I've been considering the possibilities for this antique baker's rack I just found. Rather than loading it down to capacity, I want to show off every one of it's fabulous chippy rusty features.
I'm feeling that we are at the russet end of summer. And while rust colors used to be a major part of my palette back in the day (pumpkin colored walls and carpet, and deep colored sofas, for instance), I hardly even recognize that person now! The old wool rug that blends with the terracotta floors is about all I have left from that era.
I've been looking for the perfect place for this old Victorian picnic basket that I first showed you a few months ago. It makes for excellent storage on the bottom shelf.
I chose a few willow baskets to crown the top.
The shelves are perfect for larger platters and serving pieces, and for showing them off!
And I like having a place to put these napkins on display. The cheery piles of linen can be rotated as often as you want. I prefer linens at hand rather than tucked away where you can forget about them.
Beautiful swirls.
The baskets hold bits that I have gathered here and there, like the sunflower head from the public gardens last fall. I almost tossed the dried lemons some time ago, but so glad I didn't! Their color seems to deepen every year. And I love the bunch of dried hydrangeas that my sister-in-law and her husband sent me in a big box last winter from up at the villa.
A good spot for the large wicker tray to gather a few handy table things.
So that's me. What are you up to?
So nice that you stopped by for a visit!
Hope you're having a fantastic week!
Jacqueline
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