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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Keep It Small

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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.


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I also fell in love with the detail.

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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.

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Each one of these was a thrifty treasure.

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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.

 

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Linking to Rhoda’s
Thrifty Treasures.

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22 comments:

  1. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJuly 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    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

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  2. DixieJuly 10, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    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

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  3. joanneJuly 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    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!

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  4. KarenJuly 11, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Love it, Laura! I need to remember these guidelines when I'm buying another punch bowl.
    Hugs,
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  5. SueJuly 11, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    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

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  6. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    So lovely. You've put together a gorgeous vignette.

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  7. DarlaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Looks like simple elegance to me.

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  8. Honey at 2805July 11, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful and elegant, Laura! Have a lovely week!

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  9. TheresaJuly 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Beautiful new addition to your small collection:) Love the detail, leaves me smiling! Have a blessed day dear Laura, HUGS!

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  10. Entertaining WomenJuly 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    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

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  11. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJuly 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Laura, I love your collection. I too have a white soup tureen collection & enjoyed it so much. Thanks for linking up your treasures!

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  12. MarigeneJuly 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful tureen...I have several, myself...always on the lookout for another to add to my collection.

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  13. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJuly 11, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    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

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  14. SarahJuly 11, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    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

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  15. OliveJuly 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    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!

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  16. PondsideJuly 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    You are so very right! Sometimes our collections begin to won us!

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  17. trash talkJuly 11, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    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

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  18. Kathryn Griffin @ thededicatedhouseJuly 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    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

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  19. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowJuly 11, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Great collection and I love your philosophy on collecting also. Sometimes less is more!

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  20. LisaJuly 12, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I so agree Laura! Your collection is beautiful and unique.

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  21. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJuly 12, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I so agree ... keeping collections managable and smaller. Your soup tureens are fantastic.

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  22. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJuly 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    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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