tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post7143757073322470943..comments2024-03-29T01:19:03.667-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: in honor of the Kentucky Derby....for the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-11804257825383740282011-05-11T09:23:50.117-04:002011-05-11T09:23:50.117-04:00$5!! You hit the jackpot with that one!$5!! You hit the jackpot with that one!LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-29262259057018315652011-05-10T17:46:49.733-04:002011-05-10T17:46:49.733-04:00*** came here today via a country farmhouse...with...*** came here today via a country farmhouse...with a blog name like yours how could i not....and then i see new hampshire !!! even though i am in california i am "pretending" that i live in new england....<br /><br />just lovely...i am so happy to have found a new friend today...my LUCKY DAY !!!!<br /><br />LOVE ELLA...DOGGY LOVERS HERE TOO !!!!!!<br /><br />kary and teddyMy Farmhouse Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594238190107766755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-73699411681026189342011-05-10T16:29:02.899-04:002011-05-10T16:29:02.899-04:00Hi Joan, Dan, and Ella: Thank you for sharing you...Hi Joan, Dan, and Ella: Thank you for sharing your stories; I find that I always learn something when reading your blog..I need to get out to some antique shops! Carnations have always found a place in our home...great scent, great value!Cindyhttp://www.aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-40959953100500443802011-05-10T11:19:20.377-04:002011-05-10T11:19:20.377-04:00The Japanese have used carnations in ikebana for y...The Japanese have used carnations in ikebana for years. After taking a course in ikebana,and seeing the lovely use of these maligned flowers in practice, I was forced to abandon my distaste for carnations forever.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155269771812977294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-37508472707599241312011-05-10T09:58:35.003-04:002011-05-10T09:58:35.003-04:00I too admit to being a former carnation snob. If t...I too admit to being a former carnation snob. If the husband wants to bring them home, I will not complain!<br />I'm amazed at your find! I wish I was antiquing right now. That would make a great bumper sticker.Gloriahttp://alittlepaint.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-33731339187529811032011-05-10T06:09:53.015-04:002011-05-10T06:09:53.015-04:00I am laughing as i just did a night table post wit...I am laughing as i just did a night table post with carnations in my husband's silver baby cup...I'm too Northern to have a mint julep one!!Tokyo Jinjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083407610023074934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-883860408622038072011-05-09T20:07:16.365-04:002011-05-09T20:07:16.365-04:00I hadn't known that about the mint julep cup--...I hadn't known that about the mint julep cup--or the canations! I've always loved mini-carns. I'm glad they're no longer so maligned!Alana in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440969357242099169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-2408601755618049172011-05-09T15:05:16.971-04:002011-05-09T15:05:16.971-04:00Score! I love mint julep cups. I remember those ...Score! I love mint julep cups. I remember those days with carnations. I am still having a hard time getting comfortable with them haha.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291573154536166190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-29250385425603079002011-05-09T10:22:25.293-04:002011-05-09T10:22:25.293-04:00I love carnations too!! I never understood why pe...I love carnations too!! I never understood why people didnt like them. and I have ALL of Carolyne Roehm's books-she is amazing!<br />My sister and her husband were at the Kentucky Derby this weekend and had a blast! I cant wait to see all their pics they took.<br />Have a great day!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984411828925652326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56314454455142216702011-05-09T09:06:48.059-04:002011-05-09T09:06:48.059-04:00My Kentucky born and bred roots love mint julep cu...My Kentucky born and bred roots love mint julep cups, horse-shoes and fresh sprigs of mint used as a garnish! I have not forgotten your home artwork. I will surprise you....with a gift like that special cup you found for a song.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-46343614514381747402011-05-09T07:11:52.401-04:002011-05-09T07:11:52.401-04:00What an exciting find! It's a beautiful cup, a...What an exciting find! It's a beautiful cup, and I love the miniature white carnations! They do look like little roses, and any flower that lasts that long is worth it. Simply beautiful.<br />ClaudiaMy Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661291354573889109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-32679348084876458522011-05-08T23:41:53.389-04:002011-05-08T23:41:53.389-04:00I'm guilty- the words "no carnations"...I'm guilty- the words "no carnations" have often crossed my lips. <br /><br />Perhaps I'm now eating those words! <br /><br />Don't you just love the Kentucky Derby- such a great excuse for a party. We didn't have one (or go to one) but it's a great excuse just the same!<br /><br />Hope Ella gave you an extra Mother's Day snuggle.