Sunday, February 13, 2011

Valentine Hutch

Welsh Dresser hutch with Valentine china cabinet
Valentines Day Hutch

 

Here is my hutch arranged for Valentines Day.  I have five contemporary novelty plates on the hutch that don't quite fit with the rest, but I am going to pretend that they work.   

Kent Swinnertons Staffordshire china plate by Jeanne Selep Imaging
Swinnertons Staffordshire Plate

 

I like Swinnertons "Kent" china from Staffordshire England for Valentines day.  I think they really have a valentines feel to them because of the border.

 

Otagiri porcelain birds
Otagiri Birds

 

The two cute birds above are manufactured by the Otagiri company.  I got them for $1.50, and I like their cheerful chubbiness.  They keep hanging around from plate change to plate change.

Next year I hope to have more time to arrange my hutch for Valentines Day, and include some Valentines I have.  I look at my photos now and I want to spread out the contemporary plates better.  But for 2011 time has run out.  This year I am just digging through boxes to see what I have.  (I am kind of photo inventorying my collection now that I have a hutch to display them in).


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I am linking to these parties:
Bargain Hunting for Valentines Party (I was entry 99 of 102.)
This is my 12th entry to Mosaic Monday (I was entry 35 of 92.)
Roses for Show off your Cottage Mon (I was entry 1 of 58.)
Naps on the Porch for Metamorphis Mon (I was entry 63 of 276).
Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Mon 7 (I was entry 6 of 61.)
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tues 50 (I was entry 23 of 141.)
Colorado Lady for Vintage Thingies Thur (I was entry 11 of 39).
Bloggeritaville for Thrifty Thur 102 (I was entry 1 of 121.)
Brambleberry for Time Travel Thur 32 (I was entry 2 of 48.)
Common Ground for Vint Inspiration 25 (I was entry 22 of 102.)
Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home 2 (I was entry 39 of 44.)
Romantic Home for Show and Tell (I was entry 40 of 251.)
French Country for Feathered Nest Fri 11 (I was entry 8 of 115.)
Hills are Living for Favorite Things Friday (I was entry 5 of 76)
Cottage Charm for Trinkets and Treasures (I was entry 10 of 15.)
A Picture is Worth for 2nd Time Around (I was entry 11 of 13.)
How Sweet for Pink Saturday (I was entry 118 of 186.)
Funky Junk for Saturday Night Special 69 (I was entry 53 of 184.)
 

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65 comments:

  1. Fishtail CottageFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Sweet Little Birdies! Love the way you display all those pretty dishes...xoxo

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  2. Dandelion and DaisyFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Beautiful collection of plates! It's nice to have them out on display, atleast for a while.

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  3. A Garden of ThreadsFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    A lovely collection of plates and the perfect place to display them. Cute little birds.

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  4. PondsideFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love the change of display you've made - what a great idea.

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  5. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Jeanne, there are so many pretty dishes in that hutch, and I don't see any that look like they don't belong. I loved seeing the closeup of the Kent china. That border really is perfect for Valentine's. It's a gorgeous border. Thanks for linking up this pretty display. laurie

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  6. Custom ComfortsFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    What a lovely display of red. Love those red Kent china plates!!! A beautiful collection.
    Cindy

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  7. Betty February 14, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    They are so beautiful. I need to add some plates to our home. Happy Valentine Day.

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  8. ScribblerFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I just found your blog, via Metamorphosis Monday at BNOTP. Your arrangement is terrific, and very pleasing to the eyes. It caught my eye because I am on the hunt for piece like that. You got a great buy! I also went back and looked at your other arrangements in it and the story of how it was acquired. What a great collection of china you have.

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  9. Maude LynnFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    It looks beautiful!

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  10. Decor To AdoreFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Your metamorphosis is absolutely fabulous. I so hope that you enjoy every bit of it.

    Have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

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  11. bjFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    A beautiful collection..and I love the little fat birdies..:)

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  12. TardevilFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Your Valentine's Day hutch is stunning! Those plates are gorgeous! Happy V-day!

