What's It Wednesday #20
If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you know that there’s very few collections we shy away from. This week I want to share a work in progress with you. In progress because a collection is never really finished, is it? I'm in awe of all the beautiful dressing tables and vanities I’ve seen in blog land. So, I'm working on my own!
It started with a desire for a pretty powder jar for my dresser. As I kept my eyes peeled, I’d find one here and there and learn as I’d go. I found so many unusual pieces rouge pots, hair receivers, even toothbrush holders! Plus, they came in so many different materials from porcelain, brass, sterling, ormolu, even Bakelite! Nevertheless, I knew I loved leaded glass with the silver tops, so I decided to start there.
This powder shaker is my absolute favorite! Even the dealer who sold it to me didn’t know how it worked. As I cleaned it, I found a tiny lever that slides out to release the powder. Amazing! The repoussé on this piece is incredible.
Well, just pretty jars on the dresser were somewhat bland. So, I found a silver tray to hold a hair brush, mirror, and a clothes brush I’d accumulated all adorned with this gorgeous nymph with flowing hair.
These pieces were all found separately, but inspired by the mirror, which was the first find of the group.
Once I found the basic pieces, I too thought I was done and happy.
Then came the nail file followed by the buttonhook. Now, I’m always on the lookout for something unique and useful for the vanity set.
I leave you with my latest find, this cute little hat brush! The design on the handle is gorgeous! So the hunt continues, and the collection grows…
Hugs,
Patti
And thank you all for participating in our "What's It Wednesday" party!
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Maison Decor
Thrifty Inspirations
A Rosie Sweet Home
Remodelando La Casa
You have gathered some very beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the pieces of silver you have. My mother has a collection on her dresser but not as beautifully ornate as yours, Hers is English silver. However, She has the most exquisite little perfume bottle which is like a little birds egg with a silver top. If you do a search on my blog for "duck egg blue" I have a picture of it there if I remember rightly.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for letting me link up,I hope to link up again.
Lee
Your silver pieces for your vanity is gorgeous! It is so fun to hunt for a new treasure!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your collections. They are AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteYour dresser set is gorgeous! The detail and beauty in older things make these items such treasures. Thank you for hosting the party. I love the things you have highlighted.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
Wow, you don't hold back on your colletions....GORGEOUS pieces. Absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have met a collection of yours that I didn't LOVE!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Your vanity set is stunning. Such fabulous silver. Thanks for hosting. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the feature! I absolutely love your silver vanity set, it is stunning!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti! Oh, my, what beautiful vanity pretties you have! Love the pretty designs on the silver and I've never even heard of some of the things you have! I do know, all of these lovelies make you a gorgeous vanity!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a beautiful collection you have! Thanks for stopping by my blog last week and letting me know about your linky party! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteOooh Patti... stunning is the word that comes to mind... and so exquisite!... I just love your vanity tresors... you know I always fall in love with your collections!... and you display everything so beautifully... how I would love to spend an afternoon just lingering at your home... chatting with you about all of your tresors from the past... listening for whispers of stories they might tell... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection you have put together! It is just gorgeous. I have never seen a powder dispenser like the one you found. Gorgeous piece! Lovely features here tonight, too. Blessings-xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove all your vanity pieces - they're beautiful! You have such gorgeous collections.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
I love sterling and crystal together! What a collection you have started! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI love this collection too! You have the best ones. I'd love to collect these pieces, but they'll be hard to find around here and I would be frustrated, lol.. Thank you for hosting this great party. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteFABBY
All the details are beautiful! Great collection. I love looking at silver pieces too for the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI love that the pieces match even though you did not find them together! You are a master treasure hunter!! I've always admired those silver vanity sets and I have often imagined brushing my strawberry blonde, waist length curls while gazing into a silver hand mirror. Only, I don't have waist length curls or strawberry blonde hair, but that's besides the point! The vanity set is beautiful! :) Silver is absolutely classic and my favorite!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous collection, Paula! There's just something about the beauty of that old silver that is so special. I ended up storing my everyday stainless silverware set and pulling out my MIL's vintage set to use each day. I LOVE the depth and warmth of that old silver. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Patti, that is a fabulous collection, I just absolutely love every single piece!
ReplyDeleteHi Ladies,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for having me!! It looks like there are many creative projects and collections, especially your beautiful silver!
I hope you will come and see my new Annie Sloan projects!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Such an amazing collection!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
ReplyDelete... Thanks for hosting :)
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
I love your beautiful blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time linking up. Thank you for hosting.
Katie
Let's Add Sprinkles
Oh my....what a gorgeous collection! I would love to purchase some of those lovely vanity items, but they have become hard to find and quite pricey! I was lucky to find a gorgeous set on a silver tray for a big anniversary for dear friends. They loved it as much as I loved finding it. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your dresser accessory collection. Every piece is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYOur standouts are all wonderful and I need to go to each and everyone of them. Hope to get to alot of the links this week too. Thanks for hosting such great parties!!
