My home is filled with many things that have been passed down to Steve and I. From the furniture we sit on, to the dishes we eat off of.. I love them all. My wedding ring was my Grandmothers and my engagement ring belonged in Steve's family. After my Grandmother passed away about 10 years ago I was blessed to acquire some of her things. My dad gave me 3 of her oriental rugs, a chair that I re-upholstered in my favorite leopard fabric, a couple of setee's(including the red velvet one), a couple of needlepoint footstools..and boxes and boxes of dishes and glassware. It has taken me a few months to go through all the boxes..but I finished. Oh how I love etched glass... And I'll never pass up a tea cup especially a Limoge set!! I'd much rather drink my morning cup of coffee or my afternoon tea in a pretty tea cup that once belonged to my grandmother.
Ok..does anyone know what these are?? I'm completely dumbfounded. Are they for taper candles? I have no clue and it's bugging me.
I love that a few people have asked about the red velvet settee. I remember it being in my Grandmothers house when I was little. At Christmas she would put our gifts on it. Steve gave me my first pair of diamond earrings on that couch. The velvet is so soft and worn and has some stains on it but I can't really bring myself to have it re-upholstered. I usually just hide the stains with a throw or some pillows... I kind of like it the way it is. Maybe someday after I find its permanant home I'll do it. What would you cover it in or would you just leave it?
Pam, those are glass frogs. You use them at the bottom of a vase or a cache pot to hold flower stems such as gerbera daisies, roses, etc. Beautiful items, by the way; I feel the exact same way about all of my inherited items, and blessedly I've received a bit.
ReplyDeleteI was given my great grandmother's china that was also used by my grandma. It very similiar to your pattern. I just haven't found a way to display it yet....one of these days!
ReplyDeleteYour red couch is so FUN! I don't think you could go wrong with anything you would choose for it!
Man I love little feet!
Pam,
ReplyDeleteI too cherish all of my family heirlooms! Your things are so beautiful! I especially like the peeks I have seen of your grandmother's rugs. The settee....I kinda like it as is. Worn just a bit. Do some eclectic decorating around it, and it will be perfect! And the glass frogs are collectables. You can also find them in metal. Try making a flower arrangement out of them and see the difference from just sticking the flowers in a bowl without them!
Ooooooh, I'm so jealous of those gorgeous dishes. I love the settee!
ReplyDeleteCover it with kids. That hides stains (or at least creates more)!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great setting for a Christmas card photo? Love the dishes. So much more special. I've got to get out those china tea cups to use today; thanks for reminding me of them!
ReplyDeleteOooh that china is gorgeous. My mom has some of my grandmas that I have my eye on...that sounds really bad doesn't it!?!:)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day
Love it all Pam. That settee is great just like it is but if you ever decide to cover it stay with velvet or linen.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dishes! I love the settee! I think I would just leave it like it is until the kids are older. It looks so great in red, and holds so many good memories for you.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I like Jen's idea: cover it with kids!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. I've stopped by a few times. LOVE your dishes. I love that your wedding rings were passed down. I'm very sentimental too.
ReplyDeleteI was going to answer that those are called flower frogs, to hold arrangements, but I see you got your answer. Very cool. My mom collects them.
I'd hate to have to redo the red couch, because I would be so sentimental about it. Maybe you can redo it, but take a photo of it as red and frame that and always have it hanging over the original couch!! :)
I love love love your settee it reminds me of Tracy's!! I would leave it for now...it looks so loved and used and yummy!
ReplyDeleteIs Lauren in the December issue of BHG?? I haven't gotten my issue yet...cant wait to see!
The settee is perfect as is. You KNOW Tracy would insist you keep it like your Grandmother!! I love my mom & Mimi's stuff more than anything. Your "stuff" is lovely!!!!
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