Rise and Shine, Sunshine! Please do come in and join me on this lovely Spring day. I hope you have some pep in your step and joy in your heart today.
Believe it or not, I have not posted a country clutter tour since December! Wowzer! But don't worry , I have still been piling in the clutter. Hee! Hee! 😀😁 I would be delighted if joined me for this year's first "Colorful Country Clutter " tour .
I know this is not for all, but I am a maximalist . I enjoy the humble jumbles of knick knacks and whatnots. Now my collections didn't happen overnight , but have been in the decades of making. So if you are up to it, let's go check out my hutch all decorated in the Strawberry theme.
My hutch is not very large. Mr. Pinker built it for me almost 30 years ago, and it has been tucked in the corner of the small kitchen ever since we moved here.
After removing all of my Easter decor ... ( Hmmm I failed to show you the hutch with all of the bunnies. If you would like to see that just let me know. ) ... I added my red Dollar Tree and thrifted strawberry plates. I kept the white valances which I am using as shelf runners on the hutch. I use a string of white Christmas lights which I tuck among the clutter to bring a little twinkle to my hutch.
I rarely change what is on the top of the hutch. The old large Campbell's soup tin holds dishes. I added the Toll House cookie tin which holds Christmas kitchen salt and pepper shakers . ( I am always interested in where maximalists store their stuff. Are you? ) I bought the Coca Cola crates years ago at an Estate Sale. The old coke bottles have been found in creeks and such.
Shhh... Don't tell anyone , but I have a plate addiction. And I refuse to get help. Hee! Hee! Little saucers are stacked in the corner on the top shelf with a Hall pitcher purchased at the World's Longest Yard sale sitting on top. More little tins are added to the mix . Vintage children's toy kitchen utensils are carefully placed in a juice glass. My sweet sis gifted me the strawberry bottle opener.
I often leave some of the same old things on the hutch from season to season such as the little glass salt and pepper shakers as well as the white ones. They were some of the last gifts from my sis. 🤗 She was like me and loved to go to yard sales and thrift stores, and boy, could she find the bargains.
Sitting above the little wooden strawberry sign is Strawberry Jam Jar from my Mason Jar series. ( And yes, I still have more jars in my mind to create. )
Years ago I found this little crewel work at the thrift store for under a dollar. It is still one of my favorites.
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Well we made it through the 1st shelf. Are you up to seeing more? If so, let's hop on down to the 2nd shelf. Hippety Hop! Down we go!
Ok, Ok. I will admit to another addiction -TEAPOTS! Gosh, I love them.
I have 2 strawberry teapots. This little beauty came with the teacups. And there are more salt and pepper shakers- a third addiction. Hee! Hee! ( When I store my strawberry items, some of the salt and pepper shakers are stored in the teapot for safe keeping. )
Front and center is Amy Lou the Berry Picker which was made in memory of my sweet sis. It holds a very special place in my heart. Below it are some of the strawberry stamps that I shared last year including Strawberry Quilt Stamp, Strawberry Jam and Biscuits Stamp and Berries For Sale Stamp
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| Faux berries are tucked in an old measuring cup. |
Right on top of the old vintage tea canister is Mini Strawberry Sampler which I shared a couple of years ago. The Strawberry Ice Cream Stamp is placed in the vintage red tea glass. Isn't that drinking glass gorgeous? It was another World's Longest Yard Sale find.
Wheww! Are your eyes crossed yet? 👀😜😅 I sure hope not because we are shimmying on down to the bottom shelf. Shimmy shimmy!
On the bottom shelf, I place a simple red and white quilt made from 3 1/2" ( unfinished) scraps. And then I went to town layering in all kinds of berry goodness.
In the corner is my 1 and only strawberry themed cookie jar. ( My cookie jars are usually stored in the "she shed") . In the old juicer, I placed a 1990's Dollar General jam jar.
The jam jar sits on a little postcard quilt that I made decades ago using scraps and ink stamps.
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| Strawberries and Cream Stamp |
Last year, Dolly Parton had a Spring collection at the Dollar General. When I saw the measuring cup with strawberries on it, I could not snatch it up quick enough.
Strawberry , a freebie found on the Lizzie Kate website, fits perfectly in the measuring cup.
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Lastly on the vintage scale are some gifted small platters from my sis which are filled with vintage pot holders, berries and "Sweet Strawberry " which is a freebie from Caroline at Cosmic Handmade.
It was berry sweet of you to join me today. If you have the chance, stop back by tomorrow. I will be sharing my BERRIES stitch which I have shown in previous posts.
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| Spring on the Farm and Berries |
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Life is like strawberries- sometimes sour sometimes sweet . " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy , the sweetest strawberry picker. It is just not the same without you, Amo. Love and miss you, Amo. Also this is dedicated to my Nanny . Today is her birthday. Happy Heavenly Birthday. Nanny I love you to the moon and back!
