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    Flatware Flower and Dining Room Refresh

    March 22, 2010 |

    I just about *died* when I saw Jen’s spring spoon flower wreath on Tatertots and Jello last Wednesday! So much so that I got in my car that day (I had to go shopping anyways…), stopped at Goodwill (well, it was  right across the street…), and bought myself some spoons (no excuse there)! Turns out they didn’t have as many as I wanted so I picked up a few forks as well since I wanted. it. NOW.

    I’m not much of a wreath gal, but I had other plans for the little beauty!

    I followed Jen’s tutorial and instead of attaching to a wreath, wrapped a little picture hanging wire around the back.

    I’m so happy with how it turned out!

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    I also bought the small pin in the center while I was there for .99 and cut some cardstock I received from freecycle to add that pop of blue color. The spoons and forks were .10 a piece, $1.20 total, so $2.19 for the whole flower!

    After taking the pics and living with it a bit, the gold doesn’t really fit so I painted it black to match the ORB accents in the room. I also painted the lighter flower a more turquoise shade, to better match the accents in the room.

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    Much better! It’s a little funky and less traditional than most of what I have in my house, but it is sooo me and I think it adds just the right touch to the space!  I think it looks great next to the simple white plates…

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    and my cream hutch!

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    with the door open…

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    To refresh the room, we also moved the corner cabinet to the other side of the window, I love how it looks here!

    See my ORB’d old vent covers (original to the 1937 house). Pay no attention to my chandy that needs swagging…

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    Not too long from now, this table will be painted and distressed as well! YAY!

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    like my plant stand and peonies? I refreshed the old arrangement and moved them into the spot where the corner cabinet used to be. The stand was $5, the peonies (Crate & Barrel!) were $4, the chandelier was $5, shades were 8 for $2, and the table my hubby bought before we dated – all garage sale!

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    I love using fruit as a centerpiece – yummy Gala apples and bananas (Lily’s fave). Placemat was a gift from my mom (Home Goods) and the wire basket was from my registry from Macy’s (Martha’s collection).

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    Here’s my inspiration picture - thanks Jen for such a great idea and an easy to follow tutorial – go check it out here!

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    Comments

    1. Bella

      September 24, 2010 at 12:43 am

      Oh how I love this, man I tell you if it weren't for my blogging I would never EVER think of any of these things, and would never have the pleasure of seeing it either. I love it, absolutely love it, the forks give it so much, and its so cute!!! You know what to do, if you link up to any parties, gosh I would love for mine to be one of them. Bella 🙂

    2. Tara

      April 14, 2010 at 4:33 am

      Beautiful. Your newest follower is here! LOLTara @ Trendy Treehouse

    3. Kat @ Black Kats Design

      April 09, 2010 at 2:14 am

      I love this project and want to make it for my kitchen! I'm a little confused on how to go about it. Did you bend the flatware like Jen did or are the laid across each other? How did you attach it all together? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

    4. Maddycakes

      March 25, 2010 at 3:51 pm

      So cute!! Really creative. Michellewww.maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com

    5. Sherry

      March 24, 2010 at 7:21 pm

      That is really cute. Nice decor item.Win Rachael Ray bake ware at my blog.Thanks!

    6. Laura

      March 23, 2010 at 9:50 pm

      This is awesome. So creative!! I'm a new follower!

    7. Astrid

      March 23, 2010 at 11:47 am

      Awesome!!!! It looks perfect on your wall too!

    8. Kaysi

      March 22, 2010 at 6:08 pm

      What a great idea!!! I love how it looks on your wall!

    9. KT

      March 22, 2010 at 2:50 pm

      This is SOO cool. Love it.

    10. Beeutiful by Design

      March 22, 2010 at 10:06 am

      I love this project~I'm off to the dollar tree to get me some spoons and forks!

    11. [email protected]

      March 22, 2010 at 4:50 am

      So cute! It looks like jewelry for the wall. I just adore it!~Amy

    12. Bonnie @ House of Grace

      March 22, 2010 at 12:52 am

      It looks great!!! So creative. I love getting ideas from others. That is why blogging is great!!!Bonniep.s.Thanks for the chili!!! Yummy!

    13. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

      March 22, 2010 at 3:05 am

      The flatware flower is just wonderful. I just love it. So pretty. The breakfast room looks just fabulous. Hugs, Marty

    14. Allison Shops

      March 22, 2010 at 2:09 am

      How cute!I hope you'll drop by AtticMag to see Jane's Met Monday post.

    15. Michelle @ Sweet Something

      March 22, 2010 at 1:18 am

      I saw Jen's version and thought it was a neat idea...I love your addition of the forks! Great job!

    16. Patti

      March 22, 2010 at 12:55 am

      This is so unique...i might try this...thanks for sharing this clever idea

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