The late to arrive summer
we have been enjoying in the Northwest
seems to have come to an abrupt end today....
I awoke to a soft delicious drizzle,
a teaser for the rain we need and I can't wait
to listen to falling on the roof....
With a bit of fall weather,
I can turn my attentions
back into the house
and work on neglected interior projects....
(click photos to enlarge)
we have been working on the kitchen for awhile,
and dishes have been stacked in the pantry,
some packed away,
and more bought at garage sales and stashed away...
today is a day for washing and sorting....
putting together groupings....
it's like Christmas rediscovering each piece....
a group of pie birds got together
and had a lot to squawk about...
this favorite two handled dish,
is usually used for a vase...
today it was put to work,
holding Hollyhock seed pods gathered
on this mornings garden stroll...
I love mix match and looking for interesting groupings...
then there is the luck
when a pair of long lost American Beauty's are reunited...
or perhaps meeting for the first time...
it's no secret rosy china is my favorite....
the romance of a platter...
that has been lovingly washed
so many times...
that the gold edging is a ghost of it's former shiny self...
the elegant lines of white simplicity...
and the romance of real garden fresh roses,
while they are still mine to be be admired...
I have so much to do to finish my upper cupboards,
boxes of dishes to wash,
(not like this is a horrible job :-)
lace to add to the cupboards edges,
hang my corbels
and the baby chandelier...
I can't wait to share my finished uppers with you,
soon....
Today I am joining,
and
Thanks for stopping by today,
25 comments:
Scrumptious beauties! I would never want to leave the kitchen, for sure. You have a fabulous collection.
TTFN ~
Have a great week~
Marydon
What a darling collection! This is the look I had a lot of in the shop when I first started long ago. It's SO very pretty here! I'm listening to thunder roll over right now. Don't you think fall rain is the best? xx A BIG congrats on that big number!
Those are lovely, Bella.
Thanks for sharing.
Deanna
Lovely collection... you have an eye for beautiful things.
Parabéns, 1000 seguidores! Você merece! Seu blog é um amor!
everything is just so lovely & romantic! xoox
I love your china! Yes, the change of weather gets us inside, doesn't it. I'm adjusting to have almost the whole day free since my boys are both in school now. So many plans, so little energy. :)
Beautiful photos of your collection!
WHAT A VERY BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION- i love ROSY CHINA,too - and this is so special.
Dorthe
Lovely,lovely,lovely, can't wait to see the lace edged shelves. I'm having some lovely cupboards built in an unused corner of my laundry, and can't wait to display my goodies and also put lace edges on the shelves, it is such a pretty addition. xx
Amo molto queste belle porcellane con le rose che ho appena visto!Sono molto ben accostate fra di loro!Sono romantiche e calmano il cuore!Rosetta
I look forward to seeing your uppers, too! :D I need to organize my kitchen in the worst way.
You've got a lovely assortment Bella! The weather did change so fast, didn't it? It was like flip-flops and tees to socks & shoes and Fall coats, just like that! Take care!
Absolutely beautiful!
Such beautiful china and such lovely patterns. Your have them displayed so beautifully. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Dear Bella,
This is such a pretty post! Love the floral china you have in your kitchen. It's just what I like to use in my little garden house.
Lieve groet,
Madelief x
What a beautiful collection of china you have. Really, really beautiful! It's one of my dreams to sometime have china like that, romantic and with flowers of course.
Bye,
Marian
You have such a pretty coolection of dishes...I love the little pie birds...so sweet!
You have such pretty china! I'm curious. What do you use for lace on the shelf edges and where do you buy it? I live in Canada so haven't found anything here. I just laid an oval lace doily, the kind people used on their chairs and sofas to protect the arms, under the saucers and let it hang down but love the lace edging idea. Have a lovely day!
Pamela
Dear Bella,
I have been busy this week loading the car with old dishes that I have to let go. Once I arrived at the Goodwill I almost turned around and went back home..and I so wanted to go inside to see what new delights I could find. But, I slowly made an exit. If I find lovely china like these I would have to find a bigger house..these are all so beautiful...and they are well worth the washing..
WOW! you have reached 1000 followers..Congrats....
Your collection of rose covered china is "scrumptious"!!!:*~:*~ I wish I could find more to collect in my home town instead of having to scour ebay so much! ~ I love to hold it in my hand befor I buy it.
~~Wendy
It is rose china heaven! LOVE how you have the glasses flipped over to display more lovely pieces. Those pie birds are adorable!
Visiting from WW
Roselle
Bella, Bella, Bella! Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful.
If I lived near, I would love to come by and help wash your dishes anytime... I can't wait to see the finished cupboards. Love the quality of light in your photos, too.
Thank you for your uplifting post.
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
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