Thursday, April 26, 2007

Gifts and Glasses Galore!


I really don't know where the days go to at the moment! I have had so many lovely things I'd like to show you but simply haven't had the time to update my blog as often as I'd have liked! But I am pleased to show the gorgeous hand-made items I received from Alison who has a lovely blog and makes some very pretty cards and fabric hearts etc. Everything arrived wrapped so prettily with ribbon and pastel flowers - what a lovely surprise it was! Alison was so thoughtful adding the bookmark as she knows I'm currently on the look-out for a certain book!


I promised some photos of my 50s glass collection and here they are! I have quite a few and they vary from the very tiny tot glasses right up to the pint glasses for beer! This isn't all of them - there are lots more in the cupboards and dotted around the cottage!


I haven't actually counted the glasses - but I know I have more than enough for a garden party!


I'd like to thank Louise, Dorothy and Bonnie for very kindly nominating me for the Thinking Blogger Award. Thank you so very much, I am extremely flattered ladies! I know I should reciprocate and choose my five favourite blogs. However, all the wonderful blogs I visit have already received the award! If you have a look at the many listed in my side bar you will be in for a treat! Don't forget to visit Dan's Blah Blah Blog - his observations on day-to-day life are so entertaining! In fact, his current post is very timely!!!

Lastly, I hope I won't hear too many groans of protest, but here is yet another wisteria photo! The blooms are fading now so it will be the last photo, I promise - well, the last photo this year! Although the leaves are very pretty..!
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38 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 April, 2007 12:22

    Hi Clare - lovely glass collection and I love the blue and white plates. My wisteria is not quite out yet but hopefully I will be able to post about it very soon!

    Love

    Jane
    x

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  2. AC26 April, 2007 12:36

    Hi Clare,
    My gran had glasses just like those...they are really gorgeous... you can imagine what my grans house was like - a real treasure trove of beautiful things!
    Yipee my wisteria is now in bloom it is only a baby wisteria compared to your beautiful one.
    Thank for the very kind comments I did so enjoy our swap:-)
    Take care
    Alison x

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  3. Niki Fretwell26 April, 2007 13:12

    Hi Clare,
    What a lovely swap pressie!

    I shall keep my eyes peeled for those 50's glasses for you to add to your collection; but do you have any room for any more?! They look great BTW! - look forward to the garden party!

    Well done on your award too. And no apologies needed for the Wisteria photo. I keep going out side for a lung-full of my Wisterias heady scent - as you say, it wont last for ever.

    Niki x

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  4. Ragged Roses26 April, 2007 13:43

    I remeber seeing glasses like those around our home as a little girl, my mum must have been holding on to hers too - but sadly I don't know what happened to them. they look so pretty on your shelves. Love to see the wisteria!
    Kim x

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  5. Cape Cod Washashore26 April, 2007 14:33

    What lovely things you've received from Alison! And your glassware is stunning! My goodness, if I had all those glasses dotting my cupboards it may end up looking more like the "batting range" at the county fair with all my little boys! =) That wisteria is just so dreamy!!!

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  6. Anonymous26 April, 2007 15:02

    Love, love, love the vintage glasses, Clare! The wisteria in bloom is always just gorgeous! I love the color!! What a beautiful treat for me this morning since our Wisteria is now faded away!!

    D~

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  7. karlascottage.typepad.com26 April, 2007 15:45

    Oh a garden party under the wisterias sounds lovely- when do we show up?

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  8. Dan26 April, 2007 16:29

    Uh-oh ... there's that thinking award again! :)

    All I'm thinking about right now is getting me some lemonade served in one of those 50s glasses!

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  9. Crafty Mama26 April, 2007 17:04

    Hi Clare,
    I've been reading your blog for quite some time now and it always looks amazing... What a lovely collection! Especially the ones with the little roses on it! I also like the green color in your kitchen. Think we have the same kind of color in our kitchen. Looks very pretty!

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  10. Amy26 April, 2007 20:46

    The wisteria is simply beautiful! What a divine colour! And your glasses are very vintage and unusual - love them!

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  11. MODERN COUNTRY26 April, 2007 22:15

    Hi Clare :) So you are bussy lady,yes i have noticed. :) I suppose your shop is doing great then? What a great gift you received from your blogfriend. Indeed she makes very beautiful things, love the bookmark!Isn`t it great with swaps! Your glas collection are stunning!I love those with the fruits on it.I just have to cooments your choice of colours in your home, they are just so cheerful, it makes me happy :)Love, Aina

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  12. Vintage to Victorian26 April, 2007 22:16

    Hi Clare

    More lovely photos, and what a super swap you had with Alison.

    It only seems five minutes since the wisteria came out. Surely it's not going over already! As you say, where has the time gone!

    Sue xx

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  13. Laurie and Chris27 April, 2007 00:16

    your wisteria photo is great!

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  14. Anonymous27 April, 2007 00:57

    I love the green pitchers on the shelf - they're my favorite shade of green! And the wisteria is always lovely!

