WOW! I’m so excited about all the participation in the Before and After party. You all really outdid yourselves and I saw some wonderful projects out there. It was so fun sharing with all of you this past year and I look forward to many more fun things in 2009! For all my new readers, I’m SO glad you are hanging out with me, welcome! And I hope you all got some fresh and new ideas for projects yourself.
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Winter White…it just has a nice sound to it, doesn’t it? This time of year, I really enjoy the softness of Winter White. Julia at Hooked on Houses is having a Friday linky party of things we are hooked on, so I’m joining her and here’s a look at some things that I really love around my house right now…creamware, a collection I started last year and am constantly adding to.
I realized I have quite a few things around the house that could be called Winter White. Right before Christmas, I was in the local nursery and decided for once to finally try my hand at forcing paperwhite bulbs. So I brought 3 of them home, placed them in some white stones with water into an old thriftstore Italian white ashtray that I picked up while in Florida recently. And I watched them grow. And they opened up and exploded….
Into three blooming beauties. What an inexpensive way to get some winter blooms indoors. I will be doing this again next year and I’ll be sure to start a little earlier. 
Lovely Winter white delicate flowers.
After Christmas shopping at TJ Maxx led me to this pretty beauty that I just couldn’t pass up for my creamware collection. A lovely white cake pedestal. 
Made in Italy. I just love Italian made ceramics, they really know how to do it right in Italy. And for $15 on clearance, it was a steal. 
And perfect for holding my huge cloche and faux pears, it now graces the middle of the diningroom table. So, that’s a look at one of my current obsessions, creamware. You can see a part of it there in the background.
Hoppy New Year, Y’all! I’ll be shopping on Saturday with Eddie Ross and of course, you’ll hear all about it soon.
Have fun with Eddie. I’m jealous!
I love winter white, too. My paperwhites are droopy and still haven’t bloomed all the way yet. Oh, well. Maybe next year. Have a great weekend!
Hi Rhoda:
So glad I found your Blog. I just adore all the winter white and just love the little Chef Bunny.
Have a lovely weekend,
LuLu~*
Hi Rhoda,
I love paperwhites, last X mas I had a red Amaryllis plant that I just adored, I hated to see it die. I found a silk one in a cute glass cube last year, when I put it out this year everyone thought it was real.
Love your little bunny chef…you have quite the collection of cute bunnies.
Have fun with Eddie.
Kathy 🙂
Hi sweetie, beautiful Whites! Love them. Hope you have a blast shopping, but I’m sure that won’t be a problem. Eddie seems like a very fun guy….and we already know how sweet you are!
xo Lidy
Your Paper whites are so pretty. Looking forward to hearing about your trip to Atlanta.
Glenda
Hi Rhoda,It was so nice to see you posted two of your rooms over at Micasastyle.com.I think you will be a wonderful inspiration to the ladies over there.I love paper whites and the fragrance is amazing,for that alone they are worth the wait.Have a wonderful trip to Atlanta,I can’t wait to see your blog after the trip. Say Hi to my friend Eddie and Jaithan, I so wish I could be there. Kathysue
beautiful whites! have a safe trip to atlanta…and fun!
I’ll use this with my Jaunary centerpieces if that is ok with you.
You know I love anything ‘Made in Italy’~ especially if I can pick it up myself!
Love the new look. We need to share some tips.
Hi Rhoda,
I have always admired your creamware collection. I am not that familiar with creamware but when my Grandmother passed away she left me her collection of what she called “Milk Glass”. It’s all white, some of the pieces are embossed with a white on white pattern, some have raised designs of fruit, etc. Some ot the pieces are smooth. Have you ever heard of Milk Glass??
LOVE that cake pedestal! I have been on the hunt for a cloche for months now and still no luck. I’m not giving up yet! Have fun on your super fab shopping trip with Eddie Ross…you lucky girl!!!
~Amanda
After your post on Micasa, I found your blog. What a treat. I love all your white. The cake stand is just perfect with the cloche. Those paper whites are too beautiful. Can’t wait to explore previous posts. Great blog. Hugs, Marty
All of the winter white looks charming! All we have to do is look outside to see our winter white. Thanks for fixing my link the other day – I have no idea what was going on. Things seem to work today!! Sally
Girl, can’t wait to hear about your shopping trip!! Take lots of pictures to share…. Love the white cake plate!
xoxo,
Cathleen
I love stopping here and seeing what you are up to, dear lady!
Beautiful photos of your Winter White. I will experiencing some of the fluffy kind tomorrow as I snuggle in with my sewing machine.
Love your winter whites!
I’m loving your “winter whites”. Hope you have a fun time shopping! I finally got my project post up – I was having “issues” with my photos. Sorry about the delay….Robyn
Ill be seeing white soon here in Philly…snow is coming my way!!!!
WEEEEEE!
I always wanted a white & cream room…alas with 2 kids and a dog in my household it would never stay white! ..bummer.
Hey, sweet thang! I just wanted to thank you for the Hobby Lobby tip. Unfortunately, the closest one is 70-somethng miles away. But I’ll be looking while I’m traveling this weekend. Right now, I’m being spoiled by the super-fast connection in my hotel room! It’ll be hard to go back to dial-up. 8-}
Have a JESUS-filled day! ^i^
Your paperwhites are gorgeous! I meant to get some this year and forgot in all the “hustle and bustle” of the Holidays….maybe next year.
Have a wonderful time this weekend!
Hugs!
Kat