Friday, June 24, 2011

Lovely...

 
 
 

Image via: 2Modern


       Milk glass!


Originally made in Venice and Florence in the 1500s and then in the 18th century in England as a substitute for porcelain, this beautiful opaque white glass now finds itself looking quite at home in contemporary decorating.



 Milk glass looks great as a 
 

single piece -


Image sources: The Rhubarb Studio and Honey's Treasures






















as part of a small grouping -



Images via: Ask Cynthia,Vintage Serenity and Hannah Bella Memories






















or  larger collection -



Sources: A Life's Design, Inspire Bohemia and A Vintage Affair






















You can add  food -


Yummy images from: Hostess with the Mostess andAt Home with Kim Vallee























succulents -
                                                                                                             

Images via: Apartment Therapy, Casa Sugar and Jill Hannah























and  flowers -



Lovely pics from: Design*Sponge and Liesubrinflam






















and make a celebration look really  special -


Images: Wedding Bee, Design*Sponge and Ruffled






















 Aren't you glad that porcelain was so expensive?!


Wishing you a weekend that is white and wonderful,
Stephie x


Posted by StephieB at 8:00 PM

16 comments:

  1. SigneJune 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I absolutely adore milk glass and have started a small collection of my own. Amongst others I have gotten two vases off etsy and those are about the only vases I ever use :)

    Hugs and a happy weekend!

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  2. Jane and Lance HattattJune 24, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Hello Stephie:
    How beautifully and thoughtfully presented this all is. Milk glass! We had forgotten milk glass until now. And how foolish for it does, as you show here, look so very good in so many different ways.

    A slight problem. We have none! But believe us, that is a situation we fully intend to remedy. The subject of a future post: The Hattatt Collection.

    Splendid. We have much enjoyed this. Happy weekend too.

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  3. Hvite tulipanerJune 25, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Hi, and thanks for your sweet words:)
    Love the porcelain you´re showing here.
    Love your blog as well by the way:)
    Happy weekend!
    Hugs

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  4. It followed me homeJune 25, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks for stopping by, your blog is absolutely lovely!!
    Have a great weekend!

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  5. VictoriaJune 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I love milk glass, so timeless! Have a lovely weekend!

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  6. AliJune 26, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    It looks beautiful with brightly coloured flowers! I don't have any milk glass :(

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  7. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    love it! you know I would...
    xo

    e

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  8. Design ElementsJune 27, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    lovely especially these on the first image! happy new week, Stephie!

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  9. Kimia KlineJune 27, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    i love milk glass. i found a vase made from it at an antique store that i treasure.

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  10. Poppies and SunshineJune 28, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I LOVE milk glass! One of my favorite things to decorate with :)

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  11. BritJune 29, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Milk glass is so vintage and always reminds me the mid century modern design. So sorry, I am again so late with my answer.. Tomorrow we will go to the South of France. Will email after it. xoxo, Britta

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  12. StephieBJune 30, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Thanks everyone - I am pleased that we are all milk glass fans!

    Jane and Lance and Ali - the challenge is on.

    Here's to new collections and a happy week!

    Hugs, Stephie x

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  13. Eugenia Ramos PsijasJune 30, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Perfect post !

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  14. StephieBJuly 1, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks Kena! x

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  15. Cara CarminaJuly 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    woooow didn´t know the name of it! (I love white things, specially white frames.... one day I´ll fill a wall with different ones... all in white) :D

    LOOOVED THIS POST!!!!

    bisous

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  16. StephieBJuly 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Thanks so much Norma! I am glad this post was educational (He! He!). I look forward to seeing your frame wall soon I hope! Stephie x

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