Thursday, August 28, 2014

English Crocks





There has been 
brown transferware and silver
on the kitchen hutch 
for months.




My little collection of printed
antique and vintage crocks has been
G R O W I N G
so I decided to pull it out 
of the pantry closet
and decided to display it today.

This will do for a bit!






My mom gave me this blue printed preserves crock from Ohio. Wish I could find more!











So that's my little hutch swirl.

What have you rearranged lately?


Won't miss the silver polishing! :)


19 comments:

Susan Freeman said...

I love your vintage English crocks! I have a couple of new surprises on my Welsh dresser in the family room that I will share next week. Hutches and dressers are my favorite forms of nooks to decorate. Love yours!

Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Love....

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

OH...pure eye candy, Alison...I LOVE your collection!

Heather said...

Love those, a new thing to collect!

Brenda Pruitt said...

Those crocks make a beautiful collection. I've been on a step stool putting quilts on the walls and pretending it's about to get cool. Which it is not. But one can dream... Liked your feathers too.
Brenda

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

love the lettering on your crocks almost as much as I love numbers on furniture.

robyn said...

The marmalade crocks as well as the others, are my favorite right now. I just love how they look grouped together like that. You have a beautiful collection.

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

What a beautiful collection of crocks, Alison! Your vignettes are gorgeous! I'm doing a little transitional tweaking right now. Just ready for some cooler weather!

Judy said...

i love those crocks and all your vignettes.

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Such a nice collection and beautifully displayed. Glad you are doing well Alison...
Blessings,
Cindy

Blondie's Journal said...

I love these...your arrangements are always beautiful! You are well on your way to a great collection. Don't hide them away!

Jane xx

Our Hopeful Home said...

Hey friend! Love both vignettes (trophies and crocks). I just did a post on decorating with vintage trophies! Polishing doesn't bother me ~ I just don't do it lol. Love that patina. Ironically, I've been noticing crocks quite a bit lately and have decided that when and if I see any I'm going to have start a collection. Shhh don't tell my husband!
xo Kathy

Nancy's Daily Dish said...

I collect advertising pieces as well and have a few of the same ones as you. I want one of the Fortnum Mason Stilton crocks! Your display is gorgeous! I'm going to pin some of these images. I love the wooded biscuit barrel with the silver shield to…been wanting one for those for a while as well! Love your style!

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

You have a great collection of crocks!!! I am putting all the summer decor away tomorrow in preparation for FALL! Someone needs to tell Mother Nature, though. We are too have 5 days of 90's:(:( UGH!

Sarah said...

Alison, it's a treat to see your collection of English crocks. I have a modest collection of these advertising pots too. I keep flatware in most of mine, but like to use them off and on in other ways too….fill them with flowers, use them on party tables, etc. Your vignettes are charming. So enjoyed this post! Happy Long Weekend!

At Home in English Valley said...

Beautifully done as always. A great year for drying hydrangeas, they are everywhere in my home too, just missing those English crocks! Have a great holiday Alison. Love, Penny

Karen said...

Hi Alison,
I hope you've enjoyed a wonderful summer. I love your collection and more importantly, the way you style the hutch. Always magazine worthy!
Happy Labor Day weekend.
Karen

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Welcome back Alison...I've missed you!! Love your collection of English crocks...the display looks beautiful!!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

I just started collection English crocks and now hooked on them...love yours!!