Peculiar and Odd Looking !!

I have been fascinated with these little Toby Jugs for quite some time. I was thrilled when my sweet mom gave me her awesome collection! 
Such interesting and beautiful objects of d'art!

(Okay, get this. I gathered them all up for the photo shoot, and told them it was not time for a libation...
they were sure miffed!) 

Anyhow, the little Toby Jugs are so typical of the eccentricity of the British, each of these early jugs has such a unique little character, and its own bit of history.

Toby jugs are popular around the world and are always associated with England. I have a few that were made in Japan. I believe that the first Toby Jug was made in the early 18th century. They are mostly jovial, even though some don't look very happy! 
They are dressed in clothes of that time, a long coat with low pockets, waistcoat, knee breeches and shoes.

Check out their little features, some will make you smile and some, not so much!!

 

I'm ready for another-

I did not ask for Tea!

Mad As Hops!

Ahh, Gin!

You should not carry on like that, sir!

I lost my head, sorry. 

He sure has a prominent nose! Yikes, 

back then they called this kind of a nose a 

Parish Pick-Ax!

Happy...the most giggle mug of the bunch.

Oh my lovely, not now!

A bit intoxicated? 

Half- Rats!

No my dear, not that kind. 

Can you not remember anything?

So excitable!

Hope you enjoyed taking a peek at my

peculiar, odd and strange...

 grand little Toby Jugs!

Did you know that 

Quarterback Peyton Manning 

is the most high-profile 

collector of Toby Jugs!

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Have a great weekend~

Nancy

Nancy's Notes Living~ Guest Bedrooms!

Well, It's that time again!

Nancy's Notes Living!
Guest Bedrooms~

Welcome!
I've decided to post some pictures of two guest bedrooms upstairs. 

They are a work in progress!
I want these rooms to feel like an oasis for our guests.
I need wall art and other decor...

Warm it up a bit, maybe a vintage quilt or new fluffed up pillows for the beds, who knows!
When I'm out and about, I may find some treasures that will work for the room!
In an instant, I'll know it~

So come along with me! 

I'm a tad bit crazy about this yellow door. 
It's not mine, I just love it and wanted to share it! 
Love the bit of whimsy to start out our short tour!

I found the photograph at the link below...
Link for yellow door~

 Let's head upstairs.
More about "The Cowboy" in that painting another time~

The bedrooms are just to the the right.

I'm just a bit over the moon about yellow and flowers.

I wish I could remember the name of this pattern! She ( the brain) fails me every now and then! 

Did buy it at Tuesday morning a few years back!

I cherish this bedroom set, it was one of my mother's bedroom sets. 

I love the headboard.

 Some treasures...

 Jack and Jill bathroom....

Love mixing the colors in each of the bedrooms...

 Soap box love....

I'd like to add more flowered art on the wall....

Coming soon!

Our granddaughter's call this their pink room!

The comforters are from Tommy Hilfiger Collection. 
Reversible, awesome green stripes on the other side.
Fun to change it out.  

I really must get the art on the walls. Have the art...just 

at times decorating takes a back seat to life!

 I love the chippy painted chair and polka dot table.

I think she's beautiful! I happen to love dolls too.
 You can tell they are played with and have been,
goodness knows how long!

There are more.
 Baby dolls.
There are Barbie dolls,
Princesses. Fairies.
All in the toy closet with costumes
and you know, more stuff~
Not to mention the playroom!
Grandchildren rule our house!



Just thought I'd show you the third guest BR upstairs....it was featured awhile back!

I'll be back with more accessories, vignettes and maybe some wall art. 

There's no end to what one can add! I like to change thing up too! 

Maybe I'll feature the Game Room next time. 

Not my office, it's in a state of shock. 

Have a great day, friends! 

Joining Kim for Wow Us Wednesday~

 

Link for yellow door~

Latest Notes...

First happy note...

These cute little munchkins have been over to see Nana and Pop quite a bit lately and we have all been having a blast! I even got in the pool and yes, got my hair wet! Woo hoo, go Nana! We have been playing games, Twister, Sorry, Spot It, Checkers, Chinese Checkers, Battle, working on puzzles, swimming, painting, racing cars, oh you name it. 

It's amazing how fast these kids grow in just one year.

This little guy is ready for Kindergarten! 

Now, how can this be? 

He was just born. 

Another note...

Okay, is it just me or is anyone else drawn to little books with a quick guide to just about anything? I've been in and out of Barnes and Noble so much recently, shoot, I won't kid myself, I love book stores! I'm there quite a bit. 

