Ten ways to use a vintage fridge container
Posted: July 9, 2014 Filed under: Decor, Fun Finds, Home and Garden, What we collect | Tags: Fire King jadeite, jadeite, jadite, vintage refrigerator containers 10 CommentsVintage fridge containers have gotten way more expensive in the past few years, especially the jadeite ones. But that’s no excuse for leaving them on a shelf to collect dust. Here are ten simple ways to use them.
They’re spectacular at hiding the last piece of cherry pie.
The obvious use is to hide desirable leftovers. Just don’t forget what you did with them!
Unlike modern, flimsy see-through plastics, old glass fridge containers completely conceal the contents. That can be a very good thing if you have a good memory. Otherwise, you’ll have vintage leftovers with nice green mold. User beware!
Okay. That was too easy.
Move a container to your sink and put it to work.
Yes, the dish detergent is in the syrup bottle. Why not? You could also put a bar of soap in the fridge dish instead of scrubbers.
I use three different fridge containers for flatware when I do a buffet. I love mixing jadeite and red Bakelite.
Bring on the potluck party! The red flatware and green dishes just zing together.
Move out of the kitchen and park a dish or two where you drop your keys and electronic things.
Who needs to be running all over the house pawing through pockets and purses looking for keys? Not me! Put them in one place all the time. Problem solved!
I do the same thing with my glasses.
Ooooo la la! Those rhinestone plastered glasses are the cat’s meow. And I know where they are when they aren’t on my face.
And jewelry.
I love piling on bracelets. I have a hard time putting them away. At least like this they look cute instead of clutter-y.
Organize your desk top. (Alas, not your computer desktop.)
Do you know where to find a pen? This is way more fun than my kitchen junk drawer.
Corral all your sewing doohickies right by your work area.
I keep this by my sewing machine. It’s a great way to stop losing my scissors, pins and seam ripper.
Make a mini collection of your nail polish bottles.
Polish plays nice together in an old, dotted dish.
Bring a vintage touch to your bathroom cabinets or shelves.
These look boring so I saved them for last. Why don’t they make these in fun colors?
How are you using your vintage fridge containers? I’d love to hear your ideas!
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Wait—you have leftovers for cherry pie?!
Had! We HAD leftovers. We remembered to eat them. 🙂
Right now I am using them for earrings, change, candy and eyeglass wipes – they are sure multi purpose – I use one every morning for fruit at breakfast. Love your dots one!
I like the fruit for breakfast idea! The dots one is special to me because it was a gift from my sister. 🙂
I gave you that??! #StuffIdon’tremember
Yes! Ages ago. It even has a lid. I kept it by my computer for the longest time to hold odd bits of whatnot.
I use them scattered about for storage as well. Vintage, cute storage is always a bonus!
You have the cutest vintage house ever!
OK – now you are just showing off. Jadeite green with envy . . .
Actually, I’m thinking about selling them. So consider this advertising. 🙂