No...not that scale. We all know that I like food way to much to watch that scale to closely, but I do have a real thing for vintage kitchen scales. I've been out of town for almost two weeks dragging my kids around to the Idaho State fiddle contest and then to Nationals in Weiser, so things have been busy. I spotted an adorable little vintage store in Weiser, and I was so excited to find another beautiful vintage scale to add to my collection! It was the first item that caught my eye when I walked into the store, and I knew it had to come home with me. After getting the new scale cleaned up and nestled into it's new home, I thought I would share it and a few of my scales with you...
Here is the beautiful new scale. I love the minty green color and WOW...the bowl shaped platform on top is so fun! I have it displayed in my laundry room...
This is another beautiful minty green scale. I especially love the chippy scale face and the font and text on the front. It is displayed on my entry way table with a bunch of vintage readers I have picked up over the years at yard sales and thrift stores.
My kitchen is all about RED, so I had always wanted a red scale...but it seemed elusive for many years. One day, I walked into one of my favorite vintage shops, and there it was...staring me in the face. It didn't take me long to decide to bring it home. It sits on my kitchen island surrounded by vintage linens and my chicken salt and pepper shaker collection.
This last scale, came from a local "junk" store. When I saw it hanging from the ceiling, I immediately asked to have it taken down and put into my hands :) It hangs in my kitchen near my old hoosier cabinet. I was told that it was a produce scale and it used to hang in an old grocery store!
I had a beautiful scale but it ended up in the barn to measure feed for the show pigs!
Posted by: Carolyn | September 01, 2013 at 05:09 PM
I really like the overall look and feeling of your house from the images you share; so heated and satisfied.
Posted by: cafe net curtains | December 21, 2012 at 11:24 PM
I love the look and feel of your home from the pictures you share; so warm and happy.
Posted by: Juna | October 07, 2012 at 12:01 PM
You've made me want to collect vintage scales. I also love your shabby chic decor. Just my style.
Posted by: Tauna Woodruff | July 05, 2012 at 03:23 PM
Will have to check out that shoppe in Weiser - a little Saturday afternoon drive with the family perhaps. I love the look and feel of your home from the pictures you share; so warm and happy.
Posted by: Michelle Philippi | June 29, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Oh I love the first scale so much!! Love the color to. I love how you display them in your home. I would love to see more of your front entryway:)
Posted by: elma | June 27, 2012 at 08:32 PM
I like scales too! I have a few of them. I was in upstate NY a few years ago and found this cool antique shop and the woman must have had 75 scales in her kitchen! It was so cool!
Posted by: ellen patton | June 27, 2012 at 04:22 PM
YOUR HOUSE IS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! You have a killer eye. Not like that's new or anything :)
Posted by: Ginger | June 27, 2012 at 01:32 PM
Precious :)
Posted by: Dayami Lauzurique | June 27, 2012 at 07:32 AM
i am a wee bit in love with scales maself here is my most fav set http://farmgirl67.blogspot.com.au/2009/03/honest-weights-measures.html
Posted by: Joyfulhomemaker | June 27, 2012 at 12:19 AM
I came across your site thru Mommy's Kitchen and I am loving it. You have a beautiful family! You all seem to have sooo much fun together. Hope you all enjoy the summer and will check back in soon. Oh by the way..AMAZING scales!!! I love antiques and vintage goodies as well.
Posted by: Kelli Waite | June 26, 2012 at 08:28 PM
Love those scales. I have on old one that is in grams and I use it all the time, mainly for making soap. Yours are beautiful!
Posted by: Eileen | June 26, 2012 at 03:54 PM