Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Adding to my Majolica collection


 I love majolica pottery and have many of the cabbage leaf pieces. I have plates and serving pieces in different shapes and sizes that I use quite often. While surfing ebay one night I came across this set of seven dessert size majolica fruit plates. I knew I had the perfect spot in my kitchen for them.
 I hung them over the slider in my breakfast area.
The back of our house is up high, the view is amazing!
 Love the way they filled in the empty space above the door.


 Spotted a few other pieces that I loved, but I was good and only ordered these for now ;)
 Today I spent my morning in the hospital with the hubby. He had surgery on his knee for a torn meniscus. He's home and doing well, he starts PT tomorrow for 6 weeks.
 Thanks so much for stopping by. Your visits and sweet comments make my day!
                          Have a super week!

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53 comments:

  1. Linda May 7, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Oh what lovely plates. I love how you have displayed them.

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  2. An Oasis in the DesertMay 7, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    The plates are so lovely & look perfect above your door. Good luck to your hubby on his recovery.
    ~CAS~

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  3. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 7, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I love your pretty new plates. I have plates over my door too! Your tulips are so pretty. The view must be fantastic.

    Dee

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 7, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Martina,
    I love your majolica pieces over the doors. Did I tell you that my sister has over 200 pieces of majolica! Yes she does. Some of it used to be mine until she talked me out of it. Anyway, she says she is going to sell it all some day. I doubt it. She has a huge cupboard full.

    Love the view from your dining area.

    Hope your hubs does well.

    hugs
    sissie

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  5. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 7, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I'm not 'up' on different types of dishes but those are SO pretty -- great idea filling that space above the windows with them!

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  6. NanaDianaMay 7, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Martina- That spot looks like it was designed for those plates. What a happy find!

    Good luck to you hubby and hoping for a speedy recovery/rehab for him. xo diana

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  7. Miss KittyMay 7, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Hi Martina! Yes, those plates look like they were just "made" for that area above your sliding door. And such a lovely view that they frame. My husband had knee replacement surgery 3 months ago so we have been doing the PT trips too. It was a painful surgery/recovery but he is glad now that he did it. Hope your husband's recovery goes well too.

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  8. GinaMay 7, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    The plates are lovely! I think you found the perfect spot to display them too.

    Wishing your hubby a speedy recovery!

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  9. GailMay 7, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    What a lovely display of plates Martina! Your tulips are beautiful!! Good luck to your husband on his recovery. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 7, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Very pretty, Martina, and they fill that spot so nicely!

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  11. DebbiedoosMay 7, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Oh no Martina, I am so sorry to hear about your hubby. Glad he is doing well. Those plates are FABULOUS! I love the way you proudly displayed them too.

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  12. Debra from BungalowMay 7, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Those are the perfect pieces for that space!
    Have fun taking care of hubby.

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  13. AnonymousMay 7, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Martina! Oh, I'm so sorry to hear your hubby had to have surgery. Hope his knee will heal very fast.
    Now your plates are just darling and look wonderful on your wall! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. UnknownMay 7, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Hi Martina...I just popped in from Cozy Little House and love your blog! Hope your hubby recovers soon from surgery. I've added myself as your newest follower. Hope you can pop in and see me sometime. Happy May FROM Houston, TX

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  15. Blondie's JournalMay 7, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    The plates are so pretty, Martina...what a great place for them. I noticed your place mats and like them a lot. Do you remember where you found them?

    XO,
    Jane

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  16. AnonymousMay 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Your plates look gorgeous!! What a fabulous view.Hope your hubby feels well soon.

    Kathy

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  17. DIYbyDesignMay 7, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Those plates are just beautiful. Hope the PT goes well.

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  18. Shabby chic SandyMay 7, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Knee surgery is not fun--I went through that with my husband too!

    Those plates look great--they really bring your eye up and add color. Very nice! Have a great week!

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  19. L'Heure Bleue At HomeMay 7, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    The plates add such a lovely, bright colour to the room! Best wishes for a speedy recovery to your husband.

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  20. UnknownMay 7, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    You have a lovely collection. Hope hubby is up and around soon.

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  21. LoriMay 7, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Perfect there and now everyone gets to see them!

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  22. Debra@CommonGroundMay 7, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    These are gorgeous and look just perfect above that window!

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  23. chateau chicMay 7, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Your plates are beautiful, Martina. And you hung them in the perfect spot. So pretty!
    Mary Alice

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  24. Janette - The2SeasonsMay 7, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    That area is the perfect place for your plates. Now I'm looking around at the areas over our windows and doors.

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  25. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 7, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Martina, what a nice set. They look great.

