Thursday, November 1, 2012

Blue and White Love Affair


As part of my mom's kitchen remodel, we are putting up a couple 
of open shelves.  Mom has an extensive collection of 
blue and white pieces that she has been collecting over the years.




We pulled some of them out to decide which ones she wants
to use.



I love this little tea pot and cup for one.  I bought it for her
at Lord & Taylor when I was living in NYC.




She has pieces with unique shapes and patterns and they
all seem to work together.




Love this ginger jar.




And this one too.  I don't know where she picked up these tole planters.
She loves to shop for accessories.


Please consider contributing to those whose lives have been
affected by hurricane Sandy.  Thank you!
(Please feel free to copy and post on your blog.)


Have a wonderful day!

Joining ~

Tablescape Thursday
Let's Dish
Home and Garden Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Vintage Thingie Thursday
Show and Tell Friday
Home Sweet Home
Open House
Feathered Nest Friday
Vintage Inspiration
Favorite Thing Saturday


Bentley ~ the little trick or treaters were so cute last night
don't you think?  I know you were so happy to see them!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
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37 comments:

  1. bjNovember 1, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Just beautiful, Susan...blue and white...such a classic.
    Over from Colorado Lady..:))

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  2. xinexNovember 1, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    They are beautiful! Love all the blue and white pieces and I know they will look so good displayed on the new shelves....Christine

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  3. reprise vintageNovember 1, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    lovely blue and white treasures! thanks for sharing! :)

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  4. OliveNovember 1, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    She does have a great collection of blue and white.

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  5. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 1, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Oh I am a huge blue and white fan too! What a gorgeous collection! It will look so pretty displayed together on shelves!

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  6. UnknownNovember 1, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    I love transferware and especially blue and white. Your Mom has a lovely collection that will look very pretty displayed on the shelves.

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  7. MichelleNovember 1, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    What a great collection of transferware! The blue and white china will look amazing displayed on the shelves.

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  8. MONICA LIVASNovember 1, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Fabulous pieces!

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  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 1, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    What beautiful blue and white pieces your Mom has, Susan! Thank you for posting about donating to the red cross. What a wonderful idea. xo

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  10. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesNovember 1, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    I also love blue-and-white! I don't think there's anything prettier, Your mom has some beautiful pieces!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 1, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Love, love, love! These are all beautiful pieces. I know you enjoy them.

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  12. Vintage GalNovember 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    The blue and whites just make my heart sing ~ love them~! Susan, as usual, you are such a loving person to post about the Red Cross ~ such a caring person and one of the MANY reasons I call you my friend ~ Bentley pick the ginger jar for your treats ~ it's a keeper ;-)

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  13. Athena at Minervas GardenNovember 1, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing the lovely blue and white china--it's all different, but all so very beautiful and goes together perfectly!

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  14. JenNovember 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    I love blue and white dishes, yet don't own a one.... I love your possible choices for open shelving. It will look so good!

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  15. MarlisNovember 1, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Susan, what a lovely collection your mom has. I too love the pieces. Your sweet cup for one is precious. So well though out to go with her many pieces. I bet you had a hard time choosing what to display. Tell Bentley hey and that our sweet yellow bird sits sunning itself in our window and that I think of you both daily! xo marlis

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  16. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioNovember 2, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    LOVE blue and white. Lots of people pair it with yellow but I love it with coral accents. Your mom has some wonderful pieces
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  17. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaNovember 2, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I really enjoyed looking at your collection. I love blue and white dishes as well, and have quite a collection of them. At the moment though, in my new house, blue and white just does NOT work with the neutral color scheme. :-(

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  18. Crystal GrandeurNovember 2, 2012 at 9:15 AM


    Thank you so much to visit my post and to follow my blog.I am glad and honored to hear you saying that you are a big fan of Indian food.yes our cooking is little elaborate.Indian food is becoming popular all over the world.thank you to leave a comment.i am fond of blue potteries too.yours look great.i have few in my collection.thank you for your share.....Sujatha.

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  19. BernideenNovember 2, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    What a beautiful post and so glad you linked to "Open House" as everyone loves blue!

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  20. BethNovember 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Lots of beauties, Susan! I love blue and white and have a few piece - nothing like your mom's collection.

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  21. It's Just DottieNovember 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    I have extreme blue and white love. I have a very large collection. Thank you for sharing yours with me. It is beautiful.
    Smiles, Dottie

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  22. MarigeneNovember 2, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    What a wonderful collection of blue and white, Susan.

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  23. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Susan, the blue and white is so lovely! Wonderful collection! Thanks for sharing and have a delightful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  24. Chenille CottageNovember 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Just look at al your beautiful blueware. Your Mother surely did collect many lovely pieces. I'm glad you have created a place to display them. I, too, am a blueware lover. My husband has brought me pieces from all around the world in his business travels. I love displaying them, too.
    Thank you for sharing this beautiful post, Susan.
    Blessings,
    Carolynn

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  25. SarahNovember 2, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful collection! I've had a love affair with blue and white all my adult life. ;-)

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  26. PoppyNovember 3, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Hi Susan,

    This beautiful collection of blue and white pieces already looks gorgeous, just the way you have photographed it! Love the different shapes of the pieces and how they fit so well together, creating lovely textures and shapes against the white bead board, so cheery and fresh!

    Have a great weekend.

    Poppy

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  27. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com November 3, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Lovely blue and white collection ....I like that ginger jar alot as well ! I pasted your Sandy button onto my blog...I had donated earlier in the day but wanted to post. I just cannot believe what some of those poor people are going through :(

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  28. Manuela@A Cultivated NestNovember 3, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely! I'm sure she's going to enjoy having those dishes out where she can enjoy them.

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  29. BabajezaNovember 3, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    This is a lovely collection. It is a good idea to let them see the day light and anybody can have a look and enjoy. Have a nice weekend. Regula

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  30. DianeNovember 3, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Very pretty!

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  31. BalishaNovember 3, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Be still my heart....I so enjoyed looking at all of your Mom's treasures.My eye always goes to the blue and white china in antique shops. What a lovely collection.
    Balisha

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  32. ClaudiaNovember 3, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Your mom has a beautiful collection, Susan! I love the ginger jar and the gorgeous plates! Thanks so much for joining in this week. I'm going to grab that graphic for Hurricane Sandy relief. Thanks, Susan.

    xo
    Claudia

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  33. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinNovember 3, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    My favorite...blue and white! Beautiful collection and lovely photographs. Thank you for sharing. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House which goes live at 8am CST on Monday. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  34. KathyNovember 6, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Your mother's collections is amazing - so very many wonderful pieces - they look marvelous together!~ I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  35. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 8, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Love your blue and whites~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  36. HaworthNovember 9, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Those are such beautiful pieces, Susan. I love blue and white pottery and dishes and have quite a few in my house as well. I think they look lovely and suit nearly every design style. (And those tole planters are stunning!) Have a lovely weekend.

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  37. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 14, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    These blue and white pieces are all gorgeous! It doesn't matter that they are all different, blue and white just go together, no matter.

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