Ironstone Collections

A few weeks ago, I posted about my dining room and how I want to change it.  Many of you gave me some great ideas and I've finally decided upon a plan.  Unfortunately, I'm no where near getting it done.  That is going to require some help from Mr. 1101 and I don't think he is looking forward to it not to mention that there are just too many other things going on right now.  (Too bad my kids are too young to hire!)

However, you might remember that I had a wonderful built in cabinet in the corner.  It was certainly not being well used.  Lots of stuff just thrown in there.  Well, I decided that a wonderful collection of Ironstone would look great in that cabinet so, of course, I began pinning for a little inspiration. 

While contemplating how I might go about collecting such a gorgeous array of items, I realized that all I really needed to do was to walk around my house to do some shopping.  I have to say...it really didn't take too long to fill that cabinet up!  I suppose that is one of the advantages of being old  a long time collector of things.  Sometimes you have a collection but just don't know it!

Today I'll show you my inspiration.  As soon as I get a few photos taken I'll show you what I came up with.

This one is from The Apothecary Shop.  I have to say I was excited about finding that blog.  It is really beautiful!  Lots of great photos.

The one above is apparently from Country Living Magazine.  That is just a few too many soup tureens for me but it is pretty.

I'm not sure of the source on this one but I love the addition of the old clock face.  Gives it a bit of added interest.  I also love the old bead board backing of this cabinet.



This one also did not trace back to the link that I had on Pinterest so I'm not sure where it originated, either.  If either of these is yours, please let me know so I can give proper credit. By the way...how do you dust all of that?

Doesn't this cabinet remind you of a school cubby cabinet?  I love it.  And the collection looks well organized in it.

Well, as soon as I get my photos, I'll share my collection with you.  AND I'll just warn you in advance...not a single piece of it is actually Ironstone.  But it is white and will simply have to do!

Have you ever decided to collect something and then realized...you already had?