Gorgeous wall treatment, stunning collections, totally cool chair..
All in all a pretty great room, a real room.
image via pinterest
Showing posts with label dishes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dishes. Show all posts
Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Grey Storage...
I love the slightly disorganized feeling here... everything is so simple and clean that it seems to work. It reminds me of my everyday.. slightly askew and perfectly out of balance!
Have a wonderful Friday!
Don't miss your chance to win from Rocq Macarons!
image via
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Black and white storage.
I taken by this picture. It is such a simple idea to have all white china. It is easy but at the same time it seems impossible for me. Maybe I should lean towards that light grey blue that covers my all time favorite dishes from Astier de Villatte. That seems more reasonable right? Just a whole cabinet full of them - dreamy.
thank you to elliot for the photo info!!!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Dishin' On A Giveaway
What better way to start the week
than with a Giveaway?
You want just the facts? Here goes!
but it's just right for curling up in cold weather with a (pretty) cup of tea.
and it's all about -- you guessed it -- dishes.
on Monday, November 21st.
Where: It all happens right here, in this post,
and in next Monday's. No need to visit any other websites or pages.
Why: When I did a blog post on October 19th that included this book, here, some of you were delighted with a book that boasts hundreds of pictures of hundreds of dish patterns, along with random tidbits of info about those same gorgeous plates.
So I ordered a second copy of Dish, and as even using both of my eyes
I can only read one book at a time, it is time to give one away!
I can only read one book at a time, it is time to give one away!
How: Easy as pie. No hoops to jump through, no complicated
"do this, do that, then stand on your head" rules.
All you need to do is leave a comment on this very post. Simple.
One comment = one entry = you're done!
Entries will close at midnight EST on November 20th.
If you are a new visitor and would like to become a Follower,
I'd be delighted, but following is not a requirement for winning.
If you want to mention this Giveaway on your own blog,
or link to it, that would also be very welcome, but -- not required.
I'm trying to make it easy for one of you who loves, loves, loves dishes to win this big, beautiful, fun book.
Good Luck! -- Cass
P.S. Just a reminder -- I need to be able to contact whomever wins Dish. If you comment anonymously, or have "no reply" with your comments, or don't have a link to a blog or website, or don't have your email in your profile . . . you may win, and never find out! Some commenters are already in this position; I'm talking to you, Nancy Lee and Susie! :-) If you see this, please send your contact info to me so I can reach you if your number is pulled. Thanks!
P.S. Just a reminder -- I need to be able to contact whomever wins Dish. If you comment anonymously, or have "no reply" with your comments, or don't have a link to a blog or website, or don't have your email in your profile . . . you may win, and never find out! Some commenters are already in this position; I'm talking to you, Nancy Lee and Susie! :-) If you see this, please send your contact info to me so I can reach you if your number is pulled. Thanks!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Smelling Salts, Please!
Get me some smelling salts;
I've got a case of the vapors!
And it's all because of a book.
(did you see yesterday's post?), because today, wouldn't you know,
another box came skidding across the rain-slicked porch floor,
to go slam! up against the front door.
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I saw the return address, grabbed some fresh coffee,
and got ready for some serious indulgence.
'Cause what can be better than a box of books?
Can't wait to turn these pages.
I never pay more than ten dollars for a home decorating book,
and often less, so when this Early American Country Homes was recently published,
it was a challenge to get it at that price. But I did. Sweet.
I never pay more than ten dollars for a home decorating book,
and often less, so when this Early American Country Homes was recently published,
it was a challenge to get it at that price. But I did. Sweet.
The Irish house book looks wonderful;
the English and Irish have such a natural way of decorating.
I couldn't imitate it, but I can have fun looking at it.
This one I'll bring to the beach house this weekend.
the English and Irish have such a natural way of decorating.
I couldn't imitate it, but I can have fun looking at it.
This one I'll bring to the beach house this weekend.
But the book that kept me glued to the study sofa today
for longer than I should have been glued was this:
It is a book entirely about dishes!
How sweet is that?
Did you know that George and Martha had a half dozen
different china patterns? Who knew the Father of our country
was a dish devotee? Now you know.
And here they are:
Guess what is the most popular china pattern ever.
Ha! You are all wrong. (So was I.) Because it is this:
Spode Christmas Tree, and who in their right mind would have guessed that?
The rest of the Top Ten All Time Best Sellers, below. Is it sad that I can name every one?
