Thursday, January 3, 2013

A gift of "Time"

 This beautiful grandfather clock was given to me a few days ago by my cousin. We were together over the holidays and he asked if I would like it. He owns two, he's in the process of down sizing so he needed to get rid of one.
There was NO WAY I was going to say no to this beauty!



 I found a home for it really quick in my living room. I changed the room around a little too. I'll show you guys as soon as I'm finished putting all the Christmas decorations away.
 Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look!
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52 comments:

  1. MariaelenaJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Happy New Year Martina...what a lovely gift...It looks perfect in your beautiful home...xo, Mariaelena

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  2. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Oh wow!!! What a beautiful and thoughtful gift Martina!!! Going back to drool over the details.
    Cheers, Gee

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  3. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    What a great gift! It is a beautiful clock.

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  4. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    that is really a beautiful clock!!!

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  5. Sonny GJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    what a stunning focal point that beautiful piece is. looks like he's kept it in pristine condition too.

    congrats on such a great gift.

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  6. AnneJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I would have taken that too! How beautiful! I LOVE the sound of those ticking and the chimes too!
    xx
    Anne

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  7. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    The clock is beautiful! What a wonderful thing to be given! Love the tray on your coffee table. I hope you show us more pictures of it! :)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    It is beautiful and what a lovely gift.

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  9. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Such a beautiful piece to add to your living room decor!
    What a lovely gift!

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  10. DIYbyDesignJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Wow...what an awesome gift. It looks like it was always meant to be in your home. Happy New Year!

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  11. DeseraeJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Wow, what a sweet cousin you have! It is so gorgoeus and looks beautiful in your living room :o)
    ~Des

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  12. AudreyJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! It's beautiful, lucky you!!! I will own a grandfather clock one day, I love them! (new reader here)

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    What a beauty, Martina! I'm sure he's glad that it went to you. I'm putting Christmas away today myself, and looking forward to a clean slate and getting things back to normal.

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  14. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Double Wow Martina! What a lovely thing for your cousin to do, it looks great in your livingroom!

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  15. RonJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Wow, Martina!!!! I love your clock. What a gift. It looks great in the living room.

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  16. Linda January 3, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Aren't you the lucky one. I love mine. Mr.WWH father made ours. It looks
    very similar.
    I love your tassels. I noticed the one on your clock and the other day I saw a black and white check one.
    Do tell me where I can find them?

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  17. KellyJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    That was such a generous gift! I'm sure you will enjoy it for years to come. I bet it makes a neat ticking sound and chimes on the hour. It reminds me of one in my inlaws house. They have one similar to that. Such a perfect "gift" for the new year too!

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  18. Shabby Brocante, KarenJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful. Sometimes I am a stubborn uptight girl and my first thought was, please don't paint this white with chalkboard paint. I sound old and awful, but it's just so pretty like it is. Love were you have it!
    Karen

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  19. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Now that's what I call a gift!! How gorgeous, and it fits in that spot just perfectly. Enjoy :)

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  20. Blondie's JournalJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    How lucky you are...it's just beautiful. We have one very similar, the first thing we ever bought together for our home.

    Can't wait to see your changes! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  21. NanaDianaJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    What a gorgeous, gorgeous piece. How wonderful that your Uncle graced your home with it. I love it- It fits in there like that corner was made for it. xo Diana

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  22. AntiqueChaseJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    FABULOUS and what a nice gift! I love the sound of a GF clock in the house!!!

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  23. KristiJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    What a gorgeous and sentimental gift!!! Love it in your beautiful home! :)

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  24. At Rivercrest CottageJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    wow. what a way to start the new year...you're a lucky girl!

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  25. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Wow, Martina, what a nice gift.

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  26. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Martina, What a pretty clock! It looks wonderful in your room.
    Hugs, Sherry

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  27. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Lucky you! What a nice gift! I would have said YES too! Happy New Year!

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  28. chateau chicJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    What a lovely gift! It looks great in your living room, Martina.
    Mary Alice

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  29. GailJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    What a beautiful gift Martina! It looks wonderful in your living room. Happy New Year to you, Gail

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  30. StaceyJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Your clock is very pretty! Such a generous gift too. We have a grandfather clock also. It is officially my husband's and he sure loves it. :)

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  31. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    How fantastic! And it's a beauty too!

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  32. GinaJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    What a wonderful gift! It's so pretty and you gotta love a classic like a grandfather clock!

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  33. JacquiGJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Oh wow, that's gorgeous!!! Lucky you! I've always wanted a grandfather clock, they are so beautiful.

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  34. Becca BertottiJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    What a wonderful gift ... it's gorgeous, and you clearly found the perfect place for it! Congrats!

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  35. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    What a beautiful clock. Martina! How sweet of your cousin to think of you! It is perfect!

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  36. Jan HermannJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    WOW, you are a lucky gal!! Ridgeway clocks are beautiful! It looks very pretty in your room.

    Jan ♥

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  37. Anita at Cedar Hill January 4, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Very pretty Martina. We inherited one, but I sold it, since I couldn't find a place for it. You did GOOD!!

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  38. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Lucky you, such a treasure having family pieces in our homes, especially something as special as this!
    Happy New Year!
    Cindy

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  39. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:16 AM

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  40. jessicaJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Wow! That's a beauty :) nice to have a treasure passed down from the family!
    Happy new year!

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  41. Debbie @ MeandMyDIYJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    It's just beautiful Martina, lucky you!

    Debbie

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  42. DebbiedoosJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Why you lucky gal you. Beautiful Martina, how in the world could you say no.

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  43. At The Picket FenceJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    It looks just beautiful Martina! What an incredible gift! :-)
    Vanessa

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  44. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Hi Martina,
    What a generous gift!! It is so beautiful...it must sound amazing when it chimes! Enjoy!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  45. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Oh my goodness that clock is simply gorgeous!! Looks like you have the perfect place for it!

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  46. Crystal GrandeurJanuary 5, 2013 at 4:18 AM


    Very pretty clock...you are so lucky to get this....:):):)Happy New Year.

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  47. CindyJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Your new to you grandfather clock is gorgeous!!! I love them and so does my husband, we have been wanting one for a while. So happy for you!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  48. Pat@BPMJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Is it a Howard Miller? Gorgeous clock. We bought ours a few months after moving into our home and wonder why it took us so long to have a grandfather clock.
    We chose ours, because one of the chimes is Ode to Joy.:-)

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  49. Designing DomesticityJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Wow, now that's a cousin I'd like in my family! Beautiful gift. Happy new year! liz

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  50. BlissJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Any of your cousins want to adopt me? Not sure most of mine even know where I live!

    Bliss

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  51. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Happy New Year...what a generous and thought gift...it look so beautiful in the room!!!

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  52. The Charm of HomeJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Beautiful! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina