tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post3319594457854066636..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Organizing china and linensDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-79085283241909381172014-04-08T15:22:34.810-04:002014-04-08T15:22:34.810-04:00I really like what you've done in the hutch --...I really like what you've done in the hutch -- I prefer it with the plates and saucers stacked like that, and a cluster of cups, and the linen added gives it a soft touch. Very pretty! Unfortunately, my linens live in drawers right now, and sometimes I forget where certain ones are. I found some vintage tablecloths recently that I'd forgotten I owned :) Isn't it fun to fiddle with beautiful things?M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-75268595613897119652014-03-31T12:34:41.094-04:002014-03-31T12:34:41.094-04:00The expression in the cute cow is like: 'wow, ...The expression in the cute cow is like: 'wow, you finally did it, Deborah, lol! You have gorgeous dishes and I'm a passionate of them too! Your hutch looks amazing sweet lady, you did a fine job stroring and displaying such lovely china and vintage linens. Yes, bloggy friends are the best inspiration, ever...better than any magazine and for every topic too! We are featured together at A Return to Loveliness. Kathy is such a generous and supportive hostess.<br />Have a super week.<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-24110329382174119272014-03-31T10:31:54.106-04:002014-03-31T10:31:54.106-04:00You do have a beautiful collection, Deborah! This ...You do have a beautiful collection, Deborah! This is an intriguing post - I have a lot of china stored here and there and would LOVE a great solution. I am delighted to share that your post will be featured in this week's A Return to Loveliness,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-918104541747881632014-03-30T22:49:46.285-04:002014-03-30T22:49:46.285-04:00Deborah, it is full but you have done it nicely. ...Deborah, it is full but you have done it nicely. I think you will like having a lot of your pretties close at hand. Love the red transferware! I don't have lots of china. More seasonal dishes which I store under my island. My red transferware that I found at a thrift is displayed in my living room. I also have a collection of red glass that I store in a cabinet in my living room. Everything else is in my cupboards. Luckily my kitchen has a lot of cabinets. Thanks for sharing all of your lovelies with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-47034382329910579722014-03-29T18:22:11.258-04:002014-03-29T18:22:11.258-04:00This is my first visit to your blog and it's j...This is my first visit to your blog and it's just beautiful! You have a gorgeous selection of china and such lovely teacups! I, too, gave away several sets of dishes about 10 years ago and have kept it to only the things I love the most. It is hard to store them all and I am always on the lookout for good ideas. I have a linens dresser with most of my linens in it except my big tablecloths which I hang over hangers on a great french iron set of five hooks. Since I started doing that I don't have as much ironing to do before using them. Still, I am on the lookout for yet another place as I've outgrown the dresser and the hooks! <br />Have a lovely weekend,<br />RobinRobinfromCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991684488709559707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-70228119636946537992014-03-29T17:58:12.722-04:002014-03-29T17:58:12.722-04:00wow, that is a huge collection, Alycia! I can see ...wow, that is a huge collection, Alycia! I can see why you have to keep such an organized inventory! My mother-in-law took pictures of her jewelry and other valuable items and then wrote on the back of the pictures who she wanted to have it.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-89644390905297571502014-03-29T17:49:54.048-04:002014-03-29T17:49:54.048-04:00thank you, I'm loving it.thank you, I'm loving it.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-23354134811699857892014-03-29T17:48:57.501-04:002014-03-29T17:48:57.501-04:00Thanks for visiting Lisa! The dishes are Bristol b...Thanks for visiting Lisa! The dishes are Bristol by Crown Ducal. They were my grandmother's, and after I got them, I started collecting red transferware, and now kind of mix and match it together. Love it.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-48052501716384225452014-03-29T13:31:12.930-04:002014-03-29T13:31:12.930-04:00I am a first time visitor. I love the red/pink chi...I am a first time visitor. I love the red/pink china! Is that the Staffordshire Kent design?? That was my grandmothers china, my sister has her china service, but I was able to find a couple of stray pieces at flea/yard sales and online. Looks great all together. Lisa Markshttp://www.lisamarksdesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21977842091704495152014-03-29T13:30:43.983-04:002014-03-29T13:30:43.983-04:00Not " packed"...lush
GailNot " packed"...lush<br />GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-24603080164789790372014-03-28T21:54:20.092-04:002014-03-28T21:54:20.092-04:00I like it! It looks like the display in a fabulous...I like it! It looks like the display in a fabulous antique store or one of those charming home décor shops on a quaint main street, that you could get lost in for hours. I say put it all out there, where you can see it and appreciate it! You have so many lovely pieces! :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-59661334917242853572014-03-28T21:43:53.339-04:002014-03-28T21:43:53.339-04:00Hi, Deborah! I still haven't been able to put ...Hi, Deborah! I still haven't been able to put everything in one place. I don't imagine that will ever happen unless and until we move to a home with at attached 2000 sq. ft. warehouse!!! :-) I have just come to face the fact that if I'm going to have all this stuff, I'm going to have to be smart about storing it and do the best I can. I currently have a very good memory for where pretty much everything is, but as the years are passing so quickly, I know that is a luxury I won't enjoy for much longer.