November 28, 2012
My Collection Obsession – Salt & Pepper ShakersBy Andrea
Although I probably collect far too many things, I think one of my favourite collections has got to be my salt and pepper shaker collection.
I thought I would share what a few of my favourites from my collection are.
This was the one that got me started – The little mouse in the cheese was too cute to resist! I also know that Ruth has this little mouse’s twin, which I always thought was kind of neat, since we live in different countries.
I’ve since found a coordinating toothpick holder and butter dish.
I think this one might be my absolute favourite in my collection. This doggie and hydrant brings a smile to my face every time I look at it!
I think this monkey who perches on a banana is super cute as well. Although I will say that it’s really hard to keep him perched nicely on the banana!
I love the way that the honeypot shakers sit in the holder with the bear perched above.
Mama kangaroo and baby kangaroo are totally adorable. And I got them from an antique show that happened to be on Mother’s Day!
I hope you enjoyed this peek at my collection! I’d also love to hear what you collect.
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RetroRuth
November 28, 2012 at 11:57 am
Ah!! It’s Jeffie the Mouse!! I love that little guy AND the rest of your collection. Soooo cute!
I have been resisting collecting salt and pepper shaker pairs for forever. It is REALLY hard. However, I do buy SINGLE animal shakers when I come across them. So far I have a skunk, a deer, an elephant and a bird. They look cute as a group!
Andrea
November 28, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Aww, I bet your orphans do all look really cute together! I am kinda weirdly specific in the ones I add to my collection – I really like ones where the two shakers are not the same (I.e. the mouse and cheese) or ones that go in or on some kind of holder. I think pretty much all of the shakers in my collection fit into one of those two categories other than the ones I have from the Kennedy Space Station.
Tasha
November 28, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Those are so cute! I love salt & pepper shakers. At this point I’ve stopped collecting them and have very few sets except a few Salty & Peppy ones, and my ultimate favorite ones which are little snails with bow ties. I mean bow ties, seriously! I could hardly top that.
Andrea
November 28, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Tasha, your snails sound utterly adorable!
Sara In AZ
November 28, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Oh, I love all of your S&P shakers, they are adorable! I esp. love that bear with the beehives!
It would seem that I have become an inadvertent collector of S&P shakers too….though I am really trying to limit myself!
Andrea
November 28, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Thanks, Sara! I feel your pain – there’s so many cute ones out there, it’s hard to limit yourself!
Betty Crafter
December 4, 2012 at 11:24 pm
I’m with ya – I can’t resist them either! I also try to stick to a theme. My shakers are mostly woodland themed – deer, squirrels, owls, skunks. I do have a sweet little set of cottages and a couple of man/woman sets I couldn’t resist. I also oddly have that same kangaroo set. Not woodland, but it had to be done!
And Ruth, I also collect orphans! It makes me feel so good to give them a home.
Andrea
December 5, 2012 at 1:55 am
That’s too funny, Betty! Ruth and I having the same mouse, and now you and I having the same kangaroos. What can I say, we’ve all got great taste in s+p shakers!
RetroRuth
December 5, 2012 at 9:50 am
Yes! Gotta give the orphans love!
Speaking of s&p shakers, Betty, when are you going to show a pic on the blog of those squirrel ones you scored when you were here? They were the CUTEST EVER!