I love their puzzles and, ahem.....little books....
Barnes and Noble is a place I could spend hours in, yes and even in book sections at grocery stores! That's me with the loaded huge grocery basket in that tiny little isle bothering you!

My latest find...

Seriously, Nancy, home Organizing??
May be a little to late for you dear!

I bought this little book last week.
It's always the word, QUICK and LITTLE that draws me in! 
I'm not terribly organized, but I'm not terribly disorganized!

This is the deal. I just love little things, little books, grandchildren, babies, boxes, cups, puppies, kittens, baubles, you know what I mean.

Okay, back to the little book. I did flip through the pages, yes and break neck speed, I wanted to find out how this getting organized fast would work! I know I'd like to make things less complicated, wave a wand, poof everything is done in a flash and of course organized. Not so fast, is seems with this book. There's work. Who knew?? Oh shoot, the quick just went out my window!

Well, I will share a few tips that caught my attention. I was wanting the fairy godmother to show up. Didn't happen. She's been out to lunch way to often! What's up with that?

Ready? Organizing Magic:

SLASH WORK WITH FEWER STEPS- 

Oh really? So organized people keep things neat as they go? 
I get that. 

Well, I do know someone that pours a cup of coffee, she tears open the sweetener packet while it's dripping in cup, throws away packet while her foot is opening the trash can lid. In one motion she grabs creamer, without putting the jar down, puts it away in cabinet and stirs while it's dripping out into her cup!  No mess, no work and at lightening speed. True. Know her well.

Tips.

Tip: Make the bed when you get out of it. 
I do that, do you?

Tip: Clean kitchen as you go and before you sit down to eat.
Humm, most of the time. Unless I'm having a glass of wine and have thrown the old organizing out the window! Just going with the flow...listening to music, doing the happy dance while cooking. 
Do you ever do that? 

Tip: Put all make up, cleansing, moisturizers, brush, comb, hairspray, toothbrush, toothpaste and all away before leaving room.
Of course! 

BETTER TO KEEP UP THAN CATCH UP!!
Oh, I get that. 

I think I'm doing pretty good. Now the book goes on a shelf, did I even read the entire book? No! I just buy them and flip through them backwards! 
Do you ever do that?

Want to see a few of the other little books that I love? I'll show you anyway! Really, check them out, they are little little, cute, easy to hold, sweet and a good read. 

No, I'm not advertising for anyone, just a little post about 
my crazy little thing about little books! 

Seriously, this is not all of them. 
Do I need little book rehab? Nah, I'm good. No big worry. 
I'm okay. just love to read and like it to be quick read! 
I'm into reading on my kindle,
that is even little and quick!


Great day to all~

Told You Soooo!!

I told you we could not get over that fence!!!

You never listen to me! 

   Joining Tex 

Good Fences

Have a great and happy day~

Royal Bonn~

Good Morning!

The sun actually came out yesterday and there is not rain in the forecast! I know there are many along with me that are thrilled with this news! Enough already!! 

Well, I found the antique store on Saturday that I've searched for three times, yes! Suri did okay, however she did not know about the construction and detours! Another time, I ended up at a antique store that was out of business! So, when I went looking for this place again, I was armed and ready and was not coming home until I found it. And I did, woo hoo! It was even bigger and better than I thought it would be! I just love to wander around on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or anytime looking for treasures. I makes my heart happy!

My new treasure is a Royal Bonn German Vase! I instantly knew it was going home with me!  Oh my goodness, the hand painted floral motif is just beautiful and that gilded rim, be still my heart! (I am easily excitable about my little treasures!)

A little about Royal Bonn

Royal Bonn was the trade name used by Franz Anton Mehlem, who produced European porcelain in Bonn, Germany, between 1836 and 1931.

Both ‘Royal’ and ‘1755’ were added to the Mehlem pottery mark in the year 1890. My piece- 1888-1901.

They were used continually until the company was sold to Villeroy & Boch. On June 1st 1920, the potter was bought by Villeroy & Boch and then subsequently closed by them in 1931. 

I did not know this, I love Villeroy and Boch! 

Coffee is waiting and goodness, I sure need it to get going this morning! Drop in if you want a yummy bowl of oatmeal! I know, I didn't get up early enough to bake some homemade cinnamon rolls! Next time! 

Have a wonderful day!

Joining Wow Us Wednesday!