Sunday, January 17, 2010

A CUP OF COFFEE






This picture and shelf with a cup is located on the wall between the eatting area and the den...










I think it fills the wall space nicely and I love the way the picture resembles the precious little cup...







If you look carefully you can see the cute little butterfly on the flowers...










Coffee would be good in this precious little cup...





The tattered little shelf is perfect for the cute little coffee cup...


The cup was from a little antique shop in Orange, Ca. There was only one and
thats all I really needed.....
I can't remember where I purchased the picture.....I do love the simple lines...


Although I love the cup and believe it would be perfect for my daily cup of coffee.....



These are my new Christmas coffee cups from my friend Mary.....They are from the Pottery Barn and I love the shape the size and the feel of my wonderful new cups....




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The numbers stand for Feb. 28, 1949, thats the date the store opened and don't you love the fact that it is 14 oz.......me too....Yep I'll remember the old cups, but I think I'll use the new ones .....Which ones will you use......









Thanks for stopping by and hanging AROUND THE HOUSE. Please leave a comment so I know you were here...I read and enjoy all of your responses...Just click on the word comments and leave a message... Phyllis
Thanks Susan for met. Mon. @betweennapsontheporch for hosting and table top tuesdayhttp://gritsandglamour.blogspot/

45 comments:

  1. The dainty cup with a butterfly is adorable and pretty but I will use the big one for my coffee. Love the picture too, Phyllis!...Christine

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  2. I love that big coffee cup, Phyllis! I like a big cup of coffee myself {in fact, I absolutely need one to get my brain going in the morning}.

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  3. Your artistry is such a treat! I've got to tell you the BIG cup of coffee is wonderful. I've got a huge Santa cup and can't part with it.

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  4. what a great way to display a favorite piece of china! I have 2 pieces & a teapot that was my husbands grandmothers, this would be such a fun way to display a piece of that in our house! thanks for sharing such a great idea!

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  5. What a great idea. I never thought of anything even similar. BTW, your Baby is beautiful!

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  6. Oh girl I'll take the big cup every time I need that each moring to just jump start my old bones now and open my eyes ha ha!! Beautiful as always...I always enjoy my visits here at your beautiful home...Hey how about putting an old letter in front of the tea cup and it will match your picture...oh just silly me thinking out loud again...Hope you have a great day my Ca. friend...Please take all this dang rain to your side of the mountain its ruining my hair do ha ha!! Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  7. I love your prett display. Yes, that little cup is precious but I think I'll have my coffee in the BIG one. I looked around your blog and it is really great. And I love your baby.

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  8. sorry... typo...pretty not prett :-)

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  9. A VERY PRETTY LITTLE CUP INDEED! I USED TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL ONE TIL ONE OF MY KIDS DROPPED IT! I USED TO LOVE TO RETREAT TO MY FAVORITE CHAIR WITH MY PRETTY FLOWERED CUP OF HOT CHOCOLATE! LOVE THE PICTURE TOO AND YOUR NEW CUPS. I DON'T DRINK COFFEE BUT I LOVE HOT CHOCOLATE! COME SAY HI :D

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  10. Since we've been following each other for awhile... I guess it is about time we shared each others button, so I just picked up yours too :)

    I know that I have already mentioned before how much I like your wallpaper. Is it pale yellow and white? The colors in that room are so soft and pretty.

    I was also very impressed with your fabulous dish storage in your garage that you shared a few posts back.

    Talk to you soon ;)
    Bunny Jean

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  11. I came back to look at more of your blog. I really like your style! Thank you for following my blog. I'm new but I will get the hang of it soon! And thanks for the lovely comments you left for me.

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  12. Your picture, shelf, and cup are so pretty.
    I would love tea in your pretty little shelf cup; but give me the 14oz.cup for my coffee.

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  13. Very nice display with the dainty coffee cup. Might I suggest a small, old book to set the cup and saucer on? I think that would add just the warm touch it needs. JMHO. -shirl

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  14. What a beautiful post, I love the simplicity of a single cup..and how you showcased that pretty little cup. I love the flowers and butterfly motiff, so soft and sweet...now I'm off to get some coffee in my favorite mug! Good morning!

    Miss Bloomers

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  15. Hi Phyllis !
    Glad I am reading your post this morning with a big cup of coffee, LOL ! I do like your new huge mugs - I love one too that feels good in the hand. I love your shelf and china set and the picture is very cool !
    Kammy

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  16. Hi Phyllis !! Love your coffee post. And, what fun, new mugs (and I love the coffee print and how you placed the cute cup underneath it). Perfect !! (And, thanks for stopping by and commenting on my dining room.) Take care, Becca

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  17. Hi Phyllis!
    What a great example of Quality not Quantity! So simple yet so effective..LOVE that shelf too!!!!
    Thanks so much for your lovely words and for following and entering the giveaway! Have popped in 2 entries for you xx
    Good Luck!
    Annie xx

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  18. Very pretty, I love the picture with the coffee cup and shelf, looks lovely together!

