A Thrifted Treasure: The Brass Butterfly Trivet That Flew Into My Heart

Some people collect stamps. Others collect fine china. Me? I collect charming little nothings that make my house feel like a hug, and this brass butterfly trivet is exactly that kind of treasure.

 I spotted it sitting quietly on a dusty thrift store shelf, looking like it had just fluttered in from someone’s 1970s kitchen and was waiting for a second chance. And y’all know I can’t resist a piece with a little patina and a whole lot of personality. Into my cart it went.....no questions asked.

A Trivet with a Past (and Probably a Story or Two)

This sweet brass butterfly isn’t just practical; it’s personality with wings. I imagine it once lived under hot casserole dishes at family dinners or maybe sat on a countertop next to a rotary phone and a recipe box full of Jell-O salads. It has that worn-in warmth that only a well-loved item can carry.

Where It Lives Now

These days, this little brass butterfly isn’t just babysitting hot dishes, it’s living its best life in my gallery wall of vintage gold frames and mirrors. And let me tell you, it fits right in like it was always meant to be there.

Mounted up with the rest of my collected treasures, it brings the perfect touch of whimsy to the mix. It’s unexpected, a little quirky, and adds just enough texture and charm to keep things interesting. Amid the shimmer of aged mirrors and gilded frames, that butterfly quietly steals the show, proving that not everything on a gallery wall has to be square or framed to be fabulous.

It's one of those pieces that makes people lean in and say, “Wait... is that a trivet?” And I just smile and say, “It sure is, and isn’t it darling?”

Why I Love It

It’s brass. Its butterfly shaped. It was cheap ($3). That’s the trifecta right there.

But more than anything, it reminds me that the best finds aren’t always the biggest or fanciest. Sometimes it’s the little pieces, forgotten, mismatched, or tucked away in a bin, that bring the most charm into your home.

So, here’s to the thrift store treasures that flutter into your life when you least expect it, and to making them part of the story your home tells.

Let me know if you'd like a post on how I add art to my TV that lives on my gallery wall, I'd be happy to share.