PINK in my hutch

14 years ago

While all of you who post wonderful displays of all types are responsible for this, it was Excessfroufrou's recent thread about "pink" that put the bomb under me and made me make some changes. I am very grateful to all of you for inspiring me.

So, here's the background - I yard sale regularly and love old stuff. I'm limited because I live in the boondocks but we do travel a bit and I pick up things here and there. Starting last spring I found a pink transferware set at a TS, not really old or valuable but made in England. I didn't buy it but couldn't forget it, so went back before we travelled on, and it had been marked down! So set #1 purchased. I had very little pink in my house but decided to change that so stayed on the lookout. Found a few small things and then set #2 appeared in my fav antique store. Not overly valuable but a bit older than #1. She also threw in the old gravy boat which is quite old but is stained and crazed. OK it's fine for display. At the same time I was finding platters with pink.

So after seeing Syble's wonderful display I decided to move the old hutch back to my breakfast area from the garage. I wanted to sell it but never bothered to have a sale this year.

So here's the hutch with some of my pink - this is not a finished display on the deck but I needed a temporary place for these things. The cheap plastic fruit is destined to be painted for Christmas display. The silver flatware was $5 at a yard sale and needs a chest which I hope to find at a price I'll pay!

Left side of hutch -

Center of hutch -

Right side of hutch -

I've had this bunny eggcup since childhood it's over 60 years old -

This tiny tea cup, saucer, and plate was 25 at a yard sale -

My "free" gravyboat -

My cheap plastic fruit awaiting paint in my cast metal urn (a couple/few $ at a YS), silver tray was not more than $5, I have quite a few and pay the asking price if it's $5 or less -

Set of silver plate flatware with over 50 pieces for $5. It's "Reflection" pattern by 1847 Rogers Bros and is a pattern I considered when I bought my wedding silver over 43 years ago. Linen napkin used as dust cover.

Thanks for looking at my old "junk". Oh, all the bone china teacups shown were $2 each or less at YS. Since I have a few boxes full of ones I've been given I only buy more if they are priced very low.

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excessfroufrou
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Yea! more pink!. Everything is so lovely and looks nice and orderly (unlike mine). I am so jealous of the pink transfer ware, it has been all I can do to not start collecting it. The bunny cup is so special, I'll show my bunnies at Easter. Love the teacup, my grandmother started my teacup collection before I was born. What color are you painting the fruit? and I can't believe you were gonna get rid of such a wonderful display cabinet. I'm flattered that I inspired anybody, thanks for sharing.
Syble
Purplemoon
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
LG, thank goodness you kept that beautiful hutch!! And you've got some wonderful pieces to fill it. Its great that Syble set off the bomb for you. LOL. (way to go Syb)

I'm just sitting here and grinning at you Pinkies having such lovely displays.. and how great this Forum is for ALL of us!
In case you haven't guessed, its my "Happy Place". LOL

hugs, Karen
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hi2all
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I love all the pink transferware , and the rest of your display. That is such a special egg cup - how very nice that you have it.

Lee

Thanks for sharing all your pretties. Aren't you glad you kept the hutch!
plainjane425
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Oh I agree...I'm so glad you didn't get rid of your hutch.
What a perfect place for your Pink Collection, and you have everything displayed so nicely.

That bunny cup is not only cute, but what a great treasure too.
I love all your plates and that gravy boat was a real bonus.
You have such a nice collection...I'm seeing lovely tablescapes coming from you! lol
I only started collecting pink just just this past year, and now I'm so addicted. I can't believe how it takes you over...lol
I'm so happy you were inspired to show it all to us.
It's also nice to welcome another 'Pinkie' to the fold..

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luvstocraft
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
How could you even think about seeling that wonderful hutch? It is so perfect for displaying all your pretty dishes. I'm really liking all these toile dishes too, but don't need to start collecting anything more! ;o( Isn't it wonderful when you can find such great treasures at bargain prices? So glad you were Syble's post motivated you to share your pretties with us. Luvs
phonegirl
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Wow, you put this all together vey well. I love all your dishes and pink is one of my favorite colors. Your bunny eggcup that is over 60 years old is great that you still have that. It's a keeper for sure. I also think it's great that you didn't sell your hutch and was inspired to fill it up and show it off.

Punk
luckygal
Original Author
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks so much all of you for the nice comments! This was quite fun and I'm amazed how quickly I got it done.

Syble, I really never thot I'd collect pink or red transferware cause I've always been a "blue" gal. But when I saw the first set I was smitten. Didn't buy it but kept thinking and talking about it so DH said "get it!". I'm of that age where we all got bone china teacups as gifts so I have lots as well as some from DH's Gran and my DM. Also a couple of tea sets that are all packed away. Too many dishes but I'm determined to unpack and use or display. Haven't decided yet on the color for the fruit except probably something metallic - any suggestions?

Karen, this forum has become one of the first I check altho I'm trying to limit my time online as I get nothing done IRL. Too much fun here!

hi2all, I guess there's a reason that hutch didn't sell altho I didn't try very hard, just put an ad up for awhile. I have another also in the garage that I may move to the den so I can reveal even more dishes.

Jane, I am thinking about doing tablescapes. I know I can throw something together but also know it will take awhile to get it right. Probably another "hobby" coming here but I'm not sure I'm ready yet to even try a full table.

Luvs, the buffet and hutch is not a good piece of furniture, just something oldish I bot at a YS and painted black/brown. My house is full of junk and I'm gradually upgrading. We had two houses for a few years when I worked away from home so we have a surplus of stuff.

Punk, I always liked pink but thot it wouldn't fit with my decor. Now that I've reduced the cobalt blue and neutralized a bit it works and I'm loving it.
ncnana
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Luckygal, I loved hearing about how you collected your pretty things. They're all very pretty, but the thrill of the hunt, really gets to me.

I love all of your things, but I particularly admire your silver flatware, because it took me a long time to hunt track down mine, and I didn't get nearly as good a deal. Great job!! - Gail
luckygal
Original Author
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks Gail, it's the thrill of the hunt that keeps DH and I yard saling and thrifting also. I'd rather shop that way than any other and it's a fun hobby for us. He mostly buys books and tools.

I really couldn't leave that set of silver there as it needed polishing so badly! And especially with an asking price of $5! I know the prices I've seen online and even on Craigslist are a lot higher. I also have a small set of 4 place settings in a different pattern that cost the same and we use it camping in our RV. Love the juxtaposition of rustic camping with silver! I do draw the line at using tablecloths made of cloth when camping!
luvstocraft
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Luckygal, I actually carry two cloth tablecloths in our motorhome! I did opt for Corelle dishes however, for fear of breakage with regular dishes. We seldom use the paper plates when we travel--we just like the regular ones better. I really enjoyed hearing about how you found your "treasures", I like the "thrill of the hunt" too.

The finish on your hutch looks great to me, and it sure holds lots of your pretties. You don't have to do a whole tablescape, just do a setting for two to see how much fun it can be. You have lots of nice things to use. ;o)

Luvs

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