Among the Top One Hundred:
The book has loads of patterns that I've never seen before,
like these plates with their beautiful fish designs:
Not quite sure what kind of bird this is, but this plate is gorgeous, and it will haunt my dreams.
As my Aunt May used to say, "Could you die? Could you just die?"
Mmmm . . . Staffordshire. Love that transferware!
Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of china patterns, nearly all
dinner plates with a couple of smaller plates tossed in for good measure.
No cups, no bowls, but let's face it . . . it is the plate that makes the pattern.
What a good thing that it's a crock pot dinner tonight, otherwise, it might be takeout Chinese at That Old House.
After all, I have my priorities, and today it's the new toys books.
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Yesterday, the cellar was again assaulted with jackhammers, as the French drain guys (who are decidedly not French)
expanded their little tunnels and -- we hope -- made the basement truly waterproof.
It's been raining all day and so far, so good.
Have a lovely Wednesday! Go read a good book. Or two. That's what I have planned. -- Cass
Monday, May 9, 2011
Crisp and Clean dining...
I totally fell for these images when the sweet Angela sent them my way for some kitchen nook inspiration! So clean and really just perfect. I am pretty sure I would loose my voice from yelling at the kids not to get anything dirty if I took this road, but it would look great for a few days!
Stay tuned for the design ideas for Angela's home coming next week...
Also, this week starting tomorrow I have some wonderful guest posts coming up!
Also, this week starting tomorrow I have some wonderful guest posts coming up!
images via
Thursday, April 28, 2011
China Cabinet...
I love a good display of dishes and glassware.. This is so perfectly simple!
image via scrapbook
Saturday, March 5, 2011
In the olive trees..
Day dreaming of being in this amazing place...
and loving that basket of goodies on the ground below the table.
So very perfect!
I am so thankful that my little sis gave me a subscription to Cote Sud for Christmas now I can dream about France all year long!
Hope you are having a wonderful Saturday!
image via cote sud
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Thank you... {giveaway}
I want to say thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to stop by here!
Look at all of you- wow over 1100 not to mention all of you who receive us daily into your inbox!
As a small token of thanks I decided to have a giveaway of one of my
new favorites from the shop
our Burlwood Server
Please leave a comment below for your chance to win a Burlwood server from our greige shop. For a second chance to win you can like us on facebook and or you can tweet about us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
A winner will be selected on February 7th.
Please remember to leave an email address or some way to contact you if I cannot reach you through your profile..
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Washed out walls
Love Love the feeling of this image..
of course it has my dishes and the color of the room is to die for...
I have been busy cleaning out around here and one thing that had to be handled was the piles and piles of magazines. I have pulled out so many wonderful images, I cannot wait to start sharing them with you!
Happy February!
image via room 17
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
The little things in life - beautiful details and accessories that make a house a home
I've had these images for a while, but I could never find a post to integrate them, so I decided to just dedicate a post to the sweet little things in life - the details. Pretty little worlds within our homes. Enjoy!
Isn't this gold chrysanthemum to die for? They are one of the most beautiful flowers (IMHO)
Love the greenery on the chandelier
Aren't the little nesting "bowls"? so pretty?
via Elle Decor
These vignettes are so beautiful. via Mariam's GORGEOUS riad. via My Marrakech
via House Doctor
I LOVE quilts - I have (unrealistic) aspirations to make one one day, so I save bits of old clothes and fabrics to use.
via Indenfor & Udenfor
A pretty way to display jewelry
via BHG
Isn't this gold chrysanthemum to die for? They are one of the most beautiful flowers (IMHO)
Love the greenery on the chandelier
Aren't the little nesting "bowls"? so pretty?via Elle Decor
These vignettes are so beautiful. via Mariam's GORGEOUS riad. via My Marrakech
via House Doctor
I LOVE quilts - I have (unrealistic) aspirations to make one one day, so I save bits of old clothes and fabrics to use.via Indenfor & Udenfor
A pretty way to display jewelryvia BHG
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Adorable and chic teacups, plates, and pitchers on sale at Ideeli
Aren't these dishes from Rosanna ridiculously cute? They're on sale at Ideeli- most for less than $20. But you need a membership to shop at Ideeli - and I have a free/fast membership sign up link right here - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology
Here's the free/fast membership sign up link right here - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology to start shopping
Here's the free/fast membership sign up link right here - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology to start shopping
