I was so excited to see some milk bottle carriers on RE: RETRO, because my dad had just given me the set above . . . that my grandparents actually USED!
The glass bottles needed some vinegar and hot soapy water, and the metal carrier needed a good sanding and coat of spray paint, but here it is!
I had some eucalyptus branches left over from my tote bag wall hanging project, so adding those in makes the perfect autumn accent for the top of the kitchen cabinets.
THANKS, DAD!
P.S. My husband Dave hung the carrier in a tree to spray it. It worked perfectly and looks lovely. Thank you to you, too, Dave! ♥
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I am jealous of the carrier alone never mind those beautiful bottles!!! What a fab display.
Thank you!!! I’m so glad my dad hung onto this for so many years! 🙂
Wow those are awesome! I want some!! What’s so neat is they have a special family story!!
Hugz, Blondie
I know . . . I’m SO lucky to have these! Thank you, Blondie! 🙂
the holder and bottles look terrific- i love that you used a eucalpt display! – and it’s even better that they are a family heirloom! love it! and thanks for the pingback!
You’re very welcome! And your post definitely inspired me to get busy working on these! 🙂
I love this idea and it makes me very nostalgic; I’m not quite old enough to be as retro as your Grandma’s bottles but I am of an age were I remember milk being delivered to the doorstep…..I didn’t start buying cartons from a supermarket until about 1995 🙂
I love that . . . I wish we could still get it delivered!!! 🙂
Lovely, it’s special isn’t it when they belonged to family?
It IS!!! I’m so fortunate to have them. 🙂
Love these!! Milk bottles are on my constant list of things I am on the look out for at Antique shops, garage sales, etc.
They ARE so pretty . . . and sturdy . . . and can be used in so many ways! That’s a great thing to collect! 🙂
Lovely milk bottles, I like how you used a tree to paint the carrier, now that’s one I hadn’t thought of 🙂
Thank you, Lois! I wouldn’t have thought of it, either . . . Dave’s a clever guy! 🙂
I remember Mom telling me about the milk man delivering milk in those type of glass bottles using a horse-drawn wagon. You’ve got real treasure, there. 🙂
I do!!! It’s so much fun to look at them and think about my grandparents using them. I think Grandma would smile to see them in my kitchen! 🙂
Love it! Those milk bottles bring back good memories!
Thank you, Laura! I love knowing that my grandmother handled these. She has always been my hero! 🙂
Thanks for sharing the link to RE:RETRO, as it was a really interesting read about the history of the milk carrier. As an aussie kid, I remember the daily school milk delivery and the taste of it after it was left sitting in the sun for hours.I hated the milk but I loved the coloured foil lids on the milk bottles. Your bottles and basket look superb as vases.
Thank you! 🙂 And I love the posts on RE-RETRO, too . . . it’s fun to see our “history” so well-preserved! 🙂
Nice! I like the vintage charm.
Thank you! It’s fun to have a “treasure” to display! 🙂
absolutely gorgeous! something to be treasured 🙂
Thank you! 🙂 It will be fun to think of different ways to use and display it! 🙂
You did a good job bringing them back to life…what a great addition to your home…and a wonderful story to go with them…mkg
Thank you! It IS fun to know the story behind our treasures! 🙂
I don’t think I’ve seen any like this before. How were they sealed when full? It’s a lovely looking set.
I’ve wondered that, too. One commenter said theirs had foil seals, so maybe that was standard. I’ll ask my dad . . . he’ll probably know! 🙂
What a great use for the milk bottles! Looks great:)
Thank you!!! I love seeing them on my cabinet! 🙂
I love these. The carrier and eucalyptus really set them off. Some years back my husband found some of these milk bottles that a talented crafter had hand-painted with winter scenes. I treasure them as you will yours.
What a lovely idea! I’d love to see those! 🙂
What a nice keepsake to have!
Thank you! I’m thrilled, that’s for sure! 🙂
My grandmother gave me an old milk bottle a number of years ago and it is one my favorite things. It sits happily on a shelf in my kitchen and it always makes me smile. 🙂
I love that story! And I hope my grandchildren have stories like that to tell about me someday, too! 🙂
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Thank you for letting me know! 🙂
Wonderful hubby and nice decoration. You do have an eye for what looks good
Awww . . . thank you! 🙂
Creative and very pretty! I’ll probably asked my grandma if she still has old milk bottles. LOL 🙂
Thank you! I hope you find some, too! 🙂
Nah, hopefully! *crossing fingers* 🙂 I love what’s around your site. Great ideas. I am looking forward for Christmas decoration ideas. I hope I’ll find it in here too!
What a sweet compliment! I’m sure I’ll be thinking Christmas soon! 🙂
That would really be great! I’ll be more sticking around your site once you start posting ideas about Christmas. See me around *wink* 🙂
Oh that is FANTASTIC! I just love them. 🙂
Me, too! I’m so lucky to have them! 🙂
I love when I see these and old Mason Jars at the flea markets.
It’s fun to see how things that were once considered utilitarian are now designer objects, isn’t it? 🙂
Definitely!
I love the bottles! Far better than those boxes milk comes in these days… Not to mind the basket, so cute!
Thank you! It’s a treasure, all right! 🙂
Looks great! The eucalyptus branches set it off really well =D
Thank you! I’m really enjoying it in my kitchen! 🙂
These are lovely!!! And it’s so cool that your family actually used them! I have my grandmas old iron that they used to heat up on the stove! It’s a treasure, just like your milk bottles!!! And the Eucaplyptus looks great in them!
I LOVE those irons! What a treasure! And thank you for the lovely compliment, Ruthie! 🙂
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What a lovely surprise to read first thing in the morning! THANK YOU, Jill! And thank you for the lovely compliment, too. You’re a sweetie!!! 🙂
I love this look, and it looks great at your house 🙂
Thank you, Liz! I’m loving it! 🙂
Loved the milk crate! Thanks for reading my blog too!
Sarah x
You’re very welcome! 🙂
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I got a crate I love too … no milk bottles tho’ … so had to be wine bottles 😀
I’ll bet that’s super cute!!! 🙂
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So love antique bottles as you can tell by my post today♥
I LOVE that photo!!! 🙂