Simple and Serene Living: just where are my old kitchen graters?

I am always looking for new and unusual ways to utilize old vintage kitchen ware. I love old kitchen graters. I had a very nice collection that seemed to disappear one of the last times I moved and now I am thinking it is time to start looking for some to replace the ones I lost. I use to hang them as a collection on a wall and place some in an old dough bowl, but now I think I would like to find some new ways to use and display them. Here are some ideas I found that I thought I would share.

I like this idea of pinning an old photo on them and displaying some berries.

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I love the look of these in front of the tin wall, combined with an old wood shelf and some linens. Very farmhouse.

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I would never have thought of using them as vases. Possible a small jar inside to hold water.

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This is adorable. I wish I was this creative.

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hmmmm!!! a grater in your bedroom to display your earrings.

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A cute idea for your craft room.

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and of course, with all of their little holes, they are perfect to repurpose into lights.

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Do any of you collect graters? I would love to hear your ideas on how to use them.

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18 comments:

MaryFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM
You are very creative and have some wonderful ideas. It will be fun to see what else you come up with. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Clara {Clover and Violet}February 1, 2012 at 11:35 AM
I love the vase idea with the graters, I would have never thought of that!
Coastal Cottage DreamsFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Love the different uses for graters! Such clever ideas! I am one o your new followers. Hope you will visit and follow me!
eleven-o-oneFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:27 PM
I love all of these ideas for a grater collection. I don't have a collection (just one) but if I did, perhaps, they could also be used as luminaries in the garden.
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Fran
MumFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Such creative ideas. All my gadgets are in drawers!
Love from Mum
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Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:29 PM
A lady in our church collects vintage graters, and has some really unique ones. At Christmas, she runs artificial vines and berries around the display and puts lights under a few here and there! Makes a beautiful display! I love the first set you have featured, with the old photo clipped to the front of one. All of vignettes you have featured are unique and pretty!

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CarolFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:42 PM
I saw them displayed in an antiques shop over lit votives.
outjunkingFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Your post show graters in a most subdued and lovely way. But I will always remember how I hated that job when I was kid and mom would tell me to grate cabbage or cheese.
Lisa
MarigeneFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM
That is a lot of inspiration for old graters. I have one that I have had for years that I use all the time...I will be looking for more at the thrift stores. I love the way they are used as lighting fixtures. I am your newest follower!
Michelle a.k.a. FarmchickFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:29 PM
I always love seeing the creative ideas here. I need that grater to hold my earrings for sure.
joettererFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:36 PM
I've never seen such cute graters! I have two in my stash waiting to be used. The light fixture takes the cake however.
April LouFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:09 PM
I really like the earring holder. Very cool ideas.
ElisaFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Awe...I LOVE this post = especially the lights! I also have a round one and never thought to use it as a vase (it's been a candle cover till now)
Thanks for the ideas!
Elisa
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KarenFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:39 PM
I just found your blog and enjoyed this post. I love the old graters displayed in front of the tin tiles. And the one used for a pencil holder! How creative!
PoppyFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:06 PM
I am in LOVE with this posting! I especially like the idea of using a grater to hold earrings, etc.! I found your blog on Cozy Little House and am so glad I did! I'm looking forward to following you!
AleishaFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:58 PM
OMG Grater VASES! In love!!
Dana GastelumFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM
How cool! Who knew there were so many uses for graters?! Love these ideas!
Sonya KanelstrandFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:14 AM
The vases idea and the pencil holder are adorable. Why haven't I thought of that?

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