Friday, September 14, 2012

Favorite Things

Linking with Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
One of my favorite things is my Italian compote.
It was purchased at an antique store in Indianapolis while power-shopping
 with my sister.
When we power-shop, we take a day (or a week), strategize our route, and stock up with chocolate and Mountain Dew to keep up our energy.
And we're off!
I saw this compote sitting on an antique dining table, and grabbed it right away!
It's very heavy and the top lifts off.
It goes with everything, and every season, AND I can keep chocolate in it!
And nobody will know.
Well . . . I guess they do now.
The only marking - I don't know who made it. If you know, please let me know.
Thanks, and keep on shoppin'!!
Love, Linda

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9 comments:

  1. 20 North OraSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    What a beautiful compote. No wonder it's a favorite thing!!

    Thanks for visiting 20 North Ora.

    Judy

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  2. ClaudiaSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Linda, I've never seen anything like it! So gorgeous. And everyone needs a place to stash chocolate....

    Thanks so much for joining in this week!

    xo
    Claudia

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  3. BalishaSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    A chocolate hideaway...no one would ever guess.
    Balisha

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  4. SImple and Serene LivingSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    What a beautiful and unusual compote. I would have grabbed it up, too. So nice to have found you through Claudia's party.

    Hugs,
    Laura

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  5. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    We can all use a great spot to hide some chocolate... this is lovely. So, so sorry to hear about Marley's passing. Hugs to you.

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Wow that is gorgeous! I can see why it is a favorite thing!

    hugs, Linda

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  7. Robin LarkspurSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Linda, I am visiting from Claudia's blog party and am totally enchanted with your blog. I love that you hide chocolate in your compote! Kindred spirits! I look forward to following you and reading about your adventures living up close and personal with Nature! I am amazed at the detail work on this compote; it's nice that is all white, and not garishly painted. Great find!

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  8. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)September 15, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    When my family travels we stock up on the chocolate too! Instant energy and feel good food--and water too! Love the idea of hiding the chocolate in that pretty compote. Linda

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  9. HaworthSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    That is such a beautiful compote, Linda! No wonder you couldn't resist it. I think it's Italian Majolica Faience Ceramic. And yes! a perfect place to keep chocolate. :)

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