Monday, February 4, 2013

Crate Crush


I adore using crates when I decorate a room.  (Want a crate for yourself?  Scroll to the bottom of the post for my source!)




You can really do anything with them. Here I've filled them with a few of my vintage seltzer bottles, some inherited movie reels, and blue Mason jars filled with vintage sewing notions.  The other box holds linen fabric and an old coffee bean bag. 


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Another use would be to display dishes.  I'm thinking they might work well to use during a luncheon when I am serving buffet style. 



I even added some vintage dollies.  I love the writing on these old German crates. 


See the dish peeking through the crate?  It's one of my favorites. a Spode.  


I'm thinking these crates would also work well to hold grain sacks, coffee bean bags, or fabric just waiting for the right project. 




Or how about using them to hold bath towels?  




And do you want to know the best part?  You can snag one or more of these crates for yourself for a great price. Many of you ask me where I get things I show on my blog.  




These vintage babies are available at Decor Steals today, but you better grab them fast, I don't think they are going to last.  

(Thanks Decor Steals for using my photos again today.)




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25 comments:

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Great photos, Anita! I love how you used the crates with the dishes. I think that would be a great display for a buffet.

thefarmfiles said...

Yes, I use old crates as serving pieces and for organization...much like the examples you provided. Happy to hear you do as well! Great photos.

Keeping It Cozy said...

Gorgeous photos, Anita - love the styling! Wooden crates are one of my favorite things... I have way too many of them! :-)

PURA VIDA said...

ha! I am just coming up from the cellar from taking down crates...we bought an old baking powder crate at an auction just this weekend. I mostly have wine crates (filled with corks) but also have a dynamite box and a few other interesting crates down there. I love your display!

Debra @ Common Ground said...

these are really wonderful, I love how you've styled these rustic pieces with the gorgeous romantic dishes!!

Gee Singh Newbanks said...

Great pictures Anita. Adorable crates and I luv the one with the china and the towels..
Going over to peek at Decor Steals no.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Gee

Come on over and take a peek at my 'new' old dresser and vanity. :-)

Andrea said...

great inspiration. I have an old coke crate in the theatre room, that would look great with some seltzer bottles =)

Kristen Soderberg said...

LOVE your style! They look great! I think we are vintage sisters as I have very similar style as you! Great job!

Kristen
www.wonderfulathome.blogspot.com

Alison Bayne said...

So inspiring, I'll be asking our green grocer if he can spare some. Thank you!

Ellie VanCaster said...

Great pictures and fun post-I'll never pass up an old crate again.

Dayle @ A Collection of This and That said...

I love wood crates. So versatile.

On Crooked Creek said...

Anita,
I love these wood crates!!!
Great ideas for their use, as well!!!
None from Germany for me, though...as "Mr. Ed" has made several here on the Prairie! I'll be showing one soon in the updates for Studio One!!! Stay tuned!
Love that your photos were shown again on Decor Steals!!!
Fondly,
Pat

Donna Wilkes said...

Wonderful photography and ideas for using crates. I have enjoyed your post.

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

Oh my gosh I love every single picture! I want to pin all of them. Thanks for such a lovely post ~ Ann

At The Picket Fence said...

I love those Anita!! You've given us so many great ideas and beautiful inspiration as always! :-)
Vanessa

Tammy Henderson said...

These are all great! Pictures are outstanding

Christine Vandormolen said...

I love them and not only because I am from Germany....lol....Anita, can I ask, did you take the pictures?? I love them! I also just started a BLOG 2 weeks ago and my very first post was about crates and how I use them in my home. If you get a chance, check out my BRAND NEW BABY BLOG..since I am so new to this I would love feedback from the PROS. Christine from WA State
http:www.littlebrags.blogspot.com

Christine Vandormolen said...

Sorry I messed up my address..here is the correction:
http://littlebrags.blogspot.com

Babs said...

Great styling on your crates and great photos.

Claudine from ReStory.ca said...

Great ideas, Anita!!! I have a few crates, AND a bunch of things I could display on them! I have fabric waiting for projects... and dishes... and mason jars... Thank you for the inspiration!
Cheers,
Claudine
www.restory.ca

Jenna LaFevor said...

Gorgeous crate decorating ideas! Pinning this! Lovin your whole blog! New follower!

Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com

Tricia Kokoszka said...

Oh no, we have a crush on the same boy! ;) I love your use of crates, might just have to swipe an idea or two for my home. PS...saw you on Finding Fabulous and just had to swing by.

Nook and Cranny said...

Love, love an old crate. I have a few in my home and use them for many different things. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Michele

Jamie -Better With Age said...

I LOVE these! I also love how you styled them. Thanks for sharing ;)
Jamie ~ Better With Age

Diane Jordan said...

Hi lovely lady.
Your post is Gorgeous with the wooden crates.. I would like just one for my kitchen. Did you see my new tablescape for Valentine's Day.
XXOO Diane

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