tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post723360410271278599..comments2024-03-27T20:41:07.726-05:00Comments on My Thrift Store Addiction : Stop and Smell the Roses...but Clean the Silver, First! My thrift store addictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13158685096212282319noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-21678498703989804622016-08-04T14:24:54.804-05:002016-08-04T14:24:54.804-05:00Cute cute cute!Cute cute cute!Terri Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12722675861587343314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-76999294244821799502016-06-26T06:50:25.539-05:002016-06-26T06:50:25.539-05:00This is Florence, not Gary!This is Florence, not Gary!garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357776155136814334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-83054667119549574382016-06-26T06:49:51.121-05:002016-06-26T06:49:51.121-05:00I used your tip, and I must say it was a success. ...I used your tip, and I must say it was a success. I found out having the foil in there is essential for it to work because forgot it on one of the baths, and it did nothing. The process didn't completely remove the tarnish, but it made it much easier to remove with polish & elbow grease.garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357776155136814334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-69636692221383798482016-06-14T16:53:18.322-05:002016-06-14T16:53:18.322-05:00Cecilia,
Exquisite Silver Set!
I remember my MoMa ...Cecilia,<br />Exquisite Silver Set!<br />I remember my MoMa using a similar way to polish silver, but in the heirloom pieces, I now find some pitting from this process.<br />Silver polishing day is a favorite of mine!<br />It brings back memories of my childhood and youth,<br />polishing silver with my Sister!<br />I never tire of the amazing transformation that takes place!<br />Fondly,<br />PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777939835671223780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-12461094853913251072016-06-11T15:23:40.956-05:002016-06-11T15:23:40.956-05:00Hi Cecilia, what a pretty staging of your silver t...Hi Cecilia, what a pretty staging of your silver teaset! Love the pinks with the shiny silver! And thanks for sharing the cleaning method with us. Have a great weekend,<br />GinaGina @ VictorianWannaBehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760792910318303400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-37310158652474423892016-06-10T16:27:49.746-05:002016-06-10T16:27:49.746-05:00Nice to know that there is another kindred spirit ...Nice to know that there is another kindred spirit that is later in the game of collecting silver, I have found some very pretty pieces as well.<br />So thank you for the cleaning tip.<br />Such a pretty combination of silver, pink and your teal/turquoise in the background.<br />Thank you for joining us at TOHOT!<br />Jemma<br />Jemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-43737040310781718762016-06-10T05:36:03.765-05:002016-06-10T05:36:03.765-05:00I've never used baking soda to clean my silver...I've never used baking soda to clean my silver but I will now! Thanks for that great tip!<br />PS I LOVE your chandie.;-)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-89269393701570592772016-06-09T21:48:06.117-05:002016-06-09T21:48:06.117-05:00So many lovely pieces of silver. Thank you for so ...So many lovely pieces of silver. Thank you for so faithfully joining us at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. You are a treasured blogging friend. Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-61785063195835835282016-06-09T15:39:48.278-05:002016-06-09T15:39:48.278-05:00Good grief! Now how simple is this? WOW! I quit me...Good grief! Now how simple is this? WOW! I quit messing with silver because I got so tired of cleaning it. I am pinning this right now! Thank you so much! Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-60705161553467718282016-06-08T08:57:42.059-05:002016-06-08T08:57:42.059-05:00Great idea! I tried something similar before, but ...Great idea! I tried something similar before, but it was more complicated. Pinning so I can give this a try. Thanks for sharing at Talk of the Town.Betsy@My Salvaged Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120247339822621125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-83506984555380644102016-06-07T20:50:39.801-05:002016-06-07T20:50:39.801-05:00Gorgeous arrangement of your silver with the prett...Gorgeous arrangement of your silver with the pretty pink roses--love it Cecilia!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693740448978729377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-44491691149121551712016-06-07T08:12:41.768-05:002016-06-07T08:12:41.768-05:00What a beautiful display--thanks for the cleaning ...What a beautiful display--thanks for the cleaning tip. Did you know that baking soda and boiling water on the stove also removes paint from old hardware? No foil though but it's pretty amazing. Lauren at Wonderfully Madehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829093571706318778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-26026179731981570682016-06-07T07:06:32.612-05:002016-06-07T07:06:32.612-05:00Baking soda has so many uses and here is one more!...Baking soda has so many uses and here is one more! Your set looks fabulous and the roses top it off :) I will definitely try it...Thanks!Karen@Southern Gal Meets Midwesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793422872857506538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-90567752518352389292016-06-05T22:05:26.056-05:002016-06-05T22:05:26.056-05:00I have a similar silver tea service and you've...I have a similar silver tea service and you've got me thinking.....I'm not even sure where it is! Heard of this method, will have to try it some time. Your roses are beautiful! xo Kathleen Our Hopeful Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545698852959318449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-48135773835868767352016-06-05T21:01:21.347-05:002016-06-05T21:01:21.347-05:00Really a time-saver. I enjoy my silver polished bu...Really a time-saver. I enjoy my silver polished but don't get around to cleaning it as often as I should. Well, actually, Mr. Z. enjoys cleaning it, so I let him do that. This method will be great for large pieces. Will try it. <br />Thanks,<br />Audrey Z. Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517124107548276200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-3827356733316190342016-06-05T18:33:35.122-05:002016-06-05T18:33:35.122-05:00Cecelia,
I have a tea set sitting on my dining ro...Cecelia,<br /> I have a tea set sitting on my dining room table right now that is so in need of this!! Thanks so much for sharing!!<br /><br />Higs,<br />DebbieDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-61794331689004409832016-06-05T16:44:46.616-05:002016-06-05T16:44:46.616-05:00Amazing. I have heard of this trick before, but ha...Amazing. I have heard of this trick before, but have never used it. Looks like it works well!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-36354705213031931482016-06-05T12:06:40.940-05:002016-06-05T12:06:40.940-05:00Like you I normally don't mind a bit of patina...Like you I normally don't mind a bit of patina on my silver but occasional cleans is a necessary evil. Last time I cleaned silver I tried the method you used and it did indeed work quite well. Your silver and roses vignette is lovely. Sharon @ Blue Willow Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171466785015458506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-47625643689520538132016-06-05T11:46:20.738-05:002016-06-05T11:46:20.738-05:00Beautiful set! I like polished silver. '-)Beautiful set! I like polished silver. '-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-67980575632219215302016-06-05T11:27:52.418-05:002016-06-05T11:27:52.418-05:00Love this Cecilia! I clean a lot of silverware bef...Love this Cecilia! I clean a lot of silverware before making my wind chimes and this would be so much easier. Thanks for sharing this tip. I'd never heard it before.Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774298996059905890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-45789473991379830812016-06-05T11:13:57.087-05:002016-06-05T11:13:57.087-05:00I didn't know about that method. How much baki...I didn't know about that method. How much baking soda do you use?https://www.vintagesouthernpicks.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06005937023577046274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-68348637801699613822016-06-05T10:23:38.399-05:002016-06-05T10:23:38.399-05:00I am in love with the rabbit salt and pepper shake...I am in love with the rabbit salt and pepper shakers!<br />MartiRESCUE REHABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05027582880080446375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963715413937738878.post-59332432098554221612016-06-05T09:08:49.403-05:002016-06-05T09:08:49.403-05:00I don't have any silver to clean but this is a...I don't have any silver to clean but this is a great solution to pin! Who knew? Baking soda is so versatile.AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.com