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A Vintage Vignette...


Recently I put together a little vignette out of some vintage goodies.  I found a lovely tureen which was missing its lid, lined it with burlap and added a fern.  This one is actually a high quality artificial...one I can take care of!


If you've been reading my blog awhile, you know I have a thing for vintage dog figurines...such a sweet face...


This old chippy metal box was found at a recent antique sale along with 2 old Norwegian books.


Look at the wonderful marbled covers...



and leather spines.


Isn't this a beautiful old bookplate?

 

 And the page graphics are lovely, too...


Until next time...I'll be taking a little blog break to spend some time with my parents and family...be back soon!

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  1. NanaDianaMay 27, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I love those marble covered books. You don't see those around very often. Lovely tureen, too. I do well with THOSE kind of inside ferns, too! lol xo Diana

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  2. Katalina JewelryMay 27, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Sweet vignette, Linda! Love the books.

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  3. OliveMay 27, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Love the books and the dog is darling. Have a wonderful and restful time.

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  4. PamelaMay 27, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Love the books Linda but the sweet dog is my favourite!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Love what you did with the pretty tureen and those books look marvelous! Gotta love that cute doggy too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. aliceMay 27, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Linda, splendid job. It all looks so sweet together. The dog is just the best!
    Smiles, Alice

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  7. KrisMay 27, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    I love it all. Have a great time on your break!!

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  8. DebbiedoosMay 27, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    I adore this vignette Linda! Such a pretty filled Tureen too. Enjoy the holiday.

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  9. SusanMay 28, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Those marbled books are unique! I love how you used your tureen!

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  10. DollZandThingZMay 28, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Love everything you posted! Have a good time on your break...I am relaxing on mine!

    xx Helen

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  11. amy of studio four cornersMay 28, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    so lovely...I'm a sucker for old books too...the marbling and the graphics are terrific...enjoy your holiday!

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  12. Vickie @ Ranger 911May 28, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Lovely vignette and just my kind of indoor plant. Enjoy your vacation!

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  13. Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasureMay 28, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Precious dog! Very classy vignette. Enjoy your time with family. Best, Vicki

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  14. DonnaMay 28, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Such beautiful treasures! Hope you have a lovely blogging break too.

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  15. Perfectly PrintedMay 28, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Love the dog and your potted plant!

    chris

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  16. Linda @ A La CarteMay 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    A very charming vignette. Love the old books! Enjoy your time with family! Hugs, Linda

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  17. SusieMay 28, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Linda, I love that dog so much. It's the perfect piece in your vignette.Smiles, Susie

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  18. My Cottage CharmMay 28, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    What a sweet vignette! I love the old doggy and the books. You could have fooled me with the fern..it looks so real! (my kind of plant..one I can't kill!) Give me outdoor plants anyday...inside ones, not so much! lol
    I adore that old painting you found..cannot believe you got that for a buck!
    My window seat is looking so pretty...I think it looks better than I had even envisioned in my head. That sure doesn't happen often! lol I'll be glad when it's all done though...my dining room is a disaster! :)
    Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day! :)
    love ya
    Missy

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  19. TriciaMay 28, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I sure love that book plate. It feels very Minnesotan. Hope you have a wonderful break :)

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  20. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMay 28, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Great vintage vignette. Love the soup tureen with the fern.
    Have a wonderful time with your family

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  21. AnnMay 28, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    The tureen is a nice idea. And, I'm all for the "easy-care" plants. I'm good at outdoor gardening, but don't do so well with indoor plants. I'm in love with the Norwegian books!

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  22. DonnaMay 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    What a pretty vignette, Linda! I always think of you when I see neat vintage dog pieces. Love your spaniel! Enjoy time with your family:)

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  23. DortheMay 29, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Beautiful vignette, dear Linda, I love old books also, and the metal box is a WOW find.Sweet doggie figure.
    Hugs and a great week to you-Dorthe

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  24. CherylMay 29, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    You certainly have an eye for displaying pieces! Looks lovely!!!

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  25. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmMay 29, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Enjoy your family!! Chat soon, Laurel

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  26. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Love, love, love!!!! The box is gorgeous and the marbled paper on the books looks like what we saw in Italy.
    Have a great blog break!
    xo
    lynn

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  27. LizlovesVintageMay 29, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    What great vignettes! I'm up and running again. My computer had a virus! Have fun with your Family!
    xxx Liz

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  28. Robin JohnsonMay 29, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Your vingette is wonderful. The books are so pretty and so is the tureen but the tiny dog is the sweetest thing. I almost picked up one like it at the store the other day but for some reason I passed. Now I'm wishing I hadn't.

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  29. Patricia @ 9th and DenverMay 30, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Pretty vignette ...love the pup.
    Enjoy the time with parents, see you when you get back!
    Pat

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  30. Privet and HollyMay 30, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Is that the plant that
    you bought when we
    were together? It looks
    adorable in the tureen!

    And you know that another
    dog figurine fan lives here
    in my house.....!

    Have fun with your family.

    xo Suzanne

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  31. K J DMay 31, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Gorgeous!

    The fern looks wonderful in the tureen.

    The dog is so cute :)

    Karenx

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  32. KTWMay 31, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Very nice! I love to play around with seemingly unrelated pieces and making something captivating out of it all. :) Those books are terrific! Hope you're having a wonderful blog break.

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  33. The Boston LadyJune 1, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Of course you had me with the dogs and books. Have fun in Calif and pls blow a kiss to my kiddos there for me. Ann

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  34. thistlewoodfarmJune 2, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Linda,

    I love the leather bound books! What great finds! I hope you enjoy your time with your family!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  35. Kari from Meadowview FarmJune 3, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Just perfect...color, height----now the joy of catching a peak at it each time you walk by!
    Kari

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  36. CindyJune 4, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Your vignette is really beautiful. The fern looks real, and I also love dog figurines, the vintage ones are precious! Enjoy your family.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  37. Mimi SueJune 5, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Excellent little vignette! Have fun with your family. Mimi

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  38. Mimi SueJune 5, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Excellent little vignette! Have fun with your family. Mimi

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  39. DonnaJune 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    A beautiful vignette, Linda. The fern looks so real. Love the books and the dog figurine.

    Have fun with your family!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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