Sunday, March 7, 2010

Blue Monday

Smiling Sally is waiting for our Blue Monday posts. Please check out Sally @ Smiling Sallys for all of the posts this week.

I would like to start with a few of my favorite pieces of pottery.  The  first is a pitcher that my mother in law gave me several years ago.  This was given to her around 1960.  She used to take care of some elderly neighbors and they really wanted to give her something for her kindness.  They gave this beautiful water pitcher. 
Next, this is a bowl that  was my grandmothers, I use it probably everyday-love it.
Lastly this past weekend I went on a one-day trip to Wichita, Ks.  We visited  the Wichita Art Museum and this piece of art was in the main lobby.  It is called Confetti Chandellier. It is  hand blown glass and steel art by Dale Chiluly.  It is 12' 1" x 7' 11".  The different colors are striking.  The blue stands out beautifully.

Hope you enjoy the other posts and have a wonderful Blue Monday.

Ann

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19 comments:

  1. LVMarch 7, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Ann, another super job on Blue Monday. That little pitcher is my favorite and one to treasure.

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  2. ShannaraMarch 8, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    What a lovely pitcher!

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  3. BarbaraMarch 8, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    Ann, the pitcher with the blue fish is Great! and the bowl. What a talented person to create such a beautiful piece of art.

    Have a great Monday.
    Barbara

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  4. bjMarch 8, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    I really like your vase and pitcher.
    I also really like the photo of you on the little horse on the sidebar. I can remember back when a man would bring his horse around the neighborhood, knocking on doors to see if you wanted your child's picture made. I may have mentioned this to you before..(I'm olden and ...forgetful)I have a photo of myself on one...gotta find it if I can.

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  5. SmilingSallyMarch 8, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    Oh Ann, I really like your pitcher, and that bowl must bring back such pleasant memories. Happy Blue Monday.

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  6. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMarch 8, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Gorgeous BLUE pieces, especially the vintage bowl. I LOVE that! Thanks for sharing and have a HAPPY BLUE MONDAY! Coralie

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  7. MomgenMarch 8, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    This are pretty one and yes i like the blue bowl..happy Blue Monday.

    Mine is here

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  8. ♥ KathyMarch 8, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    That pitcher is great! Happy Blue Monday :)

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  9. mariaMarch 8, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    They are so pretty! Happy Blue Monday.

    My entry.

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  10. CindyMarch 8, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    So pretty, nice pitcher and bowl. It is especially nice when it has memories like yours do. Happy Blue Monday!

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  11. DiannMarch 8, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Very pretty blues today! That chandy is amazing!

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  12. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 8, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Ann,
    The pitcher and bowl are so cute! You mentioned that you use the bowl everyday and I am thinking that maybe it might be worth a bit of money. Did you ever check into it? I have a green one in my Kitchen and the same one sold on Ebay for $250.00! The sculpture is really pretty and different but I do like it.
    Debbie

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  13. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    A great blue post! :)

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  14. Twyla and LindseyMarch 8, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    I have a weakness for those old crock bowls, especially the blue ones! So neat that it belonged to your grandmother. Have a great week! Twyla

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  15. ellen b.March 8, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    What nice pieces for Blue Monday. Love that bowl of your grandmothers!! Chihuly really does some amazing glass work...

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  16. ❀~Myrna~❀March 8, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful pieces !
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna

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  17. Fifi FlowersMarch 8, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  18. BeansieleighMarch 8, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Love your pitcher and bowl, and I think it's wonderful you use the bowl so much as you do! It's a nice way to remember, and still feel close to your grandmother everyday!.. Now THAT'S the BEST kind of blue! Happy Blue Monday! ((hugs)) ~tina

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  19. annies homeMarch 8, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    love the old blue bowl

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