tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post6434245778580526970..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: Beyond Colonial WilliamsburgThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-85706948054050612472018-03-01T08:53:39.705-05:002018-03-01T08:53:39.705-05:00Pat, it's sad, but the Pottery has changed! T...Pat, it's sad, but the Pottery has changed! The owner passed away and his wife decided to make it "fancier"! New buildings, new displays, new merchandise and NEW prices. Not the Pottery we used to love. <br />I frequently just browse in antique shops as well. I really don't "need" anything. My husband knows how much I love adding to my Beatrix Potter collection--I couldn't resist! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-43700382942124023332018-03-01T00:24:13.540-05:002018-03-01T00:24:13.540-05:00What a fabulous antique mall! I would be in my gl...What a fabulous antique mall! I would be in my glory browsing there as I love old things. I probably would not buy anything s=a s I am trying hard to downsize my life and possessions, but I'd love to look. I remember we loved to visit the Williamsburg Pottery Factiory. It had a large outdoor area and had hand made pottery outside and dishes and glasses inside. It is still in the area? It has been many years since we shopped there but I still use many items I purchased in the 80's and 90's.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-67124872791960966872018-02-27T15:11:21.092-05:002018-02-27T15:11:21.092-05:00I agree with you, Jill, it's so sad to see fam...I agree with you, Jill, it's so sad to see family photos in boxes. I imagine there are a number of reasons for that. When we've been cleaning out items in our home, pictures will never go. Have a happy afternoon. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-83063453282573148082018-02-27T11:52:19.117-05:002018-02-27T11:52:19.117-05:00So many delightful items! I love spending time in ...So many delightful items! I love spending time in antique stores and just thinking of all the people from the past and how they lived. Sad though when I see old pictures there.... always wondered why the families didn't keep them. Hope you have a great week!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-89272409012224408812018-02-25T20:37:22.872-05:002018-02-25T20:37:22.872-05:00Yes, my candy dish is Old Country Roses. I think ...Yes, my candy dish is Old Country Roses. I think I may have already mentioned that to you on your Bolton Abbey post. : )Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-12891490132693319342018-02-25T13:45:38.509-05:002018-02-25T13:45:38.509-05:00I thought the candy dish of your's was Old Cou...I thought the candy dish of your's was Old Country Roses, Sheri. I used to sew all of my clothes when I first married. I made clothes for my children as well. Then I became more busy as a young mother and let that go. I still have my original Sears sewing machine that Grayden gave me in our first year of marriage. I only do simple things now as well. Sounds like our Mama's were alike, Sheri! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-38817433198630339892018-02-25T12:32:56.300-05:002018-02-25T12:32:56.300-05:00I don't sew that well, just basic things like ...I don't sew that well, just basic things like pillows, sachets, but I admire my mom so much for sewing many of me and my sister's clothes, and she could read patterns as well. She always made me something special if I ever had a fancy party to go to. I'd love to see the original Yankee Candle Store sometime. We have one at our mall here, and it's always nice to visit. I wanted to tell you that I looked at the bottom of my Pink rose candy dish, and sure enough it was the same name that you mentioned. : )Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-91329550237108489822018-02-25T10:20:53.014-05:002018-02-25T10:20:53.014-05:00Classics never go out of style, do they? I think ...Classics never go out of style, do they? I think you are probably bought your pottery at the Pottery Factory. It used to be a wonderful spot to pick up many things at really great prices. Unfortunately the owner passed away and his wife rebuilt the stores and now charges big prices to go along. Your lantern sounds lovely. I will have to look for it on your blog. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-19457471875827045352018-02-25T10:08:02.829-05:002018-02-25T10:08:02.829-05:00I do love a good antique mall. Enjoyed your photos...I do love a good antique mall. Enjoyed your photos. I still enjoy looking even though there's little I will buy now as we try to pare down. I remember on a visit to Wmsbg how we bought some pottery at a large outlet just outside of town. They still remain among my favorites today! We also got a beautiful pewter lantern--right "in style" with today's decorating even though that was probably 35 years ago! podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-29878820474332042852018-02-25T09:32:57.459-05:002018-02-25T09:32:57.459-05:00Oh my Vee, I hope you can find your way out. If n...Oh my Vee, I hope you can find your way out. If not, there are plenty of quilts and such to snuggle. Also there is plenty to read as well. <br />Glad you looked into the Bridgewater-Rice connection. ♥<br />The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-24000188877154967972018-02-25T09:03:01.852-05:002018-02-25T09:03:01.852-05:00Goodness! I almost forgot to return after I wander...Goodness! I almost forgot to return after I wandered off in search of Matthew Rice images. That dinnerware is darling...a fence with chickens running about? Anyway, the Bridgewater-Rices have a fascinating story.<br /><br />Now I am sure that you’ll have to boot me out of the antique shop. I do not allow myself the luxury of wandering through very often and I seem to be lost. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-50643556134547474952018-02-24T19:28:45.779-05:002018-02-24T19:28:45.779-05:00Sheri, you would really love seeing all the blue a...Sheri, you would really love seeing all the blue and white transfer ware dishes at this antique mall. I do believe it's a classic. My Mama made many of my clothes growing up. She would even put my initials on the blouses she made me and my sisters. Do you like to sew like your Mom? The original Yankee Candle Store I believe was in Deerfield, Mass. We went there years ago with Samuel.