Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Shades of Brown

I know it is spring and a time of color and pastels, but in my dining room, I will always have a place in my heart for the shades of cream and brown. I love the muted colors of primitives. The warmth and down home feeling of old crocks and dishware. No matter the season, I will always have my browns.


Stacked boxes are a favorite. They top an old piano that was used and abused by my husband's grandfather. He always left his coffee cups sans coasters and it still bares the rings. I just hide them with things.

Crocks and a jug found at the thrift store.

This lovely was a gift from my mother in law last Christmas.



This was always on my grandmother's dresser. She had very little, a woman of simple means, so I am happy that I have a few reminders of hers.

Transferware. I am always on the hunt for more.


Linking to:
Vintage Thingie Thursday
Between Naps on the Porch
Alphabe-Thursday
Show Off Your Stuff Party
Thrifty Thursday
My Romantic Home
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26 comments:

  1. Diane WritesMarch 23, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I agree browns and creams are still perfect for any season. The colors provide a homey yet posh effect. Beautiful!

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  2. GattinaMarch 24, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Together with yellow it gives a warm atmosphere !

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  3. HollyMarch 24, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Just beautiful. I love your little lamp.

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  4. DinaMarch 24, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Lovely vignette. Having, using, and enjoying family things are a wonderful tribute. I am fortunate to have many items from both sets of grandparents. It is comforting to sit down to the table always used at holiday times and so on, you know what I mean.

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  5. TannaMarch 24, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I love to see things that are passed down from one generation to the next used in a family's home... Things with special meaning, not just because it was the latest thing at the Home Goods (though I like those, too!). Very nice.

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  6. Theresa PlasMarch 24, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    So cozy and sentimental! Happy X Day!

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  7. Sweet MeanderingsMarch 24, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I absolutely love your country treasures! Having family treasures, in particular, always brings a warm feeling to your heart. I'm looking forward to more visits to your blog

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  8. BonnieMarch 24, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    I love "things" with stories. I think everything and everyone deserves a story. I love that the piano has evidence of its previous owners use.

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  9. GinaMarch 24, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Perfectly lovely, no matter the season!

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  10. Ricki TreleavenMarch 24, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Very pretty. I have always loved transferware. Your mother in law gave you the perfect gift for your dining room!

    I have been drawn to browns and sepias lately because several artists at Red Dot have been using them.

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  11. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMarch 24, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Beautiful browns in any season!
    Lovely post!
    Happy X Day!
    Coralie

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  12. CindyMarch 24, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I love your country decor. I have always gone with the darker, more primitive colors, though I am trying to lighten up in the kitchen. I think we can have both, don't you?

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  13. SandraMarch 24, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I also have some brown and cream in my home. My kitchen is painted a chocolate brown with whitewashed cabinets. I decorate it cream and can add blues, pinks or yellows...brown/cream are easy colours to use as they go with so many colours.

    How special to be able to decorate with family keepsakes. It adds a history to your home.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I love that coffee pot. All of your treasures are lovely.

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  15. DeannaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    love the browns as well!

    blessings to you,
    d

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  16. fredamansMarch 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I missed the X.

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  17. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 24, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Oh I love it. Cream and brown are always so inviting, and your room is stunning. Love all of your accessories. Hugs, Marty

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  18. Susan AndersonMarch 24, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I also love warm and cozy browns.

    =)

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  19. LVMarch 24, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    We have one thing in common. I love earth tones and black. I need to wear brighter colors, but when shopping I tend to stick to black. I liked the way you are using your browns.

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  20. PatMarch 24, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I also love the browns and creams - your pieces are so lovely. Love the brown transferware...what treasures.

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  21. Natasha in OzMarch 24, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I love brown too and agree that it can used any time of the year!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  22. CherylMarch 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love browns! I have done my whole main floor in browns and we did my parent kitchen in browns. :o)

    Cheryl

    http://ldsmomtomany.blogspot.com/search/label/Kitchen%20Remodel

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  23. Cheryl D.March 25, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful pictures! Great X post! LOL

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  24. Entertaining WomenMarch 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Warm and inviting. Aren't family treasures always the very best! Thank you for sharing your charming vignette. Cherry Kay

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  25. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMarch 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Love your pretty brown transferware.

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  26. JennyMarch 29, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    What a warm and wonderful room. I like the little bits of color against a neutral palette...soothing and surprising...a perfect combination.

    Thanks for sharing your treasures and your home with us and thanks for linking to Alphabe-Thursday's letter 'X".

    This was such a serene visit.

    A+

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