<br /><br />I use a computer catalog system called Flip Album to keep things orderly in my mind. I created chapters (up to 42 so far!) and diligently photograph every decorative item that comes into the house and add it to the catalog along with the quantity, dimensions, and a shore description. SO easy to keep track of stuff. I have started adding a little asterisk that notes in what room the item is. That will really come in handy when my brain can no longer process locations as quick! I have more than 80 sets of dishes, 50 sets of chargers, about 92 sets of stemware, more than 300 table linens (stored in 2 guest room closets on pants hangers, color coded & with i.d. tabs)...you get the picture. Trying to keep up with all that along with scads of decorative items requires a good system. The Flip Album thing is the best way for me to do that.<br /><br />It looks like you have a pretty good collection going on...and all SO pretty! I hope you're able to figure something out that works well for you! I'm rooting for ya!!! Have a great weekend!Alycia Nicholshttp://tabletwentyone.wordpress.com/2014/03/23/celebrating-85-years-of-fabulous-happy-birthday-mom/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-22391341458510008162014-03-28T20:57:28.571-04:002014-03-28T20:57:28.571-04:00What a wonderful collection! Jealous. If you have ...What a wonderful collection! Jealous. If you have not shared yet at Bacon Time linky, please do. Mindie Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13620861927380088746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14427525459100773802014-03-28T17:17:00.835-04:002014-03-28T17:17:00.835-04:00WOW! It looks stunning! I love how you put every...WOW! It looks stunning! I love how you put everything together! I have those same friendly village dishes and red transferware too! :) have a great weekend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771373465273994451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-46904450032442761142014-03-28T17:09:44.466-04:002014-03-28T17:09:44.466-04:00Well, I just love how your hutch looks with all of...Well, I just love how your hutch looks with all of your linens and pretties in it! I'm also adoring that little cow creamer too. I've started collecting them lately! <br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-28488614108300771752014-03-28T16:56:44.226-04:002014-03-28T16:56:44.226-04:00This is delightful to the eye - all the colors and...This is delightful to the eye - all the colors and textures. Tt is a wonderful display - love having the vintage linens out on display AND the linens being practical to stop the china chatter.Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-30459070242540153912014-03-28T15:05:20.077-04:002014-03-28T15:05:20.077-04:00Oh, I love your red dishes. That is such a pretty...Oh, I love your red dishes. That is such a pretty pattern. It looks like a great idea for storage to me.<br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31653796298170374792014-03-28T00:43:02.345-04:002014-03-28T00:43:02.345-04:00Now that cow made me laugh!!! It is all so beauti...Now that cow made me laugh!!! It is all so beautiful!!! My tablecloths are all on hangars in the hall closet. Works very well, the two huge cloths are in a bedroom closet on hangars. Years ago I purchased matching boxes with floral designs to match my decor from Joann's, they hold all the napkins, napkin rings, doilies, candles, etc. and they are stacked on the floor under the buffet. Even have one in the living room to hold tapes, dvds, etc. Easy to get to.....sweet violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217634500685029163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-43796547698104271292014-03-27T06:53:52.824-04:002014-03-27T06:53:52.824-04:00I like it but am too OCD to live with it for long....I like it but am too OCD to live with it for long. I take the 'rotation' approach! Love the cow creamer! Happy SYC Thursday!Tea in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113281875697713530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41908876354013081502014-03-26T22:57:32.690-04:002014-03-26T22:57:32.690-04:00Sylvia, thank you for visiting! Your soup and dess...Sylvia, thank you for visiting! Your soup and dessert luncheon with tea and a fire sounds wonderful. I love those special times with a friend.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-9901512836967607422014-03-26T21:42:46.722-04:002014-03-26T21:42:46.722-04:00Beautiful collection and great tips!
Thanks for sh...Beautiful collection and great tips!<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Hope to see you on my blog :)Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15562389471638205613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-87692686714940352702014-03-26T16:51:42.593-04:002014-03-26T16:51:42.593-04:00What a wonderful collection you have! That's ...What a wonderful collection you have! That's a great tip to "pad" the dishes with your napkins and such, so you don't have all the clinking. Your cow made me chuckle, nicely done :) Thanks for sharing this at the History & Home Link Party this week! Take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-13689521356708669632014-03-26T07:52:19.339-04:002014-03-26T07:52:19.339-04:00Oh my heavens, your hutch looks just beautiful wit...Oh my heavens, your hutch looks just beautiful with all of your treasures! Never too much for me! Awww, love your little talking cow, her comment, moooo-ve some of it - cracks me up! She must be delightful to have around! <br />Happy day~<br />NancyNancy's Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581544104958017280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-40920946156499445842014-03-26T03:26:40.886-04:002014-03-26T03:26:40.886-04:00Love your red/white transfer ware. I have some as...Love your red/white transfer ware. I have some assorted pieces and lots of plates but only two cup and saucers and today used it to serve homemade soup to a dear friend on a wet, chilly, rainey day. We had the fire going and soft candlelite. For dessert we had fresh cut strawberries with pineapple tidbits and slivered almonds and coconut flakes with whipped cream on top in deep sherbet glasses and used icetea spoons to enjoy this eyeappealing and tasty, healthy refreshment. Of course tea was a must and we had Creme de Earl Grey.<br /><br />First time visitor. <br />Gratefully,<br />Sylvia FayeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-56360000544845411132014-03-25T21:34:45.222-04:002014-03-25T21:34:45.222-04:00I like your new look. I was afraid you were into ...I like your new look. I was afraid you were into that "minimalist thing" some do! Lovely! So glad you shared at Friends Sharing Tea!Bernideenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323630851115338825noreply@blogger.com