You know how it is.
There is always something special “that’s in the family” . . .
that someone has decided to let go with a slight bit of hesitation.
When they finally decide that it is time
to finally let go and they know that you would treasure them as much as they did.
The items that were so loved move on to someone who will love them too.
ME!
You can see why it would be hard to let this very old, well used bowl go.
With its pretty design and great patina.
Meet the bowl’s sister . . . this one is also part of the family.
Can you see the resemblance? The aged patina is definitely a family trait.
Now you know how siblings are . . . they want to stay together.
So I came up with a plan. I placed a riser in the large bowl
and placed the smaller bowl on the riser to get a tiered effect.
An English Ivy placed in the bowl
for a beautiful presentation/pedestal for the ivy.
A distant cousin, the Dundee Marmalade jar with vintage silver ladles,
joins the family vignette.
Another very distant cousin from France came in for the family reunion.
They tell me that it is a very beautiful reunion and they may just stay and visit for a long while.
Do you have things that you prefer to keep in the family?
Have a great day!!
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What a lovely family reunion for your kitchen Shirley! I know the sister bowls are happy to be together 🙂
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Love those bowls stacked with the ivy. Glad the family is together.
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What a cute play on words. Love the vignette.
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Another fun post!! Love the pop of blue you added…it all works so well together. So pretty, and makes me happy!
Mary Alice
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It is SO important to keep thiings in the family!!! I love the sister bowls and how you made the coupling with the ivy! You KNOW I love to “keep things in the family” as my house is filled with things I have inherited! Love the silver ladles too. Have a great day!!!
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LOVE the bowl and the way you’ve styled it is perfection!
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Shirley I love the way you write about the items (bowls, spoons) like they are real. It is so fun to read your posts. Thanks for sharing with us.
I love all the pieces, but the blue enamelware is my favorite. You created a beautiful display.
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Shirley you have the best vignettes! I love all the great ideas, thanks for sharing.
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Shirley, what a clever idea to stack the bowls like you have. Love the bowls too! I do have some things that will stay in the family! I have already told my children! :-). Everything you do is sooo lovely.
Sheila
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Lovely family story! The vignette is lovely also…very clever how you stacked the bowls.
Lori
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Wow…they’re all so beautiful! As I age, I find myself really appreciating those family items. Im so glad Audrey is still here so I can hear the stories that go with those items:)
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Shirley you have paired the sisters so that they will get along for many years!! Beautifully done!
xoxo
Karena
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Perfect idea…using a riser. Glad the family is back together! 😉
The reunion turned out beautiful….They all get along nicely. Love the way you stacked the bowls.
Shirley your bowl is great. The patina is just perfect! hugs, Jo
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Such a pretty vignette. So love the patina on the bowl. Adds character. Have a great day
Cindy
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Those bowls are fabulous! I love the way the looked stacked.
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Love this Shirley, The tiered bowls are an incredible idea. I actually have the larger bowl or at least very similar. It was my grandmothers and has the same patina. She served homemade pasta in this for large family gatherings. It is very old from the 1920’s.
Love the marmalade jar too.
Great inspiration!
Hugs, CM
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What a fantastic post!
Love how you used those two bowls!
Very Inventive!
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What a pretty vignette Shirley…glad the family stayed together!
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Family is everything! Love how the 2 sisters are getting along. Great idea.
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Those are some lovely pieces–thanks for sharing!
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Great family reunion. Everything looks wonderful.
Mary
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What gorgeous treasures! How lucky you are!!
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I’m so sure those bowls are happy to be reunited!
I am crazy about that pitcher. Another thing you could do is turn one of the bowls over and let it be a pedestal for the other. It’s a great use of things from your family.
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But of course… I love things from my family, even though, my family throw stuff out and do not keep much… It is some treasure..
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