<br />I hope you are well, my friend. Have a nice weekend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-59342144048661738432018-02-24T19:16:03.165-05:002018-02-24T19:16:03.165-05:00This is my kind of shop, Martha. Ellen. I love an...This is my kind of shop, Martha. Ellen. I love antique shops, and this one is filled with wonderful goodies. The blue dish section caught my eye, as blue china is the prettiest to me. And all those dolls - how cute they are. The Singer Sewing machine made me smile, as my mom was a great seamstress and had a Singer. That was so nice of your husband to buy you all the goodies. Is that the first and original Yankee Candle Store?<br /><br />It was a treat to see all these antique lovelies, Martha Ellen.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-63040595182158007532018-02-24T18:48:53.667-05:002018-02-24T18:48:53.667-05:00Pam, I'm trying very hard to only bring into o...Pam, I'm trying very hard to only bring into our home only the things we love. I have items in my home from family members like you. Aren't they just wonderful? That's so neat you have The Wizard of Oz Pez dispensers. We have some that were our children's. I hope you will show your finished mailbox. I can just bet it will be lovely. Enjoy the evening. ♥ The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-63502644340214929572018-02-24T18:08:56.115-05:002018-02-24T18:08:56.115-05:00I just love getting out and going antiquing (looki...I just love getting out and going antiquing (looking)...haha. It is a great way to spend sometime, seeing things that make you think of the past and your granny :). I hardly buy cause I have enough antiques that was my great aunts or great granny's. But I still love going and looking. In that one pic above that looks like the candy dispensers I looked and my eyes went right to ......Wizard of OZ. I have a set of those. Love them. Looks as if you had a great time. Love the mailbox cover and if I was smart with that I could change it out like you said...but I think I will just go ahead and paint my own on there....have a great rest of the weekend.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-24004623304474190192018-02-24T15:44:05.716-05:002018-02-24T15:44:05.716-05:00Thank you, Teresa! If my memory serves me the cab...Thank you, Teresa! If my memory serves me the cabinet was $500 or so. It was in great shape and beautiful! Thanks for visiting. I will follow you as well! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-8702586677938527472018-02-24T14:36:55.698-05:002018-02-24T14:36:55.698-05:00Hi, thanks for visiting my blog! I really enjoyed...Hi, thanks for visiting my blog! I really enjoyed reading this and earlier posts! I would *LOVE* to visit that antique store! The spool cabinet was something else.. how much was it? I will add your blog to my blog list! ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-77800634926194100232018-02-24T12:49:15.979-05:002018-02-24T12:49:15.979-05:00Hello, and thank you for visiting. Antique stores ...Hello, and thank you for visiting. Antique stores are great places to find so many beautiful things. We love Italy and are happy to see you here. Have a great day! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-73534509887138393212018-02-24T11:34:02.959-05:002018-02-24T11:34:02.959-05:00hi, I'm your new follower and I write to you f...hi, I'm your new follower and I write to you from Italy. I think that this store is very beautiful, I love candles expecially perfume candles. I love your blog, see you soon. By by <br />Desideri Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069662685296991020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-53146989584452483262018-02-24T08:35:16.534-05:002018-02-24T08:35:16.534-05:00Willpower had nothing to do with it, Cathy--my poc...Willpower had nothing to do with it, Cathy--my pocketbook did! Lol There is always something to tempt us, isn't it? It is fun to see all the beautiful things that have survived so many years. Enjoy your weekend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-74416845924671958312018-02-24T08:32:02.210-05:002018-02-24T08:32:02.210-05:00The Singer would be put to good use in your home f...The Singer would be put to good use in your home for sure! I'm seeing more and more of them around these days in antique stores. I'm glad you came along with us! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-19536716719102838722018-02-24T08:27:40.978-05:002018-02-24T08:27:40.978-05:00Deb, I was so surprised to see the Matthew Rice di...Deb, I was so surprised to see the Matthew Rice dishes as well! If you click on the photo hopefully you can read about this pattern being from the rare breed conservation in Colonial Williamburg.<br />The Singer sewing machine was one of two manual ones in the building. The spool cabinet would be beautiful alongside that beauty.<br />Waving to you, my friend across the Pond! xoxo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-2112306181578486622018-02-24T08:19:10.243-05:002018-02-24T08:19:10.243-05:00It is so much fun to see so many beautiful antique...It is so much fun to see so many beautiful antiques from our parent's and our own childhood, Cheryl. Grayden was so sweet to add to my Beatrix Potter collection. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-58633680274505586312018-02-24T07:36:51.298-05:002018-02-24T07:36:51.298-05:00SO many wonderful items in that store! I'm su...SO many wonderful items in that store! I'm surprised you made it out with just the few purchases you made. You must have a great deal of will power! 😀Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-23408729408658222432018-02-24T05:31:22.171-05:002018-02-24T05:31:22.171-05:00I certainly did enjoy the tour, I have been up and...I certainly did enjoy the tour, I have been up and down several times. I too swooned over the spool cabinet but finally decided on the singer sewing machine. What an amazing place to visit.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com