Elma has been a loyal reader of my blog for quite some time. She has asked me on more than one occasion to share my pottery collection and how I display it. Today is the day Elma!
I don't actively set out to collect any type of pottery. I collect it if the price, color and shape are right. I don't mind small chips either. I have all makers, McCoy, Hull, no maker and Haeger , I like to display it according to color.
GREENS and BLUES
This is all displayed on a small shelf above my kitchen door. For the most part they are all fairly petite in size.
My collection of yellow is kept in a built in cabinet in my kitchen.
Pink is one of my favorite colors, but I probably have the smallest collection of it. I scatter it among my birds in the bathroom.
I also have some green pottery in my bathroom above the shower area...again birds are scattered alongside.
I have a cabinet in my living room that houses all the ivory pieces.
These three pieces of Hull are some of my best finds (top shelf). The small vase was my grandmothers. The two larger pieces are in fantastic condition and I got them from one of the best estate sales I have ever been to..EVER.
My turquoise pottery resides in my bathroom with my collection of beaded flowers.
I bend my color rule here and just group them all together. They are all Easter egg like colors and they are displayed on a shelf outside my bedroom.
I also have used some pottery pieces in some unusual places. This is a wall pocket that I display on the frame of a mirror.
This is the shot of my very full china cabinets that houses even more vases and pottery pieces (plus my china, wedding figure collection, glass punch bowls etc.). As you can see they are quite full
So Elma, I hope that answers your pottery question. I don't just display my vases and pots,but also put them to use...especially in the summer months with fresh flowers.
Remember every Tuesday is collection challenge. If you want to see if I have a particular collection, just finished the sentence "Show my your collection of ______". I'll see what I can do.
I collect pottery as well. I am the most partial to McCoy - but I collect others - I love the sherbet colors. Love the way you've displayed yours! I have to go back an look at everything again!
I find that I have to think up new ways to display mine - I'm running out of room!
The Hull is gorgeous. My good friend has a collection of Hull - it has to be worth a pretty penny at this point.
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | June 15, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Gorgeous!! I love all your colors, and your displays are so well edited and...appetizing! (What can I say? I'm 8.5 months pregnant!)
I want to see your charms, bracelet, Cracker Jack, whatever. I'm sure you've got some!
Thanks for sharing:)
Posted by: April | June 15, 2010 at 09:44 AM
Can I come play in your bathroom??!! I want to see your collection of old talcum powder tins now.:) I collect pottery too, I fight it and time to time get rid of a piece but lately I've just given up. Why fight it?
Posted by: Kari | June 15, 2010 at 09:45 AM
I love your collection! I think this might be one of my favorites because I love pottery myself. I will have a post about some of mine on Thursday. I want some PINK but always find they are overpriced! I love Tuesdays and your collections!
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | June 15, 2010 at 09:49 AM
OK, so you live in an antique store! May I come and shop your home?? :>) Seriously, your collection is charming. I have many of the flower pot variety and love all the colors. (also,I have birds in my bathroom) Your home looks like a reflection of you...warm and whimsical.
Annette
Posted by: Annette | June 15, 2010 at 10:53 AM
LOVED your pottery collection, but OMG, are those honeycomb MUSHROOMS?! So cute! I've never seen 'shrooms in honeycomb!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | June 15, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Loved all of the pottery. I have mostly green, white and cream. But I too buy other colors.
Tell us what made that estate sale the BEST ever.
Posted by: Debra Ganas | June 15, 2010 at 02:32 PM
You've got a great pottery collection Laurie! So many pretty shapes. I get so excited every time I find one to add to mine! And I don't think my collection will ever be complete. Will yours?
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | June 15, 2010 at 03:29 PM
I am drooling, Laurie! What a fabulous collection, and your displays are just beautiful! Did I spy a little birdie from Florida on that shelf in the bathroom? :O} *e*
Posted by: elaine | June 15, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Love the pottery!! You have so many and they are displayed so nice!! Thanks
Posted by: elma | June 15, 2010 at 05:13 PM
I can't even imagine what "the best estate sale ever" must mean to you. I practically drool whenever you post any sale you have been to, even the ones that you find disappointing. So to see the "best sale ever" must be AMAZING!
Posted by: Melissa | June 15, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Love all the pottery. More is more!
Have the loveliest of days
~Molly
Posted by: molly | June 15, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Pottery, pottery, pottery! I love pottery - of course! Wonderful stuff! I see some of your German girls in the wall pocket photo. Can we see them all someday?
Posted by: Shara @ monkeybox | June 15, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Your collections are truely amazing! I'm sure they bring a smile to your face. Vintage pottery is so fun to collect.
Posted by: myshabbyroses | June 15, 2010 at 10:39 PM
I'd be hard pressed to figure out which is my favorite. The pink with birds is awfully wonderful. Or the mushroom and moss display. And the Hull - oh, the Hull! If I had that McCoy bird vase in green instead of yellow, it would not have been sent to the antique mall case.
Posted by: barbara | June 16, 2010 at 06:31 AM
I am loving all your pottery--but I especially covet the honeycomb mushroom and bluebird!! I've NEVER seen anything like them!!
Posted by: Tamera Wolfe | June 16, 2010 at 07:01 AM
I especially love your display of the birds & pink pottery in the bathroom.
Posted by: Shara | June 16, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Hi Laurie, ohhhh I love all of
your pottery and the pretty
colors. I have a few pieces of
Hull and McCoy and just adore
them. Thank you so much for
showing your collection.
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | June 16, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Wow what a fantastic collection. Just think none of this would be possible if you lived where I do. You are certainly in the right area.
Posted by: Nancy Jane York | June 16, 2010 at 07:52 PM
oh my gosh...thanks for sharing your collections!! you group them together perfectly!! very modern looking, yet perfectly vintage too. i group stuff together and it looks like clutter. you group stuff together and it is magic. art. your pieces are amazing. i love the pink shelf in the bathroom with the beaded flowers the best. so pretty.
come make my house pretty next!!! take care
sue
Posted by: vintagesue | June 16, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Wow! What a great collection! And a big one! :) I have a few pieces of vintage pottery, but I would love to collect more and display them together as you have. My faves are the blues and greens, but I love them all!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | June 18, 2010 at 01:18 PM
I like your blog... and your pottery!! Nice collections!
See my pottery here:
http://ilovecollecting10.blogspot.com/2010/02/colorful-american-pottery.html
http://ilovecollecting10.blogspot.com/2010/05/mccoy-flower-pots.html
http://ilovecollecting10.blogspot.com/2010/07/more-colorful-pottery.html
Posted by: Emily Thompson | January 26, 2011 at 01:41 PM