There is something in my kitchen that makes me smile each morning…
Beside my Princess in the basket…
Something I have been collecting for a while, much to the amusement of my mother, who used it daily during her childhood…
Vintage enamelware…preferably Red and White but I am not picky…
Just the sight of it makes clean-up a joy…most of the time.
It even brings beauty to the awkward corner of the counter only assessable by step-stool…slight exaggeration…embrace the challenges of life!
It inspires another attempt toward the perfect sourdough bread…my husband says that I have already achieved this goal but he never says no to a fresh loaf.
I don’t know if it is the sweet,rugged beauty of the actual pieces or the simple, wholesome era they represent…all I know is my heart beats faster when I spot a that flash of enamel…and I will always find a place for it in my home
Let’s Party…
Something to Talk About@Karen Up On the Hill
Show and Share@Coastal Charm
Inspire Me Monday@Sand and Sisal
No Place Like Home@Rose Chinz Cottage
Tuesday at Our House@Our Home Away from Home
Tweak it Tuesday@Cozy Little House
Inspire Me Tuesday@A Stroll Thru Life
The Scoop@Stonegable blog
Thrifty and Vintage Finds@Dagmar’s Housey
Talk of the Town@Knick of Time
Wow Us Wednesday@Savvy Southern Style
Inspire Me Wednesday@Adventures of Mel
Work it Wednesday@The Turquoise House
Share your Cup Thursday@Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Share Your Style@Essence of Home
Thoughts of Home@Poofing Your Pillows
Make it Pretty Monday@The Dedicated House
Home Sweet Home@The Charm of Home
Shabbilicious@Shabby Art Boutique
Friday Features@Oh My Heartsie Girl
Feather Nest Friday@French Country Cottage
Share it One More Time@Shabby Fru Fru
Sundays at Home@Thoughts from Alice
Busy Monday@Pinch of Joy
Amaze Me Monday@Dwellings
Home and Garden Thursday@A Delightsome Life
Let’s Talk Vintage@Bella Rosa Antiques
Digging it/Dishing it@Rustic and Refined
Thursday Favorites@Katherine’s Corner
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A Day of Small Things... 
What wonderful pieces of enamelware, Amy! You have a fabulous collection of it. I think for myself, enamelware represents both vintage beauty and the wholesomeness of a bygone era. It is hard to find here where I live. Your little one is adorable, by the way. Thank you for sharing with us and have a delightful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
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Thank you. I love sharing happy moments in my home.
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My mother had a white and red enamel dishpan like the one hanging on the side of the island. She didn’t use it for washing dishes, but often for mixing up large amounts of bread dough or muffin batter. You have a wonderful collection here — and your little princess is so sweet in her smocked dress.
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And it looks awesome filled with pumpkins and gourds in the fall.
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She is a delight! I love sharing what makes me happy
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You have so many wonderful pieces, Amy. The red and white is so cheerful. I have a few pieces myself, but I gravitate towards the blue and white. Love your special treasure in the basket too!
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She is a treasure! Red seems to be my thing…
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You have a wonderful collection! It made me smile!
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Me too! Thanks!
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Thank you. It is so fun to collect.
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Beautiful pieces! I love the colors! Anything that can make washing dishes a joy is wonderful in my book!
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I love almost anything red and white. I love the way all white kitchens look on blogs but I always need some color. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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It makes me smile too, and the self-rising flour sign is a perfect match for your red and white pieces! Thanks for sharing your collection at Talk of the Town! I pinned it to the party board.
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So excited! Yes the sign works perfectly…so glad I purchased it.
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First of all, your little cutie in the basket is absolutely adorable. And so are all of your kitchen pretties. I totally agree, everything in there would make me smile, too. You have a great collection! Thanks so much for sharing at Inspiration Thursday. I’m so happy to party with you this week.
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She is a total joy…I love sharing the things I love…I hope it makes others smile as well.
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I love your collection of the red enamelware. Your kitchen looks so welcoming, like it is saying come in and let’s visit a while.
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And you would be welcome anytime. We may have to move some toys out of the way these days
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I am in love with your vintage enamel. I have a few pieces, but I would love to find more.
Thanks for sharing at SYC.
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It is getting more difficult to find. One thing about living in Annapolis is there is not much competition for the vintage pieces…most DC Metro Antique shoppers are after the real deal museum quality pieces…a little out of my budget!
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So pretty! Red is always such a pretty choice for a kitchen!
PS I’m loving’ that sweet little princess in a basket!
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I agree…I have lots of red all over the house!
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My red loving friend, it makes me so happy to see this! I love everything you showed today. The red and white enamelware could be my next collection. I’ve never even seen it around here though.
Happy TOHTO! 😉
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I can’t leave out your daughter! It’s always fun to see her precious little face.
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The red and white is getting a bit difficult to find. I actually have some more in storage that I just couldn’t find space for in our rental. After my husband retires from the military it is time to find a house of our own and a big kitchen will be a must!
