Well tomorrow is finally the last day of school and I, for one, am very excited. I'm looking forward to spending more time at home with my kids and not running them around in the car. I'm also hoping to be able to get some projects done this Summer and have a little more time to check out everyone's blogs:-)
Today I'm sharing some of my ironstone that I've collected over the years. The pieces with lots of crazing, chips or cracks seem to be my favorites and I'm always on the lookout for more. Enjoy! xoxo K.
These last photos are of a new shelf that I put up. Now I'm almost ready to share photos of the whole kitchen.
My feature for this week is Rosemary at Ozma of Odds with her wonderful mermaid grotto bedroom. She makes the most wonderful things and these mermaids are no exception. Who wouldn't want to spend the evening in such a magical room? Please take a moment to stop by her blog and she also has a very inspiring Etsy store.
And lastly, I wanted to share a fabulous giveaway going on over at Sandi's blog, Wayside Treasures. If you love french items, you're gonna love her giveaway:-).
Always love your ironstone! Can't wait to see your kitchen reveal, xoxo Debra
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting these parties. I just love the s/p set just think how many hands have held them over the years.
Lisa
Happy White Wednesday! All of your pieces are gorgeous!!! I love the bed AND the giveaway looks fantastic too!
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Cindy
Ironstone is so beautiful,I always look for it but seldom find any. Your collection is fantastic. I'm thrilled to be joining White Wednesday for the first time. Thanks for Hosting.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a wonderful collection of white ironstone I love it all
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love your photos too
Pam
i soooo love old ironstone and the more crazed...the better! you have such a lovely collection kathleen! happy ww and merci for sharing sweet and enchanting ozma! I adore her!
ReplyDeleteSimply love your collection and that salt and pepper is just scrumptious !
ReplyDeleteI love Ozma of Odds and Wayside Treasures ..they are two very talented ladies ..!
Kathleen I love this post with your kitchen collections of vintage ironstone and new shelf.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to be on the same wave length...
Thank you for hosting all the fun !
XoX p
I am always so thrilled when I have a white post so I can join your party!! Love all the whites and am trying to incorporate more in my home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous ironstone collection you've got Kathleen! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your kitchen. Great gifts from your previous post, too. I love seeing Michelle's book bundles.
ReplyDeleteTerrific feature on Rosemary's mermaid grotto. I loved that post!
Thanks for hosting, Susan
Beautiful whites!
ReplyDeleteSo glad school is out!
love the ironstone...and looking forward to seeing the whole kitchen (())
ReplyDeleteLove the Ironstone. the chippier the better.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
I always enjoy your photographs! The way you mix white objects is like no one else! you have the touch...
ReplyDeleteKaren
Thanks for hosting :)
ReplyDeleteI love your old ironstone. The more cracks and age spots, the better! I think that your tote needs to come home with me, since my last name is Jackson! Enjoy your summer. I remember well having three kids in school and being in the car non-stop. Summer is a nice time to kick back and relax!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
Rosemary's bedroom is gorgeous, the perfect dreamland! I can't wait to see the pics of your kitchen, the teasers are fabulous! Thanks for the party! xoxoxo
ReplyDeletelove your collection, especially the salt and pepper shakers. i'm putting together a small collection of ironstone to use daily. hope you have a wonderful summer kathleen.
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shelley
I always love looking at your white ironstone.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting.
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteLove the ironstone pieces you showed! I have been collecting it for years and can't seem to stop! Do we ever have enough? I've linked up but it hasn't shown up yet, hope it does! I seem to have been having problems not showing up at several places today.
Rebecca
There is just something about white dishes...I never get tired of seeing them. Love the bedroom photos...sigh...
ReplyDeleteYour ironstone collection is lovely. A well loved and used collection will show its age with crazing and chips. The ironstone collection makes such a statement displayed as in a table setting. If I ever start another collection this is what I'll choose. Can't wait to see all your kitchen photos. I love Rosemary's mermaid bedroom. Its so charming, and I agree, who wouldn't want to sleep here. I'm off to visit Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting your party.
~Emily
The French Hutch
Can I ever have enough ironstone? Not there yet. Love seeing yours. So fanciful at Ozma of Odds! So much to see there!
ReplyDeleteHi!! Salt Shakers and Allspice Jar are my favorites for this week!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great collection of ironstone. Can't wait to see the rest of your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
Something so calming about those stacks of white ironstone. Like you, some of mine are crazed with age. Doesn't bother me.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's OK to mix a little red and blue in with my white this week. Just had to post for Flag Day. ~ Sarah
Oh, I love ironstone! I looks like you have a wonderful collection :)
ReplyDeleteYour Whites are always so lovely... I struggle to find enough Whites to join in due to my World generally being a saturation of Color. *Winks* But I DO have some favorite and Sentimental Whiteness here and there. *Smiles*
ReplyDeleteBlessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
Hi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteLOVE the ironstone!! Looking forward to seeing your kitchen. Thanks for hosting White Wednesday!!
