for a few trophies to add to my collection! Happy weekend!

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  11. ImSoVintage Laura Walker8/31/14, 10:23 AM

    I love old tarnished silver. It is something that never goes out of style. xo Laura

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  12. Gee Singh Newbanks8/31/14, 10:32 AM

    LUV vintage silver. I keep mine tarnished , but I luv it that way. As summer comes to a close I will be bringing mine out as well.To me it just warms up the place!
    Luv your pretty pieces Kim.

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  13. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest8/31/14, 11:05 AM

    Every precious piece of your old silver collection is displayed beautifully, Kim.

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  14. Art and Sand8/31/14, 11:28 AM

    I love all your silver displays.

    I donated much of the silver we got as wedding presents, but I have a few pieces of family silver flatware that I use in decorating. If we had moved to this house after I discovered blogs, I would have kept a lot more of my "stuff".

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  15. The Tuscan Home8/31/14, 12:25 PM

    Beautifully displayed, great job, Kim! I need to pull out some silver, thanks for the idea. :) Happy weekend! ~Liz

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  16. Anonymous8/31/14, 3:11 PM

    Very nice collection and beautifully displayed.

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  17. Confessions of a Plate Addict8/31/14, 3:47 PM

    I love seeing all of your vintage silver, Kim...especially the monogrammed pieces! I agree...I love that idea and the fact that it's not mine doesn't bother me at all! Hope you are having a great holiday weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  18. Babs R8/31/14, 4:45 PM

    I LOVE silver and can rarely pass a vintage piece without wondering the story behind it. Love your collection and always enjoy seeing the way you style it.

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  19. Sarah8/31/14, 8:08 PM

    Kim, I'm fond of vintage silver too and like to use it as accents here and there. I also like to use petite silver trays to hold various collections. Your vignettes are lovely. Great style!

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  20. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse9/1/14, 3:22 PM

    I love the beautiful handles of your silver cutlery! I find some sometimes, buy it with the idea of listing it in the shop... and end up keeping it all!

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  21. Anonymous9/1/14, 3:26 PM

    I too love my silver---thankfully I was passionate for it when I was much younger and there wasn't so much sticker shock on the really gOOd pieces as now! My collection is probably larger than any one girl should have though and I am trying to cut loose some of my lesser fav's....but I could NEVER part with anything monogrammed---
    Catherine

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  22. Anne9/3/14, 9:18 PM

    Beautiful silver collection Kim!

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