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Oh goodness, well you do have many reasons to smile. Your adorable daughter of course and wow your enamel ware is fabulous!
Thank you ever so much for joining us in Thoughts Of Home On Thursday!
Jemma
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She will always be our greatest treasure. I love enamelware. My Great Grandmother had a full kitchen of red and white…I wish I could have seen it.
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There is something especially wonderful about vintage kitchen items.
To me it means a great cook somewhere in the past cooked with them.
I love that.
Thank you for sharing this with us at Thoughts of Home on Thursday!
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I agree. There is a beauty in the vintage pieces.
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What a pretty kitchen you have! I love red and white!
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Thank you. Something about red and white seems so cozy and cheery.
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She is precious. I love your entire kitchen. Your pot rack and island is great. I love enamelware too. You have a nice collection. I shared my Spring mantle at the linkys today. Come over and say hi.
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Your blog is lovely. Thanks for visiting
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You have some great pieces. I love it too and have some red and white and black and white pieces.
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I do like all the colors but the red and white just steals my heart!
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What a wonderful collection you have! Thank you ever so much for linking up at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Your presence adds such a ray of sunshine!
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Your lovely comment made my day. Thanks for hosting such an inspiring party
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Gosh Amy, I have a weakness for enamelware as well. Red and white being my favorite also. Love your collection and the fun sign. Would love one by my red mixer! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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Glad to meet another red and white lover. Is it wrong that I have more in the basement waiting for my forever house and kitchen.
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I am so with you!! I have a real passion for enamelware and grab it up whenever I see it. I love the red and white but I collect the cobalt blue and white because those are the colors of my kitchen. Your whole collection and how you have displayed it is wonderful!!
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The blue and white is so pretty as well. My Great Grandmother had an entire kitchen of red and white enamelware I have been told. I think this is why I am so drawn to the color combination.
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It is amazing what a bit of red does for a room, I love the shelf in the middle of the kitchen, everything has a place, I sure could use some more storage in my tiny kitchen.
Thank you for dropping by to share your ideas and inspiration on the #OMHGFF this week!
Hope you will have a beautiful weekend!
Karren
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Amy, I am featuring this post at No Place Like Home this week. Have a nice day.
Blessings,
Sandi
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So excited!
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What beautiful decor! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
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It is my pleasure
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your list made me smile too – blessings!
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Thank you …glad I could make you smile
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New to your blog! FIRST TIME! lOVE YOUR STYLE ! How can I subscribe?? .
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Just added a subscription option
Thanks
Amy
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Hi Amy, love your enamelware and will be featuring you at SYC this week.
hugs,
Jann
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Beyond honored! I always love your pretty blog. Thank you so much
Amy
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Wow what a gorgeous post! I love all your enamel ware collection and every vignette. I will pin this great share.
I just saw you featured at Share Your Cup, along with me, so I’m so glad I saw it !
Have a lovely evening.
FABBY
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Thanks! I was so excited to be featured. Your blog is beautiful as well.
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Spoken like a true collector! Your red and white enamel ware makes me smile too. I don’t own any, but I sure do like the happy look that it offers your kitchen. Especially like the tray of small lidded canisters. That cutie in the basket is my favorite. What a darling little girl……and that smile is the best!
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She brings great joy to our home! I love the look of red and white in the kitchen
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I love your clean, crisp, nostalgic red and white kitchen!
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My Great Grandmother had red and white enamelware in her kitchen…I wish I could have seen it. My kitchen looks a little less crisp and clean lately with a busy 3 year old but I love this chapter in my life
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Dear Amy:
Oh what great vintage enamelware you have collecting. It looks very Americana! And who is that darling one in the basket – the Princess of course! Thank you for sharing, linking and participating in my blog party on Monday!
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Thank you…your comments always make me smile!
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That’s such a sweet picture of your little girl. The enamel ware in your kitchen is awesome! I like the look of it as well, so pretty and cool.
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Lovely photos! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
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Enamelware is awesome! I have a cake pan that was my husband’s grammy’s. I seem to always pass up my modern cake pans and go right to that one!
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Thanks for stopping by Peace, Love. Linkup! Hope to see you tomorrow at 6 for more sharing goodness : )
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You make a beautiful home. You also must be the Link Party Queen! I have never seen so many parties before. Thank you for joining TaDa! Thursdays every week, we love your posts.
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I always enjoy photos of your dolly. ~smile~ You’ve got wonderful kitchen decor!
Please drop by and say hello!
ஐღLauraღஐ
Harvest Lane Cottage
…doing what I can with what I’ve got where I am
on a short shoestring budget!
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Thank you. We do what we can in our 1920 rental…I can’t wait to have a big kitchen. I can bring up all the lovely things stored in the basement! Thanks for stopping by! On my way to visit your blog.
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Lovely! Those pieces would make me smile every time I looked at them!
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Hi Amy, I would like to thank you for participating in the Something Old is Something New Again, and your post is one of our features this week!
Hope you will stop by and share another old post today.
Have a great weekend!
Karren
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Thank you. What an honor!
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