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  15. Nonie27 April, 2007 03:21

    The little gifts are pretty and the glass collection is lovely. That wisteria is just beautiful.

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  16. Boxwood Cottage27 April, 2007 11:01

    Ha ha no I love to see your Wistera Clare! Mine is blooming too now :) Great collections you own! Have a happy sunny weekend! Carol xox

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  17. Anonymous27 April, 2007 12:15

    You'll never hear groans of protest from me, not while you are showing us so much prettiness. Thankyou.

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  18. stadtgarten27 April, 2007 14:44

    Lovely collection of glasses!
    Do you still have room for more?
    Have a nice (april)-summer-weekend!
    Monika

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  19. Angel Jem27 April, 2007 16:16

    Love the gingham shelf edging, it just sets off the glasses so!

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  20. linda t27 April, 2007 22:04

    We can never have enough of your breathtaking wisteria! Lovely beyond lovely!
    I lost count of how many posts I had of my hollyhocks! I couldn't stop from showing the latest color that bloomed!
    So keep em coming! They are here for such a short time... you must keep sharing them with us!

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  21. andsewtosleep27 April, 2007 22:21

    Lovely glass collection. No apologies needed for the Wisteria pics - it's just beautiful. Mary

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  22. The Polka Dot Pixie28 April, 2007 14:57

    Clare, you have the most wonderful taste. I love your glassware collection. And the wisteria....sigh.... share as many pictures of that as you like! It's so beautiful and we can't grow it here, so I could look at your pics of it all day!!!!

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  23. karlascottage.typepad.com29 April, 2007 00:04

    Thanks for coming to visit my place, I have you entered in the drawing.

    I love your wisteria photos and bought a plant today, I have my fingers crossed that it will look half as good as yours! I've never had much luck with them in the past

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  24. The fabric of my life29 April, 2007 10:39

    Great glass collection Clare. My mum has a huge collection of 50's glasses too. Love the wisteria shots. That mauve is perfect against the blue sky. We lost our wisteria to honey fungus one year. One day it was there the next day, gone! So sad.

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  25. savvycityfarmer29 April, 2007 15:14

    I adore your collections...and the wisteria...sigh

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  26. weirdbunny29 April, 2007 15:59

    I love the glass jug that has the grren on it. I used to adore my nanny's cupboard full of coloured glasses !

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  27. Victoria May Plum29 April, 2007 21:17

    Hi Clare,
    I am so so jealous of your 50's glass collection. It is just the style I love.
    If I had such a lovely Wisteria I would post a photo every day! It is so nice to feel your enthusiasm for the things you love.
    Victoria x

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  28. Anonymous29 April, 2007 22:57

    What an amazing collection of glassware.

    I love the wisteria - there is none flowering here yet, but hopefully it won't be long now.

    Marie

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  29. Naturegirl30 April, 2007 04:28

    We never tire of wisteria! Your collection is quite lovely and yes perfect for a garden party!Invite me!
    It is always a thrill to tour ones garden! hugs NG

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  30. Anonymous30 April, 2007 15:22

    Good Morning Clare!
    I've missed you and coming by your pretty blog - it has been so hectic 'round Daisy Cottage and I haven't had the chance to visit like I usually do! So it was wonderful to see these posts and your fantastic collection of adorable glasses! Love them! Thanks for sharing!
    xo,
    Kim

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  31. photowannabe01 May, 2007 01:04

    Clare, I absolutely love your glassware collection. Its a great display. That handmade bookmark is lovely too. Nice pictures.

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  32. Bonnie01 May, 2007 13:21

    It is a pleasure-your blog is wonderful and thanks for another wisteria photo! Would you like some wisteria writing paper? I designed and made it myself, if you would like me to send you a pack, I will gladly do so. Just email me with your postal address and I'll pop it in the mail for you: bonnie@vestronic.net.

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  33. david santos01 May, 2007 17:32

    Thanks for you work, is very good, and have a good day

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  34. Anonymous02 May, 2007 08:56

    Claire, I have a few of these glasses, they are so pretty but I have never seen the really big pint ones you have on the top shelf of that second pic, they are gorgeous!

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  35. Lulu (Dan's cat)02 May, 2007 17:32

    Look at all of those beautiful things to walk on and mark with the corner of my mouth!

    MEOWWW!

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  36. annasattic.co.uk02 May, 2007 23:25

    hi clare,i remember the small glasses as my gran had some but only the adults were allowed to use them,we had to have plastic beakers with coloured dots on,
    those glasses brought a lot of memories back,best wishes ann.

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  37. Anonymous03 May, 2007 06:58

    Cute things!
    Oh those glasses you have are so pretty, I recognise a couple from a set my mum has with a matching decanter, (the frosted glass ones), and I really like your use of the right colours to display them against! The wisteria is still looking great too. Nice to catch up, from Debra in NZ

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  38. Jen03 May, 2007 16:27

    Just found your wonderful shop and blog via Google and I'm hooked :) Thank you !

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