Friday, January 28, 2011

[ my nice jugs! ]

I'VE ALWAYS been a huge fan of ironstone jugs displayed on shelves and country hutches. There's just something about their shapes, feminine handles and details that look so pretty grouped together.

[ country living, better homes and gardens, good life of design]

So when I came across an assortment of jugs at Homesense, I immediately loaded them into my cart. At $12.99 and $9.99 each, I could afford to pick up a few and start my own jug collection on my vintage hutch. Though they're not antique ironstone, they're a good start to a collection and I can keep adding to them as I find pretty ones in my travels.




For now they occupy the top shelf and I think they look cute mixed in with my other pieces. Hopefully someday my entire hutch will be filled with fabulous jug finds.

lisa

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23 comments:

  1. Kellie CollisJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Those jugs are lovely! Although I can't help to look at that amazing pantry at the back. Have a wonderful weekend, Kellie xx

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  2. alisonJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Love your jugs!! And totally agree, would love to sneak a peek into that pantry in the first pic! Lovely inspiration...now I'm off to ponder my own jug shelf...but I need more jugs...must go on a jug hunt!! ; ) Alison

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  3. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Hi lovely Lisa,

    These jugs are so beautiful. I love jugs too...and I really love the style of the ones you've picked out. The look so dang pretty all lined up on your hutch.

    If they were mine, I think I'd be staring and smiling at them all day!

    Sarahx

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  4. Tonia Lee SmithJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    They look fabulous all on display like that. Collections even a few look so grand when they're all together.

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  5. Red Door HomeJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Your new collection looks so pretty. It is amazing how taking one simple object and grouping them all toghether makes each one seem so much special.

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  6. jeanette from everton terraceJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Love all of it. I am always drawn to ironstone - I love ceramics, would take it over crystal every time. I also love your shells, I have them around my house. I suppose my fascination comes from living in the desert.

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  7. LeanneJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    i collect them too...i love white, but also have pressed glass. i use them too. great for serving up pretty drinks and also flowers from the garden look so nice in them. have a great weekend lisa...

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  8. Formerly known as FrauJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Lovely collection....I have a few mostly from HomeGoods store.....always looking for the one...! Right now I have them all spread out throughout my house...I like the grouping together. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. MeelingJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Looks great Lisa!
    I love Homegoods...great style and wonderful prices. I think mixing old and new always looks great too. You've got a wonderful start to your collection.

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  10. Privet and HollyJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Anything would look
    wonderful showcased
    in that great hutch,
    but these look especially
    lovely, Lisa : ) And
    pssst....I'll never
    tell that they aren't
    vintage!
    xx Suzanne

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  11. Pinecone CampJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    What a happy hutch you have! Looks so pretty. Homesense does have some good deals....must pop in one of these days.
    Have a good weekend!

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  12. MarianneJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    They're beautiful. What a great collection you have. I love your new blog header too! Enjoy your weekend!

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  13. Katie @ OhhBabyJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    This looks amazing! I wish that I had shelf space to display some of these! i always drool over then at TJ Maxx!

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  14. pink cupcake vintageJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    such a great collection!

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  15. christine, just bellaJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Haha, your title made me laugh! But what a gorgeous collection.

    Happy weekend to ya :)

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  16. annechovieJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Lisa, you have displayed these so well. Love the clean lines and all the white. xo

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  17. PineconeJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Your jugs are amazing!! Hee!
    Have a fab weekend,
    Ashlyn

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  18. Barbara MatsonJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Nice jugs :) :)

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  19. Pinecone CampJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    by the way, I love your title "my nice jugs" - just noticed that! Ha,ha.

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  20. lisaroyJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    hee hee! I wondered if anyone would pick up on that! My guy couldn't believe I was just going to show off my jugs like that! ; )

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  21. Marie SöderbergJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    lovely jugs..and I have visit you from no and then..and I just becakme your follower..like your blog..you inspire :))

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  22. quintessenceFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I adore ironstone as well. My mother-in-law had a fabulous collection that now resides with my father-in-law. It is timeless and useable! Great idea to start with these good looking modern versions - they look terrific on your hutch!

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  23. Lynda @ Happenstance HomeFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Your collection looks really nice. Great hutch too!

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