Recently while scouring through a thrift shop I spotted a gorgeous footed silver coffee server with double handles.
The shaped reminded me of a trophy cup.
I stopped dead in my tracks.
Does that happen to you?
I bet you think I am going to tell you that I swooped that gorgeous coffee pot up and stuck it in my cart.
But I didn’t.
Nope the price was not thrifty so I walked away without buying a thing!
All weekend long I could not get that coffee server out of my head!
Visions of that coffee server hung in my head as I thought about how amazing it would look with a bouquet of flowers preferably roses propped inside.
I thought about the pretty patina and how lovely it would look added to my chippy pink table in my kitchen.
So after much thought on Monday I raced back to that thrift shop to see if that beautiful silver coffee server with that amazing patina was still there.
The store opened and I raced to where I had see it displayed on the shelf.
Would it still be there?
I was thrilled to find it still there!
Yes I know you probably spotted this coffee server when I shared my kitchen changes HERE
But I forgot to mention it in that post.
I am sure you were wondering about it and if I would share the story of where I found it.
It really is a wonderful addition to my kitchen.
My French bottle rack is still displayed on this table.But I thought just for photo purposes I would share it all on it’s own.
The roses are from the market.Mine are not doing so well in my garden.We are in a drought and they are struggling in this heat.
I saw this pretty bouquet and I knew the colors would work perfect in this coffee server.
This time I was lucky that this treasure was still there waiting for me!
Sharing how to easily clean silver today at Live Creatively Inspired! Hope you will join me over there too!
So pretty Anne!! Your photos are gorgeous!
Anne, this silver piece is spectacular!
Glad it was still there.
I hate when something gets in your head, you must m ust must have it, then it is gone.
Occasionally when thrifting I’ll put it down, go around the corner, change my mind and go back- then it’s gone.
I have learned to put IN my cart, then change mind – otherwise it’s snatched up. That’s our thrifters around here. Sad but true.
Happy for you!
Hi Anne,
Ohhhhhhh the coffee server is so adorable. I can see where that would have been hard to pass on and you went back to get it. It is a beautiful piece.
Kris
How beautiful! and I love that pink!!
It’s gorgeous Anne- and makes a perfect vase – I would have had a hard time walking away from it too!
Glad it was still there when you went back!
XOXO
It’s so stunning! I’m glad it was still there for you when you went back to get it…..it was just meant to be !!!
~Des
You are so fortunate that it was still there. Usually when I go back after thinking about an item, it is gone.
It looks beautiful.
Swoon. That pot takes my breath away. I am so glad you went back for it.
*Smiles*
Boy Anne, I am so glad they still had this piece, it is so stunning. Love the shape and the feet are so pretty. You are right it is gorgeous with the roses you purchased.
Cynthia
Love it, Anne, have been wanting one myself for the longest time. Glad you went back after it and it was still there for you.
the pot table and flowers are lovely together, anne:) and the cute green leg…adorable!
See? It was just waiting for you! Love it when you get a “feeling” about something. That happened to me about a month ago with a Craigslist add. It was for a beautiful little 50’s rocking horse. The price was amazing and the seller was only like 10 minutes away. Well…after five days? I went over to pick it up. Ending up spending the afternoon talking to the couple over coffee. I cherish my find and made some wonderful friends.
You really were lucky that it hadn’t sold before you came back for it. It’s beautiful! I love it holding your roses. Placing it on that chippy table gives it a less formal look too.
It is beautiful and would look beautiful in any home.
Perfect with flowers.
This looks so pretty–and I just love that pink table!
Sweet Sweet Annie! I am so glad that you went back and got that piece-otherwise it would have haunted you for years! (don’t ask me how I know this) It looks perfect filled with roses. I LOVE it on the little pink table, too. I will pop over to see that silver cleaning method. I do like my silver polished….strange, I know!;>) xo Diana
How beautiful! I’m so glad you went back and got it. It’s wonderful on your pink table.
You know what? I have a coffee server and water server both inherited from my aunt. They are stashed in a cabinet. Maybe I should get them out. Does yours tilt on the base?
Hi Anne! The silver coffee service is beautiful. What I really covet, though, is the pink table. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!
Gorgeous coffee server, Anne!!! It looks so pretty with the roses on your pink table!
Mary Alice
Ann… S-I-G-H! Your coffee urn is beautiful and has such wonderful character and details! Perfect for your roses and… coffee!!!! I think it looks quite at home on your pretty pink table!!!
What a find!
I’m so happy to hear that it was waiting for you. It’s gorgeous on your chippy pink table and well worth the not so thrifty price tag. Sometimes you just have to take the plunge!
Anne, this is such a beautiful piece. I’m so glad you were able to go back to get it. I’ve done that before but haven’t been so lucky. I have a silver coffee server very similar to yours but I always just display it in my dining room as is with the lid on. I’m going to add some beautiful roses to it next time. Thanks for the tip for cleaning. I always put that off as long as I can so this one sounds easy..Happy Weekend..Judy
That piece is truly gorgeous. I can see why you ran back to get it. You were very lucky to find it there. It was meant to go home with you.
What a gorgeous and unique piece! I’m so glad that it was still there when you returned to the shop, even if it wasn’t the thriftiest price. Love how it looks with the roses in it and that pink table you’ve displayed it on is wonderful! Great color and chippy goodness! Hugs, Leena
I see a piece that is green w/ an old wheel, can I see a picture that includes this piece,and can you tell me about it.
Hi Deb,I found that while out treasure hunting.I think it is a leg from an old dresser,and attached is broken cherub piece.I now have that in my garden outside.