Wednesday, March 9, 2011

WOW! Dazzling and Brilliant Ceramics!




It was a "Wow" moment when I first saw this guest bathroom.

Get this- 
The previous owner left these extraordinary treasures 
in the home.  

Can you believe?
A MacKenzie - Childs Guest Bathroom! 

It was probably the room that convinced me that we just had to have this house! 

I know, funny, but true. 

Yes, along with other wonderful things...
but still...these one of a kind
Mackenzie-Childs 
ceramics stole my heart years ago!

If you would like to know more about these brilliant ceramics, google, MacKenzie - Childs, you'll find the history of these time honored crafts. From plates,  planters, teapots to tureens and to the great one of kind pieces you see in our guest bathroom.

I've always and forever wanted to start a collection of Mackenzie Childs ceramics, now I have!  They are performing beautifully in our guest bathroom and it truly makes me so happy! 

 It was a "Wow" moment when I first saw this sensational room! 



It was hard to get a really good picture without me in it, oh that mirror was in my way!
Look at this sink, I love it! 

Like its namesake - a seaside resort on the "British Riviera" - Torquay offers drama and opulence, and then goes on to impart a certain modern-day sensibility. Mix bold frank-and-mustard hand-painted tiles with check-and-rose patterned tiles for a twist on tradition. 



I'm crazy about these knobs! 

This brilliant tile is in the middle of the awesome white tiled floor.
What's not to love about this sweet little checked and rose pattern?

Oh my, this vintage looking light fixture - It could be Vintage, Antique or just Old, whatever....
I really love it~

There are two pieces of Torquay, the small one one the right in the photograph above and the larger one below.
 
I love this larger piece of Torquay. Look at the beautiful checked and rose floral pattern, what creative artwork!

If you turn over each handcrafted piece, you can see the marks of the artisans who created it. 
Isn't that just amazing?  

I'm in the market for more incredible, delicate and charming
Mackenzie - Childs Ceramics. 

Joining sweet Kim @ Savvy Southern Style
for her
Just Wow Us Wednesdays!

25 comments:

  1. Hi Nancy! That is so gorgeous, I love the colors and the touch of whimsy, yet classy feeling. I hope to see you at the spray paint party on March 25th.
    Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing.

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  2. I am suffering from some very serious BATHROOM ENVY right about now! Happy for YOU, though! Just beautiful!

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  3. Just beautiful, Nancy! I am such a fan of MC, the colors and patterns are so much fun. I am really loving that sink. What a treasure!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Nancy this WOWED me for sure! What a wonderful bathroom. I can see how it captured you heart.
    Hugs, Linda

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  5. Beautiful! I've never seen a bathroom quite so enchanting. Thanks for sharing it.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. Oh Nancy I love this bathroom..I love MC so much..hugs and smiles Gloria

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  7. Wow, that's really beautiful! Lovin' the chandy in the bathroom-enjoy:@)

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  8. Thank you Nancy for visiting my blog. I became a follower of yours because, well I love roosters! :)

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  9. Nancy, this is such a cute bathroom. I love the chandy and the sconces.Thanks for joining WUW!

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  10. I can see why you love it so much. It's just beautiful. I too am a fan and my heart always skips a beat ;0)

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  11. So you bought the house to get the bathroom LOL, I know you didn't really, but truly I can see the attraction. This type of tile and ceramics are new to me and I like to learn about new things, so thanks.

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  12. Gosh, Nancy. I would have had a hard time moving out of that house because of the bathroom. It's beautiful!!
    Glad your bloggin' again.
    Hugs,
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  13. I LOVE all of it, the chandelier, the sink the knobs...I LOVE IT ALL! What a bright and cheery bathroom! Hope you are having a wonderful day and I think seeing you in the mirror while taking the picture would just make it even prettier:) HUGS!

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  14. I've seen the Mackenzie catalog but I've never seen anything used in the decor and I really love it! How unique and elegant! ♥

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  15. Wowzers! What I would give for that bathroom ...

    Have a beautiful eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

    CSN GIVEAWAY ENDS 3/17

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  16. Woohoo!
    Nancy is back and is this bathroom amazing or what?

    I love it!

    Maybe I need some too!

    Love to you Nancy-

    Laura

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  17. Lucky you! I love the ceramic fixtures. I've never seen anything quite like them.

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  18. Oh wow! What a bathroom..it has it all! So happy for your visit and friendship. I am now happpily following you!

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  19. Wow Nancy, that is a lot of good-looking bling in that bath. Love the chandy! ♥O

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  20. WOW hardly begins to describe it; that's one Fabulous bath!

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  21. Amazing! What a gorgeous AND unique bathroom. I love it. Thank you for stopin by and your advise. God Bless.

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  22. Wow... look at all of that color... beautiful! Love the chandelier!
    ~ Jo :)

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  23. Wow, is right! darling and whimsical! Lezlee

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I love your comments!
Nancy