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27 January, 2009

What's on My Wall?...Wordless Wednesday...and...Outdoor Wednesday

Today I am participating in three Wednesday events....am I overly enthusiastic?? Be sure to click on the links to the hostesses of these events so that you can visit their wonderful blogs and support these new ventures in Blogland!


Welcome to the first What's on your Wall Wednesday hosted by our "hostess with the mostest" Barb at Grits and Glamour! Be sure to stop by her blog to see her beautiful home and to find a list of this week's participants!


Welcome to my home! I have been hiding a dirty little secret from you and that is... the extent of my plate obsession! But now that I know you a little better, I am going to begin giving you a few peeks at my plates. This week I'll show you my front door. You see the four Quimper plates hanging above the door? Well, there are plates over almost every door in my house...are you still my friend? lol OK...then I'll show you my plates up close and personal as well as the little Quimper wall pocket to the right of my door.

This is my pride and joy...my favorite piece of Quimper ware! It is an antique double wall pocket with the traditional little Breton man and woman hand-painted on it. Quimper is in Bretagne...Brittany... a province of France...so the little figures are wearing the traditional costumes of that region. I love that they are together because it keeps me from having to buy two of them! You'll see what I mean when you see my plates!


This plate is from a series of Genre Ancien Wallplates which were created from designs in the archives and museum collections of HB Henriot, the most famous producer of Quimper ware. These plates are not antiques, but are copies of them. You will notice that there is always a fanciful plant painted beside the figures. Here is the little Breton, or man from Bretagne, who is playing a traditional Breton instrument...


...and this is the matching Bretonne, or woman from Bretagne. She has been spinning and is holding a spindle. I love the flowers in this particular pair of plates! But you must see my dilemma...you have to buy both of them!!!


And here is the Breton, smoking his clay pipe. Notice his wooden shoes and his wonderful bloomers!


and here is his partner....also holding a spindle. But you do see that you have to buy both, don't you? You can't leave the little guy all alone without his honey pie! Can you??

And so it begins...your first peek into my addiction to plates! Please be sure to visit Barb to see more of the participants and what's on their walls!

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Welcome to my first Wordless Wednesday hosted by my friend Dixie at French Lique, Texas! Be sure to visit her blog to see a list of the other participants, get the word for the week and find out how to join in the fun!


Garden....

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Welcome to Outdoor Wednesday hosted by my fellow Southerner Susan at A Southern Daydreamer! Don't forget to stop by her blog to see who is participating and to check out the wonderful outdoor spaces!

Vincent Van Gogh's view of the same garden...."The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles." Van Gogh was admitted to this hospital in Arles, France, after cutting off a portion of his ear while arguing with his friend and fellow artist Paul Gauguin. Click here for more information about the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh.





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  1. SharonJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Debbie - I'm still your friend. I have a few plates on my walls, too, so I know what you mean. However, you probably have more on your walls than I have on mine. And I for sure don't know as much about them as you do. Anyway, I can't wait to see more of the plates on your walls. I put you on my list of award reciepents, but I see you have all of them already! LOL! Come by anyway; I always enjoy your visits.

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  2. xinexJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Bautiful Quimper plates, Debbie. I am turning green with envy:-) But my favorite is the double wall pocket. Love your garden pictures!...Christine

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  3. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Debbie, I love your plates, and if you saw what was inside of my cabinets, you would understand why I say that! I loved your garden shots, too. BTW, I posted something on Blue Monday just for you (and you need to check the link on my page under Shiny Objects because it has to do with kitties and pottery), because I don't think you saw it. With your industrious post, I know understand why! LOL!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  4. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Debbie, I love your plates. And I adore your Quimper wall pocket. I could easily become addicted to plates, too. I do have a few plates I could share. But, nothing like yours.

    The gardens are so beautiful. I wish we could take a afternoon stroll though them together.
    Hugs, Terrie

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  5. SueJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Debbie...I love your Quimper ware..I have a plate addiction as well but not with such elegant plates like you have...I happen to love souvenir state plates...You know those tacky things from the 1950's..I actually have 2 complete sets...No, they are not on my wall. Thank heavens for that!!

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  6. KatJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Wow, you have been a busy bee today! I love your plates, you have such a wonderful collection. But that wall pocket is the best. And thank you again for the mini vacation, just beautiful and just what I needed right now (it's 29 degrees and dropping and they are using the dreaded "s" word on the weather!) Hugs, Kathy

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  7. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Oh Debbie...your walls are heavenly... I love all your plates!

    The garden are gorgeous. I would love to wander around the pathways and see all the beautiful flowers.

