Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Random Bits - Birds & Flowers

A large flower arrangement began to wilt so here are two little "salvaged" bouquets. Also shown is one of my favorite aluminum trays - I have a growing collection. If you're curious about their interesting place in American history check it out here. Made primarily in the 30's - 50's, many didn't make it through the WWII era when metal was scarce.










Months back I purchased a transferware compote (although it looks like a dish in this photo) from And George. The tag noted it was from Italy. I fell in love with the pattern, sighed when I saw the price, and decided to buy it anyway. So glad I did - I would have missed it if I didn't





The photo below has me wondering how to put the pattern from the compote onto a wall...hmm?


Image of the Willow Pattern via The Stencil Library, found via Is It Nap Time Yet? and now I can't find the link to that great blog!

Just saw this picture on Katie Did and had to add it to this post. Love this painted mural!

Southern Accents, July - August 2008, designer Phoebe Howard, photography by Roger Davies.
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12 comments:

  1. Pigtown*DesignSeptember 2, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    I love old transferware. I have a bunch of random bits of it... great stuff!

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  2. KwanaSeptember 2, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    I love your trays. Just beautiful and that bathtub takes my breath away.

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  3. Pamela Terry and EdwardSeptember 2, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    I love transferware and have a large collection, on walls and in cabinets. I mostly collect the pink, but I do have a small collection of brown aesthetic that I adore. What is the little bird in your top photograph. It's lovely.

    I did see the new post at Katiedid. Wonderful bathrooms, aren't they?

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  4. katiedidSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    I love your transferware and the wallpaper! Can I get the source through the site you mention? I will take a look. It mught just be the perfect thing for my powder room!

    And thank you for the nice mention! Eek! I may have written about the mural in a confusing way. It is actually a painted mural, not a mosaic.

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  5. Redgate StudiosSeptember 3, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    Isn't it strange how something you've been working on/thought of visualises itself! I have been working on a Willow pattern design inspired by an embroidery which my Grandmother did years ago.
    Perhaps we'll be seeing more of this classic motif on other home wares?

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  6. KaseySeptember 3, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    I love the pics, and the flowers are lovely.
    k-

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  7. porter hoveySeptember 3, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    That bathroom is just amazing! I want it!!

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  8. pve designSeptember 3, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    Nice segue-way from the block prints to this tray - my mother has several of these sorts of trays and now I love them even more that you made it look chic.
    That tiled mural is dreamy and that tub looks so inviting. Calgon, take me away!

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  9. My Notting HillSeptember 4, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    Katie Did - Thanks - Ive changed the post to read painted mural, I read your post wrong.
    Thanks everyone for all these nice comments. Seems like many people are fans of transferware.

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  10. RachelSeptember 5, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    The photos of your aluminum trays are lovely.

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  11. ParisbreakfastsSeptember 9, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    LOVE love love these flowers..
    What a dream to paint..sigh

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  12. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeOctober 1, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    I featured your flowers as a part of our centerpiece of the month for September.
    Great Job!

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