Friday, April 22, 2016

A Few More Accomplishments


I had found this gorgeous plate rack at an estate sale several months ago and finally got it hung in the dining room.  It was a perfect place for my brown transferware and some silver pieces.


I love mixing the two together.


This special little buffet/washstand was my Mom and Dad's in their dining room.  So, I knew it needed to be in my dining room.  It had been in a bedroom at the old house.


Of special interest on this piece are the hand painted glass tiles on the back piece.  The green Weller vase and the white McCoy planter both add the to the pretty tile colors.


This sweet old clock was my great-grandmother's.  It is so much fun to be using all of these inherited pieces that I have had for a while but really no place to use them.


Yellow roses are continuing to delight me!


What in the world is this bush?  It is at the old house and I have no idea what it is.  I remember buying the small plant at a garage sale last summer and planting it, but it has gone bananas.

Enjoy!

Judy









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  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    such beautiful pieces with so much history you have, I had the brown transfer ware when we were first married, I gave it all away in the 80's, lol now I wish I hadn't ,,
    I have no idea hat that flower is!

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    1. 20 North OraApril 22, 2016 at 7:44 PM

      Thanks Laurie - I am so enjoying having the space to use all of these treasures I have had for so long. My Mom passed away over ten years ago and most of these items I have had since then and just wasn't enjoying them.

      I cringe to think you gave away your brown transferware!! LOL

      Judy

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  2. MelanieApril 22, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    Your displays are looking good, Judy! Love that you your parent's wash stand. What a gorgeous piece of furniture. Your mystery plant is passion flower!

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    1. 20 North OraApril 22, 2016 at 7:46 PM

      Thanks Melanie - I love being able to use all of these pieces with such precious memories. Thanks for identifying my passion flower. It is such a huge bush in just one season and probably has over 100 blooms on it. Very invasive tho it appears.

      thanks for dropping by.

      Judy

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  3. JudyApril 22, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    it's a passion flower vine

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    1. 20 North OraApril 22, 2016 at 7:47 PM

      Thanks Judy. It has grown so fast and probably has over 100 blooms on it. I have been told it is very invasive.

      THANKS FOR IDENTIFYING IT.

      Judy

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  4. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryApril 22, 2016 at 4:09 PM

    Love your shelf with the beautiful transferware dishes and silver. I love old pieces that have meaning or belonged to family. Your dining room is looking really special.

    You and Bella have a great weekend.
    Mary

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    1. 20 North OraApril 22, 2016 at 7:49 PM

      Thanks Mary. I am just about to finish up the living room and dining room. I have one more huge buffet to put in the dining room but am having trouble getting someone to move it. It has curved glass and is exactly 8' tall, so here's hoping it'll squeeze in my dining room.

      Love your babies for me.

      Have a wonderful weekend.

      Judy

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  5. Linda @ A La CarteApril 22, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    Judy, the plate rack is wonderful and looks great with the brown transferware. Love that you have a place to display your inherited pieces.
    hugs,
    Linda

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    1. 20 North OraApril 22, 2016 at 7:50 PM

      Thanks Linda. I am certainly enjoying all of the pieces I've had for over ten years since my Mom passed.

      Have a great weekend.

      Judy

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  6. Arlene GApril 22, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    Judy, how do you keep your dishes on the plate rack without fear of them falling off. I have my grands here a lot and I know it would be a challenge. Do you use museum wax or something similar? I think it is gorgeous !

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    1. 20 North OraApril 22, 2016 at 7:52 PM

      Arlene - I used some kind of sticky stuff to make sure they don't fall. The plate rack had really deep grooves for the plates. Plus, it is hung up higher than any of my little ones can reach.

      Have a great weekend.

      Judy

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  7. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeApril 22, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    I love your buffet with the hand painted roses on the tiles....what a treasure to have inherited from your mom and dad! hugs....

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    1. 20 North OraApril 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks Penny - I love it being out where all can enjoy it.

      Judy

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  8. Joy@aVintageGreenApril 22, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    Mixing family pieces and seeing your treasures every day is very special. Your brown transferware and the tarnished silver on your wall shelves makes a very happy mix.
    Joy

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    1. 20 North OraApril 23, 2016 at 11:01 AM

      Thanks Joy! I enjoy using all of these treasures where everyone can enjoy them.

      Have a great weekend.