    Thanks for sharing your photos... Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

    Susan

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Way to go---THREE Wednesday Events all rolled into one! I love blogging--you just learn soooo much---like those lovely plates of yours! I have never heard of Quimper before today!! You certainly have a wonderful collection--and I can see why you love them!
    Oh the courtyard gardens are lovely--so wonderful that it is the same spot Van Gogh painted. I need to go to the link you provided and read about the fight he had and the reason he cut off and mailed his ear to someone. It's been a very long time since I read that story! :)
    Well, hope you have a great Wordless Wednes., What's on your Wall Wednes., and Outdoor Wednesday! :) Dana

    PS Loved your tablescape, too! You have been a busy blogger!! :)

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  9. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Debbie, I'm baaaaack! No, No. Not those kitties. The kitty riding the gator on the teapot (the faux kitty) in the Blue Monday post. Then once there, you have GOT TO check out the link (on the sidebar) to the gallery. They have some kitty teapots that will set you free! ;-) Go to the veeeeeeeeery end of the sidebar under Shiny Objects! But see the one in the post first. It's a hoot. He looks like he has a mohawk or something. He's also an angel, an oxymoron if ever there was one because I've lived with kitties throughout my life, and they are the definition of the word mischief. ;-) Nothinbg angelic there... well, maybe their sweet faces. :-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  10. DixieJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Debbie - those garden and outdoor photos make me long for springtime... we're having our 1-week of winter in south Texas this week... I don't like the cold... but at least it only lasts 1-week! ;)

    blessings. Dixie

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  11. MaryroseJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    I just discovered your blog. How lovely! Plates and kitties make a winning combination.

    All the best, Lana

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  13. Missy WertzJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Very pretty. thank you for sharing!

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  14. Barb @ The Everyday Home January 27, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Good evening dear friend. I was making my rounds and could not wait to get here. You never fail to impress me with your collection.
    I have to show you my three bowls I bought in Budhapest. Not Qwimper, but very similiar and you will love them. Thank you so much for joining my first ever WOYWW. I know you had a busy day with all these events. I can't wait to see more of your treasures. Hugs, Barb

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Amazing photos of the very courtyard. Inspiring! I'll have to look at your post on your walls and come back

    Kathy b

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Ok, I just enjoyed Quimper plates. They are just lovely. As I read your descriptions I read the word Breton. I just had a lovely crepe at a local restaurant. The crepe is called the Coq Breton. I know no french but I wonder if Coq is chicken ?

    Anyway, really did enjoy the plates and the crepe.
    Kathy b

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  17. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 28, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Debbie, your sneak peak into your beautiful plate obsession is beautiful.. I can see why you fell in love with these beauties.. Thanks for sharing darling. hugs ~lynne~

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  18. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    Debbie, got the message! Glad you found them! I need your email address. I can't click on yours and get it because this new computer won't let me. It's nuts! If you get a chance, email me at my blog.

    Thanks much!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  19. Melissa MillerJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    ~WOW~ Debbie your home and plates are beautiful! I love your entryway
    decor'. The plates above in a row look great like that.

    The gardens are just magnificent.
    How peaceful.
    ~Melissa :)

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  20. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    WOW!! Debbie you did a triple today..and here I can barely do one...now I love that wall pocket..all you plates are just to beautfiul and I never heard of them until I met you...thanks hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  21. Pug1January 28, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Lovely plates!!!! CHEERS! Michele

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    HELLO DEBBIE,
    BEAUTIFUL....
    I LOVE YOUR ENTRY WAY AND YOUR QUIMPER WARE...I'M NOT EDUCATED ENOUGH AS I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH QUIMPER WARE BUT IT IS VERY PRETTY...I LOVE THE COLORS.
    YOU ARE AMAZING TO PARTICIPATE IN THREE ACTIVITIES AND EACH ONE WAS LOVELY.
    debbie

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  23. Four Paws and CoJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Hi Debbie! Awesome post! Yes, you definitely HAVE to buy both of the plates - they wouldn't look right if you split the couples up... Love the wall pocket! The gardens are so beautiful... ♥ Diane

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  24. My name is RietJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Your quimper plates are gorgeous and my favorite of course is the double wall pocket. I have never seen anything like it but be sure I am gooing to look.

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  25. BoJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    You have been a busy blogger & I'm glad you have...wonderful photos! I really like the way you are displaying your plates over the door. The garden is just lovely and the accompanying story was great to read. Thank you Debbie for voting for Lil Bear! ;-) Bo

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  26. vintage girl at heartJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    I love your plates!!!! The double wallpocket one is so unique!!! Do you have any tips for me on how to hang plates and keep them safe?? I have so many but am worried that they may fall and break! I am off to look at your lovely blog!

