Friday, July 25, 2008

My Favorite Thing.....Today





Cindy at My Romantic Home (click image above) had the best idea I've ever heard of in the whole entire blog-i-sphere! I have spent all day lurking on all of the different blogs that have participated. Now I think I will spend the evening going back and leaving comments.
So many lovely blogs, so little time!

I spent a lot of time trying to narrow my choice down and I think it has to be this vignette.
(You can click on any of my images to make them larger)



I'm picking this vignette because it has my blue and white dishes in it and my new cute lamp that I bought in Prescott AZ last weekend. I kind of have a weakness for cute little lamps and I love this one. Plus, it is a great souvenir of our weekend. The Blue Danube dishes I started collecting when my Grandmother willed a starter set to me. I have been collecting them since then. The company started making them in the mid 50's but the original company has been sold several times over. I think this is the only pattern they make. Anywho! I love them.
~~Liz~~

26 comments:

Cindy said...

I love that little area. My mom collects those plates also. My grandmother also collected them! I love lamps too!

Thanks for joining in and I'm going to go add you to the list now!

Joyce's Journey said...

What a pretty area! It looks so peaceful!!

rachel said...

The plates are so chic! Very pretty!

said...

So pretty & cozy looking!

Anonymous said...

Hi Liz,
Yes - Blue Danube is a lovely pattern. You have a very beautiful home. Thank you for visiting me!

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

ah-h-h-h a girl after my ow heart !I love the blue and white

Lisa McDonald said...

I love pretty lamp and the dishes are 2die4. You have a beautiful home.

Lisa
www.palepinkandroses.com
www.palepinkandroses.typepad.com

linda t said...

Hi Liz,
Oh, I am loving your blog... so fun to see everyone's favorite things!
Hey, I'm from Tempe! We're neighbors! My husband is the pastor at our church in Phoenix... Open Door Fellowship on 19th Ave.
So nice to meet you. I'll be back to read more past posts!

Melissa said...

I love your blue and white plates. The little lamp is cute too. My mother-in-law collected various plates and other blue and white things like tea pots, etc. The plates are still hanging on the walls in our kitchen from when she lived here. I've never really appreciated them until recently.
Thanks for visiting your blog. I've really enjoyed visiting yours. :)

ElizabethClare said...

What a gorgeous collection of plates. I just love dishes and they make for great decorating. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Blessings,
Libby

Jamie said...

Wow! That is a beautiful vignette! Those dishes are really lovely. What a neat collection, especially since you started it because of the dishes your Grandmother gave you. I love your blog!

TR Hockamier said...

very cool baby!
The iPhone works for blogging

Decor To Adore said...

Amen to the words of wisdom. Enjoying your blog.

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

Hi Liz, Thank you for coming to my page.. and I do love your pictures here and you have such a pretty house too.. look soothing!.. have a nice day.

Anonymous said...

This looks just beautiful!! I'm heading off to check out the rest of your blog now... I must say, I agree with your list of favorite movies - LOTS of my favorites were on there as well. Based on that, I might check out some of the books you've read... I'd probably enjoy them as well!...Donna

Unknown said...

What a lovely vignette! I like the soft quiet feel and those plates... Be still oh my soul! Love them!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Your vignette is so pretty and I like the lamp on in the picture too. Fellow Arionian here...have a great weekend.

emily said...

Your vignette is just beautiful! Love the plates and the lamp. Great collection! I look forward to reading more on your blog!

emily
victorianpetals.blogspot.com

Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...

Very pretty Liz. I love how you have the dishes doubled up, I never would've thought of doing that!
Nikki

Idaho Quilter said...

Thanks for stopping by, isn't this fun? Visiting every ones blogs and seeing their beautiful things.

FrenchGardenHouse said...

I love that vignette, too! Great colors, and lots of things that have meaning to you. The perfect things to decorate your "nest" with!
xo Lidy

Charlotte said...

I love the favorite things you showed. I'm like you - I like little lamps. I went over to Cindy's blog. I hadn't been there in awhile. I love the favorite things idea.

Legacies For You said...

I absolutely love all blue and white dishes. I have been hooked by cobalt blue for years and have a hard time saying no to any older piece that I may find. Your vignette is lovely and I especially liked the fact that you were able to double up some of your plates on the rack. I always hate it when a rack will only safely hold 3 or 4 plates, yet it takes up so much wall space. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and have a great week!

Myrna said...

Hi Liz!
Thanks for the sweet comments! I just popped over for a quick visit and must tell you --I love your new blog!! Isn't it FUN? I just started mine in May--maybe when you have a big cup of coffee and some time you can peruse my archives..we seem to have a lot in common! I'll be back soon!
Blessings to you!

Unknown said...

Your area looks so inviting! I love your plate collection. I have a weakness for lamps too!

Carla said...

What a pretty vignette you've created. I too am very fond of blue and white dishes. I just feel good when I look at them. It was nice to discover your blog.