Tuesday, September 29, 2009

"White Wednesday" in "Multiples"

I missed White Wednesday last week, so this week I'll make up for it by combining two parties! White Wednesday hosted by Kathleen over at Faded Charm and a "one-day" party hosted by Vintage Junky about "Multiples". I knew there was a reason I hadn't shared my Ironstone Pitchers!
I have a sitting area in my basement family room where most of my ironstone is located. I've been collecting, especially pitchers, for the last four years. This isn't all of it, but I love the graduated sizes of the pitchers.




Behind the pitchers is an oil painting of a fall scene
 in a shabby white frame that I found at a sale for $10.
(love the colors)
And since it's now officially Fall,
 I can show off my pitchers with the additional seasonal twist.







I also have found several Ironstone soup tureens and covered vegetables. These are mixed in with my various pieces of brown transferware. I love the old turkey platters and have several that are out all year. Here they are on a baker's rack that was a Wal-Mart "original" that I spray painted "Rust" several years ago.





Love the shape of this.




...and this one.





Up until last week, this soup tureen had been on my kitchen table, but I brought in some fall decor, so this came to the Dining Room. I think it works on the vintage milk glass cake pedestal.





Here are my other "multiples", as I have several sets
 of brown transferware sugar and creamers.




This white creamware set was my Mother's.
 I remember these dishes used at every holiday dinner.




On the baker's rack downstairs.








In my sitting area.





Back to the dining room, on an old wire plant stand.

I really love brown transferware, and Fall is just the best time of year
to bring it all out and let it take center stage!



                   

  Be sure and go by  Vintage Junky to see all the participants at "Multiples",



And as always, Kathleen has a wonderful bunch of creative people with
 "White Wednesday" over at Faded Charm.



Have a day that is "multipled" fun!

And speaking of multiples, please be sure
 and join as a follower!
I have a great give-away coming up.

Debra

Sunday, September 27, 2009

By Golly... I'm Honest!

A BIG "Thank you" goes out to my friend, the incredibly talented Miss Mustard Seed of Mustard Seed Creations for the generous award of  "Honest Scrap"! I may not be a lot of things but gosh darnit, I Am Honest! Maybe too much for a few people. 




Here are the Rules that need to be followed upon receiving this award:

  1. Say "thanks" and give a link back to the presenter of this award.


  2. Share "10 Honest Things" about yourself.


  3. Present this award to 7 others whose blogs that you find brilliant in content, /or design, or those who have encouraged you.


  4. Tell those 7 people that they have been awarded the "Honest Scrap" award and inform them of these guidelines.

OK, now on with the show!

  1. I am the oldest of three children... hence the "Type A- Personality".
  2. I am an X-Ray tech, but haven't worked in this field in 20 years.
  3. I started a business 20 years ago where I did stenciling and calligraphy, selling handmade framed pieces. It was relatively successful as I had a spot at the Atlanta Gift Market.
  4. I am a frustrated artist and love the medium of watercolor.
  5. My husband and I met at church and only knew each other 4 months when we were married. Yikes!
  6. We have lived  in San Antonio,Texas (where Alyson was born) and Marietta, Georgia (northern suberb of Atlanta) where I left my heart.
  7. I have a real aversion to clowns or anyone or anything that hides their true feelings or puts on a "show". (Sorry.)
  8. I want to know the truth even if it hurts. (Do you see a theme here?)
  9. I really do NOT want to be defined by any illness. That's why I thought long and hard about sharing my recent heart problems.
  10. About 12 years ago I had a dramatic encounter with God, and it radically changed my life. I love to study and teach the Bible and have written and taught several Bible Studies.
These are the 7 people whose Blogs have inspired me with their great content and encouragement.
They have inspired so many people and some have had awards up to their eyeballs, but what the hey. Like I said, I tell it "Honest"!

I have 2 honorary "blog idols":
Theresa of Garden Antiques Vintage, whose blog I found first and has encouraged me in so many ways, and Debbie of Talking Trash who has been my biggest cheerleader and favorite Nana. (not to mention has caused me to laugh until I fell in the floor!)

  1. Mindy of Primitiques in Poetry, my first follower
  2. Jan of Summer Sundays, my friend and blog mentor
  3. Katie of Ragamuffin Gal, my spiritual sister
  4. Cindy of Yapping Cat Studio, my creative hero
  5. Jodie of Everything Vintage, my adorable southern sweetie
  6. Hayley of Nesting Notions, my English teacher that inspires me
  7. Jermaine of French Kissed, my friend the world traveler, and designer extraordinare
Thank you everyone, there were so many more!
Have a great Monday, everyone!
Debra