Platter Rack Reveal...

Completed Dining Room Platter Rack

 

As planned, I spent Saturday painting the bare wood of my new platter rack. This location in the dining room was the best place for it, and because of the dogs, we decided it shouldn't go all the way to the floor. As it worked out, there was still enough space for my antique commode to fit below it. I asked Handsome if he thought I should paint it and got a resounding "no". I'm inclined to agree. That would be a lot of white.

"Populated" Platter Rack

So, now you can see my very large Spode turkey platter, and why I wanted needed a place designed especially for it. I've been so concerned that it would get broken. In our Florida home, I had more than a few places where it could be displayed, but there just wasn't a natural place (large enough) for it here...until now.

I'm very happy with the way it turned out, and now I can stop fretting about  it. I have a handy place, near the rest of the set, and the bonus was more storage for our other serving pieces.

This week will be spent creating a few Christmas gifts, adding new items to my online shop, doing laundery (ugh), and making some treats in the kitchen. I'll be sure to share what I'm working on, and perhaps inspire you with a few things you can do, too. Hope you'll follow along.

Installation Day...

My New Platter Rack Being Installed

 
I'm so excited about this, I can hardly wait to tell you! Yesterday was "installation day" for a custom-built platter rack for our dining room.

Last time Bobby was here, I asked him if he'd build this for me, and he said he would. After taking measurements, he told me he'd be back after Thanksgiving. If you remember, Bobby's grandpa and grandma (he's Shelly's cousin) owned this home before us. I think it's so cool that he's helping us update a house he knows so well. I woke up to Bobby's phone call asking if he could come over with the new rack. 

I have a huge Spode turkey platter that's been floating around the house for lack of a good and safe place to store it. It's from the 1920s and is part of what's called a "Hunter's Set", consisting only of the platter and twelve plates. (Hunters being "meat and potatoes" people, no other dishes were needed to complete the set.)

The platter rack is made of beautiful poplar wood, and will be painted to match the china cabinet next to it. Once I get it painted, a rail will be added to the front of each compartment to keep anything from falling out. The finishing boards that frame each opening also create a lip for added security. As we live with dogs, I didn't want this rack to go all the way to the floor (for obvious reasons), so stopping at counter height was perfect. This way my antique commode will still fit under it, too.

I'm going to paint it this weekend, so the next time you see it, it will be finished and populated with my platters. The turkey platter will have a place of honor front and center. I'm looking forward to sharing photos with you soon.

Tag goes to the groomer today, so you can expect to see "after" photos of the little dude when I get him back home. I'm sure he'll want me to wait for you to see them until he can tell you all about his experience on Tuesday. I'll honor his request, but that doesn't mean I can't giggle at him in the meantime.

I've got a busy day today, so I'm off to grab a cup of coffee and then head to the studio. I'll be back with more tomorrow. Have a great day!