Oh, but spring seems like such a long way away right now. The ground is frozen solid here, and painted in shades of brown and gray. Empty branches rattle in the wind, and the only birdsong to be heard is the raucous call of crows.
So I tend to search the cabinets and cupboards for my flowers. Anything pink or pastel and flowery gets dragged out at this time of year. I'll take my flowers anywhere I can find them, thank you very much. Here's what I found:
A small white Fenton vase in front of a rose-bestrewn plate. I just love the luminous glaze on the shell-shaped pitcher. The smaller dessert plate is Noritake.
A small basketweave plate with a reticulated edge. This is Wedgewood, and a thrift store find. The Homer Laughlin plate on the left is also from the thrift store, and the plate on the right is from my mother's collection.
A small cup with children in pastels. This charming scene with an umbrella reminds me of April showers. Love it.
How do you bring spring into your winter house?
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I'm mostly just moping about right now.....angry that spring is still so far away....as if that will help! LOL
ReplyDeleteYou have found such wonderful items. The Wedgewood Basket plate and the Chocolate Pot are my favorites. I just looked and looked at your photos.
((hugs)) Rosie
ok im drooling!!!
ReplyDeleteeverything was just gorgeous!!!
i buy fresh flower weekly, until i can cut my own
jessi
Beautiful dishes. Especially like the teapot and umbrella cup. I like your idea of displaying all the flower dishes. I day dream of spring all winter long! Have a good day, Janie
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!..LOVE...your collection of 'flowers'!!!...actually...I bought 3 bunches of pink & purple tulips this past weekend...that always lifts the mood @ my house....nothing says Spring like tulips!!!...Lacy
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Mary! :) I jsut love all the spring images.. the flowers are lovely! Hhhmmm.. spring in my house.. fresh flowers. (with our anniversary, valentines day and my birthday all running every few weeks through Jan and Feb that keeps pretty blooms out for a while!)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day!
♥Abbie
Oh, my goodnes...Mary, I think you have the most fantastic collection of china I've ever seen outside of a flea market! For bringing in flowers and spring into my home in winter, I usually indulge in an occasional purchase of cut flowers. Sewing with floral, pretty fabric also helps...as does a lot of springtime daydreaming! ;o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteThat cup makes me smile!! I have pansies that make me smile--in front and back yards. I also just moved my computer area between two windows---makes the room more filled with light and makes me happy to look out both windows (I posted this yesterday). Also I just took a bright yellow bowl and filled it with my little Winnie the Poo guys---makes me smile. I'll have to show a pic of this on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteOh, Mary...I do believe you have the most beautiful dishes of anyone. These are so lovely and I can't even pick a favorite. I love them all. If I HAD to choose, tho, I really like the cup with the children. Adorable. Thanks for sharing your spring.....
ReplyDeletehugs, bj
So pretty! I haven't gotten tired of winter yet this year, but when I do, I start burning tropical scented candles (honey coconut mango, pineapple, etc), yum!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Mary You have a lovely collection of china with flowers on it. We are lucky here in NC because we have hints of spring already. I have some miniature daffodils at my back door that have buds on them. But I remember when I lived in Canada and winter dragged on and on, I would buy a couple of pots of primroses. Their colors were so vivid, beautiful hot pink, deep purple and sunflower yellow! It always cheered me up. Hope you se the sun today. Rhondi
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful reminders that Spring will come again. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous china with us. I just enjoy every minute that I can be warm and cozy at home and think about Spring. It's just around the corner - really it is! ~Adrienne~
ReplyDeleteYour display of plates is just lovely. I swore I heard the robins singing. Oh, no I was dreaming. Your slideshow is a great idea. I hope you don't mind if I borrow the idea.
ReplyDeleteConnie
All of your dishes are beautiful, but I'm especially drawn to the cocoa pot. How perfectly lovely!
ReplyDeletei play my toddler's spring music, even if we are still in his music class' winter session. I have yellow lilies, a miniature rosebush that i water, and i have bamboo growing in a vase as well.
ReplyDeleteI DREAM A LOT of spring, and i cut out pictures of my dream plants and flowers...
Mary,
ReplyDeleteYou have the most beautiful collection of dishes ever! I love that Wedgewood piece. I'm so hungry for Spring. For me, I switch out all of my candles. Trading pumpkins and other autumn scents for the lighter floral collections.
Hugs,
Dena
What a lovely collection you have.
ReplyDeleteI bring spring in with bulbs in baskets with moss or bulbs in enamelware pots - they smell so nice!
Hugs,
Carol xx
Your dishes are so pretty. I stopped by a thrift shop on my way home from work today and bought the prettiest glass pitcher. I actually thought of you! It was only $3 and is so nice! Hugs, Rosemary~
ReplyDeleteIt's all so pretty. I have the same Homer Laughlin plate. That chocolage pot is to die for! Dreaming of spring.....
ReplyDeleteI just love all your treasures! Everything is wonderful and makes me want to go treasure shopping at the local antique stores...
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, I love flowers to keep my spirits up when the dark and dreary days of winter hit. I decided this year to treat myself to fresh flowers from the grocery store each week.
ReplyDeleteI guess since we don't get the winter you do I enjoy the winter as long as I can.
ReplyDeleteYou have some of the nicest things.
What lovely china! It's all so romantic, and perfect for bringing in an early Spring!
ReplyDelete::Jill
What a fabulous collection of lovelies! brightened our day!!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
kari & kijsa
Let me just move closer to the couch so that I have a soft place to land because I'm just swooning here over these pieces, especially the ones with roses! I'm getting excited because Autumn isn't too far away now, although you'd never know it with the heat wave we've had!
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