Thursday, October 20, 2011

Repurpose Thursday - Silver Vintage Champagne Bucket

If you're anything like me, sometimes it's just too difficult to part with some things.  In this case, it was a very special silver champagne bucket that was given to us by one of our bridesmaids.  It has sat in our sideboard for years, not receiving the spotlight it deserves.

I was inspired by a photo I saw in a magazine recently that used a similar silver piece for a flower pot.  So, I decided to resurrect our silver bucket.  Upon removing it from the sideboard, I discovered that I had quite a cleaning task ahead of me.   Here is what it looked like....I'm actually embarrased by its state of tarnish.


So, I contacted my dear friend, Joan (the best antique dealer around!) and she recommended a product called Simichrome Polish. She guaranteed me that it was the best and easiest silver polish around.  Apply as directed and you'll be amazed by the results!!


I am thrilled with my repurposed, glistening wine bucket that now holds recycled silk orchids and moss.  It sits proudly on my server in my dining room and I'm loving it!


Let me know what you think....
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24 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Wow, look at that shine! Your winebucket/vase turned out gorgeous!

    I'm a new GFC follower stopping by from bassgiraffe's Thoughts Thursday Hop. I would love for you to stop by and visit me (#35 on hop).

    Nice to meet you!

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  2. Shari @ Swinging on a Star CreationsOctober 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Heather, this turned out beautiful...love the arrangement!

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  3. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    What do I think? I think it's beautiful.

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  4. J.Rylie.COctober 20, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Hi there, I am a new follower from Blog Hop Thursday. I hope that you can follow me back at my Kids e-Connection blog. Thanks, have a nice weekend!

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  5. At The Picket FenceOctober 20, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Wow!! It looks just beautiful and I think you did a wonderful job giving it new life. :-) Thanks so much for sharing this at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  6. eyewash faucetOctober 21, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Gorgeous creation you create here, there are no doubts on it. You give a new life for those flower plants. Welcoming and thanksgiving it will best.

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  7. Honey at 2805October 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Very pretty! I recently ( a couple of months ago) had a similar where I put an orchid in a silver champagne bucket!

    Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday. I appreciate your participation!

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  8. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    That turned out so great! Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House

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  9. Cathy @My 1929 CharmerOctober 22, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Wow, that is some polish, gonna get myself some. The arrangement is beautiful! I'd sure love it if you would post this at Sunday' Best Party, open now! Got to share this!

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  10. Megan GunyanOctober 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oooh, so beautiful and shiny. Love it!

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  11. VeronicaOctober 25, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Hmm its de lovely and looks so chic and classy. Great job.

    Veronica

    Tassels Twigs and Tastbuds

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  12. Heidi @ Decor & MoreOctober 26, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Lovely! And just think, it can now be enjoyed every day. Thanks for the tip on the silver polish-- have to grab some to get my shine on for the holidays. :)
    Visiting from SSS

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  13. Be Colorful CoastalOctober 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Now there is some info I can use! So glad you linked this up to Motivated Monday at BeColorful. I hope you are having a productive week and thanks for visiting.
    Pam

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  14. UnknownOctober 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Really? I can't believe it cleaned up that well!

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  15. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I love this!!! So darling!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  16. ChrisOctober 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Larissa, the silver bucket turned out beautifully. I bet you are so proud of yourself. I recently found your blog and will continue to follow you. Please pop on over to mine and I would love for you to follow me also. Hugs, Chris

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  17. SaltAndPepperMakersNovember 29, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Wow, it brought it back to life! Beautiful!

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  23. Jeff HermanNovember 15, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Hello Heather, your friend Joan, unfortunately, gave you poor advice. Simichrome is an incredibly abrasive polish that will eventually remove the silver from your plated bucket. The reason both you and Joan like this product is that it removes tarnish quickly. That's because it's SO abrasive! Compare Simichrome to the other silver polishes at my Silver Polish Abrasion Ratings here: http://www.hermansilver.com/silver-polish-abrasion-ratings.htm. As a silver restoration specialist, I offer the most thoroughly researched and practiced silver care information on the Web.

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  24. Jeff HermanNovember 15, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Hello Heather, your friend Joan, unfortunately, gave you poor advice. Simichrome is an incredibly abrasive polish that will eventually remove the silver from your plated bucket. The reason both you and Joan like this product is that it removes tarnish quickly. That's because it's SO abrasive! Compare Simichrome to the other silver polishes at my Silver Polish Abrasion Ratings here: http://www.hermansilver.com/silver-polish-abrasion-ratings.htm. As a silver restoration specialist, I offer the most thoroughly researched and practiced silver care information on the Web.

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