Repurposed Vintage Slaw/Cabbage Cutter and Box

I love a super simple project and this one could not have been any easier!

A few weeks back I was cleaning out the closet in my studio and I came across this vintage slaw/cabbage cutter that I have probably had for a couple of years.  I decided it was time to get it out of the closet and repurpose it as a display piece in my kitchen.

I have repurposed a slaw cutter before.  This past spring I posted a tutorial showing how to make a memo board out of a slaw cutter (tutorial here).

My repurpose idea for this larger cutter was a lot easier.  All I did was lay it on it's side.

The box is now storage for salt and pepper shakers (The shakers were a thrift store find that were originally a faded red.  They got a fresh look with some white spray paint).

The metal cutting surface is a perfect spot to add a few recipes with magnets.

And the upper ledge gives me a little display space for a few small plates.

The ironstone bowl with the dog treats sitting in front of the display.....I found it and a matching smaller bowl this week at a thrift store for $1.00 apiece!

It was late in the day when I got to the thrift store and I was so surprised to find these bowls sitting on the shelf (I guess not everyone is as obsessed with ironstone as I am).

Now that I have my new countertop display in place, I can't believe I let that slaw cutter sit in my closet for two years.  I think I better go check out what other treasures I might have hidden up there!

Since I am on the subject of kitchen displays, I want to show you one last picture of a recent thrift store find.......this wonderful aluminum mid-century canister set.  I found this set (it also includes the flour canister which is not pictured) for $4.50!!  Love it!

I'm linking my vintage kitchen pieces tonight with Debra @ Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

and

Liz @ Brambleberry Cottage for Time Travel Thursday

Have a fabulous weekend!

Jane