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  26. Sharon Lee JohnsonMay 7, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Your new plates have found a perfect home framing that stunning view. Wishing your husband a speedy recovery! X Sharon

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  27. DeseraeMay 7, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Your plates are gorgeous and look so pretty hung above the door. You have a beautiful breakfast room :o) Glad to hear your hubby is home and doing well. Good luck with the PT!!!!
    ~Des

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  28. Rakesh Seo ExpertMay 8, 2012 at 4:07 AM

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  29. wydevendesigns.comMay 8, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Martina, hope your husband recovers well!

    Gerrie

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  30. Amy ChalmersMay 8, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I hope hubster has a quick recovery~wishing him well. I like the plates, its a happy burst of color across the doors!

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  31. KimMay 8, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I love decorating with dishes. Very lovely Martina.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  32. Something Nice and PrettyMay 8, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    So pretty Martina! They really filled in the space and your veiw is fantastic! Hope your husband is doing better with the PT.

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  33. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 8, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Oh they are all gorgeous. What a great find and you are right, they are just perfect above the door. Your view is really stunning, I would probably just look out all day. The tulips in the urn are such a beautiful centerpiece too. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  34. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHMay 8, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    What a great pop of color. Looks perfect over the sliding doors like that. I've always loved the artsy-ness of majolica!
    Thank you for linking up to the "Cowgirl Up!" link party!
    ♥Linsey

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  35. BabsMay 8, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Love those majolica plates and they are perfect above your door..just the right size and the colors are so yummy. Thanks for the inspiration.. I haven't looked on ebay for a while for majolica. I did get a Bordallo radish vase at an antique mall a couple of weeks ago, but haven't decided how to use it in a post yet.
    Babs

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  36. TerriMay 8, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful pieces! I need ideas to display my pink Majolica cups and saucers.

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  37. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMay 8, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Your Majolica collection is beautiful and looks wonderful above your glass doors. Will be praying that your husband recovers quickly.

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  38. AndreaMay 8, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    those plates are perfect up there! My Mom collects them as well =)

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  39. KellyMay 8, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Hope your husband recovers quickly. That sounds painful! Your new majolica set looks perfect in your kitchen. Looks like they were meant to be there.

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  40. Yvonne @ StoneGableMay 8, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Just prayed for your hubby and for you too! I hope he has a very speedy recovery!!!
    Your new plates looks so lovely above the door in your breakfast room! I love how colorful they are! What a great place to eat a meal!!!

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  41. SherryMay 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Lovely plates Martina!

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  42. Pat@Back Porch MusingsMay 8, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I love the majolica Martina. Have always loved this pottery. Don't have any. Should do something about that.

    Your plates are gorgeous!

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  43. Anita at Cedar Hill May 8, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Love the plates, but they are not nearly as spectacular as your view. I want have a closer peek at your view next time. Beautiful room!!

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  44. AnneMay 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Martina,
    You have a beautiful collection Of majolica.You found the perfect spot for them too.
    Hope your husband is healing well.
    Anne

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  45. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Oh, I just love those Majolica, beautiful plates and placed in the wall, they're perfect..you can enjoy them at clear sight, every minute of the day and everyday. Great room and view too. Thank you lovely lady for the nice complement on my new den, we are sooo happy with it now. Lots of hugs,
    FABBY

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  46. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 8, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    So glad hubby is doing well. You have my prayers. Love the plates of course.

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  47. BlissMay 9, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    My knee is having sympathy pangs for your hubby. It knows all too well about torn meniscus's.

    ~Bliss~

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  48. Becca BertottiMay 9, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I love your new plates, Martina ... they're beautiful! And, they look wonderful where you placed them! Well wishes to your hubby, too.

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  49. Angie at Postcards from the RidgeMay 9, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Those plates are beautiful and look great over the slider. I love the pop of color they give to the space. Majolica has always been a favorite of mine. Have a great day.
    Angie

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  50. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful plates, and you found the perfect place to display them!

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  51. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeMay 9, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Did you see Sherry Hart's post on the Atlanta Show Home? There was the prettiest display of vintage Majolica, and I've been obsessing over it ever since. Your collection is beautiful, and you found the perfect spot for it. Of course, your backyard view alone is stunning.

    Hope your hubby is on the mend. I play tennis and sometimes have trouble with my knees. I'm scared I'm going to tear something :( Ouch!

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  52. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 9, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Martina, my hubby had that same surgery a few years ago and got better very quickly. Speedy recovery hopefully for him, too. Sorry I missed this earlier.

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  53. Alison @ The PolohouseMay 9, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Sending well wishes for your husband, Martina.
    Your new book looks aMAZing. I would be drooling over those spreads too!

    Hope the second day of PT goes well.
    xoxox
    Alison

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