Comments on: Silverware Tray Repurpose For The Holidays

By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:31:26 +0000

Even in the '60s and '70s cutlery trays had four slots. The short one across the top/bottom would usually be used for teaspoons. The rest were for knives, forks, and tablespoons or soup spoons. The steak knives and all the other fancy stuff had their own slots in the silverware box. We definitely didn't have a different knife for every different vegetable or type of bread. 🙂

By: PJ

PJ — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:36:53 +0000

Stopped over from Sadie Seasongoods. Love what you did with the silverware drawer. My great grandmother used to keep a glass on the table with spoons in it. I have no idea why, I was just a kid, & that's the way it was. She's of German descent so I don't know if that had any bearing or not

By: Nita Vallerga

Nita Vallerga — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:02:12 +0000

So Clever. Love it. I can copy and improve on things or add things, but not very good at coming up with ideas.

By: Pam Kessler

Pam Kessler — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:53:08 +0000

In reply to Sandy. Oh, that is an excellent explanation! That makes perfect sense!

By: Alice

Alice — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:05:57 +0000

I love that silverware tray idea! I want to do it if I find a tray> I am not moving to Alaska. OLOLOl

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:49:16 +0000

I bought a “biscuit table “ enamel topped kitchen table from a neighbor many years ago. She apologized because the silverware tray had been broken. She said that it was a “bonus” from the furniture store and fit in the drawer of the table. I found one later and replaced it in the drawer..
I believe the family often had their casual meals in the kitchen and keeping basic flatware in that drawer was convenient. There would be no real reason for soup spoons in the casual family meal service.
I think that red was the most common color for those tables. I have seen green and blue , I bet they made yellow too but have not seen one,

By: gail Wilson

gail Wilson — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:45:21 +0000

Pam,

you have me wondering about my silverware tray.... I think it's 5, but I have small and large spoons in the same divider. hmmmm
Anyhoo, I love your Christmas tray. Yay for Santa, I'm glad he won out.
So.Darn.Cute.
pinning!
gail

By: Maryann

Maryann — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:39:48 +0000

That turned out so charming - love the vintage flair!

By: Kathy A

Kathy A — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:49:14 +0000

I have a similar silverware box on my kitchen wallhung sideways with small figurines in it. I love what you did with yours. Can never have enough Christmas or BBTs!

By: Bev Regs

Bev Regs — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:25:47 +0000

I absolutely LOVE this !! When I saw it, my first thought was, "Hey, that's my Mothers' from way back, how did Pam get it "!!?? What a very clever and unique idea ~!!