My exploring this past week
unearthed another ironstone soup tureen to add to my collection.
The price was right ($15),
it was from Pottery Barn,
and it was
BIG.
I also fell in love with the detail.
I have a fresh, new philosophy on managing a collection.
Keep it small.
Keep it selective.
I love my new collection of soup tureens because
I can
SEE
each one and enjoy its special lines and shape.
Each one of these was a thrifty treasure.
I realize most people
might think a collection of
7 ironstone soup tureens
is
NOT
a small collection,
but
by my previous standards
it is…
(true confession)
Somehow,
having
only
seven makes me love them more.
Just remember.
Keep it small.
Keep it selective.
***
Linking to Rhoda’s
Thrifty Treasures.
.
22 comments:
They certainly make a lovely statement simply grouped together like that, with nothing else to draw the eye away. Sometimes collections can get too crowded ... something I am all too aware of because I have a real problem with being selective sometimes. :/ Have a great week! Tammy
I look for them but I never seem to find them! I know you found one at Glory B's! One of these days...
have a wonderful week. Dixie
I love your display and all the lovely detail on each tureen. I rarely see them when I'm out thrifting but I will pick it up if I do. I have a few but most of them are missing the ladle. great find!
Love it, Laura! I need to remember these guidelines when I'm buying another punch bowl.
Hugs,
Karen
Ladybug Creek
Laura, I love, love your new tureen! I have a small collection of whites- ironstone and otherwise, so this is right up my alley! They look lovely displayed in your china cabinet. :-) Sue
So lovely. You've put together a gorgeous vignette.
Looks like simple elegance to me.
Beautiful and elegant, Laura! Have a lovely week!
Beautiful new addition to your small collection:) Love the detail, leaves me smiling! Have a blessed day dear Laura, HUGS!
A collection of creamware/ironstone is on my wish list. Your tureens are wonderful. I can see a luncheon for a large group...or a small wedding reception using them as centerpieces. Gorgeous in my mind's eye. Thank you for sharing them. Cherry Kay
Laura, I love your collection. I too have a white soup tureen collection & enjoyed it so much. Thanks for linking up your treasures!
Beautiful tureen...I have several, myself...always on the lookout for another to add to my collection.
I like their shapely forms too!
Who'd of thought of collecting them? Go figure.
We each have our own thing...
my collection is dust!
Pat
Good advice, Laura. I like the look of all white ironstone on your shelves. It makes one focus on the form and details. Absolutely lovely! ~ sarah
That tureen is a fabulous find. You are so right about keeping it small. I need to write that on my left hand on Saturday's when I go to estate sale and garage sales!
You are so very right! Sometimes our collections begin to won us!
No...two (which is what I have) would be a small collection...but I'm working on it!
Funny thing...I feel the same way about friends.
Deb
From your newest follower....love the tureen. Found you on Southern Hospitality. BTW, I'm a blue and white gal as well. Stop by for a lookie if you get a chance. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/chalk-paint-and-goodwill-most.html
Great collection and I love your philosophy on collecting also. Sometimes less is more!
I so agree Laura! Your collection is beautiful and unique.
I so agree ... keeping collections managable and smaller. Your soup tureens are fantastic.
Your collection is beautiful! I think that you're able to appreciate your collection since you can really see each piece.
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