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Friday, September 16, 2011

Birds & Blooms



I've noticed that wall calendars seem to be going the way of books and paper. What was once as essential as a broom and dish cloth for the functioning of a household, is now somewhat dispensable for plugged in people. 



Maybe that's why calendars have become such works of art. I showed you a fantastic bird calendar from Cavallini & Co. last month. This one is from Papaya, and has a bit more glitz and sparkle. I found it at Kepler's in Palo Alto, CA, but it's available online. An address is at the bottom of this post.



It will indulge the girlie stuff impulse in you, and is maybe perfect tucked into your powder room or clothes closet.











 
I'm also featuring my somewhat girlie English rose china teacup with it. The saucer is an orphan. I'm always asked for the pattern, so here it is.





The shell pink interior has a nice subtlety about it, and is perfect paired with birds and blooms!






Here are a few sample pages. . . .
























Doesn't it just bust the cheery meter? I hope your last official weekend of summer does the same!
Have a great one!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline


This week I'm joining Pink Saturday of course!
How Sweet the Sound
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31 comments:

  1. Cher' ShotsSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    My Cheery Meter just blew it's needle off! What a beautiful entry and of course your pics were what set the needle flying.
    'hugs from afar'

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  2. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I agree with Cher'. Exquisite captures ... where did you find this calendar, I MUST have it!, Jacqueline.

    Don't you just love blending orphans with one another ... beuatiful.

    TTFN ~
    Have a lovely weekend ~
    Marydon

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  3. Antiques And TeacupsSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Goodness! That brought back memories! I used to do commercial loans at Crocker Bank in Palo Alto which doesn't exist anymore so you know I am over 35, and use to love shopping at Kepler's. They had the best stuff! I love the calendar. Good ones are definitely works of art!
    Thanks for sharing and for a small dose of nostalgia!
    Ruth

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  4. Pamela GordonSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This is such a gorgeous calendar! I always have calendars up - one in the kitchen and office. I need them for a quick look. Some calendars are works of art now ~ so beautiful. Pamela

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  5. lvroftiquesSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful calendar and I love the married teacup set! Vanna

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  6. Betty SneeringerSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Absolutely beautiful - both the calendar and your cup etc. I miss a nice selection of calendars. I'm so glad I held on to years of old ones and have been using parts of them for my garden scrapbook journals.
    Betty
    www.bsneeringer.blogspot.com

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  7. mary bethSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Gorgeous! I keep my old calendars and Im going to keep an eye out for these! Cheery doesn't begin to explain these!

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  8. a quiet lifeSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    oh my cheery meter, now you are talking girl, so serene, happy and darn well... cheery!

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  9. Bella's Rose CottageSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Hi J,
    You are so right about calenders not being used anymore, I buy them and then notice I haven't turned the page for months.... This one is pure eye candy!! I don't know what it is about fall and glitter, but I go wild for it!! I bought a big color collection!
    Happy Pink Saturday :-)
    Hugs,
    B

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  10. DebbieSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    This would make an excellent Christmas present for someone I know (and love). And I love your teacup and saucer, it's just my cup of tea... sorry I couldn't resist!!

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  11. The French HutchSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    How beautiful are the calendars. When I find one I really like I enjoy all year. Thanks for sharing. Happy pink

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  12. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Oh, what a gorgeous calendar! I love the girliness of it and sparkles too! Love your dainty teacup. You have paired it very well with the orphaned saucer; beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  13. Brenda PruittSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    That is a true work of art! I have to have a calendar. I'm old-fashioned. Also are great for decoupage when the year is over.
    Brenda

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  14. Laura @ 52 FLEASeptember 16, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    A delightfully feminine and pink post! :)

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  15. Victorian1885September 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    What a glorious Calendar! Thanks for sharing..

    Wanda

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  16. Cottage and BroomeSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Sweet calendar, pink and glittery what could be bad! And you are right I would have asked about the pattern of that tea cup, beautiful. Your pictures are always wonderful. Laura Cottage and Broome

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  17. Lavender CottageSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    A vintage glittery calendar, who could ask for more?
    Judith

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  18. Olga PoltavaSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    That's a lovely calender. I love all those sweet birdies. Beautiful photography.

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  19. LindaSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Hello Jacqueline,

    I came by your blog through a friend and love it. What a gorgeous, happy teacup - certainly among the prettiest I've seen. I will seek out the calendar. Thank you for such a beautiful post.

    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I love the photos in this post.
    That tea cup is stunning and the artful calendar is pretty!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    ciao bella

    Creative Carmelina

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  21. GardenOfDaisiesSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    That is the prettiest pink rose teacup!! And I love your gorgeous calendar too. I still have them on my wall. I have to buy two every year, one for the office and one by the kitchen phone. Even my daughter, who is totally plugged in to her phone and all it's apps, loves to have a pretty wall calendar by her desk.

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  22. ShabbyESPSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love your pink teacup and the saucer.
    the calendar is beautiful
    HappY Pink Saturday
    Suzann ~xoxo~

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  23. Chubskulit RoseSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful pink!

    My Share of Pink, have a fabulous weekend!

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  24. JuuleSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I l-o-v-e that calander! Beautiful. Where did you get that?

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  25. OliviaSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Oh my your calendars are darling and so are your heavenly teacups! Love love!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  26. Ann@A Sentimental LifeSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    what a gorgeous calendar..such eye candy!

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  27. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    So beautiful and dreamy. HPS!

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  28. KaySeptember 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I have been using and loving calendars since my girls were babies--and that's a long time! Since I was so poor then, the darling pictures were my wall art!! And every year I have to have at least 2 or 3 or 4! I know what you mean about the selection of calendars diminishing--at least in the stores. Last year I looked everywhere for a porch calendar---I just love being able to look at a beautiful sunny porch when we are socked in the gray. And I couldn't find one! (but a dear friend gave me a beautiful, colorful vintage flower seed catalog one to brighten my life!) A few weeks ago at Michael's I found a porch calendar and snatched it up. Your Birds and Blooms one is just so beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us. And that cup and saucer is the perfect partner. Very sweet, charming, and cheery!
    Love, Kay

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  29. MicupofteaSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Pretty images, lovely cup! Happy pink Sat :)

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  30. SuzSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I love this pretty calendar. I made my own calender for 2012 thru snapfish of photos of my
    roses. It turned out nice.

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  31. { T G L }September 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love the calendar but love the fine bone china even more! So romantic and delicate! :)

    Blessings,
    This Good Life

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