Thursday, December 11, 2008

For now we are using our formal dining room as more of a sitting room - slash den - slash office...or whatever you wish to call it. For now it is more of a collect all room but holds some of my favorite pieces.
This old stepback hutch is a favorite with old milky green and white paint. Inside are my collections of ironstone and restaurant dishes. My favorite pieces to collect are the green and red patterns. Very simple and just perfect to go with just about any season or setting.
One of my handmade pennant banners done up in Christmas fabrics hangs at the top for added color and cheer.
Aren't they just the happiest couple?



I have an obsession with little creamers and these red pieces are some of my favorites. They are perfect for serving individual servings of pancake syrup or salad dressing.
Thanks for stopping by!

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24 comments:

  1. BugnLVoeDecember 11, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    I love your red dishes. :-)

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  2. JenniferDecember 11, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    Gorgeous! You can go ahead and ship the whole kit and caboodle to my house! ;)

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  3. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseDecember 11, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Your decor is so pretty, festive, and happy!!
    Thank you for sharing!!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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  4. Kathleen GraceDecember 11, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    I clicked on the top picture and I love the red and white dishes! Your hutch is so pretty and I am such a dish-a-holic! Then I looked and saw "Becky and right next to her one of my hearts:>) Sweet.

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  5. Kathleen GraceDecember 11, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    Oh, and by the way, I LOVE your banners. That red one is so me, maybe we can work out a swap sopme time:>)

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  6. ElyseDecember 11, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    your blog is adorable. i can't remember if i've stopped by before so i am adding you to my blog list so i can keep up with what's new. the banner and everything looks awesome!!!

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  7. TraceyDecember 11, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    Love Mr and Mrs Claus..They are soooo cute!!

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  8. GARAGE SALE GALDecember 11, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    I so enjoy looking at all of your Christmas decorations and vintage treasures. :) Love the memories that some of the treasures bring to mind.
    Merry Christmas!!
    Deb

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  9. DeniseDecember 11, 2008 at 7:52 PM

    I love your collection of red and white......... I am in the process of redoing my kitchen and now I need a new hutch.......... I collect blue and green !


    and I NEED YOUR MAILING ADDRESS AND LAST NAME IF YOU DO NOT MIND..... YOU CAN EMAIL ME VIA MY BLOG!

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  10. farmerjulieDecember 11, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    love everything! so cute!! what a great collection!

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  11. Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart IsDecember 12, 2008 at 4:26 AM

    Your hutch is so pretty! I love all of your dishes, etc.

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  12. EileenDecember 12, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    Oh so pretty. Makes me want to go and paint everything white. Wait.. I said that already.
    I do have one of your creamers here exactly like yours. Surprise surprise! :-)
    Love all the santas in their red suits mixed up with the white.. so eye-catching.

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  13. Cynthia's Cottage DesignDecember 12, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    Omg, it looks soooo beautiful!!

    your hutch is to die for sweet!! Im drooling right now :) I love all the colors , its as sweet as sugar!! Your things look so beautiful in there too! what a fabulous cottage piece and you set it up perfectly too, I love every piece and those creamers are gorgeous !!

    Hugs, ~ Cynthia ~

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  14. Clare and MikeDecember 12, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    What a beautiful cupboard, I love the soft colours - and what a wonderful collection of china and crockery; so pretty!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    So pretty. I love the Santa and Mrs. Claus....are they salt and pepper shakers?

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  16. JeanDecember 12, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Everything looks wonderful, so festive and homey. I love that cupboard too. It sure shows off your collections . Have a great weekend.
    Jean in Virginia

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  17. MaisyDecember 12, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    I want the cabinet and ALL it's contents. :)

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  18. SueDecember 12, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    Love the little red and white pitchers....are they old dinner china??

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  19. Esther SundayDecember 12, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    Absolutely ADORE this!!!!! Always so lovely! That's you! Love ya, Esther

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  20. RochelleDecember 12, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Loving those red pitchers! So cute!

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  21. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleDecember 12, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Simply charming!

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  22. DenaDecember 13, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    Yum!!!! I love everything, the cabinet and the creamers and the red!!!! I've got an obsession with little white creamers myself, but red ones? Oh honey, now you are talkin'!!!

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  23. BettyDecember 13, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Your home is just so sweet and welcoming Becky! I love your vintage Santas and that holiday banner. I collect those little pitchers too. I never thought of using them for serving individual salad dressings. What a great idea!

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  24. CindyDecember 14, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Love those red and white dishes!

    c

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