Thursday, July 11, 2013

FABBY: Tour of the Kitchen


Hello sweet friends!

   I thought I invite you for a small tour to my kitchen, since my mother is coming for lunch tomorrow, therefore,  the kitchen nook is all set and of course the rest of it, as well.

When we left for our Florida vacation, I left a small post with my kitchen window with the cyclamen; so a couple of 'new friends' requested I showed some day more of the kitchen, although my older friends have seen it a few times, after we remodeled it completely. Anyway, I obliged and here it is.


Welcome to our kitchen..'the heart of our home.'


I just brought from Florida this cute mug from Starbucks. In the three tier I've displayed many vintage items that belonged to my Mil that I enjoy looking at them on a daily bases. The teacups, (at left) with hand decor with flowers, were made by us.

The cabinets are solid wood. When I first posted this custom made kitchen, I knew the name of the wood, but now I forget, lol...We have enjoy it 3 1/2 years already, and it still feels  brand new!
Here is a link to the post I did 2 and more years ago, with every detail. Maybe you'd like to go and check it out.

http://fabbysliving.blogspot.com/2011/07/fabby-total-kitchen-rebuilding.html    

The butcher block nook table is all set for tomorrow's lunch for three, as mother is coming. The dishes were made by us and the bowls have an onion in the lid, because I'm making onion soup that she loves and the bowls are oven safe.
The door in the background leads to the laundry room.


The coffee bar.
On top the microwave and than, Italian Dipiu double ovens


The service entrance is in the foreground. The black floor is a very hard Italian tile. The framed art work in the wall was made by our little g'girls.

We'll have some chilled French rosé wine. A close up of the bowls with onion lids, specially made for 'onion soup.'

I forgot to place the soup spoons..but don't worry, we'll have them tomorrow for the real thing, lol..

My favorite kitchen window. I enjoy the view while I wash the dishes and sometimes I even hear birds sing after a good rain. Several years ago I saw a beautiful 'White Owl in the window here!'

I will be making chicken and vegetables here in my German-clay pot, 'Sclemmentopft.' You don't need fat in any way, so it's light and very healthy, as it's oven baked. I love the pot and the chicken recipe. I bought it some time in the 90's.



This is a hand made stained glass and decorated skylight we had made for the ceiling. In the evening is great all lighted up!

This adorable porcelain, hand made Ecuadorian country girl is making potato dumplings, and they're great and very popular around here. The figure was hand molded by an artist who worked back in our factory. 

The view I love...'the woods and the beautiful river that runs through it.'




All the way to your left is a little of the refrigerator.

This door leads to the formal dining room and to the left would be, the breakfast area.

A better shot of the Italian Dipiu double ovens.

This week our local home store had a great anniversary sale and I bought a few things I will show later next week. Here is a dish towel which I loved because it says:  'Do not EAT more than you can Lift! I have to keep this in mind..hehehe

Some small demitasse cups and saucers.

I just came out of the kitchen to take this shot of the 'shawl as a runner'..which you all agreed and commented that you liked it as a runner too, therefore, here it is now, with the bronze fruit bowl and Italian bronze candle sticks from way back. Thank you so much for all the generous and wonderful comments I received from this!

Again, thanking you in advance for your comments on this new post, as you always make my day!

I appreciate the wonderful parties such lovely and gracious ladies host each week.


LOVE,
FABBY 

Susan for Tablescape Thursday at,  http://betweennapsontheporch
Fabulously Creative Linky party at,  http://jenniferrizzo
Feather Nest Friday at,  http://frenchcountryparty
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The Inspiration Gallery at,  http://craftberrybush
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Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome
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Frugalicious Friday at,  http://theshabbynest
Cindy for Show and Tell Friday at,  http://myromantichome
Kate for Flaunt it Friday at,  http://chiconashoestring
Shadow Shot Sunday at,  http://shadowshotsunday2
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Saturday, July 6, 2013

FABBY: Newly Discovered "Gold lace Runner"


Hello sweet friends!

First of all I hope you are all celebrating the USA's Fourth of July weekend and having lots of fun!

