If you know me,
you know I love
white ironstone.
It is noooooo secret.
Apparently,
I am not alone
in this addiction.
Take a look.
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| My friend Marcy's dining room over at AntiqueChase.blogspot.com |
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| The set of Something's Gotta Give. |
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| CountryLiving.com |
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And after pulling
all of these photos together,
I decided to gather
all of these photos together,
I decided to gather
some of the whites
in the cupboards
and reunite them
on the hutch this week.
Okay,
deja vu ....
a Hoarders episode
is coming to mind!
Somehow when all
these things are behind
closed doors it doesn't
seem like
such
a big collection.
Yes, I can see now
I do have a problem~
(Note to self: Stop buying white ironstone!)
Linking up with Marty
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I also love, and have, many white pieces in the kitchen. It goes with everything and is a must.
ReplyDeleteI was just gathering up all my white things recently too! I love all your pieces and if you think you have too many, send some my way!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
Just gorgeous, you can never have too much ironstone!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Alison. I love white ironstone, too. I have been featuring it in several of my mini paintings because I love how they reflect all kinds of colors.
ReplyDeleteLOL we were talking about Hoarders last night....
Love the white ironstone! I guess I'll start a new collection. Lol. Where do you find yours? xo
ReplyDeleteI love your wonderful collection! I have 3 pieces. :( It is hard to find here and it's expensive so enjoy every piece you have! Hugs, Pamela
ReplyDeleteOh I love it all. Your hutch looks fabulous and your collection is stunning. Great display. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteUtterly fabulous! I simply ADORE white ironstone, and your pieces look spectacular in your kitchen dresser (UK speak for hutch!)Love your inspiration pictures as well - I agree with Debra above - one can NEVER have too much ironstone - lol!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from England,
Paula x
You have a super collection. I am working on mine. Ordered a large Homer Lauglin water pitcher from ebay and it arrived in pieces. The seller is going to refund me. It was poorly packaged. Guess she will learn to pack it much better.
ReplyDeleteHoarders....collectors....a thin line....but hey, if you have to hoard..oops collect something it might as well be fantastic and beautiful. I think the white against the brown in the hutch and then the brown and cream check chair together...pure art!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I think you would love my shop after seeing these beautiful pictures of the white ironstone! They were all gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love white pieces, Alison! They just look so fresh and go with any color you may have in your hutch, shelves or bookcases. Your collection is quite impressive! I'm sure you are going to become one of those inspiration photos for someone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection! I have started collecting some as well, but have no where to display yet. I'll have to wait til we move to a larger home!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week!
Alison, your hutch looks awesome with your ironstone display! I agree with Debra...there's no such thing as too much! You have an amazing collection! It's so pretty to see it all in one place!
ReplyDeleteAllison,
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous collection of white ironstone! You know I'm lovin it!!
Rebecca
Alison,
ReplyDeleteAnything less wouldn't be a collection! LOL. I like the way your hutch looks with the ironstone and the lamp, very pretty. I do love a good display.
Karen
Alison...oh-h-h I've always love white ironstone, even though I don't have a couple of pieces. Pitchers are some of my favorite pieces..oh and the tureens, too. Your collection is gorgeous and the alabaster lamp goes beautifully with it. I can see I need to get busy and expand my "collection".
ReplyDelete~Babs
You are so funny! you are not a hoarder, just a collector. Your whites are beautiful! I enjoyed seeing them.
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet day, Elizabeth
A- you sure do know what makes our hearts go pitter patter! I love looking at those white dishes...but it's actually something I don't own anything of. I need to start my own collection, but I know I'll spend a fortune once I start b/c people collect boat-loads of these lovelies!
ReplyDeleteYour collection is wonderful, Alison...and looks beautiful in your hutch!
ReplyDeleteHi! Alison,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning collection of white ironstone. White is so crisp & refreshing. Love them! I have a few pieces of ironstone with a melange of white milk glass(have a soft spot for that, lol).
Your images display the beauty white ironstone deserves. Fab! collection.
Have a sunny day!
Blessings & Hugs,
Marlene
ha! i have actually been going through mine this week and deciding if i want to list any of it at the shop. what a pain to ship this heavy stuff though. i am thinking i will once again mass it on shelves as i did years ago. it's very martha ya know.
