Thursday, January 20, 2011

Vintage Blue and Whites

I'm feeling 'blue' being surrounded by so much 'white' (snow).  By this time each winter, I am really ready for spring.  These vintage blue and white treasures are cheerful in the meantime. 
I'm linking with Debra's Vintage Inspiration Friday party and Cindy's Show and Tell Friday this week with some new and old photos (the old pics contain flowers to help us dream of spring). 

Favorite tea cups found for a bargain at Brimfield Flea Market (set of 4 for $4!)

More Brimfield treasures...
(blue and white plate)

(blue flowered platter)

Local Flea Market pitcher and tiny tea pot:

 
French books:

Thrift store Wedgewood vase (only $2 because of small crack I discreetly hide):

I saved the best for last.  A beautiful Catholic Sacrament certificate from 1913.  It is inscribed with a young fellow's name upon his First Communion.  I love the reverence in which the Sacraments are depicted, and keep this treasure near and dear to my heart.  
  
Have a great weekend!
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18 comments:

  1. EllenJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love your china pieces. I'm such an addict for china, thanks for the eye candy!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  2. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 20, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Hey, I can relate to feeling 'blue' but your china is sure a 'pick me up'! Absolutely LOVE your Wedgewood vase ... what a great deal!

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  3. Blessed SerendipityJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Such beautiful finds!

    -Danielle

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  4. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Lots of gorgeous blue finds! The first set of the teacups and saucers are the same design that I have been slowly collecting through thrifting for a few years now. They are so pretty!

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  5. SusanJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Love all the blue! The wedgewood vase is awesome, crack or no crack!

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  6. ......Michele @ Portlandia VintageJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Love the blue flowered platter - great find! I am so glad to see someone who appreciates these treasures.

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  7. All That JazzJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Great finds!! Especially like the french books and the blue/white platter~ so unique! Really like how you find things that speak to you, even if they aren't perfect! ;-)
    ~michelle~

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  8. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    What gorgeous blue pieces, the flowered platter, the Wedgewood, the certificate, each one is such a treasure! Thanks so much for sharing with us for VIF and linking up.
    hugs,
    Debra

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  9. Susan FreemanJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love that flea market blue pitcher!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  10. Passionate for WhiteJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    LOVE blue & white.... Classic!

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  11. blessingsJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    How pretty. I love the photos and the vintage colors on the sacrement card. Blessings... Polly

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  12. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Love blue and white...simple yet classic!!

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  13. SandyJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    The tea cup pattern is so lovely and delicate, love it!

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  14. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    my fave post! love the blue china.. simple line and yet lovely!

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  15. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    These are beautiful items. The blues and whites are so pretty!I really like the pitcher.

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  16. DonnaJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Blue and white is my absolute favorite color combination! I love your treasures, especially that gorgeous mini tea pot! And of course I adore the French books, they are a lucky find and so tres chic!!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Everything is dreamy. I especially love the sacrament card. The colors are beautiful. I'd keep that out and near and dear to me all the time too!
    Visitng from Vintage Inspiration Friday
    Roselle

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  18. MarieJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    This is a really lovely post Susan (always)! I love the soft colors of the teacups you found at the flea market, and of course French books. I myself buy them, even if I can't understand them.
    -marie

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- Susan