Thursday, March 1, 2012

Spring Cupboard

Hello everyone,
     One of my little projects this week was changing my cupboard dishes. The ones that were here before were a more wintery look -the Friendly Village(shown at bottom). I thought that the blue and white transferware would give a nice fresh look for spring. Even though it is cold here yet-I know spring is coming!

As with almost all my dishes,these were collected a few pieces at a time here and there.

I have a few of my Mom's pieces from Holland ,like the ones above.

This flow blue pitcher belonged to my grandparents.I have the big pitcher and bowl from the set on top of the cupboard.





This is a quick peek at what it looked like before. Now, they are stored in the bottom of this cupboard behind closed doors until next winter.

I am joining French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday. You should check it out because you won't want to miss Courtney's beautiful bathroom makeover.Also joining My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Friday.

Thank you for visiting,

Carolyn


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35 comments:

  1. LindaMarch 1, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Carolyn...What beautiful music by Enya playing here on your blog as I visit! It is Heavenly!!!!

    I LOVE your beautiful blue dishes too! And I am looking forward to spring, and to the pictures from your garden when it warms up there in Prince Edward Island.

    Have a beautiful day!
    Linda

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  2. Ruth @ White WhimsyMarch 1, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Your blue and white dishes are beautiful. I love the way you have displayed them in you cupboard with the touches of lace.

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  3. HuldaMarch 1, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Your blue and white china looks so delightful. Love it!

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  4. DebbieMarch 1, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I love the blue. I think it looked wonderful the other way, too, but I love blue and white. You know, before blog land, I wouldn't have changed out things like that. I've really grown thanks to blogs!

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  5. jillMarch 1, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Lovely xx

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  6. chateau chicMarch 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Carolyn, your blue and white transferware collection is beautiful. I never tire of blue and white!
    Mary Alice

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  7. Katie MansfieldMarch 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I love your collections. I have the Friendly Village and a collection of Blue and White too.
    Gorgeous displays both of them.
    Katie

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  8. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Carolyn: I am doing the very same thing this week. You have the most beautiful collections...Judy at GoldCountryCottage

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  9. SandraMarch 1, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Such pretty pictures! Thank you for sharing them.

    I have some of the same dishes (the pattern on the platter) and have a few of them displayed in my recently painted blue kitchen.

    Blue and white dishes are so classic, aren't they?

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  10. Maureen WyattMarch 1, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    All the dishes a beautiful but I believe I like the flow blue pitcher the best. How nice that it is a family piece! ~ Maureen

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  11. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaMarch 1, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Just BEAUTIFUL Carolyn..as everything you do..I loved yesterday post also..Hope you have a GREAT weekend my friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 1, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    I love the hutch both ways, Carolyn, but I can see the one set is perfect for the Winter and holiday season. You've got some lovely pieces of blue and white.

    I have a whole cabinet in the kitchen devoted to the different dishes I have gotten over the years. Some are just two plates {as it is just hubby and me now}, but I have found that I must have not realized that other bowls and salad plates I bought over the years, all work so well together, even though they are definitely not the same pattern. I was thinking the other day that I should just do a table setting to see how it would look all together.

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  13. Antiques And TeacupsMarch 1, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Beautiful! The flow blow pitcher is especially gorgeous. Blue and white is always my favorite!
    Ruth

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  14. AnneMarch 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Your blue transferware is so pretty.Looks perfect in your cabinet.

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  15. Nancy's Daily DishMarch 1, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Beautiful!!!!

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  16. A Garden of ThreadsMarch 1, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    A beautiful collection of blue and white transfer ware. I am looking forward to spring, we had freezing rain this morning:(

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  17. kellyMarch 1, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    We have just come to the end of our Summer and are now in Autumn. It is good to read about Spring and Summer and keep it going all year long.

    Kelly

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  18. UnknownMarch 1, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I soooo love blue and white! :)

    Your cupboard is just lovely! :)

    ~Liz

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  19. DeannaMarch 1, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    The dishes are extra pretty. I seem to go in phases with the most liked color for each season and blue/white has been a favorite of mine for a long time. These dishes seem clean and crisp for Spring.

    Like your post,
    d

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  20. PriscillaMarch 1, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Another blue and white post! I'm seeing them everywhere. I so love blue and white pottery. Yours is exceptionally beautifully displayed.

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  21. Heirloom treasuresMarch 1, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Beautiful blue and white, my passion
    x jeanetteann

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  22. SoniaMarch 1, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Beyond beautiful!! What a collection!!
    Miss Bloomers

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  23. SusanMarch 2, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Hello Carolyn....Love the blue and white collection. You are right. It's MUCH more springy than the lovely set that was up.

    The flow blue pitcher especially drew my attention. Just met a woman today with a HUGE flow blue collection. Will abe posting about it one day this month.

    Take care, dear Carolyn. Thank you for your cherished blog. Susan

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  24. MargretheMarch 2, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Hej Carolyn Denmark kalder.

    Jeg ville elske at drikke tea hos dig.

    KH. fra Margrethe :o)

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  25. MagdalenaMarch 2, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Your collection is really pretty. I envy and admire :-)Changes are equally good, give the kind of new energy :-)
    Greetings from rainy Poland!
    Magdalena

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  26. lilybetsMarch 2, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Your collection is gorgeus!!!

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  27. The TablescaperMarch 2, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    I'm drooling!!! I love how you've displayed your gorgeous blue and white. I love to have you share this with Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  28. Denise MarieMarch 2, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Great 2 sets.

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  29. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 3, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Carolyn,
    I just adore your blue and whites!!
    I have also shared some of my blue and whites along with my red and whites in my last post!!
    Seems to be a popular share this time of year...

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  30. Barbwire PrettyMarch 3, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Wow!!!! Girl!! what a wonderful treat to find your blog.I love your dishes, your cupboards full and your lilac bouquet on the side ,Everything is just so beautiful. I could just stay and browse if my stupid back would allow me to sit at this computer one more minute.
    Go Girl.
    Bernice (from Ontario)

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  31. MimiMarch 4, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    You have an amazing blue and white collection. thanks for sharing it.

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  32. Something SpecialMarch 5, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    I love your post about your cupboard. I love transferware and have somewhat of a collection myself. I am crazy about this stuff. I also love your choice of music. I think we have lots in common and am a new follower. Come say hi if you have the time.

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  33. violi igłą malowaneApril 13, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Piękna porcelana ..Pozdrawiam z polski Viola

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  34. UnknownJune 15, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Can you tell me what is the make of the blue pitcher on the bottom shelf, center?
    I collect blue pieces and have never seen this before!

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  35. CarolynJune 16, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Mary,
    The pitcher you asked about has no markings on the bottom of it....sorry.
    I bought it at a local yard
    sale.

    Thanks for visiting,
    Carolyn

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn