What's
It Wednesday #68
This post is
inspired by my class. I teach 4th grade and recently the
students took the state writing test. I was constantly reminding them
to “magnify the moment”. I noticed that I'd magnified a bit
myself. This two way mirror of ormolu in the powder room for easy
makeup application.
This hand
magnifier makes reading the fine print easier. So I was on the hunt
to find more.
I remembered
this great candle holder that I'd found a couple of years ago, I love
the way all the beveled glass reflects and magnifies the light.
This is my
favorite piece that I found in my neighborhood thrift store for
$20.00! It's a candle lamp that beautifully magnifies and reflects
the candlelight. Most days I just leave this gorgeous silk rose in
it. The flower seems to grow and bloom! Ahhh, c'est magnifique!
Hugs,
Patti
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55 comments:
I NEVER know what I'll find here - but I know it will be amazing! I've never seen most of the stuff you have - and now I WANT it! :)
SOOO cool. Thanks for hosting the party, ladies.
-Revi
Hi Patti! What an enlarging post! I didn't know you taught 4th...I used to teach kindegarten. How fun! Neat to see more of your collections! Thanks for hosting!
Ruth
Thanks for the party :) Hope you had a wonderful Easter! ~Pernilla
Your collection is beautiful..thanks for hosting.
Wow- Some beautiful magnifiers, Patti. I have always been fascinated by them. When I was a kid I was always trying to set a tissue paper on fire by directing the sun thru a magnifying glass....go figure that I would do that.....lol xo Diana
I always love coming over here to see the most amazing items and vignettes. These are no exception, they are stunning. I so want some of these. If only I could find something so beautiful. Alas not around here. :)
Magnify has been a word I seldom encounter and glad to remeber it. Love to have this lovely inspiration in here. Got my eye on your next posts.
OMG, I want that last one. The candle lamp that magnifies. I have never seen that before.
Thank you for hosting! I didn't have an of my projects to share just yet..I am moving them from an old blog site...so I shared what I create at least once a week..my homemade laundry detergent (I have 5 kids so we use alot!) I hop that's okay!!
Love thrifting, so much fun finding those treasures! Hope you are having a great week...
Blessings,
Cindy
I love the Bridal Bouquet made out of rhinestone jewelry, I want to make me one to play with, since I am not getting married
Love coming over to see your gorgeous finds
Greetings, Patti!
You have some lovely treasures, indeed. Sigh.
Thanks for hosting such an awesome event each week. I know it must be alot of work, so I'm sure we all appreciate it very much. I am really enjoying it.
I was so excited to see my 'Easter Blessings' post featured!!! lol I decided to link up with another Easter- themed post this week, "Romantic Easter" before all the decor goes back in the cupboard for another year. :-))) Where does the time go? XO
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
Thanks for the feature! What a pleasant surprise! Love your beautiful magnifying glasses!
~Trisha
How pretty! You always show off the neatest things! Great features too---isn't Doni's wall hanging just GORGEOUS?!! I'm collecting bits and pieces to make myself one one of these days!
Blessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller
You have such interesting, unusual collections! Thanks for sharing and for hosting :)
Susan
Thanks so much for hosting!!
Beautiful pieces you have shared today!!
Hugs,
Debbie
You always have the neatest things to show every week...thank you so much! Hugs, Penny
It' s always a great pleasure coming over your blog. Those mirrors are wonderful and i love the way you displayed everything.
Kisses
Alessandra
Hi Patti!
Love those roses and all that lace, beautifully displayed and clever idea.
Happy Wednesday! Gina
Hi Patti,
Everything looks so beautiful. Roses are my favourite flowers and I like to see things featuring roses. Thanks for hosting and enjoy the rest of your week.
Judy
Thanks for making room for all of us here at your place. Love that candle mirror. Never heard of one, but what a great idea!
Liz
Happy Wednesday Patti. Thanks so much for featuring my Carrot Cake recipe. I am so delighted. I just love your collection. You have display everything beautifully. I truly hope that you had a great Easter.
You have the most beautiful collections. It's always a pleasure to come visit. Thanks for hosting.
Blessing,
Marlene
Patti,
I just bet you are one fantastic teacher! How fun to get to know you better!!
Love your collection-you always have beautiful items and features!
Jemma
I was immediately drawn to this post when I noted you teach fourth grade. I taught this grade for almost 40 years. I specialized in writing. I absolutely love your reminding students to "magnify the moment." That is stupendous. Sure wish I had read, and adopted, your words before I retired. I can't think of a more perfect expression.
Love following your blog. Keep up the great work.
Patti,
Thanks for hosting your fabulous party. I get such wonderful inspiration from these features.
Have a great week.
Kris
Hi Patti,
How are you doing,its a been a while as I wasn't blogging lately but I love coming to your lovely space here and each posts has such fine detailing,that I am glued to the vignettes.
Thanks for hosting the party once again
Hugs
Auro
You have - and enjoy, and for me that's important - original and impossibly gorgeous colections.
Thank you for sharing so much Beauty!
Going to mingle in the party - I've seen some tumbs that promisse magical places and wonderful people...
Blessings,
Teresa
Hi Patti! Thanks for hosting the lovely party.
Have a peaceful day,
Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest
Patti, you take the most dreamy, vintage-inspired pictures!
Beautiful PATTI!
I knew you taught as I do, but I did not realize you taught FOURTH GRADE! ME TOO! Well, I did for nine years. I have been subbing all year from 1-12th grade and it has been delightful. MAGNIFY the moment, indeed, in all we do! I am working on a poem and there is one line that I need to do some free-writing for to magnify a specific moment in my life. It is a lot of work but so worth it.
Your wares are always a wonderful treat to behold. I am writing from my loft library/bedroom where the style is more feminine than the rest of the house and my vanity holds many lovely fancy treasures too!
Thank you dearest Patti for your visit! Have a lovely Friday, Anita
Your party is always filled with inspiration. I love your lovely vignettes. I’m sure yours was a beautiful Easter.
~Emily
The French Hutch
What wonderful finds! Love your vignette! Coming over from French Country Cottage and a happy new follower!
Jeanine
Hi Pstti! I didn't know you taught school! I'll bet your show and tell is amazing. You could certainly teach the children about the wonders of your collections! ;)
Thanks so much for popping in to see me and I hope you're doing well.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I was just thinking the other day that I need to have a magnifying glass on every table because I hate wearing glasses for the few times I need them. It would be nice if they could be as lovely as yours Patti.
many hugs from here...
Your post caught my attention and enjoyed reading your inspirational blog.
Beautiful!!! Love that rose reflected in the beveled glass!
Loved looking at all the lovely pictures!
Wow, what a beautiful treasure. I've never seen a candle lamp before, it stunning! Great features too, that cake looks delicious!
Patti,
The magnifying glass is just gorgeous. I really love these myself. I bought my son a hand one when he was a little boy, and they have always reminded me of him. You have the most beautiful items. I would love to see your house. I bet it's so charming. Have a nice weekend.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
That candle lamp is amazing, I do not blame you for loving it! Thanks for stopping by to visit, I always enjoy it when you do!
OMG, I have got to go look at some of your features...They look great! Love your magnifiers...The candle one is great! Hope the kids all did great and MAGNIFIED
Carol
Hello Patti
I love the magnifiers you have shared! Thanks for your comment today on my sachets! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Wanda
Oooh Patti, I just love all of your vintage magnifiers... you and I love so many of the same things!... I only have two small vintage magnifying glasses, I use them alot as I can hardly read the teensie print these days everywhere!... now, like always when I visit you, I want to add to my little collection... wishing you a blissful Sunday, xoxo Julie Marie
I love all your magnifiers. They make great décor pieces and they are fun to just have laying around. You never know when you're gonna need one too.
You know what - my grandson is having some troubles expanding his writing - I am going to share this with him - what a great idea! sandie
You show such pretty and unusual treasures. The candle lamp is wonderful and fits in the unusual category. Thank you for hosting the party and for the nice comment you left for me about my Easter table.
Shannon
Your magnifiers are all so beautiful. I love your standing mirror.
~Clara
so many wonders !! Love everything : they would exactly suit in my home !
xoxo from PARIS
Joëlle
Dear Patti, finding anything with ormolu trim is always exciting...your pieces are beautiful and I especially admire the magnifying glass, beauty and function....N.xo
Patti, you always show us the most beautiful objects. Just when I think I have seen it all on my hunts you two show us something else so beautiful. I keep thinking I would love to collect old magnifying pieces....hmmmm. Have a wonderful week. xo
Patti, you have put together some great "looks". Each one is fascinating.
I need some help seeing these days, too.
Beautiful and sparkly...and romantic...thank you for sharing the lovelies!
xoxo
I just don't think these beautiful old treasures are appreciated as they should be. So glad there are still a few of us to enjoy them.
Those magnifying glasses are just wonderful!! I like your thought to magnify the moment, words to live by. Thanks for hosting, Laura
Thanks so much for sharing this at my say G'day Saturday party. Thanks also for taking the time to link back to me.
If you have a moment to stop by my blog for this week's party I'm inviting my pinning blogger friends to pin to my Mother's Day group board. I'd be thrilled if you could join in!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
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