Sunday, October 2, 2011

Spilling the Beans


Although I have a Cuisinart coffee pot with a built in coffee grinder, I love
the look of vintage grinders.  So with a little help from heirloom white paint
and The Graphics Fairy, I am spilling the beans on a new look for a thrift
shop find and an repurposed can.




It's just a bit more country farm house looking now.




Don't you just love the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans?
I sure do.



The Graphics Fairy has such great labels.  

I am linking to ~


Bentley and I wish you a happy and creative week!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
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22 comments:

  1. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlOctober 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Great job on the grinder, Susan. Maybe you can have a treat, Bentley while Momma has her coffee!
    xoxo
    Me

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  2. Sonny GOctober 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    thats so pretty Susan. I wish I could find an old coffee grinder. My grandma had one and I loved it.

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  3. GinaOctober 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    The grinder looks so pretty painted white! I would have never thought to paint it.

    Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy having Fred Astaire serenade me. :D

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  4. LANAOctober 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I would never think to paint a vintage coffee grinder but it looks great.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Nice! The dark wood did look a bit "made in china" - ish - but you've distressed it and dressed it in upscale shabby chic - brilliant!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  6. PondsideOctober 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    First of all, I was glad to read that things are looking up for your mum - good news!
    On the other hand - bad news about your 'then there were none' toe! Wasps are so terrible at this time of year!
    I like what you've done with the coffee grinder - I'm on the lookout for one that works, as a back-up for when the power goes out here. I've got to have my fresh ground coffee!

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  7. Vintage GalOctober 2, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Susan ~ I am so glad thigs are looking better for your mom. Your toe ~ oh that would hurt ~ vinegar is the best to take out the sting.

    Your redo of the coffee grinder is just PERFECT ~ love it and YES, YES, YES, I LOVE the smell of freshly ground coffee ~ yummmmm ;-)

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  8. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlOctober 2, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Ok, girl, you did it again. I sold the Cuisinart at the Daisy Inn auction, just not enough space on the Cape house counter. I had to go get a grinder today, so I can grind up some FRESH coffee! yay!
    xoxo
    Me

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  9. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlOctober 2, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Arf, Bentley!

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 2, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Your coffee grinder is wonderful. What a treasure. It looks fabulous painted and distressed. The label is a fun find also. Yes, I do love the aroma of fresh ground coffee and I even love the aroma of just the coffee beans. I put them in hurricanes to hold candles and the smell just seems to drift all over the house. Love it. Now I need a cup of coffee. Hugs, Marty

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  11. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 2, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my Fall Tuscan Table! I so appreciate that! I wanted to come over and take a peek at your site. Let me just say that I LOVE IT! I love this post and the grinder is an awesome addition! I am now your newest follower; and I hope you will follow me, too! Looking forward to seeing more of your posts! God bless!

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  12. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsOctober 2, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Such a pretty redo!!! I love the white base for you grinder!!! Have a great week!!!

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  13. PamelaOctober 2, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Isn't it amazing how white paint can transform a piece? Love this Susan!

    Pamela xo

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  14. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    This is beautiful Susan. I love how the copper looks against the white paint.

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  15. Heirloom treasuresOctober 3, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I am also a white paint girtl at the moment, Your coffee grinder looks very good x

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  16. acorn hollowOctober 3, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    It looks great what a fun projects.
    Cathy

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  17. The 2 SeasonsOctober 3, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    The white looks great!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Hi Susan. It looks great and I would love to have one. Lucky you finding it and now it looks like it's supposed to look!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. La Vie QuotidienneOctober 3, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    These old coffee grinders are so cute! Love the copper top against the white paint. Tell Bentley hi for me.(-:

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  20. JanetOctober 3, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Your coffee grinder looks so nice painted white! I have one and now after seeing yours, I'm thinking I should paint mine white, too!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  21. Decor To AdoreOctober 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    What a fantastic vignette!

    I would love for your to post this gem up on my Fall In Love linky party on Wednesday.

    Until then come by and see a spectacular new spice cabinet.

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  22. xinexOctober 3, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Love it! I love vintage items in a vignette!..Christine

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