    Love the mug, 1949? Longevity!

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  19. A very pretty display. Love the coffee cup!

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  20. So simple and so beautiful. I love it. Hugs, Marty

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  21. Thank you for visiting me! I love the teacup and picture. I collect teapots and teacups :) I love your blog .. I am now a follower of yours!
    Blessings,
    Donna

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  22. Good Morning Phyliss, thanks girl for coming by its just like having coffee with an old friend when you do...Girl we have so much rain right now...I should be building an ark ha ha!! Hope all is weel with you today my friend...Did I tell you I did get that wonderful gingerbread Santa chef..I just love it and can't wait to put him in my gingerbread kitchen next year...Girl I did not a lick of Christmas decorating this last year...too many things going on in my life with family...so I hope to start in Oct this year just in case ha ha!! Have a wonderful day my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  23. I have LOTS of beautiful tea cups, but definately use a big one for my morning coffee!
    - The Tablescaper

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  24. How simple but BEAUTIFUL! I have a collecrion of tea cups and saucers from an Aunt. They are all beautiful with different designs on each one. I don't drink coffee but I would drink my hot chocolate in the BIG cup!!! XO, Pinky

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  25. PS, I keep forgetting to tell you: I got the Baking Chef Santa from Kohl's too! I LOOOOVE him. I also got the Gingerbread house luminary from BBand Beyond that sits next to him, and I LOVE it too!!!!!

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  26. Phyllis,
    Your butterfly coffee cup and saucer on the shelf is so sweet and delicate. It looks nice against the striped wallpaper. Since I run on coffee the 14 oz. version would suit me just fine. I noticed I have the same plates as your blue ones from an earlier post only in yellow.
    Cathy

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  27. I saw those cups at Pottery Barn and loved them. Of course I have so many cups and mugs now that I didn't think they could come home with me...but, they really wanted to. Love your picture as well.

    Sue

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  28. I love that print and it looks perfect in this space. And the little teacup is precious, but yeah, I gotta have a BIG cup for my coffee, especially in the mornings!!

    Have a grea day!

    Lou Cinda

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  29. The perfect little cup and saucer for your little shelf...love the picture. But...when I have my morning cup of black coffee to get me rolling, it has to be a large mug, please!

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  30. Beautiful!!~ Being a coffee lover, I am sitting here enjoying a cuppa right now! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!

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  31. Hi Phyllis, every single pic is just delicious! Gorgeous.

    Barb ♥

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  32. The little teacup and picture go great together. I love your new Pottery Barn mug too.

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  33. One of my favorite things is a picture with a shelf below it mimicking the picture! That cup is beautiful!

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  34. Oh Phyllis! I am so happy that you stopped by my new blog, because that led me to check out yours, and I just got the most wonderful inspiration for two shelves I bought at the Salvation Army last summer. They are tiny, like yours with your tea cup and saucer on them! One was a silver and black finish, one was gold, both are plastic. But I sprayed them Heritage White and all is well in my world. Now I know what I am going to do with them! Next thrift store trip: Teacups and Saucers! Thank you so much my new friend!

    Lisa
    http://mybiglifeinasmalltown.blogspot.com/

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  35. OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I am sooo getting those cups!! February 28th is my birthday!! Thanks so much for the great post!

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  36. I love those coffee cups from Pottery Barn too! My birthday is February 4th! haha! I like the tea cup and picture together also. -Delores

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  37. The cup is beautiful, I love all the details!
    teri

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  38. Hi Phyllis, how are things your way this evening? Do you by chance have coffee on? I would love to have a cup with you in your new cups. Your picture and the sweet shelf are darling. Perfect!!! hugs ~lynne~

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  39. O, I do love your beautiful blog..your photos...your sweetness...your talent in decorating. I just love it all...and I AM GONNA HAVE TO HAVE SOME CUPS JUST LIKE YOURS!! In case you don't know...I am such a copy cat..that's one reason I love blogging...I can cash in on YOUR talents and tastes and my people in the real world think it is ME that is so tasteful....hahahhhhaaa...gotta love it.
    hugs, bj

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  40. Absolutely wonderful presentation, Phyllis.
    Have a great week.
    TTFN ~ Marydon

    PS
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  41. I came via Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I love the soft fresh tones in your home. Stunning! Your tea cup is beautiful and so precious. The PB mugs are wonderful!

    I will be back for more eye candy!

    A new follower,
    Tina

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  42. Oh Precious, this was a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing

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  43. So pretty, loved the picture and the little cup, but I will have to say, I need the larger one for my morning coffee. So many of us have these beautiful cups and saucers but I would have never thought to put them together the way you did. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

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