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Thursday, July 11, 2013

HAND PAINTED ANTIQUE PORCELAIN

Why am I drawn to these things? 
While many homes are being embellished with pretties from Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and the like, I am drawn to those things my Granny would have loved!  Oh well, when I saw these two hand painted antique porcelain switch covers at the antique mall, I had to get them.


I’m replacing these brass switch plate covers with
Brass Switch Plate Cover


this one in the downstairs guest bedroom…
VINTAGE PORCELAIN SWITE PLATE COVER


and this one in the hallway.
PORCELAIN SWITCH PLATE COVERS 

Old fashioned, but pretty aren’t they!
Love your sweet comments, sure hope you’ll leave one!
Blessings,
Cindy
Hope you'll hop on over for AMAZE ME MONDAY!
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23 comments:

  1. DeborahJuly 10, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    I feel the same way Cindy!
    Love those switch covers~they are very romantic looking.
    I used to love buying items for décor at stores, but now I love finding used treasures at garage sales,flea markets etc.
    Its so much fun and many items are truly beautiful!
    Have a great weekend Cindy!!

    All my heart,
    Deborah xoxo

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  2. Vel CristeJuly 10, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    No way old-fashioned for me, I say, 'classics'. Follow your heart Cindy, you've done wonderful so far in your home choosing to put what you love! I too used to be in that 'catalog crowd' but like many, I too have gone to the 'vintage side' and scour thrift and antique stores when I can. :-)

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  3. NanaDianaJuly 10, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Those switch covers are so pretty, Cindy. We had some in a turn of the century house that I think might have been handpainted by the owner. They were pretty but the ones you have here are gorgeous- xo Diana

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  4. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Making me miss mine. When we sold our last home, those were forgotten on the walls of the master suite. I regret leaving them there....
    So delicate and beautiful.
    Hugs, Gee

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  5. Ms. AJuly 10, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    I love them! Reminds me of something my own grandmother would have had.

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  6. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJuly 10, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Hi, Cindy! They're lovely. I can see why you're drawn to them. They just seem to bring back memories. :)

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  7. LydiaJuly 11, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Your taste in décor is charming.

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  8. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJuly 11, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Love those switch covers! I would rather have those than the brass ones any day. I like finding treasures.
    Mary

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  9. AnonymousJuly 11, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    funny, i ask myself those same questions. i have porcelin switch plate covers scattered throughout our home but yours are prettier. love them. suzi

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  10. Lady of the ManorJuly 11, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I love porcelin switch plate covers, too. These are beautiful!!

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  11. Debby RayJuly 11, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Cindy,
    We must be kindred spirits for sure. I love everything about them...and feel the same way about old stuff! I sometimes wish I would have been born in a different era. I guess if I would have, these things wouldn't seem quite so special would they?

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  12. LeslieJuly 11, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    So sweet Cindy:) I like a little vintage too!

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  13. Jan HermannJuly 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    If I'd found those switchplate covers, I would have gotten them and they'd be installed somewhere in my house! They're gorgeous!

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  14. At Rivercrest CottageJuly 11, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    love this post and love your blog. I've added you to my blog-roll so I don't miss a post.

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  15. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 11, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    I love them! I have 2 that are made of pottery that I got many years ago. They always get admired. I will be at Amaze Me! XO, Pinky

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  16. AnonymousJuly 11, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    I've never seen those before. I'm going to be on the lookout for them next time I go antique shopping.

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  17. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJuly 12, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    They are so pretty. In France, they changed a few electrical "norms" as they always do and so it's very difficult to install those old switch.

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  18. andyJuly 12, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    People make fun of just how picky I am around the house but like they say details are everything !!!! Have a wonderful weekend

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  19. dee -@ The Old Fat HenJuly 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    They are so lovely-love dee x

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  20. FABBY'S LIVINGJuly 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I love details; like in our cloths, the accessories are the best. We had these pretty electrical outlets in our girls's feminine rooms in our past home. Thaks for the sweet and kind comment. Enjoy your weekend.
    FABBY

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  21. An Oasis in the DesertJuly 12, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Those switch plates are just adorable, Cindy! I don't blame you for being drawn to them.

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  22. BeverlyJuly 14, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    They are so pretty, Cindy. I can see why you love them.

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  23. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeJuly 14, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Yes, they are pretty! I'm like you, I like the oldies! :)

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