Here's the pretty pink tray I won on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. It's even prettier in person. The color is perfect, and I love the design.
It's actually supposed to be a breakfast tray. But I think it looks very pretty on my dining table, so for now, that's where it will stay--along with another Ebay acquisition, a vintage tablecloth with pink daffodils.
Okey-ma-dokey. I promised to show you my other great and exciting thrift find. Are you ready? Here it is!
What! That old thing? The paint's peeling and there's a pane missing. What in the world could I possibly want with that? Well, just look at the examples below that I found online of things people have done with old windows. I think with some beautiful fabric behind the panes, or a piece of an old quilt, or a collage of floral greeting cards, or an old vintage print it will be just as beautiful as these--and might someday soon hang over my mantel.
So, what do you think? Is there a possibility there? Or is it too much shabby and not enough chic?
I've made some additions to the red Coca Cola table on the front porch: a bright yellow ceramic flower pot (a la Wal-Mart) and pretty white petunias. Don't you just love petunias? I do. They're one of my favorites, probably because they're so easy to grow. My thumb is definitely a sort of puppy poop brown, so I have to go for plants that can survive a little neglect from time to time. No orchids for me.
I also bought a big yellow iris for "my garden." I planted him yesterday. He had a big bud on him when I planted him. I just looked out the window, and it looks like that bud is opening. I'll certainly post a pic later.
Thanks for all your response to my chicken post. I love hearing your thoughts and stories on chickens--or on anything actually. I found out yesterday afternoon that my neighbor Paul also has a secret desire to keep chickens. But we talked it over and decided that the neighbors would definitely not be warm to the idea. So I guess chickens are out. Too bad.
Miss Daisy Dukes has come to spend a few days with us while her folks go to Destin to celebrate their granddaughter Miss Lily's third birthday. If her mommy is reading this, she says tell you she's being very good--in spite of that mean old black dog who tries to boss her around.
Happy Earth Day, everyone. As somebody on Facebook said this morning, when we're good to the earth, we're being good to ourselves.
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On 04/22/2010, Nancy said ...
I have one of those windows in the storage room. I bought because a friend of mine made quilt blocks and mounted them in the windows. It looked so cute... I just haven't made the time to do the quilt blocks.
On 04/22/2010, Ruth said ...
Love your acquisitions Susan. I know that you will do something very artistic and imaginative with the window frame. I also love chickens, but do not need the extra work of looking after them. When I was growing up I loved to feed them and collect the eggs, someone else(my Dad) did the dirty work. I really loved the baby chicks, that arrived a day old via the Royal Mail and were kept warm beside our kitchen fire.
Can't wait to get my petunias, but its not warm enough here yet.
Ruth
On 04/22/2010, Jan said ...
Oh Susan, that pink tray is absolutely gorgeous and I don't say that lightly, as I really love it! Great job on the window find too cuz I love those as well! We've got one of the old windows from my Mother-in-Law's house and it's one of my all time favorite things. It was really hard trying to decide what to do with it ... we finally settled on turning it into a mirror! We took it to a mirror guy and he set individual "mirror panes" in it and I adore the way it turned out. We also have another one that I got at a craft show many yrs ago that is backed w/a piece from a very old quilt. It's another one of my favorite things :) And on the "chicken post below," I've been hearing from many many folks lately that they'd love to have chickens. I think their "colored eggs" are amazing :) Have a good day my dear ... it sure sounds like "Spring" has been good for your soul :) God Bless.
On 04/22/2010, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Hi Judy, I have an old window frame in our holiday home (so I can't send you a photo right now) which has a small Scherenschnitt (that is Swiss cut paper work) behind each pane. It looks wonderful! I could really imagine for example a small patchwork or embroidered square behind each pane of your window. I think that would really fit into the style of your home (from what I've seen in your photos). Great purchasing - well done you for finding it!
Lol, Helen
On 04/22/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Oh! The pink tray withyour mother's china, the glass candlestick, the lace, and the vintage tablecloth look completely charming!
There are many ideas for the window, aren't there? Good luck settling on just one idea.
Love the white petunia in it's cheery pot.
Speaking of flowers, may I bring to your attention "Knock-out" roses? They bloom all summer with little care and come in several colors to suit your sensibilities. We bought one and AMIL bought two!
Hugs!
On 04/22/2010, Joan said ...
The pink tray is fabulous. breakfast served on this would be such a treat.
Love the windows such a variety of decoration.
Miss Daisy looks quite at home.
On 04/22/2010, Joanne said ...
Where the pane is missing, you could do a shadow-box in the theme of whatever you put behind the glass panes. I like it as is, just clean it up and put some kind of clear stuff over the wood to keep the paint from flaking off.
The tray is beautiful on your table!
On 04/22/2010, KAI said ...
That tray and the tablecloth, along with the china are elegant and lovely, and they make me long for a 'proper' tea party with hats and everything! (Not that I've ever HAD one of those, but I always WANTED to!) And love the yellow pot with the happy petunias! OLD WINDOWS! There we go - another commonality between us! I'm crazy for them! Can't wait to see what you end up doing with yours! Finally, hello, Miss Daisy! I hope you and Miss Sophie have a VERY nice visit together!
On 04/22/2010, Gail Sciortino said ...
Yep, I have 2 old windows hanging above our fireplace..LOVE them...NEED more...lol
On 04/23/2010, Beverly said ...
Susan, I love it all. But, I am in love with that gorgeous pink tray. Oh my goodness! It is exquisite.
And, I do love petunias. I am hoping to get some this weekend for a new urn on our terrace.
Can't wait to see what you do with the window.
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