Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Amalie, The Milkmaid


My husband knows not to bring home chocolates for Valentines Day; (love them way too much), flowers are wonderful but my cats tend to want to eat them, so when we went to the Antique Show a few weeks ago, I knew I had a little credit for  shopping.

I've actually had this vintage print before, and sold it, so when I saw it again at a good price, I jumped on it. True to form, I didn't know where I'd put it, but I fell in love with this sweet little milk maid, so home she came. Amalie was the only name that fit her, so now she lives in my kitchen, and I enjoy not only her, but her bucolic friends each day. And seeing those little painted daisies, just makes it feel like Spring.


The print is in it's original wooden back frame. It's a little wavy from humidity, but old prints have such a personality, I generally don't let that bother me.


I love how she contrasts with the off white walls, 
and plays off the dark floral curtains.





I've had this little birdie plaque for years,
but it received a little white paint and a "mossy" treatment. 



I found a few other things that day, but one that I have in the kitchen is this wonderful little hand painted black tole tray. 


It's setting on top of my double ovens right now and I can see
that it needs to be raised up a little from the photo.
(oh, the hazards of being short...)



Remember that Monday Marketplace is up all week, so you still have time to link up your  Etsy and online shop items, and then do some shopping.  Just scroll down to the next post.



If you're local Leola's Vintage Home and Garden in Ozark is having their Spring Open House starting Thursday at 9:30 AM running thru Sat. at 5:00 PM. Me and my camera will be there with the early birds.



And then be looking for a Give Away from French Bleu Vintage which will be starting this Friday afternoon. 




I'm joining my pals for their great parties:

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Tuesday's Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Primp you Stuff at Primp
Open House Party at No Minimalist Here
Cowgirl Up at Cedar Hill Ranch
Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time
Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

whew...busy week...hope you're having a great one!

xoxo,

43 comments:

  1. My kitties eat all my flowers too!! That's why I have 2 terrariums ... Ah ha.... Out smart them!!
    Love the Milkmaid picture. I would have bought it too!!
    Have a Great Day!!
    Marilyn

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  2. Your bird plaque is so cute, it would look great in my herb garden :)

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  3. Your new finds are lovely! The picture of the milkmaid and the cow is such a nice addition to your kitchen. Antique shopping is always fun (especially if you get to bring something home).

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  4. I love that black tole tray..I have one from my granny and it's so special to me. The milkmaid pic is just beautiful...very nostalgic!
    Lorraine

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  5. Debra, Amalie looks very beautiful on your wall. And why shouldn't she! She's in a very beautiful, cozy kitchen with shinny floors. Great place for viewing such a lovely.

    Look how SWEET your bird looks! You did her good!!

    Nice display of your beautiful black tray. You are such a busy lady!

    I enjoyed your post very much today.
    Brenda

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  6. She looks perfect in that stop, I think you should keep this one for a while! Laura

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  7. She's beautiful. I collect prints (and frames) and she was a good find. I covet.

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  8. She looks perfect hanging in your kitchen. I can see why she needed to come home with you.
    Jane

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  9. I've got the same issues with the chocolates, and with the kitties here at our house!
    Amalie looks wonderful where you have her. It's great to have her right where you can enjoy her every day.

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  10. Great finds and of course you displayed them beautifully as always!

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  11. Debra love your new picture, it looks great in your kitchen! Love the tole tray too!

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  12. That picture really shines in your room.It looks perfect.Love that rose tray and old planters too.

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  13. Hi Debra, I just love Amalie!... you have such an eye for finding the most beautiful things... also love your tole tray... xoxo Julie Marie

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  14. Thanks so much for linking, I am loving this post. Your kitchen and sweet print are just the style and romance that I love!
    Gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  15. I think going antiquing...is a fantastic gift and easy on the hips too!!
    Think that print is perfect in your kitchen....

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  16. That's a lovely print, Debra! It does look great on that wall!

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  17. LOve the print and that bit of red on her dress, very sweet

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  18. Love the tray it is very pretty I also like the bird plaque.