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Carolyncarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648176456040275745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-43406280552958581012011-05-08T21:55:30.485-04:002011-05-08T21:55:30.485-04:00Love the story of your mint julep cup and that'...Love the story of your mint julep cup and that's exactly why I antique, too! It's beautiful and I love the fact that you enjoy it everyday!Upscale Downhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430594537782200112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-92133134934809606432011-05-08T21:02:35.889-04:002011-05-08T21:02:35.889-04:00What a coincidence! I too was always under the imp...What a coincidence! I too was always under the impression that carnations were a no-no. When I was little I would put them in colored water and watch the edges of the pedals change shades. Just recently I was looking for a bouquet and couldn't stop looking at the mini carnations and without reading the name I bought them only to find later I had made the faux pas. Now I can't stop buying them. I just love them, especially the white ones. I used them in my Easter centerpiece and I even blogged about a bouquet I bought today! So funny.<br /><br />♥ sécia<br />www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.comSécia Mischkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634700795537501585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56131321134753584052011-05-08T09:30:43.840-04:002011-05-08T09:30:43.840-04:00Thank you from Louisville, KY! and have a wonderfu...Thank you from Louisville, KY! and have a wonderful Mother's Day to you!<br /><br />Brandy<br />Louisville, KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-38813088698259790942011-05-08T09:12:09.700-04:002011-05-08T09:12:09.700-04:00Great antique find! Don't you love it when you...Great antique find! Don't you love it when you *know* that you're getting a major deal? Yay for antique hunters!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572407204376220299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56884193671870455492011-05-07T23:38:41.913-04:002011-05-07T23:38:41.913-04:00When I first saw them I thought they were roses! ...When I first saw them I thought they were roses! Very surprised they are carnations. I love mint julep cups for flowers. Such a simple way for a little elegance!<br /><br />Megan1 Funky Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423614215175688741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-5128149325586376822011-05-07T23:12:16.505-04:002011-05-07T23:12:16.505-04:00You found the beauty in both the tarnish cup and t...You found the beauty in both the tarnish cup and the often discarded little flower. Together they make an elegant presentation.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176830688737313086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74969621149728642932011-05-07T23:00:32.822-04:002011-05-07T23:00:32.822-04:00The Run For The Roses ... you did it proud with th...The Run For The Roses ... you did it proud with this post!!!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-2998031944996364302011-05-07T22:47:47.593-04:002011-05-07T22:47:47.593-04:00The mint julep cup was a great find and it looks b...The mint julep cup was a great find and it looks beautiful with the white carnations! <br />xo,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-1071748119684752562011-05-07T22:00:48.547-04:002011-05-07T22:00:48.547-04:00You...have the eye of an eagle! Gorgeous little ju...You...have the eye of an eagle! Gorgeous little julep cup! We have the derby on Tivo...we were busy building today!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-44651101108552518052011-05-07T21:27:22.916-04:002011-05-07T21:27:22.916-04:00I too have always loved mini-carnations! They look...I too have always loved mini-carnations! They look exceptional in your silver cup!<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful weekend.Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56669220489973429392011-05-07T21:05:49.058-04:002011-05-07T21:05:49.058-04:00I love your beautiful silver cup and charming arra...I love your beautiful silver cup and charming arrangement. I think the mini carnations are lovely - and yes, Carolyne Roehm's floral presentations are always admirable!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-78663130095941678682011-05-07T20:39:18.013-04:002011-05-07T20:39:18.013-04:00Oh my gosh!! Did yu nearly die when you found that...Oh my gosh!! Did yu nearly die when you found that julep cup?? It's gore-g-ous! I adore old silver.. especially Southern silver.<br />I had to laugh at the carnation thing..eeeuuwww. I used to think the same thing. Your little white ones are beautiful. In the photograph they almost look like gardenias.<br />Hope you have a lovely Mother's Day.<br />BabsBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819457826608198258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-2914746518679555452011-05-07T20:06:43.424-04:002011-05-07T20:06:43.424-04:00I couldn't agree with you more! I don't k...I couldn't agree with you more! I don't know how carnations got such a bad rap, but they are a beautiful, spicy smelling and long-lasting flower. <br /><br />As a trained floral designer, I have to tell you that I am impressed with your arrangement!The Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com