Express Yourself with Salt & Pepper Shakers
To most of us, salt & pepper shakers are nothing more than a place to store our spices. We use them to season our food. However, for some, they are a collectible item even used for self-expression. Curious about how that can possibly be? Allow me to explain.
Salt and peppers shakers come in all shapes and sizes. Here are just a few categories that these once “practical use only” items now have available.
*Artistic or decorative salt and pepper shakers. These range from pieces that look like small sculptures to those that match your finest china pattern. There are various floral patterns as well as exotic and unique color patterns and designs available. If you’re looking for something to blend in with your décor, this group is your best bet.
* Collectible salt and pepper shakers. Do you have a collection you would like to compliment? Your options are vast and varied. This is by far the largest category available. Here are some of the items offered if you are passionate about adding to any collection. This list is not exhaustive as there truly are too many choices to list them all.
1. Coca-Cola salt and pepper shakers. These are made to look like a can or bottle of Coke and are available in vintage and modern designs.
2. Commemorative salt and pepper shakers. Designs include the Beatles, I Love Lucy, Elvis Presley and many more.
3. Precious Moments
4. Peanuts (Charlie Brown), Garfield and other cartoon and TV characters.
* Holiday salt and pepper shakers. Any holiday you can imagine is out there. There are witches for Halloween, Santa and Mrs. Clause or snowmen for Christmas and turkeys for Thanksgiving. There are even bride and groom shakers available for those who want unique decorations at the bridal table.
* Animal and wildlife salt and pepper shakers. If you can dream it, you can find it. A huge variety of animals is available. You will find lions, tigers, turtles, frogs, dogs, cats and fish . . .you name it and it’s out there.
* Novelty salt and pepper shakers. This line is for people with a sense of humor who like to express themselves in distinctive ways. These designs include animals, people or faces in different poses or other non-food items like a pair of shoes or golf clubs.
* Salt and pepper shakers “in disguise”. You can find entire scenes where the salt and pepper shakers are a removable piece. They sometimes blend in so well that it is impossible to tell at first glance that they are detachable and able to be removed and used. These groups sometimes include a larger piece that serves as a holder and can also serve another purpose, like a cookie jar.
So, forget everything you’ve ever learned about typical salt and pepper shakers and open your mind to a whole new concept. Express yourself in your selection and give your guests a unique new topic of conversation.