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  13. The TablescaperFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Love your valentine hutch! I'm off to check out your other hutch photos.

    - The Tablescaper

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  14. TheresaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Oh my, I love the way you have arranged your hutch and those dishes!
    I even like the novelty plates in there, excellent presentation!
    Theresa

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  15. Brenda PruittFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I am in LOVE with your pretty dishes! That is an amazing collection you have!
    Brenda

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  16. DonnieFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Your dishes are so pretty and those little birdies would be finding a home all over my house. So cute.

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  17. SharlotteFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I love all your dishes...I even looked around and found your blue ones and Christmas dishes. What amazing collections! I love these that you are showcasing...the rims and different patterns are lovely. I know you enjoy them! Thanks for sharing!
    Sharlotte

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  18. we three dogs and meFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    wow what a lot of pretty dishes. I love blue and white and valentine hutch.Thanks for showing them.

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  19. Blessed SerendipityFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Pretty!

    Danielle

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  20. LVFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    You have done very well on arranging things on your hutch. I am sure it will look equally as nice for any occasion you change it to.

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  21. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    You have an incredible collection of plates. Enjoyed the pictures of how you change it out for the seasons. ~~Sherry~~

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  22. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Oh wow, your collection is spectacular!!! I love it!!!
    XO

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  23. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful..and that takes alot of work to switch things out!

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  24. JocelynFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Wow what a fabulous collection!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  25. Lori LynnFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Beautiful!
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    (¸.*´ (¸.*´* Lori Lynn *

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  26. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    thanks so much for sharing this at my party, and your give away comment was really helpful. i did email her again, and i'm gonna wait. thanks again!

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  27. The Cranky QueenFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Great idea for display. I love the red transferware. Visit me at thecrankyqueen.blogspot.com Tiff

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  28. ColoradoladyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Oh. My. What an amazing display. Your dishes are just amazing. Happy VTT!

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  29. A Few PenniesFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Love your red display of pretty dishes! Awesome pics.

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  30. SusanFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Oh my GOODNESS! Your plates are absolutely magnificent. Then I started looking through some of your old posts. You have fabulous plates for all occasions. Where do you store them all when they are not being used? Hope that isn't too intrusive a question. They are really amazing. You have a real knack for fabulous decorating. Susan

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  31. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Love this display and I like the contemporary plates added in. Thanks for joining JFF this week. hugs, Linda

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  32. The Charm of HomeFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Your dishes and hutch are gorgeous! What a pretty display. I love the pattern in the dishes.
    Sherry

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  33. KarieFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Your display of dishes is beautiful. And the little birds are adorable. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  34. MARY ANNEFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    HELLO:

    I JUST FOUND YOU TONIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THAT HUTCH ARRANGEMENT AMAZING. I AM AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND I MUST SAY IT WAS PERFECTLY DONE!! LOVED IT.

    SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOU! ONE OF MY WEEKNESSES (AND I AM AFRAID I HAVE MANY) IS DISHES....GREAT POST!N I WILL BE BACK.

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  35. ......Michele @ Portlandia VintageFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful Collection! The birds are precious. Portlandia Vintage

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  36. My Cottage CharmFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Thank you for linking up to my party, I always love looking at your pretty dishes! :) Where in the world do you store all the ones you aren't using...you have SO many lovely pieces! Just beautiful!
    HUGS!!
    Missy

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  37. ♥ Miss TeaFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    what a beautiful collection of chine (looking in evny here!) and i absolutely adore and wanting the cute birds!! they're sooooo cuteee!!! thanks for sharing! Happy Feathered Nest Friday!

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  38. fitty's pinky rose cottageFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    oh boy! my heart beat skip thousands of beat when I see your hutch! love love love all your china! looks so beautiful!

