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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Vintage on My Tabletop






I found this weathered grey wood mesh rack thingy on my trip to Arizona this summer. I thought it would make a nice stage for a changing tabletop display. This time it corrals a still life in the sitting room.





I use this chippy table a lot for serving, so a tray that is easy to whisk away works well. (I'm a little crazy over that rusty metal label holder too.)









The more rustic collections like these rusty top jars tend to hang out in my dining room for some reason. I guess that's because I have more storage there. But they don't often get appreciated close up. (I love old jars don't you?)




I've also gathered up some recent finds for an interesting look.











The wrapping paper is from Jeanne d'Arc Living. I picked it up locally from Vintage Market & Design.  (Too pretty to put away.)





This length of crochet shelf edging was exciting to find. Love anything with a bird motif!















The indispensable magnifying glass nearby.




And the merest hint of fall.




Still space left for some "necessary" things. . . .












I hope it's turning into a nice week for you!

And hope you have something cheery going on too. . . .

Jacqueline





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33 comments:

  1. I love the color palette! All the creams, silver, and grays... beautiful! xoxo

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  2. You always have such pretty vignettes!
    I enjoyed your previous post too and smiled because I just bought a similar style apron as the one you displayed...alas,no pretty rickrack on mine!

    Carolyn

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  3. Such a great, versatile tray! I love all of your goodies, Jacqueline...especially that honeycomb glass jar and the little acorn...

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  4. LOVE it all...of course the little touch of CANADA is lovely!! Those crown mason jars are a dime a dozen here!! Hope your keeping well,ox

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  5. Jacqueline, your honeycomb glass jar is what caught my eye. My collections include Napoleonic bee things, and along that line honey pots started following me home too. Especially if they feature bees. Bought honey this week in a honeycomb container, but it is plastic. '-( Why couldn't it have been glass?

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  6. Jacqueline you have pulled together such a pretty collection. I absolutely love it all especially that merest hint of fall..Happy Tuesday..Judy

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  7. Whatever it is, I adore it! And all of your pretty vignettes in white! I can see you are back in your realm after your trip! :) Love it!

    Jane xx

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  8. What a pretty vignette! Love the charming tray "thingy" :)

    Jeanette

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  9. Beautiful unique piece for a tray. Lovely soothing palette of shabby whites and greys. If you ever what to sell the Made in Canada canning jar let me know. Hope you have a lovely week. Patty/NS

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  10. Beautiful but mostly those hands....oh my goodness. Those are adorable. I've added them to my list of wishes. I need to poke around here a bit to learn how to create pretty little trays like this. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

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  11. I would be a tad crazy over that rusty metal label holder too! And do not even begin to get me going about the bird in the crochet!
    Kari

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  12. I'm in love with your well loved tray with the fabulous mesh bottom!! It's a great piece to corral all of your lovelies!
    Mary Alice

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  13. Gorgeous vignettes, and I so love the light in your photographs! I recently purchased a very large Crown canning jar and am completely in love with it. Can we ever have enough of these beauties? :)

    It's always a joy to visit your beautiful blog, Jacqueline.
    xoxo,
    Lin

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  14. I never thought I liked the vintage look but I am certainly drawn to it now. Thank you!

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  15. I love this look, everything you do is gorgeous. I received a tone of handmade doilies from my Grandmother. Gorgeous and because of your blog I am incorporating them into our new home. So thank your for all your inspiration.

    Cindy

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  16. I love jars and lace..you have a nice collection!

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  17. such a pretty grouping, jacqueline:) i love crochet edgings but, they are getting harder to find here. the bitty acorn in the sweet hands is just too cute!

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  18. It's all so beautiful, one beautiful thing after the other in gorgeous vignettes, A feast for the eyes.

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  19. Very nice gatherings - love the sweet hands holding the acorn. <3 xo Karen

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  20. Beautiful Photo's and i love the colors....the vintage jars and lace are a wonderful combination....have a nice weekend and greetings from Marjon

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  21. Very lovely indeed I love the magnifying glass It's just wonderful..I think one day like my Mama over her glasses I will need one I would wish to have one fancy like yours... I love your blog and always always enjoy your beautiful photos you have.. everything is always interestly lovely.. Happy Weekend with love Janice

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  22. Jacqueline, I love the quiet colors and the vintage-ness of it all! I enjoy wondering about the story of each item.

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  23. Hi Jacqueline, i too have a thing for unique trays or caddys, yours is a unique as they get loving every bit of it. Don't you think it would fit in with my home? I know I sure do :)

    love all the old in your vignettes, have a beautiful September, and let it inspire much.

    xx
    Dore

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  24. You have such a gift for putting together the prettiest vignettes. You use the simplest of objects to cause a huge impact.
    LOVE this!!!
    Debbie
    xo

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  25. Beautiful collections of shades and shapes! Blessings, Cindy

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  26. I always find your photos so soothing and comforting. It must be color palette and the patina on all the pieces that give it that warm fuzzy feel.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Janet

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  27. Jacqueline,
    Simplistic elegance, dear friend!!!
    Love the subtle hues and hint of Autumn!
    The rustic lidded glass jar appears to have held "honey". . .love the detailing in the jar itself!
    Gorgeous wrapping paper!
    It's beginning to "cool" down. . .just in time for our Annual Trout Fishing Trip!!!
    Have a marvelous week!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  28. Your little tray is sooo yummy, and the rusty label holder just takes it over the top. It has so much character. I love stuff like that. ... and heck yeah, what's not to love about an old glass jar!

    Cindy

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  29. That tray makes the loveliest place to hold a beautiful vignette J. It is a treasure my dear and so is everything it holds. You really unearth some pretty things.

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  30. Hello Jacqueline,

    I had to smile when you wrote that you were a little crazy over that rusty metal label holder.
    I totally understand :)
    I could look at your pictures for ages, there is so much harmony in them. I will keep following.
    Take care,

    Maud

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