In my searching for treasures, there is a shape
I dearly love.
There is something about ginger jars
that makes me take a breath.
And if it is Mexican talavera,
I am a complete goner.
Maybe it is their
hippy-ness?
(Which reminds me of a family saying-
“A moment on your lips forever on your hips.” )
Or maybe it is that
perky little lid?
If you are a treasure hunter,
whether it be at your local flea market,
or in the streets of San Miguel de Allende ,
where I found some of these pieces,
the odds of that same perky little lid surviving whatever
box it was in
or the wrapping job of the street vendor,
are slim.
That is all part of the great adventure, isn’t it?
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Linking to:
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Thriftin’ on a Thursday at Savvy City Farmer
I love the wonderful colors especially!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Oh I love the shape too, and yours are fabulous. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces, Laura!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a great piece of talavera. The colors are so vibrant and cheerful. Each piece has it's own memory. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Ladybug Creek
I have always loved the shape of ginger jars, too. Lovely post- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI have been called far worse than perky and hippy. Ginger jars are lovely and the colors on yours are especially festive.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding about the lids! thanks for stopping by... I love your treasures.. I've seen them here and there before...but never knew what they were called!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday.. Dixie
The shape - the colours - I love them too.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE Talavera period, and you have some fabulous pieces!! Love all the colors too! I would love to find some dinner plates at a reasonable price, but I have not been able to, and I can't just take a trip to Mexico to find some, so ebay is my only hope!
ReplyDeleteI love ginger jars too, in fact all little jars with lids. I think the sound it makes when you put the lid back on reminds me of the cookie jar when I was little.
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
I think ginger jars are so pretty too:) These are SO colorful! Have a great rest of this week, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful, Miss Laura! I do love that regal color of blue and yes, the shape too!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Nancy
Oh how pretty are these. I have always loved Mexican Talavera.
ReplyDeleteJust told my daughter the other day if I ever did my house over again it would be in this.
Hope your doing well.
Love
Maggie