ReplyDeletelove your collection!
michele
Well, better to buy ironstone than alcohol. See-there is ALWAYS a rationalization for everything! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteSo fresh and crisp for summer. I love it. Collect away - it clearly suits you! thanks for sharing, liz
ReplyDeleteWOW what a collection Alison, it looks beautiful displayed in your hutch!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a collection!! I love the lace-edged cake dish.
ReplyDeleteYou have a bEAUTIFUL collection! I love it all gathered in your hutch. Such beautiful pieces. I don't have a collection....yet:) I never thought of having white dishes til I started blogging and saw everyone's collections.....and fell in love! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteI love how they look in your hutch! You have a very nice collection.
ReplyDeleteHi..I just joined your lovely blog., for now your newest one. I too love white pottery.. I love white on white designs too. I like color along with the best of 'm, and whites. Elegant. I'll invite you to come see me. Mary
ReplyDeleteAlison the collection can never be too big!! It looks great in your hutch~love the other examples too.
ReplyDeleteOh what a fun reunion! I think it's fabulous and you know what they say...you can never be too thin or too rich or have too much ironstone. :o) I love it too and have some but I don't have a large display space like yours. Amazing how wonderful it looks all pulled together. Hope your summer is going well!
ReplyDeletefor a split second I thought that was all yours!!!
ReplyDeletehaha
hey sweertie, having a shed seminar here by invitation only
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Okay, I have no idea how I found you but man am I glad I did! :) First off, just about all the pictures you have shared today I have 'pinned'! I redid my kitchen and did it all in white and gathered all my white stuff and like you could not believe how much I had! ;) Although most of mine consist of milk glass I am soon discovering an addiction to iron stone!
ReplyDeleteconsider yourself followed my dear!
melody
Your collection is beautiful and looks fabulous all together on your hutch. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love about white ironstone? I have my own little addiction. ha ha
Your collection is beautiful and looks fabulous all together on your hutch. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love about white ironstone? I have my own little addiction. ha ha
Wow, you've got me liking white ironstone now. & I don't have room for any more dishes.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
I have such ironstone love too! Beautiful images. I love to see how they can be arranged together!
ReplyDeletehi! I'm your newest member and my sister told me about you. She is Mary and I am me. I see we also have several common peeps between us. It makes perfect sense to be here and would you like to join me? I'd love to have you primarily because I also have an addiction to white stoneware! I loved when you said, do you think I should stop buying white stoneware? Your site is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou don't have an addiction, just a great eye and wonderful luck!(How did you beat me to all those pitchers?!) I love all you pieces, they look amazing in mass. What are those gorgeous little spoons?!? Those are fabulous!Such a beautiful vignette.
ReplyDeleteWe'd love to have you share this post at the link party.
Hugs,
Patti
you don't need to stop buying..your displays are stunning and your ironstone fabulous! Whatever are those spoon/stirrer looking items in the one jug! I am very curious about them!
ReplyDeletewell this collection is yummy indeed!
ReplyDeletei mix my emma bridgewater, off white with black lettering, with the ironstone and love it
grat examples allison
happy weekend!
debra
Oh for heaves sake! Would you leave some of this gorgeous stuff for the rest of us!?
ReplyDeleteThey say the first step in overcoming an addiction is admitting the problem!! You're well on your way - but in this case, when your collection is so amazing, please don't stop!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Awh, Alison, Thank you for being a group of awesome friends at my blog. We are going to have a great time. (hug)
ReplyDeleteAlison, You don't have a problem. You are simply rescuing these treasures from an undetermined fate.
ReplyDeleteI for appreciate your good will towards these beauties.
Seriously, you have a magnificent collection. I don't think I have ever seen those little stirry things. What are those called/used for?
Thanks for sharing your collection and all the inspiration pics.
Blessings, Ginger
No Problem. Beauty Only. Love it all and if you have the space use it.
ReplyDeleteYour Ironstone collection is magnificent...and so is your your friend's at Antique Chase....I am slowly collecting more ironstone to replace the china I have currently in my dining room hutch...You are inspiring me to make it happen quicker....Gorgeous hutch Alison!
ReplyDeleteGirl....I have a collection also...no place to display though. Nothing I like better than white :) How nice it looks all together.
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