Nann
Wow Patty, that is a beautiful collection. Each piece is extraordinary. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteFirst time visit.Love to see some one who knows the value of Silver and of using our treasures daily.I will be BACK and love the Antiques is Green is posted on yur site.
ReplyDeleteThank you again,Kathryn
www.katskalamities.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous collection for your dresser Patti!
ReplyDeleteAs usual a beautiful collection! Love pretty silver so elegant. Thanks for hosting again this week, Laura
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous collection!
LOVE it!
Your dressing tabletop is stunning, I cannot believe how pretty that stuff is! They sure did know how to do things beautifully back in the day.
Now all we tend to see is yucky plastic!
Love your collections...and thank you for hosting a wonderful linky party!
these are all absolutely gorgeous, what a wonderful collection! just linked up, thanks for hosting!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection! I have learn so much from my visits here. Thanks for hosting and hope you have a wonderful day, Gail
ReplyDeleteWho could resist the urge to sit down and primp with all those pretty things on a vanity. Great features this week.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting and sharing.
Great collection, that hat brush is so charming. Everytime I see the things you post I want to collect those! Happy Day, Di@cottage-wishes
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for featuring my soup! This made my day. Hope you have a wonderful day,
ReplyDeleteRose
What a beautiful collection. Everything looks so pretty together.
ReplyDeleteYou have the most wonderful collections...I especially love this romantic collection...I have never seen a hat brush or that exquisite nail file...Gorgeous items...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these lovelies and for hosting...
Truly remarkable items...
Girl
ReplyDeleteYou have everything I love. However I think I sold most of my dresser pieces , I have been trying to clear our or declutter some of my small collections , but I love them
You always have the best of everthing
beautiful
Those are so beautiful. You have a great collection. I love them. Thanks for sharing.And thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous pieces! I've always loved the look of dressing tables with exquisite perfume bottles and silver accents. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vanity pieces! Thank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Hi Patti,
ReplyDeleteoh, I am in awe when I see your pretty vanity things. You chose so beautiful, when you decided for silver items. The Hanau manufacturers made a lot of those sweet things, too. They where en vogue until the 60th here. I love this collection! Thank you for sharing and for hosting this beautiful event.
Best greetings, Johanna
Hi Patti,
ReplyDeleteoh, I am in awe when I see your pretty vanity things. You chose so beautiful, when you decided for silver items. The Hanau manufacturers made a lot of those sweet things, too. They where en vogue until the 60th here. I love this collection! Thank you for sharing and for hosting this beautiful event.
Best greetings, Johanna
Hi Patti - your dresser set is amazing and reminds me of your artist finishes you often post about. The pieces look like they have always been together. Wonderful finds indeed. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteYou have thee most beautiful collections....Did you ever find out about your Father whether he was the first?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection you have.Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Lovely collection!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your lovely collections, and this one is beautiful. It was also nice to see all your features from last week. Thank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Geneva
How I wish I lived in a time that USED all of these beautiful pieces! Well, maybe NOT since they probably didn't have air conditioning and internet but STILL -- they're SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteHappy to join in the fun. I have added both blogs. I would like to put your button on my blog hop page. I can't seem to find it though ( my eyes...). I did see the feature button. xox
ReplyDeleteYou have an awesome blog over here!! I loved seeing your dresser set~I have a few pieces myself, but not as many lovely ones like your hat brush! Learned that one today~thanks for featuring my Mora clock too, that was a treat!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! Your collection is gorgeous and who knew??? A hat brush....how interesting is that? I have a friend who collects the same thing and for Christmas I was able to find a gorgeous silver trimmed mirror for her collection. Thank you for hosting this fun day. xo
ReplyDeleteI think those are the most beautiful silver pieces I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous new collection. Love the powder jar. I have one that was my grandmother's but I don't think it has such an intricate mechanism. I'll have to go check it out!
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
What a wonderful collection. Just lovely! It is so fun to find unusual pieces.
ReplyDeleteRuth
You have a beautiful collection of vanity items. Love your photography. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder, I'm linked and thanks for another wonderful blog hop! Hugs Marilou
ReplyDeleteAnother absolutely lovely collection! You've inspired me to look for a few of these items for my own dressing table. How fun!
ReplyDeleteCindy
Another lovely collection! Your collections are top notch. You have such an eye for lovely things, Patti.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the party!
-Revi
Hi Patti, Thanks a lot for the feature! What a beautiful collection you have! Thanks for hosting another great party!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti. Thank you for stopping by and inviting me over! You always have the most enchanting vignettes. I have not visited in a while so am thrilled that you reminded me that I was missing out! Thanks Hun! That is a wonderful collection of goodies and it looks so girly and pretty. You have some amazing treasures...
ReplyDeleteVeronica
xx
Hi Patti,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit and your sweet words!
This post is just beautiful and your silver collection is breathtaking!
The powder dispenser is my favorite...don't you just love the hunt!
xoxo
Debbie
My darling Patti,
ReplyDeleteI KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! YOU TOO are a believer. I knew it!!!!!!!!!
