SHORT AND STOUT - Not just for boiling water!

WELCOME to my newest Followers and let me tell you how happy I am that you stopped by for a visit.

I am thrilled to show you the little treasure I picked up at yesterday’s Cozy Cottage Annual Barn Sale. I’ve had my eye on this kettle for quite some time and last night I brought it home as the newest member of my collection. 

Most of the vintage enamelware pieces that I have are not suitable for food or beverages due to small amounts of rust or other imperfections.  Not to worry…I actually prefer to fill them with other pretty things such as fabric or flowers. The contrast between the color of the fabrics and the glossy sheen on the sides of the kettle truly enhances the presentation.  

Enamelware items are not difficult to find; I often run across these “remnants of times past” at various flea markets or antique shows. The price per item typically ranges from $5.00 to $60.00 depending on how rare or unique the piece is.  These days, I’m on the hunt for a medium to large size bucket with a wooden handle just like the one featured at Simply Me blog.

I don’t have a farm, but this particular collection brings the “farmhouse style” into my kitchen and warms up the room, inspiring me to bake up a batch of homemade cornbread and serve it up with a nice cold glass of milk.

By the way, Cozy Cottage is a wonderful shop that features vintage collectibles, antique furniture and new gift items.  You can find great photos of yesterday’s barn sale on the Cozy Cottage FACEBOOK page.

Looking forward to seeing you again! Wendi