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  19. I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one who buys things back. Is that seller's remorse? LOL
    She's quite the picture of loveliness...and the cow ain't bad either.
    Deb

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  20. Very lovely picture. Fits in with your decor beautifully. Thanks for sharing. Linda

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  21. She is beautiful!
    Make sure you hold on to her this time! ;-)

    XO,
    Anne

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  22. I love your sweet print! And I'm sure I have the very same tole tray in my rotating collection. I don't have the wall space in our current house, so my trays have to take turns. :@

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  23. I'm thinking if my husband would give me "credit" for antique stores my rear end wouldn't be so big from chocolate holidays!

    ~Bliss~

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  24. Well, I love the French Bleu Vintage ideas. These were really great, I think that it might be difficult to take picture like this, but you people really did a fantastic, job, really great one.

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  25. It looks perfect there Debra, the valance and it are a perfect combination! The 'moss' treatment on your sweet bird is fabulous! t.xoxo

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  26. Debra, that is such a sweet print. Lucky you to find one again.

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  27. I love the print...I also love your tole tray..I started collecting them years ago...they add so much color to a space..I love the way you placed it in that very pretty vignette....

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  28. Oh I so love that wonderful cow print. Fabulous and it looks gorgeous on your wall. YOur little bird placque and the toile tray are both beautiful. Great finds. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  29. love the print! why DO our cats have to eat our flowers?

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  30. I love your milkmaid print, especially with the other things you have in your kitchen. I now live in Springfield, but am not really familiar with Ozark. Could you tell me where Leola's place is? Thanks!

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  31. Beautiful love
    your post thanks for sharing ,come and follow me back I lost my followers last week had to start all over Joann.

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  32. I love antique chromolithographs and have about forty of them and not enough wall space. So a bunch are in a closet, but one day they wll be up on the wall to be enjoyed again.

    Wonderful print and full of character, enjoy, Maureen

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  33. Oh I just love Amalie.
    I love the feeling in that charming print.
    Great job.

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  34. She's beautiful. I have never seen anything like that at my antique mall and I look at every picture! The size is wonderful too. Makes a statement!

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  35. Hi Debra!
    Ummmm I think I need to go shopping with you! *winks* Your sweet Amalie with her cows is wonderful! And the little bird plaque is darling too. I think if we went shopping together we'd have to take turns because we seem to love all the same things *winks* Vanna

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  36. I love your Amalie, the Milkmaid. She is a beautiful vintage print and looks perfect in your kitchen. The birdie plaque looks so aged after you worked your magic.
    Hope you can visit my blog, I'm having my first linky party Simple & Sweet Fridays. You would inspire everyone.

    Love, Jody

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  37. Hi Debra!
    Oh my goodness...I absolutely love that print! How did you ever manage to part with the first one you had? I am always drawn to old prints of children and animals...and the older and wavier the better! Thanks so much for your kind visit yesterday and for the heads up about the feature! I am thrilled! And I look forward to linking up again this afternoon! Take care!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  38. I LOVE your milkmaid picture! And I absolutely LOVE your tole trays! I have them hanging in my DR and some in my kitchen. just gorgeous! :)
    Kristi

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  39. It's all totally awesome, but I love the black tole tray, okay and the bird plaque and the ivy on the twig heart is too cute. Thanks for linking to cowgirl up!!

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  40. I know I'm supposed to comment on the picture or the plaque, but I LOVE the chair, and how you've draped a towel over it. Gorgeous!

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  41. Debra,
    Love this artist work! Think I've seen similar pieces with kittens lapping milk from a bowl? The attention to the detail of complimentary accessories always inspires me when I visit your blog. The red in your fabric and the red in her bow and dress...the moss in the photo and the moss on the plaque...you're amazing! Enjoy the Open House ...I'll be back to see what your eye and your lens has captured!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  42. What a pretty print. I haven't seen it before. The daisies definitely make it sparkle. Thanks for linking up Debra!
    Mary

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  43. Debra, Love your new print and the tray is wonderful! Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
    Hugs, Sherry

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