Peonies – another favorite flower of mine. Fragrant, feminine, and frilly. Unfortunately, these did not come from my garden. They came from Whole Foods who has great sales on flowers. At least the one here does.
I stuck them in this vintage yellow McCoy pitcher that doesn’t see much light. In fact, I have a pretty decent McCoy pottery collection – started back before Fatty and I were married. Before we moved to this house two years ago, I had it all displayed together. I loved seeing in mass. Now it is all over the house – sitting on different shelves and in a neglected china cabinet. Some of it is still in a box – lame, I know. Most of my pieces are flower pots with some vases mixed in. I haven’t added much to it in the last few years because the prices are sooooooo high now. I think I probably have at least 40 pieces…I should count. And then show and tell. That could be fun. Maybe I could figure out a good way to display it all in the process. What do you think? I promise I won’t overwhelm you – just a little here and there. Are you guys game?
oh yes please ! Show and tell ;o)
lovely picture – nice colors and those flowers are lovely.
yes, please! i love collections. i have a handful of mccoy, also (not nearly as big as your lot) and also stopped buying when the prices got high. same w/depression glass + jadeite (which i’ve since sold). i seem to have moved on to a whole new (and cheaper) era to collect from…
I love peonies! I would love to see your collection of pottery.
your twirly skirt group on flickr is great. can’t wait to see it grow. how fun!
My peonies didn’t bloom this year. š
I am game for pottery show and tell. Get it out of the box!
Ooh! Your peonies are prettier than mine!
Please show and tell the McCoy stuff.
My peonies should be popping any day now. One of my favorite flowers. Yours look lovely and I bet they smell heavenly!
Yes, please! Love to see your collection.
I also have a few pieces of McCoy. I really like the pitcher. I would love to see your collection
Peonies are my favourite! Their gorgeous.
The flowers are lovely. I may have to run out and get some peonies myself. Apartment living’s convenient but I yearn for a yard.
Can’t wait to see your stash! Pretty shot of the peonies, and such a nice color combo!
Please show, and I love the peonies too!
Wonderful picture! We have peonies in my front yard. I cut one yesterday and it now sits in a heineken bottle full of water – yep, I’m high class! Anyway, I too have a few McCoy pieces from years back. I remember always wanting the smiley face cookie jar. Can’t wait to see your stuff!
Yes, please do show and tell. š
Yes, please! I love china and the only way I ever see peonies is on blogs!!
I love peonies. We moved a few years ago and pass our old house daily. Funny, I don’t miss the house but I do miss the peonies.
Bring ’em on! I’d love to see your collection. And I like that you have them throughout the house. Collections that are used are so much more fun than those that collect dust.
Show us your McCoy girl! I think I have one little itty piece…somewhere…..hmmmmm…
And I am going to check out our whole foods for peonies! Those are beautiful!
oh my!! peonies AND McCoy? were we separated at birth? haha. really great color combo there…the yellow and peach. i have quite a collection too…i focused on the cream colored ones and also have stopped collecting. i remember a MSL magazine where she featured McCoy and i thought…oh NO!! and sure enough, the prices escalated like crazy after that.
hmmm…sounds like it would make another good flickr pool…i would love to see others.
totally game …especially if more pics of peonies are dropped in too!
Ah…very pretty peonies. That’s the one thing missing from my garden. Okay where have I been but…I have never heard of McCoy! So please enlighten me with your collection so I can see what I have been missing!
Gorgeous peonies…love the birght pink color! Ours will soon be in bloom–can’t wait! I just Goodled McCoy and was bowled over by how vast the number of pieces & styles…Love things in bluey-green shades. Do share some pics of your pottery collection, love to see! :o)
Beautiful flowers and pitcher! I would absolutely love to see your collection!
Do show & tell! I love seeing people’s collections:)
I love peonies, too. Tulips and peonies are my two favorites. Maybe lilacs, too. Absolutely beautiful photo!
The flowers are beautiful and you really must share the pottery collection too~
The flowers are beautiful and you really must share the pottery collection too~
We must have the same taste in flowers, because I heart peonies and ranunculus as well. Something about that bunchy, cabbagey look.