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Strawberry cuteness overload. So much to see and enjoy. I have a white cupboard in my kitchen that's decorated with strawberries. I do love strawberries in my kitchen decor. Thank you for sharing. Big Hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteOooh I bet your white hutch is berry gorgeous, Darlene. I have always wanted a white cupboard. Thank you so much for dropping by to see my hutch. I enjoy this time of the year. Big hugs
DeleteJust lovely, so much pictures and how I enjoyed them !! Have a nice day!!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you very kindly, Annelies. You are always so encouraging and uplifting. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa! Your hutch is strawberry heaven!! 😍😍🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓 I love everything strawberry and LOVE all your strawberry things. What an amazing collection. Thank you for sharing, this totally made my day 😊 My sister planted strawberries in her garden and even though she's gone, her kids are still eating the strawberries 💕
ReplyDeleteHave a great Saturday my friend!
Hugs from Maine,
-Alex 🤗
Aaw that is such a sweet memory of your dear sis. It warms my heart that her children are able to enjoy the fruit that she planted and tended to. My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope this year's harvest is bountiful and extra sweet. I am sure your dear sister is smiling down on all of your from Heaven. Warm gentle hugs, sweet friend. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteI have to admit I am so very jealous of your hutch and all the clutter....er...decorations ;-) Thank you for the wonderful tour! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAaw Donna, you are so sweet. Thank you so much . I add 1 or 2 things each year to my decor. Most of the stuff has been thrifted over a long period of time. I wish you the most wonderful evening. Hugs.
DeleteI'm a maximalist, too, and love how you are able to change things out with the seasons or for celebrations and holidays. I dream of being so organized. :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that I am not alone, Tammy. LOL. I used to never change out my hutch , but once the kiddos were grown and gone, it has given me something to do. Have a blessed day. Hugs
DeleteLoved the berry hutch tour. And all the happy red color I’m seeing. Saw a number of cute strawberry patterns to stitch. Have a great weekend. K from NY
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday, K. I hope you are having a great weekend too. I am so delighted that you found some stitches to add to your seasonal stitching. Thank you so much for joining me today. Warm hugs.
DeleteI love your berry hutch, Melisa! So many fun things. The strawberry teapot made me stop and look again - that's really neat! I've stitched some of your strawberry designs, too - it must be time to get them out!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Diann. I found the teapot years ago at the thrift store. I have the teacups in another area. It is unusual around here to find the set . I hope you have had a great day. Hugs.
DeleteI just love your Berry themed hutch, berry season is the best, I love strawberries and blueberries so much,
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Oh thank you so much, Diana. I always look forward to Spring time and pulling out all of the berry decor. It transitions into summer decor easily too. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteYour themed hutches are always such fun to see. So many little details and fun finds from years past. What a great way to highlight some of your treasures.
ReplyDeleteAww thank you so much, Kate. It is always a joy to change things out . Some of the things bring back many fond memories. I wish you the most wonderful evening. Hugs.
DeleteI love every single thing! I used to collect all things strawberry. I don't have many of those things left but I still love everything strawberry! Amy Lou the Berry Picker is so, so sweet. My middle name is Lou, but hers might be something else - Louise or Louella? Mom gave me that middle name to honor her favorite aunt, whose name was "Lula". I'm glad she didn't name me Linda Lula ;) Anyway, I know you miss her so much, especially during strawberry season. Sending you big hugs today Melisa.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Linda. I bet you sometimes miss your collection, but I bet the pieces went to a good home. Well how neat that your middle name is Lou especially since you were named in honor of your great aunt. I bet she was thrilled. Amy's is Louise. , but most of the time, I called her Amo. LOL. Yes, I think about her from the time I wake up until I go to bed. It still has not got any easier. Thank you for the sweet visit and for making me smile. Hugs.
DeleteI think you are the queen of strawberries, Melisa! So many cute berry themed stitches and decor pieces. My favorite is your design in memory of your sister--that touches my heart and is just so sweet. Thanks so sharing your themed hutch each time you change it up--love it! Have a wonderful weekend! ♥
ReplyDeleteLOL I really did not get into collecting a lot of strawberry items until our family started planting berries. Then we started decorating the selling shed and that spilled over to my house. Good memories though. Amy Lou is one of my favorites too. Thank you so much for the sweet visit, Carol. You brought a smile to my day. Hugs.
DeleteLove everything Melissa. Now I want to make little quilts too, like your red and white quilt and the postcard! Just not enough hours in the day! Have a great weekend. Hugs, Barbara @flashinscissors. 🤗🙋♀️👍💕💕💕👋xxx
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Barbara. I was thinking the other day that I would like to make little postcard quilts again. They are quick and so fun to just sit around or give as gifts. I hope you do decide to make one . I agree we need more hours in the day. Warm hugs.
DeleteLove the strawberry hutch tour. You have collected so many fun items The hutch is perfect to arrange your collections. I just spread my seasonal items around the house and it just blends in with the rooms. I need a hutch LOL. Thanks for the tour. Alicia
ReplyDeleteWhat a juicy, sweet berry hutch. So many really cool little items making up for a total winning display. This was a wonderful way to start my day. Thank you, Melisa.
ReplyDeleteSo many cute designs that I want to stitch. I think I'll turn the Hoosier into a berry display next year, since the patriotic won't be up all year.
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