     Yesterday I was looking for a scarf for my neck in my scarf drawer, as the day was a little chilly and rainy around my woods; so my inspiration for this small tea setting is a beautiful vintage, gold lace evening shawl that belonged to my dear Mil and I had it very safely in a pretty scarf box, among the other silk scarfs. I didn't recognized it, or remembered what it was, so I presided to unfold it, feeling  geedy with excitement and it was this beautiful shawl, which is not my type to wear it myself, though. Immediately I envisioned me making a 'little switcheroo' on my formal dining table and using it as a 'runner'! I hope you like it's 'new life, or I'd say, it's re-purposed life,' as much as I do.

Don't you love it when you find special things in your own home, which you had had no idea you had? I do.. and this brings me to mind a few months ago, when I found the half way done crocheted round tablecloth from ten years ago, lol..

Please feel free to tell me whatever you think of it...if you like it as a runner, or as it was originally...a 'shawl'!  I will not be offended! Thank you.

Here is the beautiful vintage lace gold shawl with fringes that was my dear Mil's and now turned into a lace runner in my formal dining table.  I love how the etchings in a different wood in the table corner matches the roses in the lace too; which are gold as well. 

The runner has lovely golden roses in an embossed fashion. I also decided to place my flowers in my vintage Italian yellow crystal flower vase, because of the gold lace.

I did my tea setting with my mother's French Limoges aqua cake plates and the Bavaria-German, antique tea set, which also has small flowers in aqua and with pretty gold rimmed in the tea cups and saucers.

I think I will leave this heavy bronze fruit bowl, from many years ago... after I clear the tea table; to continue with the gold in the runner and perhaps flanked by my Mil's antique bronze candle holders, also.

A close up of the Antique Bavarian-German tea set against the lace runner. I used as a tray the oval platter from the Limoges's dinner set, which my mother gifted me several years ago.
As you can see it's also quite long, perfect for this long table too.
Some tea anyone?

The runner and the fringes are very shiny gold like silk in real life, which the photo doesn't do justice. I'd love it come Fall too!


 

From here you can see a little of the foyer and living room.

The Limoges aqua cake plate with gold.

Here you can see a bit clearer the aqua flowers inside and out of the tea cup and saucer..like the plate.





I accept your comments about the shawl turned into a dining table runner. I would love to know what you think! 

Thank you so much my sweet friends for stopping by, as you always make my day.

I appreciate the wonderful parties such lovely and gracious ladies host each week.

LOVE,
FABBY


Alma for Seasonal Sunday at,  http://thetablescaper
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife
Masterpiece Monday at,  http://boogieboardcottage
Make it Pretty Monday at,  http://thededicatedhouse
Mix It Up Monday at,  http://flourmewithlove
Mop it Up Monday at,  http://ishouldbemoppingthefloor
A Return to Loveliness at,  http://adelightsomelife.blogspot.com
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Sally for Blue Monday at,  http://smilingsally.blogspot.com
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Motivate me Monday at,  http://keepingitsimple
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Martha for Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://marthasfavorites
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at,  http://coastalcharm
Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday at,  http://knickodtime
Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://artfulaffirmation
You're Gonna Love it Tuesday at,  http://kathewithane
Tuesday Cuppa Tea at,  http://antiquesandteacups
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://sandimyyellowdoor
A Return to Loveliness at,  http://adelightsomelife
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Kathy for A Bouquet of Talent Link Party at,  http://lifeonlakeshoredrive
Spotlight Saturday at,  http://classyclutter
Saturday Sparks Link Party at,  http://piecedpastimes
Aimee for  Share Your Creativity at,  http://itsoverflowing
Shadow Shot Sunday 2 at,  http://shadowshotsunday2
Inspire Me Monday at,  http://createwithjoy
Motivate Me Monday at,  http://keepingitsimple
July Brfore and After Party at,  http://thiftydecorchick
The Scoop at,  http://confessionsofaplateaddict
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Debbie and Charly for Wednesday's Adorned from Above at,  http://adornedfromabove
Vintage Thingie Thursday at,  http://coloradolady
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

FABBY: Blue, White, & Red Transferware


Hello sweet friends!

