WOODEN MASHERS AND ROLLING PINS

EASY ACCESS: Antique mashers and rolling pins have seen a surge in popularity recently and are readily available at flea markets.

COORDINATED LOOK: A small collection of butter paddles stacked atop a vintage scale lends additional warm wood tones to the display, amplifying the overall character.

INSIGHTS: “If I love it, chances are, I collect it,” Melissa says. “My vintage potato masher collection was born when my mother gifted me a few of her own. Over 40 mashers later, I now have a collection within my collection—green-handled mashers. I tend to display like mashers together—they make a more powerful statement in numbers. My green-handled mashers usually come out in the spring and winter months. I love pairing them with my collection of green-handled rolling pins. Some mashers in my collection were purchased for as little as $2.50, while my most costly one was $30.75. When collecting mashers,

I look at size, shape and style, and try to only add pieces that are not already represented within my collection.”

Gather rolling pins together in an orderly stack held together with a ribbon.