Sunday, September 25, 2011

Patina Adds Character...

Almost everything in our home has Patina
...for instance...
This little horse ... a 1920's toy has lived with us for several years...
Our kids, grand daughter and even visiting children 
have ridden him with glee.. he has a lovely gait!


The old boxes hold Christmas ornaments ...
safe and sound for each holiday season. 
When nicely stacked, they also serve as a night stand.
(I might show them to you again at Christmas..)
They are just as pretty inside!

We bought this little guy intending to sell him...
but he never made it to the store.
He just makes us feel happy!

Even though it's the people who give our home it's soul
these little things and everything else
with lovely patina
are what 
gives 
it 
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24 comments:

  1. Sarah, Three BoysSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Your collection is just beautiful. I can understand why you wouldn't give up the cute little dog:)

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  2. bjSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    What an adorable post this is. So cute..
    I love your olden patina...and you are right..LOTS of character. :)
    I am linking to follow. Come see me when you can.
    xo bj

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  3. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I love patina, and your pieces are lovely. Thanks for your sweet comment.

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  4. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Absolutely cute! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. Btw, I'm admiring all the creativity you have in your blog. May I invite you to join us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)

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  5. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I have a passion for patina and old toys. I guess that I am still a kid at heart. I have a tin toy collection that I love.Your pieces are very unique. What treasures! Yes, it's the family that makes the home, but all those little things are what makes it cozy. Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. Now following you.

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  6. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 26, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I have several old things in our home...wouldn't part with them. You have some great old toys!! Enjoyed seeing them!

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  7. People Who Know Me Would Say:September 26, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Geneva, I totally agree with you. And I love well-loved, time worn things too!

    I'm your newest follower. :)

    Your followers were not listed in your sidebar, so I had to click the follow link on the very top of your blog page.

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  8. Icy BCSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Oh I can see why these are dear to you! They are full of history!

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  9. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Patina IS the best! LOVE the little dog and the boxes -- well, I love it all!

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  10. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Hi Geneva! Thanks so much for visiting my site today and leaving such sweet comments. I wanted to come over and visit you, as well. I am a newbie and your newest follower. I hope you will follow back! Many blessings to you!

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  11. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Oh my, these are some beautiful vintage pieces you have here,Geneva!I love each and every one of them! Quite a wonderful collection! Thanks for letting us take a peek and for your loving comment on my Tuscan vignette. Have a wonderful week~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  12. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I feel a connection with you too Geneva! You're like me, I hold my treasured MS magazines to dear life, you see, they don't sell them here like in the USA, sometimes they have them at a very expensive price! I love your fabulous vintage pieces, love the dogs, the boxes and the toy horse, they're such treasures too! I love your post, I am your newest follower as well, hope you follow back so we can visit very often. Have a lovely week. FABBY

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  13. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Love your primitive pieces! Thanks so much for visiting!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  14. CLDSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Just took a peek at your blog...so fun. Love your new home...just took a tour. It is just lovely. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such kind comments. Have a great week. Bobbie

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  15. ShabbyESPSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Love your blog!!!
    Thank you for stopping for a visit and leaving your sweet comment!!!
    Enjoy your day!!!
    Suzann ~xoxo~

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  16. deborahSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I too love things with patina. Anything chippy, old and with a story to tell. Great post! I stopped over from Debbi Doos.

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  17. Grandma Barb's This and ThatSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I love the old horse and dog. What fun the kids must have had with them and still are.
    Thanks for stopping by our blog and leaving the nice comments.
    I'm following now.
    Barb

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  18. Elegant EconomiesSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such kind words. I love your sweet little dog.
    Blessings, Audrey

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  19. Elle and LouSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    What unique pieces you have- so many beautiful things to look at. Thanks for stopping by Uber Savvy too! Lynda

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  20. Bunny JeanSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I totally understand. I keep my old family pieces not because they are valuable or "in style", but because they hold so many memories.


    xoxo Bunny Jean
    Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    The horse is so neat, I've never seen one like it. Very cool.

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  22. Terri @ A Creative PrincessSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love it all but especially the horse! Everything looks awesome! I would love for you to link up Thursday (actually it starts tonight) to It’s a Party!
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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  23. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I agree. Patina = history and I love it!

    I would love for you to share your post at my Freshmen Friday linky party for newer bloggers at:

    http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/guest-post/

    I am a new follower!

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  24. DebbiedoosOctober 1, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I love old things of sentiment. They hold so much character. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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