      Judy

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  9. Teresa KasnerApril 23, 2016 at 12:37 AM

    Your buffet wash stand is a really special piece. I'm so glad you value it and it came to you. Love your brown dishes. Your new home is sure getting prettier by the day. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  10. Ms. AApril 23, 2016 at 2:23 AM

    Love your inherited pieces! That always makes them so much more special!

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  11. FlowerLady LorraineApril 23, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    What a lovely display of your brown transfer ware and silver. Love that old piece of your Mom and Dad's. Those hand painted tiles make it really special. The clock is nice too.

    As someone already commented, your mystery flower is a passion flower. I love the color of yours. I have a blue/purple, and also a red one.

    Have a wonderful weekend ~ FlowerLady

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 10:59 AM

      Thanks Lorraine - Mom and Dad had some wonderful pieces. And when you think that there were four of us girls who shared everything, my pieces are just a fourth of what they had

      Have a great week.

      Judy

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  12. MeredithApril 23, 2016 at 7:32 AM

    I have an antique wash stand I love too Judy. I love how you are arranging all of your fabulous pieces.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 11:00 AM

      Mom always had that piece in her dining room. However, it does have the cute little towel rack on the one end, so I guess it can be used either way.

      Thanks for visiting.

      Judy

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  13. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 23, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful heirloom pieces, I really love the wash stand..it's gorgeous! I don't know what that flower is, quite unusual!

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 11:01 AM

      Thanks Terri - I found out the flower is Passion Vine.

      Thanks for visiting.

      Judy

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  14. bj April 23, 2016 at 2:57 PM

    Oh, gosh, Judy...everything looks so so pretty. You are coming right along in your pretty new house. Is it beginning to feel like home yet ? After being in our olden house 40 years, it has taken 3 years in the Summer House to feel it's home...it won[t ever be like the olden one, tho, as our kids and grands grew up in that house. This pretty Summer House is so nice and we love it.....

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 11:03 AM

      Thanks BJ! I am amazed at how much I feel at home. I think the fact that I'm not actually getting rid of the old home makes it easier. Tiff and her family are planning on moving in the old house soon. They have painting, etc. to do first. With the twins and all of their allergies and lung issues, everything will have to be done ahead of time.

      Love your Summer House and that you are enjoying it.

      Judy

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  15. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 23, 2016 at 7:58 PM

    Your brown and white transferware is so pretty! Your family heirlooms are so precious. I still use my grandmother's wedding bedroom set and wouldn't part with it for anything.

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks Betsy! Isn't it fun to use pieces with so many memories?

      Judy

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  16. craftylesApril 23, 2016 at 8:57 PM

    That clock of your grandmothers is so beautiful. I love how you are using some of your heirlooms in your new decor.

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  17. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 24, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    Judy, I love your transferware collection. You've displayed it beautifully! How wonderful to have those heirloom pieces. The plant looks like a passion flower. It doesn't grow here, but I've seen it and thought it was so unique.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 11:05 AM

      Thanks Jann - It's so nice to have my collections out where I can enjoy them daily. The plant is a passion flower and is growing like crazy.

      Judy

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  18. vivianApril 24, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    I love the old clock. MY dad has one similar. Its nice to have family pieces!
    Have a great sunday!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  19. vivianApril 24, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    I love the old clock. MY dad has one similar. Its nice to have family pieces!
    Have a great sunday!
    xoxo
    vivian

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 11:06 AM

      Thanks Vivian! Family pieces with special memories are so much fun to enjoy.

      Have a great week.

      Judy

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  20. TheresaApril 24, 2016 at 8:28 AM

    Love pieces with memories attached. Beauty all around. Enjoy your day dear friend. Hugs

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    1. 20 North OraApril 24, 2016 at 11:07 AM

      Thanks Theresa. I am sure enjoying them all.

      Have a great week.

      Judy

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  21. Red Rose AlleyApril 24, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    Wow, your plate rack looks great, and the brown dishes look lovely on there. That buffet is so charming with the red roses. It looks like an antique for sure, one of a kind. Judy, I love that mint green vase, it's sooooo pretty, and I'm really into that color lately. You have many special treasures, and the fact that they belonged to past loved ones makes them even more special.

    ~Sheri

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  22. PatApril 27, 2016 at 6:11 PM

    Judy,
    Gorgeous vignettes within the shelves of your "found" vintage shelf, dear friend!
    I adore the washstand in your Dining Room!
    I'm clueless as to what might be blooming!But it is gorgeous!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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