OK, your collection of fine antiques is exquisite. Your displays are professional and just SUBLIMES!!!! And I hope that your Easter was a reflective and joyous time, and your visit was a sweet surprise to my heart. School is almost over my friend, and I will be returning in September as a substitute teacher. I am looking forward to that while pursuing other areas of my interests.....may you continue to shine your light in the classroom and beyond!!!!!!! LOVE, Anita
How lovely! It's just so romantic and feminine...and the sheen of the silver handles! Wow...
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't want a lovely spot like that to sit at and primp!
Blessings, Doni
Absolutely gorgeous collection. I just love sterling and glass. I have my mothers sterling silver dresser set....I need to pull it out, shine it up and display it so I can enjoy it every day. Thank you for the inspiration ladies.
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Diana
I read your blog and then I want to go shopping!! YOu have the best collections and I love the powder jars...didn't know about them, but now I want some!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty collection~that little brush is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteRene'
You have touched my heart with your post. I have ALWAYS loved such "Vanity Fair" and have collected it along my life's journey! The funny thing I found out along that journey is that LOTS of these were made on the NEXT STREET over from where I was brought up...The name of the street was "SILVER STREET"(I had NOT made the connection MAYBE because the factory was gone, BUT the LOVE of the pieces MUST have been in the air AND I caught it!
ReplyDeleteYour collection is magnificent...
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing it with us.
Big Hugs,
Donna
That is such a beautiful collection and you have it all displayed so pretty! So nice to visit here...
ReplyDeleteTake care, Laura :)
I used to have a mirror and brush very much like the one you have on here. I sold it at a garage sale one time, and every now and then I regret doing so. I think I should have kept it forever. These are lovely items you have.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Hi Patti! I love your vanity collection! I can't believe you found all those matching pieces in different places. The work is just exquisite on them. So nice to know you came by!
ReplyDeleteOh Patti...these are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love these types of pieces. So romantic!
Have a beautiful weekend, sweet friend,
- Irina
Love your dressing table collection....and no, its never finished!!! hugs...cleo
ReplyDeleteYour vanity pieces are gorgeous...like you I am especially fond to the powder shaker and the little hat brush is adorable.
ReplyDeleteJermaine
It's all so precious. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your vanity pieces....I have wanted to have pieces like that since I was young....I am so glad you have found your pieces! I have been looking for things for my vanity area, but just started.
ReplyDeleteBetsy
What pretty silver pieces. I never knew there was such a thing as a hat brush. Thanks for posting and have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely vanity items. It is hard to believe you didn't acquire them as a set. They fit in perfectly with my style. If you locate duplicates during your hunt for companion items, you can send them my way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this gathering for sharing.
Debra
Patti, I too love dressing tables and all the fixin's. I love the style of items you selected to collect. I have a few bakelite hair receivers. as a matter of fact, you're the only other person in the world I've ever heard use those words other than my antique shop owner/friend. I have a mirror, not as nice as yours though, a few boxes and a brush. You've inspired me to keep collecting. Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow, I finally found you! I've looked off an on for a while and don't know why I didn't find you sooner--but I'm very glad I've found you now!
ReplyDeleteLadies I wanted to let you know...I am having a $100 Gift Card Giveaway from Soft Surroundings If you would like to enter.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
Art by Karen
What a beautiful blog! My late mom loved all things Victorian. You are doing a great job accessorizing your dressing table.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blog! My late mom loved all things Victorian. You are doing a great job accessorizing your dressing table.
ReplyDeleteOOOH- What a beautiful and fun blog you have.Lovely vanity collection My Dear.I think I'm already following you,but I'll make sure.I would love to join your parties. Denise
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog you have!
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for popping by and commenting on my blog. I appreciate your concern over the cattle and my garden!!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am starting to feel inspired by all the lovely dressing tables and collections that I see! I think I am going to look out the old crochet work done by my mother in law and see what I can come up with! Think I'll add myself to your followers so I can 'keep tabs' on your progress! Joan
OMGosh Patti,
ReplyDeleteyour powder bottles and vanity pieces are stunning beyond words.
thank you for sharing.
your blog is absolutely gorgeous.
rita
Gorgeous vanity accessories! Love them all. It's so nice to have pretty girly things around us! Thank you for sharing with us at TTF and have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteMy these are quite lovely. You've definitely found some gorgeous treasures - I too love the items found on a lady's dressing table.
I hope you have a great week,
Kathy
gorgeous decorative pieces. you do have the talent for putting lovely things together. love it. xo
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to have a pretty vanity set up, but never really got around to it. I must say, you have found some stunning pieces and I've learned quite a few things about pieces I've never seen, and I hope I remember them IF I ever do!
ReplyDeleteOh they are beautiful pieces! I've see a hat brush before, but didn't know that was what it was. How wonderful that you found the riehair brush, mirror and clothes brushes in different places. They look like a set! lau
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