tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post2719727549421596876..comments2023-08-25T04:07:48.351-05:00Comments on Vintage Junky - Creating Character: ReevaluatingMichelle Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989026211921329428noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-89177243018216355552012-09-07T21:22:34.881-05:002012-09-07T21:22:34.881-05:00I've always used my plate collections! I figu...I've always used my plate collections! I figure that there's no reason in collecting if you can't enjoy them!! Good for you!! :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05639701466302434212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-30249227600768111342012-08-27T18:55:17.661-05:002012-08-27T18:55:17.661-05:00You've inspired me, I have tons of items, dish...You've inspired me, I have tons of items, dishes, serving pieces,etc I have been saving for the "right" time bcause they're nicer than my everydays. Well, what makes it the "right" time? Why let it sit until I die and my kids donate it to the Salvation Army? TODAY is the right day and I am cleaning out the mismatched but servicable stoneware in the cabinet and getting out the "good" dishes. Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-38665051604901849412012-08-26T09:22:47.883-05:002012-08-26T09:22:47.883-05:00Hi! I just saw you in Romantic Homes (congrats!) a...Hi! I just saw you in Romantic Homes (congrats!) and am your newest follower. I love your style and your shop! My mom and I have a small shop and our tastes are very similar to yours! (also in my house I have a stack of suitcases, old cameras, etc.) I'd love you to visit my blog and say hi, if you get the chance :)<br />Have a great day!<br />Susan<br />must love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-7019609152407365132012-08-26T00:34:09.223-05:002012-08-26T00:34:09.223-05:00I rotate out everything I own design-wise. It'...I rotate out everything I own design-wise. It's fun to add and subtract serving pieces. I am gradually downsizing collections gathered over the years. I only saved pieces I can utilize throughout the year and accent with seasonal pieces. Know you are very busy but wanted to let you know we appreciate all of your creativity and miss your posts.decorbuddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-50914458954478413702012-08-19T02:51:19.322-05:002012-08-19T02:51:19.322-05:00I use vintage dishes every day of the week. It'...I use vintage dishes every day of the week. It's another one of those, who am I saving this for when I can enjoy them everyday? As to changing the use of your rooms in your home, good for you! I think too many grew up with the idea of a 'roped off' living room that was for just for company and kept up that silly tradition. Plus who says a dining room is a dining room? It's a work room for more people than not and why not take it a step farther and set it up as one. Remember to take time for yourself, or you'll end feeling like you HAVE to go to your shop, rather than look forward to it.gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150948057255531137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-69728973516999279942012-08-15T23:40:49.488-05:002012-08-15T23:40:49.488-05:00Good for YOU ! Taking the time to throw out, re-d...Good for YOU ! Taking the time to throw out, re-do and make do is so FREEING...<br />closing the shop on Thursdays gives you time to be more creative. Keeping the<br />Balance in family & work life is most important. So, again- Good for YOU !<br />You won't regret and I bet your customers will benefit from your re-arranging things.<br /><br />DianaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-77001694143323217692012-08-15T18:02:04.115-05:002012-08-15T18:02:04.115-05:00Love your dishes. It is so easy to get caught up i...Love your dishes. It is so easy to get caught up in "acquiring" things,at least for me, that I end up with things that don't even speak to me. I say, if it doesn't make you happy, bless someone else with it!Susan Shullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035270581759561020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-64738860667112446492012-08-15T08:41:27.863-05:002012-08-15T08:41:27.863-05:00I was lucky enough to inherit some antique transfe...I was lucky enough to inherit some antique transferware from my grandmother and after a long debate I decided that there was no reason to leave hem hidden in the cupboards. So onto the table they went along with her antique sterling silverware!! It makes me smile every day to see them and makes me think about her. As for the downsizing, that bug has shown up in our house also. I am a MAJOR packrat, so it has been hard for me, but slowly I am letting things so. Planning on a big yard sale the first of September. <br /><br />XoXo,<br />Kristal Kristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687738709538002776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-66966627184642829662012-08-15T08:00:24.715-05:002012-08-15T08:00:24.715-05:00WOW! I am sooo happy to see I am not the only one ...WOW! I am sooo happy to see I am not the only one who has been hitting a "phase" like this of downsizing, and simplifying things. Over time we collect so many things, and there they sit looking at us, and wondering if this is their destiny....just to sit:) Nice to bring back to life things of past to once again enjoy. "Simplify" has been my working goal for a few months now. Moving across country soon is another good excuse....but just using what I love, and showing the things I love is good enough for me too:)LilacsNDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324893920352473429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-4841229031129885802012-08-14T20:49:52.625-05:002012-08-14T20:49:52.625-05:00So glad you were able to work things out!! Wishing...So glad you were able to work things out!! Wishing you a beautiful week, and can't wait to see the photos of the sweet birthday!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-74466428710626166672012-08-14T19:29:15.260-05:002012-08-14T19:29:15.260-05:00Family always has to come first, Michelle - so fol...Family always has to come first, Michelle - so follow your heart! :) And sometimes we have to declutter our homes AND our lives in order to get our priorities straightened out and feel blessed again. ♥<br /><br />xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-33363683361822587092012-08-14T18:17:44.331-05:002012-08-14T18:17:44.331-05:00Michelle,
I too want to simplify and downsize EVER...Michelle,<br />I too want to simplify and downsize EVERYTHING. It really feels good not to have all the excess. Now if I can convince my two teenagers! Good luck with your changes.<br />Kris<br />www.CricketAcresStudio.blogspot.com<br />www.BarnLoft.blogspot.comKris Vogelsanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038841169084473638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-83214798028661505992012-08-14T13:57:15.250-05:002012-08-14T13:57:15.250-05:00Michelle - did the same thing with my dishes about...Michelle - did the same thing with my dishes about two years ago...though I had several sets of old vintage dishes, we were using chipped IKEA plates for everyday...so IKEA went to goodwill, we're using the diner ironstone by Homer Laughlin and I gave my Fiesta dishes to a young friend just starting out who loved them...and yes, I dream of downsizing too...we are in the process of doing so...a move across country is planned...so want to live lighter. Wish I didn't live so far away...The Bella Rustica event sounds fabulous!amy of studio four cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352348947230358778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-37858031537423069902012-08-14T12:02:07.552-05:002012-08-14T12:02:07.552-05:00Michelle,
Yes, you must do what works for you and ...Michelle,<br />Yes, you must do what works for you and your family -- work to make a life, don't live to work. <br />I am so happy to hear that you are surrounding yourself and using items that are special to you. <br />Your Friend,<br />DeborahFairfieldHousehttp://fairfieldhousenj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-47111398842636615662012-08-14T10:55:27.980-05:002012-08-14T10:55:27.980-05:00I found your blog through Urbanfarmgirl and love b...I found your blog through Urbanfarmgirl and love both of your blogs! You are very talented! I just love everything you do!Back in Time Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114234909658858191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-69027566984287442072012-08-14T09:16:03.468-05:002012-08-14T09:16:03.468-05:00I'm so glad you were able to realize what you ...I'm so glad you were able to realize what you want and what works best for you, before things got overwhelming and out of hand! :) Blessings on your continued success.Noble Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734369835594191830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043728711737537928.post-85473983219558558042012-08-14T08:40:10.616-05:002012-08-14T08:40:10.616-05:00Use what you love. That is the beauty of what we d...Use what you love. That is the beauty of what we do. I firmly believe everything is tastier on a good vintage dish! I'm currently trying to rescue enough vintage restaurant ware to completely switch out the cupboards. I will be so happy when we can ditch the Fiesta we registered for 15 years ago! Balance is the hardest thing. Here's hoping the new plan works!JunqueMagnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075497091857885062noreply@blogger.com