Friday, October 23, 2009

Tarnished?


So here we are on another VBF (and for those of you that don't know the lingo.....check out Jill's hilarious post, that's Vintage Black Friday) I decided to pay tribute to patina. Black tarnished hotel silver is soooo yummy. Worn, time tested, patina is what gives all vintage lovelies character and substance. So, an ode to tarnish! Embrace the wear and know it's just a sign that something has been loved and handled over time. Could it have been polished and nurtured by someone famous or of historic importace? Did your great grandmother's mother drink her 4 o'clock tea while relaxing in the garden from it? Think about it.... Happy VBF!
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13 comments:

  1. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 23, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Wow, those are wonderful!!! If they could talk . . . .

    Have a great VBF and weekend!

    ((Hug))
    Marsha

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  2. The Vintage VagablondeOctober 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Tarnished silver..is the best. The patina just sends little shivers down my spine....perfect for VBF :)

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  3. ClaudiaOctober 23, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    I love tarnished silver! Shiny silver doesn't do a lot for me, but tarnish - the best!

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 23, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Oh my gosh, your hotel silver is truly amazing. Do you know it's history? Is it British? you have a real find...love it. Just joined you as a follower. Love all your goods.
    Debra

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  5. BluebirdOctober 23, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    i agree! i am definitely in love with black tarnished silver! i thought about trying to get away with a tarnished silver pitcher, but it wasn't quite black enough...yours are perfect! love the engravings, too! thanks for visiting my blog today!

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  6. V I N T A G E O L O G I E October 23, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    These are some of my favorite pieces of yours {hint,hint} ... very pretty! A big thank you to you for playing today, hope you didn't get in trouble for being late to work this am ; )

    Happy VBF, VBF!!

    xo
    JIll

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  7. julieOctober 23, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Love it all and your new header and your new background..Happy VBF...julie

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  8. Laura @ 52 FLEAOctober 23, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Love hotel silver and all silver tarnished and polished both.....your pieces are great! Thanks for stopping by for my first VBF....it is great to meet so many nice people!
    Take care, Laura

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  9. Anne LorysOctober 24, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    LOVE tarnished silver, don't have a bit of use for the shiny stuff. Thanks so much for leaving me a comment on my blog, otherwise I never would've discovered your lovely blog and gorgeous shop! I'm a follower now, want to see what y'all do next!
    Anne

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  10. SylviaOctober 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Oh I love your tarnished silver, I have mine out right now in celebration of Halloween. Great post!

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  11. The Sobbing Settee ...October 25, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Ooohh my goodness Beth!!! I just love hotel silver. I have several pieces too and I just never get tired of them ;-)

    Hugs,
    Miranda

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  12. SuzyOctober 29, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Love the tarnished look! Your blog is wonderful, thank you fo rth einspiration! Happy VBF!

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  13. NicNacManiacOctober 30, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    All hotel silver is so precious!! Love the mood it invokes and the history it conjures up!
    Happy VBF!! xOxO Nerina :)

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