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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Vintage Vanilla



"Ah, you flavor everything; you are the vanilla of society," wrote Sydney Smith of someone two hundred years ago in Lady Holland's Memoir. But it's how I feel about vanilla white too. It is the flavor I most prefer to see!




Since the vanilla bean is brown, and the extract as well, it gives a yummy creamy color when mixed with flour, eggs, and sugar. I'm always in search of that quality when I'm looking for various vintage objets. Here's a few things that meet the criteria.





Ironstone with a sheen like vanilla icing.






Yummy mums!






Whipped cream lacy linens.






And piles of creamy creamware!
































Thanks for stopping by!

Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline

Joining Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday
and My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
A Few of My Favorite Things for Favorite Things Friday

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45 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Love all your pretty whites. I especially like the lamps....such pretty shapes they are. And I l-o-v-e linens. Yours are very beautiful and everything is so well displayed.

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  2. Custom ComfortsNovember 2, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    I always love your posts. They are so inviting, charming and absolutely beautiful, like a page out of Victoria magazine.
    Cindy

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  3. Pamela GordonNovember 2, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    What a yummy blog! I love your white dishes and linens. I am wondering if you use pure or artificial vanilla extract in your baking? I always use pure, even though it costs an arm and a leg. :-) It does taste the best.
    Blessings! Pamela

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  4. From the Old InkWellNovember 2, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    how pretty!

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  5. UnknownNovember 2, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    yummy indeed! As always...a gorgeous white Wednesday post my dear!

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  6. titiNovember 2, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    de superbes photos dans votre blog

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  7. UnknownNovember 2, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Yummy - I love vanilla too! Those linens are just gorgeous!

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  8. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMENovember 2, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    You showed some lovely whites. I don't have a lot of white in my home, but I love seeing it in other's. Those lamps are lovely!!

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  9. TeteNovember 2, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    So many pretty whites in one post! Love it!
    Happy WW !
    Tete

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  10. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    What an absolutely beautiful post!!! Your photos and words meld perfectly together! I love those lamps, are they alabaster? My favorite!! I have a bit of an alabaster lamp fetish, I can't help myself.
    Lovely, lovely!!
    Have a great day.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  11. Bella's Rose CottageNovember 2, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Hi JQ, What a delicious post:-) "Whipped cream lacy linens" what a great line and what a great stack those lines are!! Happy WW:-)
    Bella

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  12. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasNovember 2, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    **sigh** these photos are simply stunning!! LOVE white!! Just scrumptious!! You have such a great eye...

    Lou Cinda :)

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  13. VickiNovember 2, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    So many pretty whites here! The photos are lovely. The lamps are my favorite.

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  14. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 2, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Ooh, I agree. Vanilla colors are so warm, rich and inspiring and dreamy!!!

    Lovely photos.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  15. Brenda PruittNovember 2, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    I have been buying and acquiring more and more whites and creams. I love my reds and blues and such. But I figure the lighter colors will accentuate the others nicely.
    Brenda

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  16. Blessed SerendipityNovember 2, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Those alabaster lamps you have with the ruffled edges are gorgeous! Very pretty whites.

    -Danielle

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  17. CharNovember 2, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    There is a lot of beauty going on in your post. I really am in love with the white linens. Your lamps are eye candy and so is just about everything else. Char

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  18. RebeccaNovember 2, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Your lamps remind me of some I've seen in Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic books-how neat to own some!

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  19. Nice and Easy AntiquesNovember 2, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Yummy is right! Thank you for sharing your eye candy!

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  20. High Street CottageNovember 2, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    What a beautiful post, and so perfect for White Wednesday. White Mums are my very favorite, I buy them when ever I see them to fill all my pitchers and pots. You have such a beautiful blog and wonderful taste.

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  21. Entertaining WomenNovember 2, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    White on white is always a winner. Thank you for sharing your lovely treasures. Cherry Kay

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  22. {oc cottage}November 2, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Gorgeousness!

    m ^..^

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  23. Vintage HomeNovember 2, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    ...Wonderful whites...but the lamps are to die for!

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  24. Faded CharmNovember 2, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    I think my new favorite color is vintage vanilla.....your photos always inspire me. Everything is so beautiful. That first photo especially.

    Take care,

    Kathleen

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  25. Amy KinserNovember 2, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Your whites are all so pretty! Love looking at your pictures.

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  26. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 2, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Beautiful photos, Jacqueline! The lamps are gorgeous and I always love your vignettes!

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  27. Judith @ Lavender CottageNovember 3, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    I don't have a lot of whites myself, but loved viewing your collection.

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  28. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 3, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Creamy and delicious!!

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  29. stefanieNovember 3, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    oh, all your photos are dreamy!!!
    just gorgeous!

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  30. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydNovember 3, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Such a Sweet W.W. Post ~ Your Photos are Beautiful...

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  31. AnaNovember 3, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    What a beautiful post filled with lots of vanilla white goodness. Thanks for sharing...Happy White Wednesday.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana~A Petite Cottage

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  32. LisaNovember 3, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Wow,
    That is the most gorgeous post I've seen in awhile. Love every single picture. Your china pattern is lovely. I have 2 plates that I picked up & would like to collect more. If you have time I'd love to know what the pattern name is. Happy WW! Lisa

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  33. Self SagacityNovember 3, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Whites can make such a statement. Those are wonderful pieces.

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  34. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comNovember 3, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Please stop, your making me drewel. Wow, from the vinallia bean to the lace doiley. I think I am in love.

    come visit
    cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.com

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  35. saltbox
    treasures    November 3, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Hi. Thanks for the tour of your tasty whites! So pretty.
    ~ Julie

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  36. Heaven's WalkNovember 3, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Mmmmm! Creamy vanilla white! Nothing better than that! It makes everything look better! :) Love the way you've displayed your lamps - without shades! I have a couple alabaster ones I've been waiting to buy shades for.....and now I just might not! lol! Happy WW!

    xoxo laurie

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  37. Pam KesslerNovember 3, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    How beautiful. Your words and pictures are wonderful.

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  38. cindy@muttleymanseNovember 3, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    I am "retiring" from blogging but not from following your blog. My world is REALLY crazy right now....which is both my reason for retirement and my reason to continue to follow your blog. I LOVE everything about your posts. They are inviting, peaceful, beautiful....and combined with graceful words.....they have a calming effect in the midst of my craziness. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my posts.

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  39. TammyNovember 4, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Love all the Vanilla Creamy whites!
    can't get enough either!
    beautiful vignettes!
    Tammy :-)
    JUNK WILD

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  40. My Shabby Streamside StudioNovember 5, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Very pretty!

    ♥

    Tootles,

    Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
    http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/

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  41. SusanNovember 5, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I love the creamy linens, the creamware!! So pretty~

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  42. UnknownNovember 5, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    What great eye candy! I love creamware. (and great post title!)

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  43. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursNovember 5, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Just beautiful, Jacqueline! I'll let yours be my last blog to view tonight before turning in because it's left me with such a peaceful, calm spirit. Nicely done -- again!

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  44. SarahNovember 7, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Jacqueline, I must be snoozing at my computer! Somehow I've missed almost a week of your posts. I can't let that happen, so I've scrolled down to where I last visited. I'll catch up tonight. ;-)
    All your whites are gorgeous, but then everything you show us is gorgeous. ~ Sarah

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  45. BiljanaNovember 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I love vanilla, so lovely:))
    Greetings from Europe, Biljana

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