Showing posts with label vases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vases. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

My LOVE for Blue and White, let's look around

First I want to say I hope you all had a love filled Valentines day! As many of you know, I started collecting blue and white pieces over 30 years ago when we built our last house. I just fell in love with the look so decided I would like to have it in my home. I now have quite a collection and wanted to put it all (well most) in a post. I hope you enjoy. This room has become my favorite since we built this house. Hard to believe it was 4 years in Oct, since we moved in!
 The credenza has one jar and next to it I have my garden stool, a large jar on a wooden stand, and a favorite Asian guy.
 I keep several pieces in the curio cabinet along with several Hummel pieces. The very large jar was a gift from my son!
 The large fishbowl that holds the tree was from our best friends for Christmas many years ago. The tree was made by Joe's brother. I remember the day we all were in our basement and he made it right there for us!
 The handled pot is one of my favorites. It holds a faux fern when I don't have a live plant for it.
 The tall vase with the handles was a gift from my in-laws.
 Some more jars are grouped together next to the elephant from Vietnam.
 The tiered stand hold 2 more jars. I change what is on here for the seasons. Soon it will hold some bunnies:)


 My Christmas cactus sits here by the window. It actually blooms at Thanksgiving and Easter!
Can you see the buds forming? We should have blooms for Easter:)
 2 vases sit on top of the curio cabinet.


 I shared this coffee table vignette in my last post.
My jar pillows were a LUCKY find last year. I actually had a store employee climb up on a ladder to get the second one for me:)
 This pillow has a very similar design to the pillar candle.
 I won this book in a giveaway from Marty at A Stroll Thru Life several years ago.
 Tracy gave this to Joe for Fathers day in 2015.. It was in his office but we put it out here when Joe moved the thermostat! The sun streaming in here all day was fooling the heater so Joe moved it. Now it is much better.
 I found the bamboo ladder many years ago. Still love it and am glad we have this spot for it.
 This table hold several pieces I love. They aren't part of my blue and white collection but are some favorite pieces. The lamp was another gift from our son.
 This little boat is soapstone.

 This piece was my in-laws, another treasured piece that we inherited.

 I recently got the needle leaf ivy and placed it in the one vase that was my Grandmothers. Another treasured piece.
Thanks for your visit. I am longing for Spring but the weather is not cooperating.
XO, Pinky
I will be sharing here:

 Metamorphosis Monday,

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,

Wow Us WednesdaysFeathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 

Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
 
Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Thursday, February 5, 2015

~~~Pottery in the Kitchen~~~

Usually when I put away all the Christmas decor in the kitchen and breakfast room I get out all the palm tree decor....of which I have alot!:) I was just not feeling it this year so went in a different direction. I have a large collection of pottery pieces that I collected many years ago. I went to good, jurieed craft shows where everything was handmade. The prices were also a FRACTION of what they are now. If I tried to collect these pottery pieces now, I wouldn't be able to. So, I am grateful I have all that I do. So, let's have a look around! We'll start at the buffet area of the kitchen. I love to change up the vignettes in this area.

 This large platter has gotten alot of use over the years! And you can put it in the oven to keep things warm!

 Over by the stove the large vase is paired with a topiary and a wonderful candle. During the day it smells like I am baking: which I am NOT:)
 A pottery piece serves as a utensil holder and another large vase holds a faux plant.
 I fell in love with the turtles on this piece and now it goes SO well with my granite!

 Moving around, the large bowl holds fruit, to the left is a wax warmer and to the right, the cut out piece is meant to hold an orchid but right now it holds another candle.
 This isn't a pottery lamp but I love the wrought iron base and the wicker shade.
 Up above the cabinets I have more pottery and baskets.
 I finally found a vintage scale at our local antique store! I love it and really wanted one with a red platform!

I have a pottery teapot sitting on it. Next to that a small pottery vase holds one apple.
 Just looking around the room, more baskets on the walls.
 This candle holder was found at a great shop up near Lancaster, a few months ago when Shirley from Housepitality Designs and Mary Alice from Chateau Chic were up this way and we all went to Yvonne's and then shopping!
 It has moved around the house but for now I am liking it here. This is the larger one and...
 The smaller one sits over here in the breakfast room. You can see more pottery pieces here too.

 I found this LARGE bottle/vase at Home Goods the other day and couldn't pass it up, it was less than $20.00! I had some dried grasses that I put in it but am looking for some LARGER branches for it.
 I also hung a few more baskets around too. As I have been organizing I have found some things and decided to hang the baskets.

 The view from the kitchen to the breakfast room.
 There are some copper molds up here that I forgot to show you the other day.
 The view back towards the kitchen. One large basket is up there. Since I took these pictures I added a basket above the metal leaf piece and another over on the pillar.
 
Thanks again for visiting, I so appreciate your support and sweet comments. XO, Pinky
I am partying with:
Metamorphosis MondayThe Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,

Home Sweet HomeWow Us Wednesdays,

Tablescape ThursdayFeathered Nest Friday,

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday
Judy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday
The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Saturday, February 9, 2013

~~~TROPICAL, Winter Kitchen!!!~~~

 Well, we may have (VERY LITTLE) snow outside and HOWLING winds, but I want to feel warm breezes in a tropical setting!!! I long for Spring when I can go outside and enjoy gardening and just beng outdoors. So, I bring the tropics to my kitchen. It calms me and reminds me of all the good times I have had in Florida for MANY years. The buffet area has 2 pots with greens, a palm tree vase and another vignette to the right side.


 On the oven are 2 palm tree towels.
 Going around the room to the right.... the stove area
 sink area
 some close ups: I got this palm tree lamp many years ago at WALMART!!! I fell in love with it!
 I placed my topiary in this wrought iron stand. I couldn't believe it fit perfectly!
 Found this utensil holder at Bealls outlet in Fl. It is a great store and I have found alot of palm tree things there. I also have these VERY old S and P shakers. They were my in-laws and I think they came form a restaurant that they used to go to.
 I keep a cutting board next to the stove for prep. I have many different ones:) I like how the colors in this one blend so nicely with the granite. (I still can't believe I have granite counters:):)
 Another little corner vignette.

 Dish soap and hand lotion.

 A pretty plate and another candle holder and cadle. I love lighting them at night.
 At the bar I have 2 palm tree, straw placemats.
 This is the arrangement I made several years ago. I added the sticks recently to give it more height and presence.
 Love the faux moss on it. And the other piece is a wax burner.
 On top of the fridge are 2 candlesticks and one of my favorite pieces in the middle.
Hope you have enjoyed looking around my kitchen. Soon it will be time to bring out the Bunnies!!!!!!!! I will be linking to:
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at Remodelaholic

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

2805 for Potpourri Friday~

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays~

Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up~
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