Today I am sharing my old blue canisters. I was never able to afford a whole set of these, so I started collecting single, orphaned pieces. Some are marked Germany, Japan, and Czechoslovakia.
And I was drawn to the little spice jars too. I don't know what language "Zazvor" is. I tried using the online translator, typing in Polish, German, and Czech. None of them gave me a translation. Luckily, there is a tiny piece of paper taped to the bottom, that says "nutmeg", so I'm assuming that's what it means.
This little pepper jar didn't have a lid, so it gets to hold our pencils, and some of my vintage ruler collection. Yeah, I just realized today that I've been collecting rulers!
Please pop over to Coloradolady, where you can see more vintage thingies, and Suzanne is our fearless hostess!
Oh I love them! I like that they dont match exactly and you found them along the way.
ReplyDeleteThanks doll,
The Glamorous Housewife
I used to collect these also. Bought them just like you~ ones and twos at a time.
ReplyDeleteThey are so expensive as a set... if you can even find a set anymore! xo Joan
Mismatched collections are the best!!
ReplyDeleteHere's a link..it says zazvor means ginger in Czech!!
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/z%C3%A1zvor
I love how they don't match but go together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOh, I think I like the eclectic mix much better than all matching--these are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhen you uses them it does not matter if they match or not. Whatever makes you happy is the way to go. I think they all are great pieces.
ReplyDeleteHey, Carol! I love that you collect the orphans! That tea canister is my fav; love the daisies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fortuitous day for you to ask me a question about scissors - .99 cent craft scissors found even at WalMart, pinking scissors is also a favorite method. As I scrolled down admiring your lovely vintage collection my heart literally withheld a beat to see the little ceramic red box with white doily lace. I made this very box for my father when I was only eight years old, and it sat on his dresser to keep his change all the years of his life. What a gift you have given me today! Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE the Tea one!!!! It's so pretty and if you ever decide to part with it..email me!!! The oatmeal is also very awesome. Great finds and I'm a little jealous...but will still be your friend!! LOL!!!
Warmly,
Deb :)
I think that because you single pieces it's even more interesting than a whole set. Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI love your containers. I would much rather have one of each than a matched set.
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, I love your blue canisters! I don't see many of them around anymore. Lovely collection.
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I love the pepper canister and how you are using it.
ReplyDeleteThe canisters are sooo beautiful. You are very clever to pick a color (blue) and collect just those. Unites them as a set afterall.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Honestly, I love the fact that they do not match....I love them just the way they are, very charming. I would have never thought to collect them one at a time...great idea. Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely containers, so nice of you to give a home to these orphaned ones :-).
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny when you realize that you have been collecting things only after you begin seeing more than 3 of them around? I have the same type of ruler collections...it's something about those wooden rulers :-)
they are simply adorable!..i love how they're all mismatched and yet display so perfectly
ReplyDeleteThis kind of a collection shows so much more variety, even in languages. Very nice containers.
ReplyDeleteI love your blue and white cannisters. You have some really interesting designs. They all seem to go together even though they are not a matching set. Your valentine header is really cute by the way!
ReplyDeleteSusie
I love your canisters! Blue and white is so pretty, and I've never been able to integrate it into my color schemes - I'm ususally decorating in warm colors. :( Thanks for showing these!
ReplyDeleteMary Lou
I love your mis-matched set! Red is always my favorite, but blue is a close second. :)
ReplyDeleteI love mismatched things. Your canisters are wonderful together. What a great collection. thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, too, for visiting junkblossoms. I hope you'll visit often. Pat.
They are gorgeous! (I'm jealous!)
ReplyDeleteBlue is my favorite color; but I only use it in my bedroom. (Saving the best for me!) I have a lovely mostly-green house with a yellow kitchen. And I've found a lot of great yellow, green & the occasional red piece of kitchen ware. But I've been thinking a lot lately about a blue kitchen!
I'm always drawn to blue and white! These are lovely and so unusual.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Oh I just love old rulers! I can't wait for Round Top so I can hunt for some!
ReplyDeleteThe canisters are just beautiful! Maybe that's what I'm going to have to do. I had a friend that had vintage canisters and I knew I wanted some then but have never found any nice ones in blue. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove them!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed a first visit. Hop over sometime.
zazvor is czech for ginger.
ReplyDeleteI love your collection....do you want some more orphaned blue canisters...I think I have a few of the smaller ones.....Dianne
ReplyDeleteYou have found some beautiful pieces. I like them all. But I especially like the little pepper thingie holding the fabulous rulers. You have a very nice collection.
ReplyDeletehow sweet!!!! never saw any of them before, so thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCarol
ReplyDeletethanks for coming by.
I'm doing the baby shoe tutorial tomorrow.
come on back over.
blessings
barbara jean
I think I have canister envy!
ReplyDeleteOH I love these! Blue and white is my thing! I think they are even more special because you have so many different ones!
ReplyDeleteHow original collecting orphans. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeletei love the canisters even they are orphan! mix and match are the in thing! thanks for sharing.. happy vtt
ReplyDeleteWow--I had to scroll down really far to get to the comment section--you really rang a bell with your darling little canisters! I think it's always more fun to collect onesies, it adds character and as we all know, the thrill is in the hunt! Have a happy day!!
ReplyDeleteI love blue and white anything. All your finds are just fabulous! have a wonderful weekend! :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
ReplyDeleteMe again. Glad the tutorial may help with future projects.
In regard to your 'slow to dry' skates you did, I will often just spray a surface with Matt spray before i do project.
The paint adheres better then.
Also, several thin coats is always better than one thick one. (Just throwing that in since i do not know how you did it.) =0)
blessings
barbara jean
I love your cannisters. I don't se them very much around here, but I'm always drawn to them. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you've made a single collection of various similar items. The blue canisters are lovely.
ReplyDeleteDearest Carol,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you on this cool Sunday morning. Step right over into Queens in Training...there is a special little something over yonder for you. Mismatches are made in heaven!
The mix-matching of these is wonderful - they look great together! -amy
ReplyDeleteZazvor is Czechoslovakian. Yes it is nutmeg.
ReplyDeleteI saw you commented that your husband is stuck a bit on the family tree. I do a lot of research. Maybe I can help if you want to send me some questions/info.
Oh, Carol! I Love these! I collect the little spice ones! I have a partial set of the big ones. It wasn't complete so it was a good price. Thanks for showing these! Twyla
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