Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Some new things

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My mom and I love the same things. She has been passing down some of her things to me over the last few years. Lucky for me, my brother and sister don't like the same things that my mom and I do! Last weekend my mom brought me some more goodies from her home. Here are just some of them. This beautiful old linen and lace table cloth and the pitcher and glass set.

My mom bought this pitcher set at a flea market when I was little so I remember it always being around our home when I was a kid.
The glass is all crackly and it is so beautiful! This table cloth is beautiful too. My mom doesn't remember when or where she bought it, but it was probably at a thrift store or a flea market. She has drawers and drawers full of vintage linen and lace, one more beautiful than the last. She said she has 3 similar to this one. One of them has large grape clusters on the lace trim.
I have my mother to thank for my love of these types of things!

28 comments:

PattieJ said...

Oh how beautiful! It's nice to have someone that shares your love for vintage things. My family doesn't understand why I like "old junk" so much. Thats what they call it anyway. I call them my vintage treasures. :)

Heather said...

Cindy,
Your table cloth is gorgeous. I can tell your children are grown. If that was at my house it would have a little hand print in the middle. =)
Heather

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Lucky you! My mom was a K-Mart shopper!!

Sue said...

Cindy,
Beautiful table cloth. So nice of your Mom to pass thing on to you and I'll bet she is pleased that you appreciate her lovely things.
Sue

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

Cindy,
That is so nice that you and your mom love the same things. I got it from my grandma and love her dearly for it. My mom never did enjoy decorating or nesting is what I call it.

Terri Steffes said...

lovely. I think it is AWESOME that you and your mom share such great taste! You are going to have to share her house with us sometime!

Cottage Contessa said...

Cindy they are truly gorgeous! I have a special thing about jugs/pitchers & linen/lace tablecloths. They are the 2 things I collect the most of. What a great mum you have! Amanda.

http://jacarandacottage.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Lovely treasures, Cindy! The pitcher and glass set is beautiful! I love the crackles in the glass. ~ Lynda ♥

Reginas Cottage said...

Cindy.
Your table cloth is very beautiful.
It's so nice that you and your mom
love the same things.
Regina

Rosemary said...

I would say that you and your mom have beautiful taste. I love that kind of glass.
Have a great day Cindy!
Rosemary

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful. That is a lovely pitcher and glasses. My mother and I also share the same tastes. There is nothing like seeing old treasures that take you back to your childhood. Thanks for stoping by my blog and I'm glad you saw something there that took you back to your childhood.

Have a wonderful day.

Blanca

Anonymous said...

oooooh oooooh I LOVE battenburg lace... I have never seen one like that.. must be old .... the new ones aren't so battenburg lacy.... really lovely

Seeb said...

congratulation you are the winner of party.I enjoyed your home pictures and your glasses,you and my grandma have same taste.

Mary said...

Hi Cindy, I think my mom would have loved to have known your mom -- they have much the same taste! The pitcher and glasses are beautiful. I was just looking at some "crackle" glass today at an antiques store! I just love that table cloth!!! Gorgeous!
xoxo,
Mary
PS thanks for teaaching me how to embed a link!

Gail McCormack said...

The simplicity of the glass set against the vintage white table cloth looks fantastic, straight away made me think of drinks on a lazy summers day. Thanks for letting me know about the user name on Rate my Space, that will be what it is, puzzle solved.

Anonymous said...

Lovely treasures, Cindy. I don't think I really developed a true appreciation of vintage items until only a few years ago--I suppose after my mom died. I ended up with some of her treasured things (a very old & beautiful crystal chandelier, various crystal pieces & stemware, many lace tablecloths, a Lenox flower collection etc.) but due to space constraints, I let the majority of her things be sold at the estate sale or go to Goodwill. Now I'm kicking myself for that decision. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think about something she had and say to myself, "I sure wish I had kept that!" Someday these vintage beauties will be even more precious to you--just because they once belonged to your mom.

Dena said...

Hi Cindy,

How wonderful that you and your mom share the same taste! I just love the table cloth and that crackle pitcher is very elegant sitting atop of that table. Lucky you :)

Hugs,
Dena

Elle Jay Bee said...

Lucky you...your "new" things are lovely!!

Linda

Unknown said...

As usual just lovely!

Gayla said...

I am so glad you and your mother share this love of pretty things. You are giving her a gift each time you enjoy something she's treasured. I love that tablecloth!!

Anonymous said...

What wonderful items. I love them all....and your pictures are gorgeous.

Rosie
Rosieswhimsy.wordpress.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Cindy, I also collect vintage linens (and rose plates) and I love this and think you are really blessed to have your Mom's treasures now. And your vignettes and photos are the BEST!!! I adore the vintage pitcher and glasses. They are so unique! Suesue :)

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

They are beautiful! How wonderful that you and your Mom love the sames things.
Penny

Ruth Welter said...

HI Lynda, your flowers are just lovely..love your kitchen too. That you for mentioning the Endless Summer Hydrangea. I think I've heard of them, yet don't know if they are available in this area. That is something I really want to look for next year.

jodi said...

The tablecloth is beautiful. Your mom is lucky to have a daughter who appreciates her "stuff". ;o)
Jodi
http://simplythisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/

Simply Me Art said...

The Table Cloth is So Beautiful. You are so Lucky to have a mother that is passing down her treasures.

cammy said...

What beautiful treasures. How lucky for you that your mom and you share the same lovely taste in beautiful things.

Cynthia said...

Lucky you! The tablecloth is lovely and the pitcher and glasses are beautiful. Two of my favorite things. Thanks for sharing!