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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

My favorite Part........

Hmmmm ~ That title can make things go downhill badly. What I mean is, being a shop owner has many many different jobs and responsibilities on a weekly basis. I know many of you out there already know this. There are the jobs we love to do (Flea Markets on a warm day ~ Estate Sales in grand homes ~ the process of polishing old silver...yes I do really like it) and the things we can live without (Flea Markets on a cold day ~ finding out you bought a reproduction piece, getting notice an item arrived broken). 
One of the things I really like best and look forward to all week long is styling my stock and photographing them. 


Yes, I have the worlds crappiest camera, but it works perfectly fine for me. No bells, no whistles, you can tell by my flash refection in some photos ~ but if I had to worry about a great camera right now, I think my head would explode.  Really I can't hold too much more up there.
Of course I have to wait until the sun is "just right" in my front rooms ~ and cloudy days are a bust! Its all worth it though when a gorgeous shot of a loved item shines through. 
These are a few items I acquired in the past few weeks, the weather has not been cooperating so photos have been on the back-burner. 
WHAT WAS I THINKING????
Almost Forgot ~ A Little help please. Does anyone know what or who this is???? Isn't it bizarre? I had to have it. I know Ive seen it in several antique shops but the makers mark is totally worn off and my searches are in vain. Because honestly, what can my keywords be:) Many thanks for any help ~ its driving me nuts. 


Linking up with Kathleen at Faded Charm for another fun White Wednesday ~


Also with Debra @ Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday ..........and


The lovely Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday ~ All links are on my sidebar ~ please share the love


Have a great week everyone and remember, only 18 days till Daylight Savings Time kicks in:):):) Segway to....HUGE End of Season Clearance Sale at FrenchBleuVintage.com ~ check it out.


Dee XO
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13 comments:

  1. www.MaisonStGermain.comFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Your photos always look great. Love the one with the bottles and the other one with the Dundee jars. Sorry I have no idea what your vase is called but I'm sure someone will. Lots of knowledgeable people out there. (Saw Craig last night:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  2. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Hi Dee, I love your collection of marmalade jars...fabulous! I can't help with identifying the pitcher, sorry. Hopefully someone can help with the mystery.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  3. Divine TheatreFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    You have a good eye!
    I have no idea what the pitcher is but I know someone who may...Richard from "My Old Historic Home" knows everything about everything! If you are not following him I think you should!

    ~Andie

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  4. Divine TheatreFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oooh! Look!
    http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pmimages.worthpoint.com/thumbnails2/1/1207/20/1_8033132e6a3c61e318fbe9c05a800fdf.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/roseville-pottery-creamware-pitcher-dutch-men-w&usg=__PKQ1IF_7t7qhRJDJAp3OM9MKr-Y=&h=150&w=150&sz=5&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=roH8BjcS3Da4oM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=120&ei=ykVlTcO7M8f1gAeMm8S_Bg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Droseville%2Bpottery%2Bpitcher%2Btwo%2Bmen%2Bdutch%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1222%26bih%3D532%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=157&vpy=131&dur=328&hovh=120&hovw=120&tx=63&ty=49&oei=ykVlTcO7M8f1gAeMm8S_Bg&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

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  5. CaroleFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Gosh I'm no help I have no idea about that vase. I know how annoying it can be waiting for the sun to shine wanting to take pics but it's been pretty good lately.
    Now the time to do something with them:)
    xx
    Carole

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  6. highheeledlifeFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Hi there ... your pictures are just right!! Simplicity is my motto for 2011 ... Hope you are having a great start of the year... I must check out your shop soon...its been way too long ....HHL

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  7. The Vintage FarmhouseFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Pretty sure it's a chocolate pot...I've just never seen one with that design before.....

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  8. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Thank you all so much for the thoughts on my crazy little pitcher ~ turns out, its actually Roseville Pottery and its somewhat popular ~ odd but true. Thanks for all your help.

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I love your Dundee jar collection. I see those in the antique shops, but wasn't sure what to do with just one or two. Yours look great together in a group.

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  10. DeniseFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Hi Dee. It's freezing cold here and if spring doesn't come soon I am going to FLIP out!

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  11. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I love photographing things too, but your right, a cloudy day can ruin things. I'm really laughing about that pitcher. I could not imagine, what it might be, lol! Thanks for linking up with VIF, Dee!
    big hugs,
    Debra

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  12. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Darling pieces- I love the little busts too~ Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  13. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 3, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Love your wonderful pieces! That pitcher is interesting! Looks like you found out the mark! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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