New to Our Nest

We pulled a little switcharoo in the kitchen of our house made of recycled tires that we’re renting for the summer in the US and couldn’t wait to share our cheap upgrade.  Or should I say cheep?  The salt and pepper shakers here in the Tire House were feeling a little drab.

salt and pepper

So we offered them the summer off – an offer they gladly accepted.  They dove into the cupboards, and our search for new salt and pepper shakers began.  Bringing in a few personal items into a fully furnished home – such as this handmade soap dish – really makes the whole “house to home” transition possible.

We bought our little birdy sugar shaker in Denver, and ever since, I’ve been drawn to having a few birds in the kitchen (not real, of course – we already have the mice).  Thanks to a few emails back and forth with Emily at emily claire creates, I found out about these shakers for $4.99 at Target.  They flew right into my shopping bag.

bird salt and pepper shakers

I’d really like to take them to Germany.  Fortunately at less than $5, I can feel okay if they don’t fit in my bag.

What types of things do you find yourself drawn to these days?  Martin – well he was totally drawn to that dish of cherries.  Yeah for summer!