Sunday, June 19, 2011

Piglet Cutting Boards

What has a curly tail and a cute little snout?


Why a little piglet cutting board, of course.

Did you grow up with one of these in your kitchen?


My first piggy board came from  Mrs. E., 
the little old lady who lived next door to my grandparents.
(third one down in the collage)

The other three were found here and there.
Oink!  Oink!


Each board is unique.  
Look at the differences in the eyes, ears, snout and tail.
Some are fatter than others.  Some are smiling.
One day I hope to have enough wooden piggy boards to make a border
on the wall above my kitchen table.  

Me.  The girl who loved little pigs.
(My Dad took this picture of me.)


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And say thank you to everyone who has helped 
to spread the word about my giveaway!! 
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32 comments:

  1. polkadotpeticoatJune 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I love these.....love these piggies!

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  2. Terri SteffesJune 19, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Those are sweet cutting boards!

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  3. LynnJune 19, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Well you know I love them! My fav is the 3rd one, so much character! I'm still hoping to find the Paula Deen one at Marshalls one day:@)

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  4. Sherri B.June 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I have one that I picked up thrifting and just this morning at the breakfast table I looked at it and suggested to my husband that he might consider making some. Mine is different than any of yours, I had no idea they came in so many shapes...How fun!

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  5. Christine MJune 19, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love your cutting boards. I wonder if there are any chicken ones for my collection!

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  6. GARAGE SALE GALJune 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Aww... I could see one of two of them as chalk boards!
    Deb

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  7. Musings from Kim K.June 19, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I especially love how you started your collection. Have fun collecting!

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  8. Vicki BosterJune 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    How cute are these little cutting boards - and that photo of you!

    You are so sweet for stopping by to see me and my photos of the Canadian Rockies -

    Hope you have had a wonderful weekend - love the photos of your Dad in the earlier post - what a wonderful tribute!

    Vicki

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  9. MarigeneJune 19, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I had one of those many years ago, can't even remember exactly which one it looked like.

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  10. PondsideJune 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I`ve often seen those cutting boards, but never owned one. Good luck on your quest for a whole line of piggies!

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  11. Naturally CarolJune 19, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    How interesting..I have never seen so many piggy cutting boards!

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  12. marilynJune 19, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    My sister-in-law told me these pig boards were a 4-H project when she lived in a little town in Idaho.

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  13. GardenOfDaisiesJune 20, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Marilyn, if you happen to check back here, please send me your e-mail. I have no way to contact you.

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  14. PoppyJune 20, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Cute, they have made me smile on a wet Monday morning!

    Lou xxx

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  15. Gilly TeeJune 20, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    I have a piglet chopping board which I have had for many years. I helped teach my children not to cut on the work surfaces as they loved using it.
    Gillx

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  16. A Kitchen WitchJune 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Cute! My Grandma is a "pig" collector, but I don't think she has one of these...I could be wrong. I was thinking how much "Happier than a Pig..." would love these and then I saw her comment! How 'bout that! ; )

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  17. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)June 20, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I've seen pig boards before but never had one - they are so cute. Love the photo of you and piggie.

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  18. Julie Kwiatkowski SchulerJune 20, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Very cute cutting boards, but I'll stick with my no-nonsense rectangle board.

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  19. MissGingerJune 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    they are lovely - i do love a pig. xx

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  20. JudyJune 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Love your piglets...

    I never had one. Those all look well-loved.

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  21. no spring chickenJune 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I have a piggy cutting board on the border in my kitchen, just above my sink! I love your collection...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  22. Beth in NEPAJune 20, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love those cutting boards. We use them for a "guest book" and have people sign them when they come to dinner. We have two at the moment. One we got and used after we remodeled our kitchen in Maine. Then when we moved we got another one. We also gave one to our daughter to use in her new home.
    I suppose we could use them as their intended purpose but don't want to miss up the stuff on the back. Our pigs are vintage ones.

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  23. donnaJune 20, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your pigs are so cute. I forgot about those cutting boards. I love the idea of the boarder above your table.
    Hugs
    donna

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  24. debJune 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    YES of course I had one of those...and that pic of you holding the piglet...adorable!!!!

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  25. Kristie @ Comfy CozyJune 21, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love meeting new people!

    Those piglet cutting boards are beyond adorable. Uh Oh, another thing for me to look for when I go thrifting. :)

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  26. DiannJune 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Love you piglet cutting boards! And they looked like they have been lovingly used! Have wonderful day and thank you for the kind encouraging words on my Farmer's market post!

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  27. GracielaJune 21, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks for your comment, i like the pig
    kisses for you from Argentina ♥

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  28. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Hi thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a lovely comment. Love those little pigs how cute and the little photo of you holding the little piglet even sweetie bless you. You have a lovely blog i will pop back again soon, take care, dee x

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  29. Diane HJune 21, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    It's been a long time since I've seen these little piggy boards. Love their wee tails - you have a nice collection there.

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  30. MelindaJune 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Have seen these but did not have one as a little girl.
    I think you have my e-mail, if not it is on my sidebar.

    One should stay off the computer when it is storming. :)

    Melinda

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  31. Maggie AnnJune 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. That was so nice of you to do. And.....your pig cutting boards are cute...and a border of them for your wall would be really special! My great grandmother had a border of plates on a plate rail that ran around the kitchen. I must have been all of 5 years old back then, but never have forgotten that.

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  32. Linda JenningsJune 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Yes! My mother had a pig cutting board given to her by her sister, my aunt. I made one when I was a senior in high school in a woodworking clsass, and still have it after all these years.

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