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  39. saltbox
    treasures    February 18, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Your hutch is lovely! Love all of those gorgeous plates!
    ~ Julie

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  40. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I think it all looks beautiful together. love those cutie pie birdies in the mix of all that fabulous red transfer! Thanks for linking up with VIF! love having you!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  41. AmandaFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Hi Jeanne! I just love your Valentine's plate display! You have so many pretty patterns that I've never seen before! The birds are precious and what a deal! Thank you for your sweet visit to my blog!
    Best wishes and Blessings!
    Amanda

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  42. Ms. Bake-itFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I love the adorable Otagiri birds! I like your Valentine display on your hutch. You have a great collection.

    ~ Tracy

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  43. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I am so jealous!
    How amazing, how pretty!!!!

    I love all your dishes!!!

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  44. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Well, Jeanne, if you come and take a peek at my blog, you'll discover that I also love little birdies! And I adore red transferware; my favourite! Love all your dishes! The covered bridge at the bottom of your blog page reminds me of home! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  45. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Okay, Jeanne. After weeks of seeing the assortment of gorgeous china you display in your china hutch, I have to ask. Why did you second guess yourself for buying the hutch? You needed that baby to show off all your pretties!!! ;) Does your son "get it" now?

    Thanks for linking to the party. And if you haven't entered the giveaway yet, be sure to do so.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  46. SusanFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love those sweet little birdies!

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  47. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Jeanne,
    Your red and white Valentine hutch display is to die for! I love red and white transferware and use it on the walls of my dining room. Your collection is amazing! Thanks again for visitng my blog so that I could find yours and enjoy the eye candy. I just became a Follower...
    Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

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  48. suzyqFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by - I just adore your hutch. I have four hutches decorated with china that I have shown before so please call by again to see them.
    Suzyq

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  49. AnneFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    What a beautiful collection and arrangement! and yes, I do love those chubby little birds!

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  50. xinexFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Oooooh! I love all your pretty dishes!...Christine

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  51. MarthaFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    I like your Valentine's Hutch!

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  52. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    "cheerful chubbiness".... I like that saying. Must remember it. I think your hutch looks perfect as is. If I only had so many red plates to display like you do. I think I have exactly one. LOL....Happy Weekend. :)

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  53. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh love your red plate display- this is such a pretty look! Your hutch is beautiful in it's Valentines reds! Thanks for sharing over at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  54. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft HoarderFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Wow! You have quite the collection. I LOVE how it looks!

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  55. TriciaFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I love your red and white transfer ware! I collect blue and white transfer ware, but I also have several red and white pieces. I think it is neat how you used them in a display for Valentine's Day. Happy PS!

    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  56. KimMalkFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    What a stunning collection! I wouldn't worry a wit about the contemporary plates, your arrangement is just perfect!

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  57. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Jeannie, I missed you at Favorite Things this week. I hope it is okay that I "borrowed" a photo from your blog to use on my Favorite Things post. laurie

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  58. The Charm of HomeFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Jeannie,
    Thank you for linking up! Next week I will go live when I post. Your hutch and dish display is beautiful.
    Sherry

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  59. CharFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Wow, you are one busy person. Love all the china. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  60. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for linking up Jeanne. laurie

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  61. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)August 2, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Jeanne, I hope you don't mind...I'm going to link to your lovely hutches for Tablescape Thursday. Love how you change it out with the seasons and make use of all your beautiful china. So artistic and creative!
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  62. The TablescaperFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I know this is from last year, but I have to tell you how much I love your artistic display in your hutch. I think it all works, including the more contemporary pieces. Just beautiful.

    - The Tablescaper

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  63. SarahApril 17, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    You are inspiring me to change out the dishes in our Welsh Dresser more often. I keep my Quimper and other French faience on display there year round, but I should change it up seasonally.

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  64. Chloe CrabtreeFebruary 1, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    There is the hutch I love so much! I really need that hutch so I can start lovely displays like this for the holidays! Thanks again for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!

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  65. KathyFebruary 15, 2018 at 5:44 PM

    I, too, love collecting plates and reticulated edges, especially ones with pink roses. Occasionally violets, forget me nots, and even lilacs. I went through every post of your hutch arrangements and totally enjoyed myself. My favorite is the pink roses with the bright purple and gold! I envy you your collection; I have an inkling of how you enjoy it as I enjoy mine!

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