thrifted goodies – a S&P shaker collection

MaryJo Materazo

2 years ago

Hello friends! Welcome to the next installment of thrifted goodies! Thrift store shopping is the perfect way to start a collection. Believe me it happens before you know it, and today I am sharing a vintage S&P shaker collection.

Thrifted Goodies is a monthly series where Rachel from the Antiqued Journey and I share thrift store goodness. Topics might include particular finds, tips, techniques and general advice about thrift shopping in general. I list all the thrifted goodies series at the end of this post for your further reading pleasure.

Rachel always has such great finds, and I love how she styles everything in her home. If you don’t know Rachel yet, you’re in for a treat. Make sure to hop over and introduce yourself. Her post Thrifted Goodies – Volume 11 does not disappoint, and you do not want to miss it.

This month we have Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill joining us for triple the fun. Jennifer is sharing thrift stores finds for the garden, which you do not want to miss!

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collections don’t necessarily start as collections

This S&P shaker collection totally snuck up on me. Seriously. I started with one large thrifted shaker for the kitchen to hold iodized salt. The vintage look with the silver top and beautiful glass silhouette is everything. I don’t use iodized salt much, which I mostly use for baking, since I use kosher salt for everyday cooking.

I found a few similar ones and started scooping them up to sell in my spaces when I was still consigning. This was years ago, but they sold well so I always kept my eye out for them, and then I started buying different sizes and shapes and well you see where I am today.

Thrift stores are a great resource to shop for collections like this. The items are usually priced reasonably, and the selections are unique. I use them in my decor and for stylings, but I usually just display them in my breakfront in the dining room. I also started a collection of green transferware the same way, which you can read about here {the thrifted green transfer ware collection}.

sub categories within the S&P shaker collection

Glass Shakers with Silver Tops

I started only collecting the large glass shakers with the silver tops. The larger sizes lend themselves to many uses, which I share more below. From there, I started expanding into different sizes and styles within the glass category.

Silver Shakers

Then I found S&P shakers in all silver styles which have super, pretty vintage profiles, and I especially love to use these in tablescape projects, which I share more below as well.

Transferware Shakers

As you can see, I have accumulated quite a bit of a collection so I had cut myself off. No more S&P shakers for me…but then…I ran across this brown transferware set…well, excuse me, but they had to come home with me. Besides an addition to my S&P shakers collection, it also compliments my brown transfer ware collection. I love when decor plays double duty!

Pewter Shakers

The last set of S&P shakers I acquired was the petite pewter set. I love, love love, the little handles and the tray they come on. Too many details to pass up, plus pewter. I was smitten.

uses for the S&P shaker collection

Condiments & Spices

The obvious use for S&P shakers is, well, for salt and pepper. To state the obvious. But you can also use the shakers for other spices you might use frequently and have out all the time so it’s in a pretty container, adding vintage style to your kitchen.

Crafting Supplies

I have seen glitter and other craft supplies stored in different shakers. They are great vessels to store smaller items like beads, sequins, etc. and will add style to your crafting space.

Vase

For the larger sizes, I love to use them as vases. Unexpected vessels used as floral vases adds so much interest and dimension to a floral arrangement besides the pretty blooms.

Vignette Styling

These delicate, vintage S&P shakers are the perfect little detail to add to a decor vignette. They add an unexpected finishing touch.

tablescapes using the S&P shaker collection

Tablescape projects are favorites of mine, which if you are a regular reader around here you know. I love using individual S&P shakers at each place setting. The fact that they are all different makes me happy. I love to mix and match tabletop pieces.

You can get more details and see additional pictures by following links to the original post under the photos.

Red & Neutral Table

a guide to setting a red & neutral Valentine’s day table

Spring Fling Tablescape

*Romantic T**able*scape for four

Pewter Garden Table Design

thrifted pewter goodies on a garden table design

Fireside Table

Remember you can get more details and see additional pictures by following links to the original post under photos.

crafted decor with the S&P shaker collection

***Salt & Pepper* *Shaker Bottle Brush Christmas Tree Snow Globe Craft***

S&P shakers can be the perfect vessel to create snow globes. I created these years back as a Christmas decoration. All the instructions are on the original post and is a great accent for a holiday kitchen.

***Salt & Pepper* *Button Shakers***

I applied the same techniques to create these button filled shakers. I used black & white buttons to look like salt & pepper. They are just a sweet decor accent.

***Salt & Pepper* *Shaker Snowman Soldier Craft***

These snowmen soldiers made from vintage salt and pepper shakers by The Vintage Pelican are the cutest thing ever! I haven’t been able to buy myself any because they sell our so fast every year. Who knows, maybe I’ll try my hand at making my own since I have so many shakers now.

wrapping up the S&P shaker collection

I will share a funny tid bit. We actually don’t own a traditional table S&P shaker set. I use my green depression glass salt cellar for the kosher salt and we have a stainless steel pepper mill. We love to cook a lot so I tend to lean towards the commercial and industrial kitchen tools.