I'm trying to keep up but the days are fleeting fast. For inspiration this week I'm sharing some pics of containers around the cottage - starting with this beautiful painting of a French pot. I love how this shot turned out with the writing from the background transferring to the reflection of my kitchen window blinds! Funny how a fluke can really inspire one - I now know I must work more diligently on becoming more creative in my photography efforts.
One of a pair of cast iron urns atop my pine armoire - love the rusty coloring and the shape.
A decorated wood shelf holding one of my decoupaged pots - with writing again, of course! One day I plan to get back to decorating my waiting stack of terra cotta pots.
Bought this pretty rusted iron basket and have never known what to put in it so leave it empty and just enjoy the design and color.
Found this charming beaded bowl last year on a Homegoods clearance shelf - holds different items at different times - decorative balls at Christmas, Easter eggs, fruit, mail, my car keys!! This bowl evokes that Bohemian look I like to mix with cottage items - what my decorating friends call "Elegant Shabby Cottage" - that's an oxymoron.
Hope your holiday weekend is wonderful - stay safe, especially if traveling, don't get burned at the beach and, like it or not, hot Summer weather is here - well in the South it is and we desperately need some rain.
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Oooooo Mary, These are lovely containers. When I looked at the rusty one I thought that pine cones and gilded magnolia leaves would look nice in it or a bird nest. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMary, I love how many garden touches you have brought into your home, especially that iron planter and iron wall basket. There is an architectural element to them, which makes them beautiful on their own. That last jeweled basket is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice post today!
Yes, we do need the rain - they're talking about cutting us back to watering once a week! My hydrangeas won't like that!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is amazing! I really like that pot you decopauged - something in Latin or Italian? I love it all!
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I missed some of your poste....catching up now.
ReplyDeleteI also love lovely containers and have way to many to let give them the place they deserve....have to tend to that...they deserve more....
This is a stunning post!!!
Hi Mary, love all your pots, bowls, and containers. I especially love the urn on the top of your cupboard - it has the perfect amount of rust and shabbiness mixed with its elegant stature.
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Hi, mary, just checking in after vacation. Love your photos around the house, those are all things I would love too. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. I didn't get burned at all, thank goodness.
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Just checking your blog. Love all of the pictures. I especially like that beaded bowl.
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