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  27. Jewel SaulsJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    WOW! WOW! WOW!
    1. Of course you have plates on your walls!!!! I especially love the double wall pocket!
    2. Lovely Garden!
    3. I love Van Gogh! Thanks for sharing and explaining the connection to the lovely garden mentioned above!!! :D Jewel

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  28. MargieJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    What lovely garden pictures! How nice to see some color this morning, where here all I see when I look out my windows, is, that white stuff. It's lovely, too, but I'm ready for some beautiful spring color!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Margie :)

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  29. Paula@SweetPeaJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    More Quimper...love it, especially the wall pocket.

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  30. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Debbie, I love the lessons about your Quimper ware. They are so interesting and I love the different looks and costumes the couples wear. I agree that you have to have both. The wall pocket is just beautiful. The gardens in your pictures are just so beautiful. When I see pictures of France, I'm always amazed at the very neatly manicured and formal gardens. They are just beautiful. I agree with Kathy, another great mini vacation. Hugs, Marty

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  31. Heidi PocketbookJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I stopped by to see your Wordless Wednesday and enjoyed not only that but all of your pictures and things shared today. They are all very lovely!

    Have a good day :-)

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  32. LindaJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Debbie, Your plates are beautiful. And I love your displays!

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  33. Miss JaniceJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Oh, thanks for the peek...I love your quimperware and the wreath inside is buuuuuutiful! I just love your blog more and more everyday...just my style!

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  34. Michelle, All Home and LoveJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful! And what is wrong with plates above every doorway?! Nothing at all! Every time I have an open spot on a wall I think to myself, hmmmm...what would look nice there? Plates!

    Thanks for sharing your obsession with us, love it.
    ~Michelle

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  35. SueJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful plates and beautiful pictures of the gardens, and I really enjoyed listening to the music...
    Blessings, Sue

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  36. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~January 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    The plates are lovely but the gardens...wow!

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  37. akawestJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Wow, everything is so beautiful. I especially like the wall pocket.

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  38. StaceyJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    That wall pocket is one of the prettiest I've ever seen! I'm turning green here. :)

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  39. Cami @ Creating MyselfJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Of course I'm still your friend. You'd be hard pressed to find a wall in my house that doesn't have a plate on it. ;o) Happy WOYWW!

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  40. Miss JaniceJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    I forgot to answer your question about Miss Scarlett's hat...Your guests may wear a hat, but the hostess never wears a hat inside her home!

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  41. Kristens CreationsJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Love the plates! The outdoor pictures just make me long for spring even more! That's interesting about Van gogh! Great post!!! Kristen

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  42. JudyBugJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    I am positively salivating over your Quimper plates. I love Quimper. The double vase is just wonderful. You can never have too many plates. If anyone told you that, they were mistaken. ;-)

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    You know I'm still your friend.i love seeing more of your plates.And you cannot-------seperate the lovers.No way!I can see why you have such a love for them.Now I'm going to go find out about wordless wednesday...Ann

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Yikes! 3 for the price of one! Lovely, lovlier, lovliest! I enjoyed seeing it all!

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  45. The Raggedy GirlJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    WOW! You did three and did them all beautifully. I tried to do one and made a mess of it. Oh well, I will try again next week. Your plates are amazing.
    Roberta Anne

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  46. GlendaJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Absolutely love the vibrant colors of the Quimper Ware. Makes the scenes seem so alive. Some things just belong or look better in pairs, if it is possible to have a pair. Salt/pepper sets, candlesticks, etc. You get the idea. Sometime you are so attracted to something that has lost it's mate, that you acquire it anyway. Then your search begins for another orphaned one like the one you have.

    The pictures of the gardens are so wonderful. Hardly seems like Spring is due to begin here March 20th when it is still so cold outside. Batten down the hatches. It is due to get colder before it gets warmer. The heat of Summer will be here soon enough.

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  47. UnknownJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Love the plates, what a beautiful collection. And those photographs, breathtaking. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Hi Glenda...Oh you are right about summer! Soon I'll have to mow the lawn again...a job that gets increasingly less interesting as summer progresses! But I want it done my way...lol! Yes, my sister gave me a single Quimper plate..with a litle man. They are expensive and I could not have expected two! But I knew where she got it...at an antique store in Madison...so I had to get in the car and go get his mate!! Ohh...I'm sounding a little obsessive! Hope you are having a great week! Thanks for dropping by! I'm always happy to see a comment from you!...Debbie

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  49. Linda QJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Love your dishes you have on the walls and else where, very nice!
    Linda

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Debbie,
    Beautiful plates....Love the garden photos...Love to walk through the path of the garden. Welcome to Outdoor wednesday..katherinellen

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  51. The NorwegianJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    I have loved learning about Quimper. I was aware of it but never took the time to study the varying details on the individual pieces.
    The hand painting is charming! Very fun to be the "student". You may be retired but you are still a teacher!

