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Antiques
Are you an ironstone collector lucky enough to own an ironstone punch bowl? I remember when I first started collecting, a punch bowl was the unique piece I sought out first. I knew it would be easier to source than the coveted ironstone cake stand or ironstone footbath, but that does not mean it was […]
Welcome to my first blog series ever — An Ironstone Unboxing of my Old House Bins! These bins were packed up at our old house in preparation for our move a few years ago, and due to some unforeseen circumstances, they have remained unopened. I started doing unboxings of my antiques on Instagram during the […]
The workhorse of my bedroom is my antique English pine armoire! Measuring in at 66.5” W x 22.5” D x 91” H, it is a large beauty that grounds the approximately 20-foot high, vaulted ceilings in that room, but it is not just a beautiful piece. It stores many household items. What exactly is it […]
An ironstone relish dish is one of my favorite pieces of ironstone to repurpose. I think the reasons for the enjoyment are (1) the shapes are usually floral, which I love, and (2) the sizes are small and therefore easily placed on most surfaces in the home. If you are wondering what an ironstone relish […]
What can you do with a mannequin, particularly a vintage wicker mannequin? This was the question I contemplated when I spotted one atop a piece of furniture in a perimeter booth at Nashville’s Gaslamp Too recently. Wicker has always been a texture that I love to put in a room for instant warmth and character, […]
