Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The "White" Stuff!



Hey Everyone,
 it looks as if a good portion of blogland is under a heavy blanket of white, today.
We probably have about 12 inches here and more is falling.
We dodged the ice and thankfully the power outages that usually come with it.



So today, I wanted to share some "whites" that I put together to stay in keeping with not only the snow, but add a few sprinkles of hearts for February, our month of Romance.


Remember my chairs that we used for our sunset lakeside dinner last fall?
They've found a spot in the Living Room
but today one is holding some of my ironstone and linens.



I've realized these are of Gustavian (Swedish) design.
Definitely old, but recaned. I found them for 13 dollars apiece.
I know!!!!!




love the carving on the back



We went to the Springfield City Wide Garage Sale last Sunday,
and I picked up a few pieces of ironstone to add to my platter collection from England.

This one is the same from the top photo and is Johnson Brothers.
It's in pretty good shape but has a small chip on the rim.
I have a stack of these fancy scalloped edge English serving platters on my kitchen counter.

(vintage crocheted heart I've had since forever)

This little pitcher was given to me recently by my Mother-in-law.
It belonged to her grandmother.



This Meakin platter has been used hard...
it has a small crack, and lots of pitting,
and was definitely a workhorse.
It weighs 4 pounds!!!



I found this lovely linen runner there too. 







a little taste of winter here in SW Missouri


Right outside my sunroom door on the deck








...and speaking of sunrooms,
If you haven't been by to visit Jill this morning,
we're hanging out on the porch!



I'm linking to Kathleen for White Wednesday




Stay warm and snuggly!
Happy February!
love,
Debra

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Out and About for Valentine's


Just wanted to share a few images from a sweet spot,


























 Hope you're having a sweet weekend!



love,
Debra

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Vintage Inspiration Friday #22 Morning Tea and Romance



The sun decided to make an appearance today,
so what better place to have tea than in the sunroom!





I brought out my new sterling silver tray that I received from my sis for Christmas, (yep, she's one great sister!) and a pretty pink floral Staffordshire teapot, cup and saucer, and journal to start the day.





I've been putting a few new pendant pieces together for Valentine's Day.
 Lots of hearts and cupids...


and of course some blinged keys.








I love graphics from the 20's and 30's,
and found these sweet little postcards last weekend at Spring Creek.









For anyone local, I'm now selling my jewelry at Inspirational Home
 and my booth at Spring Creek, in Ozark.



I've just listed these in my Etsy Store, The Petite Boutique
and have a few more designs in the works.
I'm lovin' these little Puffy Hearts!



















Be sure and Grab the button for the
 Valentine's Day Party
here at Vintage Inspiration Friday, February 11.





And for some fun from last weeks posts:

French newspaper Valentine Garland


A Little Bit Country Transferware Table



Assembled Boxes
(this is a must see!)



Family Sea Chest



I'm linking up with Courtney for Feather Your Nest Friday


Hope you can join in for Vintage Inspiration Friday!
Please be sure and link up within your post and then visit a few friends!

Hope you're having a little sunshine and romance in your life today.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
love,
Debra

p.s. don't forget that I have a give away each month for VIF participants
check out the sidebar for this month's mini give away!






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