On a recent trip to one of my favorite antique haunts, I found a treasure trove of old chippy dirty underloved shutters. What a goldmine!
Don't you love the huge visual punch architectural elements makes?
This is all part of my kitchen/eating area makeover. While the kitchen is in an upheaval I'll be enjoying the new pretty shutters... chips, dirt, rust and all! Who knew grunge could be so pleasing?
I just wish these shutters could talk... what a tale they probably could tell!
I am thrilled to be joining my friend Kim at Savy Southern Style for WOW US WEDNESDAY!
I am joining A La Carte for Junkin Finds Friday.
I am joining Laurie at Bargain Hunting With Laurie for A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS.
Wow, Yvonne! I wish I could find something like that near me (that didn't cost more than my car!)
ReplyDeleteI cannot WAIT to see the finished room!
~Andie
Hi Yvonne I just love old shutters and you found a beauty!! Looks great on your wall. Martina
ReplyDeleteGreat find, the old shutters make such a statement! Can't wait to see your kitchen reveal!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your grungy new decor! How lucky you were to find these.
ReplyDeleteLOVE what you are doing~
ReplyDeleteOh, such gorgeous old shutters. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne, what a great find! I can see now that it will look gorgeous in your kitchen/eating area.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your evening,
Gail
I've always wanted to use old shutters somewhere in my decor and so far, haven't come up with anything. I can't wait to see your finished project!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteThe shutters are wonderful! Right now we have a couple of old cabinet doors about that size propped up on each side of a corner of the dining room.
My dream? Finding a wonderful old corbel to hang and use as a shelf.
hello Yvonne,
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting me today - always love finding a new blog (like a need some more distraction!!!)
Great shutters...I often photograph the shutters when on holiday in france - should upload my collection of photos one day (like I need to add to the job list!!!)
will be back for the reveal...fee x
Grunge... How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. What a selection of old chippy shutters!!!
ReplyDeleteI think my heart just fluttered.
I do wish I knew the stories behind old things... Makes me smile just thinking about it.
Love Carissa
Thank you so much for stopping by and your sweet comments about my Anna.
BOnjour Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about those old shutters. your head must be spinning with ideas for your new kitchen. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Have fun,
Mimi
Hi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteI love the shutters -they add so much character!
I look forward to seeing more.
Carolyn
They're beautiful, Yvonne! What a great addition to your kitchen makeover. I'll bet there are so many uses for them.
ReplyDeleteNice find! I can't wait to see the rest of the room. I am sure that it will be fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHello Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteLove your finds and can't wait to see the final results!
~ Gabriela ~
Hi Yvonne, I love your shutters. They have so much soul, don't you think? They will add so much depth to your new kitchen! Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture and history old architecture can bring to our new homes. How lucky you were to find these.
ReplyDeletejust beautiful, how much fun they will be to decorate with!
ReplyDeleteWow Yvonne I wish I could find some gorgeous shutters like this!! Wow they are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, those are great and I can't wait to see your new kitchen.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I have looked everywhere for a pair of similar shutters! Yours are wonderful and I love the color and shabbiness.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Hi Yvonne, It is amazing how more and more people are going to the vintage look when they remodel. They have even come out with mouldings to look old fashion that you don't have to assemble. All you have to do is put it up. Amazing. I have been watching your remodel even though I haven't left a comment. I am waiting to see the finished result. Take Care. A Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing your completed kitchen Yvonne. Those shutters add just the perfect pop against yours walls, and the patina just can't be duplicated! Hope you will share the "whole" when completed. I know it will be lovely.
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Sue
These are just gorgeous Yvonne! The patina is amazing, can't wait to see your Kitchen, and thank you for the comment on my project, it's funny, my brother mentioned he's thrown out so many of those popcorn tins over the years, xoxo tami
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of old shutters too!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
The shutters are wonderful...and these elements add so much interest!♥
ReplyDeleteNice! I just found a pair of antique shutters in the garbage! They are so awesome I hung them up around the window in my bedroom! I'll be posting them soon!
ReplyDeleteSusan
homeroad.net
Such a nice post, and I wish you well with your new kitchen. I know what you mean about hanging on to the old, but I'm guessing you will REALLY enjoy your new space! May all the "upheaval" go well!
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Love the old shutters and lovely photography!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over those shutters! What an awesome find! And you didn't even have to paint it or anything! Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my chalkboard calender!! It made me smile!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos...and wonderful old shutters, Yvonne! Can't wait to see the reveal! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteWonderful old shutter. What a great find!
ReplyDeleteYour shutter is wonderful. You must have been in shutter heaven in that store!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I sure do wish some pieces could talk, boy the stories! Great find here..I have always wanted an old door. No place whatsoever though to put it.
ReplyDeleteI just popped over from KIm's and I love these shutters! I am on the hunt for some myself! Where do you even begin to look for them?
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteYour shutter, chips, durt and rust are adorable, darling! Oh, I can hardly wait for your new kitchen reveal. Was that a glimpse of new cabinetry I saw on the left of my screen? I'm sure you're ready to be through with all of the ongoing construction, as well. Keep us updated!
Fondly,
Pat
Perfect post for Wow Us Wednesday! I'm sure wowed! (Is that a word?) These are gorgeous! Can't wait to see your kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI want to go shopping with YOU!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff!
Your kitchen will be amazing.
xx
A
Love it all!!
ReplyDeleteblessings
barbara jean
Glorious, olden, scrappy shutters can absolutely bring me to my knees.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am thrilled that you joined my party, too!! Love those shutters!
ReplyDeleteThere is something about old shutters that pulls at all of us. I have some too that came off of our house. Trying to decide what to do with them so that they can get the recognition they deserve. I hope you find that bench Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteYour treasures are just that 'treasures' I love old doors and shutters...they can actually make a room a magnificent room! I have 2 old doors in upstate ny in the Lake George region that I bought last year and have yet to pick up..they close for the winer season. I sure hope they are still there this summer so I can bring them back to NJ. Thanks for reminding me with this lovely post of yours!
Wishing you a glorious day!
xx
Bunny
I was just looking at some shutters at a Habitat resale shop but I can tell you they did not have anywhere near the character that yours have Yvonne. I can't wait to see the finished kitchen, these are truly a treasure.
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful Yvonne! How pretty they will be in your home. Love old shutters.
ReplyDeleteSherry
the chipper the better!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how this new look comes together. My kitchen bench is an old Chinese rough hewn one. No wow factor though! Know your kitche will always be a welcoming place for making memories!
ReplyDeletelove this post, all things old can be "new" again. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWell, I, for one, can't WAIT to see this re-do all done! Its intriguing to try to visualize where you're going with this but I'm sure it will be spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI know living through it is hard. DD said she spent a small fortune eating out with her DH & 3 kidlets while her kitchen was being done & that was just for the evening meals!
Keep posting your progress so we can see it all come together. We get the fun part & no mess to deal with. ;-p
Great find and I love the look!
ReplyDeletei love that shabby grunge too!
ReplyDeletewhat a great find. salvage yards hold whispers of stories from the past & offer fresh tales of new beginnings for the future.
it looks beautiful...can't wait to see more.
kellie
Yvonne pieces like this add such character to a room. I love these shutters and yes I bet they have stories they could tell. Thanks for joining JFF. hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteI love your shutters! I agree, the more chips and rust, the better!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find Yvonne. I love the large panels on them. I can't wait to see your kitchen finished. It sounds like it's going to be fabulous. Thank you for linking to Favorite Things. laurie
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love architectural details, Yvonne. And your shutters were a fabulous find! They provided instant history and unique vintage charm. ;)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Oh my......love it!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda