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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Welcome ...........

To My Snowy Cabin in the Woods!
Don't stand out there in the cold!  Come on in....can you believe this!!! I know you've had a lot of snow, but for Cincinnati...this is a little unusual. We have had a good foot since yesterday, it's still snowing!!! and absolutely freezing.   I am sooooooo ready for Spring!
Here, have a nice warm cuppa hot chocolate.
I'm glad you stopped by to pick me up on the way to Susan's for her Tablescape Thursday.
Help yourself to a cookie in the Biscuit Keeper there. I just baked a batch of your favorite!
I know how much you love the Delft China or Blue Willow, but I must confess I love Redware more. My absolute favorite is the Brown Transferware, but that is so hard to find and when you do it's expensive.
No, these aren't old peices, believe it or not these weere found at Cracker Barrel a couple of years ago...no...really.
The cake plate's from there too. The scallops around the top make it look like there is a peice of fabric draped over it. And the top....

....isn't it pretty?
Since it's Valentine's Week I thought I'd do a valentiney tablescape.

These are a few of my favorite things........with aValentine twist........
The velvet heart was received on our first married Valentine's with the two crystal kisses. The pink and white vintage Valentine was a surprise.

This little Chocolate Fairy is too cute and the lovely porcelain lady holds beautiful roses
The little glass bird and nest is a 1940's candy dispenser. 
can't forget the exquisite large porcelain rose and here is the cute faux teapot candy house.
Oh!, I couldn't forget this adorable angel that wears his heart on his wing.
Here's a look at the whole table again.
By the way don't forget to come back by for my Vintage Alphabet get-together on Feb. 23. for more info check it out here Remember Mr Linky will be up by 9p on the 22nd.
It's getting late. We better get to gettin, don't want to be late to Susan's Tablescape Thursday.

19 comments:

Cinderella Moments said...

Wow your house looks fabulous! I love the redware. That cake stand would look fabulous with a chocolate cake on it! Happy Valentine's Day!!

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

Hey Melody! Glad you're back! We were beginning think that the snow did you in! I'm awfully excited because my new lcd for my camera came today - yea!! Now I can take some new pictures :)
Before I go - you're table is devine for Valentines! (we have that same cake plate - one of our favorites that we use for tea parties!)

Mary Ann said...

I really enjoyed your beautiful post today. I am in Newark, Ohio. We have about 28 inches of snow. Looking forward to spring.

Shirley said...

I love your dishes and table setting. It makes you think of Valentine. You all got a lot more snow then we did this time. I had a very light dusting this morning on the car. I didn't get a full week with the holidays and snow until the third week of January. Then we had a few days that we only worked part of the day. I feel for you all that are really getting the snow. Take care and be careful in the snow. John will be watching the race, too. They are predicting more snow for the weekend just what we need. I hope they are wrong.

KitschKrafts said...

Very sweet! I am sooo ready to dig into a box of chocolates!

-Erika

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Very very nice post. I love the red and white too and Cracker Barrel has the greatest dishes, don't they? Love their store. I would love to stop by for tea.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

What a pretty love collection upon your pretty Valentine's table.

Kathleen said...

Hi Meloday..
Love the tea pot and the cake stand is wonderful!
Happy ♥ Day!

Marigene said...

I love all the red and white, my favorite is that gorgeous cake plate!

Phyllis @Around the House said...

I love the beautiful dishes they are so fresh and pretty, wow the table setting is delightful, sorry about al the snow and glad your feeling better, I am a new follower of yours and would love for you to come for a visit...Phyllis

Diann said...

Oh, love all your redware pieces! I especially love that "biscuit keeper"!! So pretty!

Anonymous said...

Hi Melody!
Can't believe all this snow. We have over 20" where I live. talk about 'cabin fever', I think we are all ready to get out after this! Love your Valentine's...so pretty and refreshing this time of year. Glad you are doing well.amy

Americana Lady said...

I love Cracker Barrel too! They have the best things. Thanks for sharing the love, Joan @Americana By Candlelight

GranthamLynn said...

Oh how pretty. I love the tablescape and what wonderful memories you shared.
Have a Blessed Friday,
Sherry

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Beautiful, Melody! Your Valentine treasures are just wonderful...especially those vintage hearts. I missed tablescape because, we had no power. I love that you are now joining in though.
♥, Susan

ImagiMeri said...

Hi Melody,

What a great assortment of goodies you have setup there, I really did want to come in and sit a spell, but I just can't get myself to leave this gorgeous weather out here....almost 70 today! Maybe you can come out here, but don't forget the goodies, cause I'm sure their better than my cooking.

Hugs,
Meri

Susan from The T-Cozy said...

Such a pretty house! Happy Valentine's Day!

deb said...

OMG! You are right! He has a heart on his wing too. Too funny!
Your home is gorgeous! Love the cake plate
*hugs*deb

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Darling Valentine's tablescape...I love it! I love the red and white transferware...just beautiful! Looks like you have a sweet valentine...what lovely Valentine boxes. :-) Thanks for the cookie...it was delish!