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  52. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Thanks, Norwegian! Unfortunately, the teacher in me has been there for so long, it won't quit!! lol ...Debbie

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  53. ~*~Leanne~*~January 29, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Hi Debbie, I can see why you love the Quimper Ware plates... I love your collection! Your pictures of the gardens are just beautiful! It's nice to see pictures like that when all I see out my windows is snow. LOL Thanks for visiting my blog. I will definetly post pictures of my penny rugs when I'm done.
    ~*~Leanne~*~

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  54. BelindaJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Debbie! Three new weekly blogging events...what fun! I think your plate addiction is 100% acceptable...especially here in home decor blog land! I absolutely love your Quimper, and yes, I totally agree that you should have two of everything to keep that little Breton couple together forever. :-)

    As for that beautiful garden, well, I think if you are going to have to be in a hospital, how much better for the patient if he gets to gaze out onto that scene during his stay, as opposed to an ugly old concrete parking lot!

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  55. Chari at Happy To DesignJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Good Mornin' Girlfriend...

    Oooh...love all of your pretty quimperware!!! I just knew you would be "chompin at the bit" to post for "What's on your Walls" Wednesday...hehe!!! I don't know if I ever told you but it was your beautiful kitchen wall display of pretty plates that inspired me to do my collection of red transferware wall display in my dining room!!! I had never decorated with plates before and now I'm wanting to put plates up everywhere...hehe!!!

    Well Sweetie...hope that you're having a terrific Thursday...
    Love ya,
    Chari

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  56. My name is RietJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Debbie, there is an award for you on my blog.

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  57. My Days with DaisyJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Debbie,
    Thanks for the little lesson on Quimperware. Beautiful pictures of the gardens and I am intigued by wordlsess Wednesday. I painted a French Inspired Mermaid for a French Inspired shop called Vintage. I cannot wait for you to see it! Kim

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  58. YaYa's FunhouseJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Debbie, this is my first visit, I came by way of Sharon at Second Helping. You have a beautiful home and the plate are beautiful. I will be back.

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  59. Chari at Happy To DesignJanuary 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Hey Girlfriend...

    I'm back...hehe!!! I have a decorating dilemma and would love your advise especially since you're the pro when it comes to all things french...I just put it up on my blog...if you have the time, I'd sure appreciate your input!!!

    Love ya,
    Chari

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  60. Cindy J.January 29, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Debbie I have had such a longing for Quimperware. It was truly a case of love at first site. Ah, but the price has kept me from owning any, but I see you got some at Ross? Oh my I will be on the hunt. Always love to see more of your wonderful collection and loving home. Love, Cindy

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  61. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Oh Cindy!! How wonderful to see you here! Thanks so much for droppin by. I just mentioned you in a comment to Chari! Have a great weekend...Debbie

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  62. ~CC CatherineJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Debbie, I love the Quimper plates from France and the story behind them. Your Outdoor Wed. post is fab...so lovely! Absolutely love the gardens in the pics! ~CC Catherine

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  63. PeggyJanuary 30, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Debbie, CC will be staying here on the farm. She is our first mini nubian and we can't wait to see what kind of milker she will be

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  64. Envoy-etteJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Love the colors on the plates! And yes, you mustn't break up the couple!

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  65. SweetieJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Debbie - I loved each of your posts. Loving plates like I do, your first post was my favorite. What is really great is that you share so much information about them. The Quimper ware was beautiful. I also took a tour of your home. It's beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Sweetie

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  66. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)January 31, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Ok...you keep showing me all this Quimper Ware...and I'll have a new addiction to add to my decorating book addiction and "general" china addiction. It's sooooo colorful...love it!

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  67. SarahDecember 27, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Debbie, as the daughter of one of my close friends tells us, "One can never have too many plates." It is an addiction, but such a fun one. But life is short and one should surround oneself with what makes one happy. Thanks for sharing the photos. I think your little wall pocket is adorable. I like to fill my pockets with lavender. Makes the guest room smell a bit like France. ~ Sarah

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Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I appreciate my wonderful readers!... Debbie

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