I want to start by thanking you so much for your great and generous comments on our trip to Florida. I am still catching up with you my friends, as I just had to be absent from blogland again for a couple of days, because I had to be present and went by plane's distance, for  a beloved aunt's funeral..one of dad's youngest sister and it took place in another town. She lost the battle of stomach Cancer... she was 79.

My table is in honor of my dearest country too...The United States of America. I bought from Florida these cute star plates for 99 cts. each at Michaels. I also used my red transferware salad plates and a lovely blue dinner plates with red carnations made back at our company and finally red chargers. I hope you like it.

I also pray and wish the USA be safe and be blessed by our Lord, for ever! 
Wishing all of you my friends in the US a happy, safe and to enjoy a terrific 4th. of July weekend.
 
Have fun and eat yummy food too!

I will also be joining lovely Alison for her great party at FAVORITES ON THE FIRST at, http://thepolohouse
She is having a patriotic challenge on July 1, 2013.



I placed inside the crystal vase a few limes, flags and my Bil's beautiful red and white roses.

Banana cupcakes and berries in the sherbets.


I just added the United States Anthem, that my best friend Stephanie just gave me.
I love the star plates...here's one with the flag...

 

another plate with little white stars...

another with red stripes...

..love this one with the red and blue stars too. I placed in each a blue sherbet with red, yummy strawberries.

I thought the blue framed dinner plates, made back at our company, hand decorated in a doily fashion with red carnations, where just perfect for my Patriotic setting.

I paired the blue dinner plates with the red salad English Transferware plates.

The cutest star plates I just got from my trip to Florida.

Finally, I topped all the plate layers with blue sherbets.




A close up of the cute cupcake. The red linen napkins are paired with paper patriotic ones, along with red, white and blue enamel napkin rings. The red wine glasses are Italian from my C'mas stash and next my very old blue glasses from 1975.

Some more blue and red banana cupcakes.

The setting is by 'blue' candle light since I arranged it in the evening.













 




 


Happy Fourth of July to all of you!

Thank you my friends for visiting and for your sweet and lovely comments, as they always make my day!

I thank the lovely ladies for the wonderful parties they host each week.


LOVE,
FABBY

Here is my sweet Victoria wearing proudly her patriotic blouse, shorts and star necklease.





Alma for Seasonal Sunday at,  http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
Sally for Blue Monday at,  http://smilingsally.blogspot.com
Amaze Me Monday at,  http://dwellings.blogspot.com
Kathryn for Make It Pretty Mondat at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at,  http://coastalcharm.blogspot.com
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Cindy for Amaze Me Mondat at,  http://dwellings-theheartofyourhome.blogspot.com
Inspire Me Monday at,  http://createwithjoy.blogspot.com
Mix It Up Monday at,  http://flourmewithlove.blogspot.com
Motivate Me Monday at,  http://keepingitsimple.blogspot.com
Kathreen for Make It Pretty Monday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://rosechintzcottage.blogspot.com
Alyson for Favorites on the First at,  http://thepolohouse.blogspot.com
A Return to Loveliness at,  http://delightsomelife.blogspot.com
Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday at,  http://knickoftime.blogspot.com
Kathe for You're Gonna Love it at,  http://kathewithane.blogspot.com
Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
Paula and Patty for What's It Wednesday at,  http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Martha for Tea Cups in Red, White and Blue at,  http://marthasfavorites.blogspot.com
Wednesday's Adorned from Above Blog Hop at,  http://adornedfromabove.blogspot.com
Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Share Your Cup Thursday at,  http://haveadailycupofmrs.olson.blogspot.com
Terri for It's a Party at,  http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
Sherry for Open House Party at,  http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
Vintage Thingie Thursday at,  http://coloradolady.blogspot.com
Wildly Original Linky Party at,  http://igottacreate.blogspot.com
Be Inspired at,  http://igottacreate.blogspot.com
Create it Thursday at,  http://lambertslately.blogspot.com
Courtney for Feather Nest Friday at,  http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com
Thrifty Things Friday at,  http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bloglovin' Blog Hop at,  http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com
Simple and Sweet Fridays at,  http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Anything Blue Fridays at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Ladies Only Blog Share Link Party at,  http://mommifried.blogspot.com
Festive Friday Fiesta at,  http://thehomegirl.blogspot.com
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