Jane
Thank you so much for hosting and having me. I did a black and WHITE tablescape for dad's day. I love all your white pieces, you have a great collection! Love the ironstone too and can't wait to see your kitchen!! Lots of hugs. FABBY
ReplyDeletetrying to link up & it won't let me..... (sad face)?
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful collection of dishes. Look forward to seeing your kitchen! Thanks for hosting each week.
ReplyDelete~ Julie
Hi Kathleen!
ReplyDeleteYou always have the bestest whites to share and your photos are fabulous!
I love the little salt and shakers most of all!! Can't wait to see your kitchen too.
Thanks so much for hosting white wednesday!!
Lynn
Loving all your ironstone!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cheryl
I'm also sooooo happy, that school is finished. All the last weeks I haven't time for nothing. But now I'll start into a new time with "White Wednesday" ;) Thanks for hosting!!!
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Tine
Found your linkup through Fishtail Cottage. I love ironstone -- it was made to last, wasn't it? You have a lovely collection.
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet you. :)
Love your old ironstone dishes.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad at the advice of one of our fellow bloogers I kept my white ironstone. It just sets in a chair in my kitchen. My cabinets are full.
I want to see your make over shelf etc for ideas of how to display them
glad your kids are about out of school
Hi there, it was so nice running into you at the recital! Sorry we had to run so quickly...running a little late as usual :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat ironstone collection, and beautiful s&p shakes! Those are so unique! Enjoy this sunshine-I've got some plantning to do.
-Lindsey
Thanks for hosting!!! Love that little pitcher at the very top!
ReplyDeleteFaye
Love your salt and pepper shakers mixed in with the ironstone! I also love your new treasures from Michelle and Rita in your last post...how thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for having us all today ~ Happy WW!
I LOVE your ironstone!!
ReplyDeleteI want to see the rest of your kitchen, thanks for the tease!!!!
the more crazing the BETTER!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour ironstone is beautiful! I love it and sadly don't have much of it. Always on the lookout though!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and thanks for posting!
Karen
Hi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well
I just love your collections of ironstone stacked, so simple and beautiful
Amy
Hi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit, and you are so right!! saying "what is it about numbers that we oough and awwww them so! I have loved, and have had a fascination for the little painted numbers since before I totally understood why they where on everything French :)
I keep my eyes open for things with little numbers to tage all my baskets, and even a favorite number on a gift to a friend. I thank you for your comment on them, I now have them in my etsy and able to share them with others.
Kathleen you have my heart when it comes to ironstone, and any white shade of dishes, it doesn't get any better then white dinnerware!!! you have a beautiful display of them.
Have an inspiring week!
Happy summer break to create and visit :)
xoxo
Dore
Love ironstone, your pieces are lovely, I recently started my collection, have only 5 pieces, but it will grow, I know it!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely wednesday!
XXX Ido
Hi, LOVE your blog, especially White Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThis is our first time linking up. We're following you, check us out! Your ironstone is amazing!
Patti
Love the old box with the little chaulk board.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Now I am SURE that you are a marvelous person. 1) you collect white ironstone... love it! and 2) you love summers with the kids at home! I'm always delighted to find mothers with this attitude, instead of the "oh NO school's out!" sort of Moms.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you!
and thanks for hosting
Cass
Kathleen, I always enjoy seeing what kind of whites you will be posting about. I also can't thank you enough for starting these series. Happy late Wednesday, Theresa-Garden Antqs Vintage & Discarded Forlorn
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen! I'm an avid ironstone collector, too, and am just drooling over those s/p shakers! I've never seen such beautiful ones! Crazing and chipping is just so delicious, isn't it??? :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Love the salt and pepper shakers! Happy White Wednesday!!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Happy White Wednesday! Your ironstone collection is just gorgeous. I have several new pieces but only a couple of old pieces. I just love all of the chips and wear.
ReplyDeleteMarianne :)
Hi, I've been following your blog for about a month, I love it and finally decided to join White Wednesday for the first time. You have a lovely collection. Happy summer holiday to you.
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Hey Kathleen
ReplyDeleteI am finally home and I have to say it feels good. I am taking a couple of days to recoop and then hitting the studio for Horton's French Flea Market. I have a double booth there and Jody is driving down next week to do it with me.
I will email you about FC
Can't wait to see the kitchen reveal, I bet it is fabulous.
Have a great weekend
Blessings
Rebecca
Beautiful whites! Love the salt and pepper shaker.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures :) Have a nice weekend! Grete
ReplyDeletethanks,
ReplyDeletejust email me your address, my email is on my sidebar, and I will send you some of its seeds, it should be producing seeds in about a week.