In my April 12 post, I promised a peek inside the cabinet in my kitchen that houses all of my favorite vintage kitchenware. This piece tucks in a narrow space that I could never find a good use for. So I decided that a made-to-order free-standing cabinet would fill the awkward area and also provide much needed storage. I found a gentleman from down south online who specializes in making pie safes. I simply provided him with the exact measurements, requested that it be painted white and told him that instead of the usual punched tin panels, I wanted glass instead. Now all of my cheerful kitchen items are on display and are right at hand.
These two shelves are devoted to my love of nasturtiums. They are the only flowers I'm successful at growing from seeds in my garden. Bright and perky, their edible leaves and flowers are great to dress up a summer salad.
Here are more views of my vintage kitchenware with a nasturtium flower motif . . .
These pieces from the 1930s to the 50s are fun and still very useful. They have a light-hearted, whimsical quality that most new items are lacking. Plus, I like to recycle and re-use old, well-loved things. New isn't better to me!
Susan
Oh my gosh! I hve never seen such gorgeous pics!! I can't stop looking at them! I love nasturtiums too, but have never seen them on any kitchenware. But I will be sure to notice now!
Thanks for sharing such yummy eye candy!!
Posted by: linda t | July 03, 2007 at 10:28 AM
So lovely! I want that cake carrier!
Posted by: Heather | July 03, 2007 at 11:31 AM
What a yummy pitcher and glasses! Love those, and the shelf paper is yummy too! Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | July 03, 2007 at 11:36 AM
My sister called me this morning to tell me about your nasturtium photos, because she knew I had to see them. I just love your cute little cabinet and the way you have displayed everything in it. I have collected nasturtiums for 30 years now and have all the items you pictured except the great handpainted green one-of-a-kind pie carrier. There are many other coordinating tin items with the checkerboard nasturtium patterns such as bread boxes, wastebaskets and hot pads. You can also find the checkerboard pattern on lamp shades, china, glassware, shelf paper and decals. You have a great collection. Thank you for sharing it!
Posted by: Tina | July 03, 2007 at 04:14 PM
Wow, that is quite collection. It is so sunny and cheery. Love it. You cabinet turned out wonderful. Enjoy the forth for me xoxoxo Clarice
Posted by: clarice | July 03, 2007 at 04:26 PM
Hi Susan, OMG! I'm just dying over your nasturtium collection! How fabulous!! I love, love, love everybit of it. Thank you so much for sharing, I so enjoyed your lovely pictures! xo, suzy
Posted by: Suzy | July 04, 2007 at 07:15 AM
If that collection doesn't make you smile every time you walk by- it should! It is just wonderful!
Posted by: amy | July 04, 2007 at 07:01 PM
Your collection is simply divine! I ADORE your blog--it is NOW one of my faves!
XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | July 05, 2007 at 06:27 AM
I love nasturtiams! I plant them in my garden every summer.
What a beautiful collection you have in your cupboard.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Jill 00
Posted by: Jill | July 05, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Hi Susan,
What a great eye candy!!!Had to get my drool rag out. I have never seen that floral pattern before,but now I want to start collecting it.
Today I saw on ebay someone who had a tablecloth and 4 napkins for sale,but I am sure that you already have it!!
The cabinet is just perfect for displaying all your wonderful collections.
BTW,I just love your blog!!!
Posted by: Vicki | July 10, 2007 at 06:35 PM
I love all of those things! Way too cute.
Posted by: Sarah | July 21, 2007 at 07:08 PM
I have always been crazy for that nasturtium tinware. There are no makers' marks on them and I am so curious! Can you tell me anything about their history and manufacture?
Posted by: Beth Mahaney | August 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM