20+ Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg55ZcXByRUEVfqTFnyM2AXlQJWpTywnSwtyuq9xP6IvgVEJb3P-UfJelDTqF4JKay42ylUsnemt5x6-4Xr-NLhra7cYpmQqZrK7kTSFSkXrVu2JUpJPHRudImSQNxXK0WWY56FRX1GK3V6/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Fun%252520and%252520Easy%252520Ideas%252520for%252520Valentine%252527s%252520Day%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNk7uVypAlpv8aXwuGXs64Mn9byCmx7G1Oj2Zo7gq6VJuIvpA4sNq9jr4ltBQuTmRYhNExMb3O2lionk8nndVJz6jmdMkzM06OqeD_tNKlL1sTcac3kIAR9VGwyTgeScxXt6ldps__gJHQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day" width="605" /></a>Can you believe that it’s just a little over a month until Valentine’s Day? I  love to make my own decor and gifts, so it’s time for me to get busy crafting! <i>Sooo</i>…just in case you are like me in that department, I thought I would share some of my favorite ideas!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG2wMhm1uOwl5FdljXYCp3zn6dtBDFHRldoMJOFkK6Fvf31-m-gktWE_aDTWXv74EE3WeJa_hREKGQ6Qp3K-obtkVt-b6fhYfLXF96drA_vj9JBLlHozy5SKau2wRnJcfEHXClBy51StPj/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT++No-Sew+Valentine+Tea+Towel4.JPG" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />I can’t do fancy needle work, but my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/no-sew-faux-cross-stitch-valentine-tea.html" target="_blank"><i>no-sew faux cross-stitch Valentine tea towel</i></a><i> </i>gives the impression that I can! It’s actually an easy-to-do iron-on transfer. Doesn’t it look real? The free graphic is included in the tutorial.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate" border="0" height="767" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjuDWHo9PjKhRH2OJCkjecADn1FHQplO5FaxKXHtEd1kDEsJJKayHnAxT-uHQL_DCn0hNfgR0V3rHvsdyX12VFKplAbHuywgGLohKbdUThoVSS7esezOTllrcw7BhtGsT6jVi5YDvHeEa/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate" width="575" />This one is so fun and easy that the kiddos could help! My<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-sharpie-plate-and-perfect-little.html" target="_blank"><i>Valentine DIY Sharpie plate and mug</i></a> make a sweet gift…<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate and Mug" border="0" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_v7V-iz_CtbI6MSI99WHKR1ENygGzTzhoS0yaX5rg9b2BeB0S6GsMRMO66mLBMoWBr8Q242RY0FiNL3lHCbK7wRrzwEwBa6V6u5ye01LLhYvi_2X0_kK4onIqN24wyyEsusijKBgFxdv/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate and Mug" width="579" />…especially if you add some cookies! You will find my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-sharpie-plate-and-perfect-little.html" target="_blank"><i>favorite sugar cookie recipe</i></a> included as well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawuNUTWccQPWlj9XSz0gGqHJukKMCL2oxl2nPePtXdL59SFEHKqC3Kj5eAUD4K_W8CdhKvB4CpSUCCSGoBaBmjxzYWaNY2LpcGKzASGkbkrlITgeKnjVpNQeBP4denxcc_BKJlRnDu86z/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Dollar+Store+Pastry+Stand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawuNUTWccQPWlj9XSz0gGqHJukKMCL2oxl2nPePtXdL59SFEHKqC3Kj5eAUD4K_W8CdhKvB4CpSUCCSGoBaBmjxzYWaNY2LpcGKzASGkbkrlITgeKnjVpNQeBP4denxcc_BKJlRnDu86z/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Dollar+Store+Pastry+Stand.jpg" /></a></div>And although it's not just for Valentine's Day, my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/easy-dollar-store-pastry-stand.html" target="_blank"><i>Dollar Store pastry dome</i></a> is another great idea for a sweet gift!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Bunny Love Valentine Pillow" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9_kc8sHsZDXrtZGwto8XD4ymprBcfIxZ0CnhPXxtdGnQ2kuHC61-qTcLxurogrI6M6_0nR5S3MICr-9XlyWcu4MgHlm47RPUdFjrloq4Izisos6_1nuRWJFoS6PvsR8LFEzu_l5_Pdwj/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Bunny Love Valentine Pillow" width="609" /> This  <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/vintage-bunny-love-valentine-pillow.html" target="_blank"><i>vintage “Bunny Love” Valentine pillow</i></a><i> </i>adds the just-right Valentine-y touch for me and can go through Easter, too!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXF3DLEwtZr8cTeolkDjQYt7lEX_jIzMHj_2etSXGG6ABckeU86guPuF2U06x7eFCmu_fS6qIeEUnUFFnC5whjX0GLANTf8-IRDcsoj2L2xxVMrW9qR5JhDaanS2QVfv-0yPfIy33Vo42/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Valentine+Vignettes8.JPG" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />I am also sharing a few of my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/valentine-vignettes-and-vintge-french.html" target="_blank"><i>Valentine vignettes plus a vintage French Valentine</i></a><i> </i>that you can print and use as well.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Valentine Centerpiece" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBaD_6bSO5mvYhbXT5wsZV5zM4sgek8778MOh7plrNnY1QZ_AnzXEfdCx7Xvwy6ONerrkuMvUt1nAHwPbkqOidYUCX5eFMomm-AKwiSULxBCXOlvvbBlUIEz1iKsHqSzBquTaiVb6_3ki/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Valentine Centerpiece" width="609" />And if you love vintage ironstone, then you’ll like my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/vintage-ironstone-and-sweater-heartsmy.html" target="_blank"><i>Valentine centerpiece</i></a>…starring my Red Cliff ironstone tea pot! I also added a generous helping of the sweater hearts (actually Christmas ornaments) that I found on sale at Hancock Fabrics after Christmas last year!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Valentine Wreath with Sweater Hearts" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCXMuu5J48C8zmcazVJMcCwa7AmmJmijIf7fWwUNWGzhYs1NHtoItb-ADnGxX7cIFFHEH4A6zaUZOva82bn-u3o9fU3LVMW52blb-ICMKdJylOV3poA05YJFrf6a9h_RmaLVtacCNAAdq/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Valentine Wreath with Sweater Hearts" width="609" />And even more of them found their way on to my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/rustic-farmhouse-valentine-wreath-with.html" target="_blank"><i>rustic Valentine wreath</i></a> with burlap added for texture.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Valentine Tea Towel" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/33/e5/1c/33e51c62bf24a03b486f2e2995a325b4.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />Here’s another easy-to-make idea…my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/pottery-barn-inspired-no-sew-valentine.html" target="_blank"><i>Pottery Barn inspired no-sew Valentine tea towel</i></a><i>! </i>Once again, an iron-on transfer creates the look of pretty handwork<i>.</i><br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Farmhouse Valentine Mantel" border="0" height="607" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rD8iaKI4w2NvX3KZjhjLTNlPlY9QwupLA5eGBy98pLcWNnO6quBQdARKG5tRDPgAyvAAqCgFXXr4jZisbpHly0Y6QZYx-VkyHr_T_t8IlsYmXR_I6B0Qto-uNFgE7wxT1wBi0jC1RJZQ/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Farmhouse Valentine Mantel" width="609" />And continuing with the sweater hearts, my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-farmhouse-valentine-mantel.html" target="_blank"><i>Farmhouse Valentine mantel</i></a><i> </i>combines galvanized elements with ironstone and burlap for a fun vintage look.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun Valentine Ideas" border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqea0EiP62AGqRBgyk5wJg3Mr1PEYQ75C-RIh0_wG79BOEI11loXm5IxsETJDRyJpchZojDAv75SkRTnFw6K1cie1VKee_M3VSMeub11yfKmoiBoDiDx6MWkrF-cfWMGcqEHU9W4zulW3/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun Valentine Ideas" width="604" />And finally, I have even <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/fun-ideas-for-valentines-day.html" target="_blank"><i>more fun ideas for Valentine’s Day</i></a> for you to check out…including several Pottery Barn inspired pillows. You will find them <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/fun-ideas-for-valentines-day.html" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a><i>.</i><br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking and Toile Vintage Valentine Pillow" border="0" height="645" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj298vjEOdkJuZxtMT_nwOtJWQB54siEuQHuQ-HR4Rr5c4Q8Max8ZoYhjTAYYY48I8u1KMX_-PXVg1sAuueIhq0jhuP4B78kvE_sfXjjrua6oMmo9MsKT638laPJ_OpNA48VUGCK9uc8o0O/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking and Toile Vintage Valentine Pillow" width="643" />But I have to say that the very first Valentine pillow that I ever made is still my favorite…my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-french-valentine-pillow.html" target="_blank"><i>ticking and toile French Valentine pillow</i></a><i>!</i><br /><br /><img alt="Baby Kitty" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXvV3SgiUcegbk_NMr-fssASe62cCRBwOLxbBfZehH9U1VPksfmDdFIM40N0tUKqfBqRicR8dm1CJs0oiLz3xbEmeGSOm8QdZNMISTHH7ChLLhCD0pihzzUfhnbqiQ02Q3rT81Dj0-zCZ/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Baby Kitty" width="644" />And I think even Baby Kitty would agree! How about you? Have you started thinking about Valentine’s Day?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Remember to pin it! </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUbSNYepijYCEXT593ZSt0nqMSVwqJ_mjwfPWTz_KBnsTdbeoZx9XU0NNp1jd_oinYsDNKG1XsT03jTlE-720N-fTUnpQYERA0RdNp8w66KWVas9UHKEMyr_6hmEfJCq-IZ45xx57elF4/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+20++Fun+and+Easy+Ideas+for+Valentine's+Day+PINNABLE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUbSNYepijYCEXT593ZSt0nqMSVwqJ_mjwfPWTz_KBnsTdbeoZx9XU0NNp1jd_oinYsDNKG1XsT03jTlE-720N-fTUnpQYERA0RdNp8w66KWVas9UHKEMyr_6hmEfJCq-IZ45xx57elF4/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+20++Fun+and+Easy+Ideas+for+Valentine's%2BDay%2BPINNABLE.jpg" width="208" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Thanks for stopping by! 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20+ Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day

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Creating a French Country Dining Room on a Budget

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6dSSYgaz6K4UjziMofDCXIWpJ34ndecFomZx3ta7n2a1R0_MSYHnhqmox_mSbkdAsRvBI1mkXGE3E-0MriuuRhQpmvgRcExl61mDC-DWi_peJxNDvfcZSWq_-1RHuhweMsCPXWGRkfDa/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Dining%252520Room%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT How to Create a French Country Dining Room on a Budget" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIIkgOCaXKwAyoA-IHCiNqAYLpTZux-Yrwp5RLhWxMEgWMORYnpaPlsRFnqRbQCaqpTd5J955kc9PpwNuWv4zOTt4yCEU8kL7nxkXYdDEMz7-nbCOVJB1-MjMkskTB4KQSVE_Z24-YOxC/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT How to Create a French Country Dining Room on a Budget" width="660" /></a> I have a little tour of my home to show you that I have been saving! I was excited when Kim at <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> asked me to share my favorite room a while back for her regular Friday feature and, if you know me, I'll bet you can guess which room it is. Yep...my French Country dining room! And...I managed to create my own little corner of France on a budget! I hope you enjoy this up-close-and-personal look at my favorite space!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFi2-mRnWbh21T0IoGl7DSf7NOzDirBtmMi4pJ3WwVhpo3JAAnB8ptuONpk1aZPts-nnzY4KiRUODmKSJO9Dy1Gc-WPOlSTF871Itx5M_j-yMzPjrzNcaW5TfFv6CaX5XhKnoAgUI2XaO/s1600-h/IMG_0203_thumb%25255B5%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Farmhouse" border="0" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSCXMGnc9r4Wr9JC_mcEh75nNdzeEoTru2HUgV8weeA_DutDSiocUUNJQpyVJjwwNTPUNCDqdQIo19DG0sAXmt4aNnibQR02snSuWlkBMU4pS6FELZxT4lx5ZNfRpAazJ-R0dx973iyNW/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Farmhouse" width="661" /></a>But first, let me tell you a little bit about myself and how I found my style. As a French teacher, I have had the wonderful opportunity to live and travel in France over the years and to visit and be a guest in beautiful homes, like this <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2008/11/little-cyber-vacationora-week-in.html" target="_blank">farmhouse in Provence</a></i>. How could I help but fall in love with<b><i> </i></b>French Country style! But eventually the birth of my first grandchild drew me back home to Georgia. And I knew what I wanted to do…<i>create a little bit of France in my own home!</i> So I began to look for pieces that reflected what I had seen in France. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnS00xkak9RFKHjEmMZnNo-xKLcpy6e6g-scRObGJmIq6mIzTelN_Xwc2QizCM0SZ4qko_1v-aJ0VlkmAaNxlJA0J8hwZIoZbzrHgpffzE00izV4ZjgEIzORI_EMzk1HrRm-j0UOjSt99f/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Dining%252520Room%2525203%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWA7vrpdz0CDwr8dDt_24Sv3KuSD31bbdwk88Ex8kN8nqsX3Oh7u-q7ybcBe8MYfujS14Yi34R80ltYxuQcL0le7sMffZHhmSRMaYOun-63uo5LbA8SSg6CbVhuBxXslqYSc9GQCF3izlt/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" width="660" /></a>My hutch was the very first piece that I found…and I still love it! It has the French Country look that I love and was a blank canvas for me to display my plates!<i> </i>Those are my favorite plates on the wall…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMNMs9Fp_FCyC_v4RERPjhLvGgqOkUDv1Amdbybo-OX-iKNQ65Q_KZucpa25j3VqQ7ryMWw_yydoZuRFG8xgJYngdE1WOLQTF6QkxqycIkZB9YPx9PDuGFuiNb2CqWpsvZx6354Tb-POv/s1600-h/IMG_6001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Quimper Plates" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfR5VxVG0iTbDSPLm4dHQDs42rDXAtmjCfHUx6L3loewYUvPhaSMsS8gnNI2hAOSBs-t9tQ6l_VuaprOAVNNHfU-MMIocRFMUt-YaoFhVL7TXEEOEjztWWeH1-Hiwm4v5bYtBdvqHH1pz7/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Quimper Plates" width="660" /></a> …vintage Quimper faïence found at the Sunday antique market in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France, depicting a couple in the traditional dress of Brittany. I love the way<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2009/04/tablescape-thursdayorcompletely-quimper.html" target="_blank">Quimper comes in pairs</a></i>…and I find that I have to have them both! I can’t separate the little couple, after all!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlt46VaZUIOSoGvCyAwLA7kq2Wg-yYBKXzQhLJ78-26gPwhMmUzSeH-nYbApbaVnTLV41Tdk3NTrJzXLZxqDQ1hj2wtKwNcabdfrl9N6BmSCiPSHjHSKv-ph9oTVIAUOENZT2jRluHoHy/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTDoubleHappi%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Double Happiness Jars" border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQcwnvhPzJ1hkY0fHq18h1o2CLPmjryQcT9v5e3XrKUf7eytVTHsRm4iU_gb3rld2jIxn_WGvCmPSff7KuPSVkBDPCDCqemOXfslHPyJ9MIwCzcHoTlGPRmgoB5ZKoPHklxqCwi5FInL1/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Double Happiness Jars" width="664" /></a> On top of the hutch is <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/08/charles-faudreeand-metogether-again.html" target="_blank">my collection of double happiness jars</a></i>…named for the Chinese symbol pictured on the face of the jars. They have all come from thrift stores and flea markets except for my original jar purchased 40 years ago.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvN4RBxwfuvaNDri1jvAGK9LzcRA2GcnIt8IQ7XmKSNSJnYAsMZlDslQexo6WM76Gz6lLeey6BwRR7eP0mzCCAltHc-iveNGnIerOs_I0RgTUMb4jp273fxkQx_UzDda0-JaxheDVwoYuP/s1600-h/033_thumb%25255B8%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pumpkin-shaped Tureen" border="0" height="719" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLR0VVpmrS6isZNjzF8Jt5WGsCSXaLvfQp38K-cSURtW0Y1fBAwOceSjoCJ5Df337YoksMS0vjq4qG5zlfrnRsgmshLzFIzkOtfVOOIimgRhzogMvUFsiH3iId6CsDpP1weuBdRwHbsuS/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pumpkin-shaped Tureen" width="595" /></a>Although the centerpiece on the table may change with the seasons, this is my favorite…<i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-favorite-spring-tablescape.html" target="_blank">a pumpkin-shaped tureen</a></i> that I found for a song in slightly funky Grayton Beach, Florida! It was sitting on a shelf looking over my shoulder and calling my name while I was eating breakfast in a little café! <i>I love <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">blue and white</a></i>…can you tell?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcn7cOtoeDSONFmJwl-aTzb5YA0eq1x4rEEn21BWANyEVPa1_ZmX7SlM4mEpQcGQNK9_leXhX5zv7EemQllSmnVX7grqy0wIKKO5ITv6NKRQhKCYE2D5avF6_aYz8Kx82ZjdzYKf_OvT-/s1600-h/sztq50qwln5lboewkimi5023c84e36933%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Red Cliff Ironstone Tureen" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-PMEdaKv729hBhJ7bi_AMQGfIEe6o8eVFjvPijrGdxgMNH7YQHyhTOxftgTWIUu88t5G7hRJ0UurSfqrWRxECtp3GfxFsbeF0Jg10r9FtDuDck2i2B6Hzfi1zfhU-UVYFnaIvBpZ2OSK/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Red Cliff Ironstone Tureen" width="660" /></a>Always present somewhere in the dining room is my mom's <i>vintage Red Cliff ironstone tureen</i>. I love the grape motif...my favorite! I have since been lucky enough to find<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/02/more-frenchy-fluffinganda-thrifting.html" target="_blank">a few more pieces in the Red Cliff grape pattern</a></i> in thrift stores, such as the sugar and creamer that you see on the table.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_w-mY37OIfK8GcePZcrRg-2Ug_PAonBUbMDRraut0SGklhYqXVhgy00IuHbXzLQrVHle9At_M53hTQz60Sp9YocDvOxskY3PKqIYrumvt2yaviE4tUtcorHRf9pSTfkIocLd3TtLFkq0P/s1600-h/buffet%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoa1NWEFLw3h4WirvaLW4a8g65ph9MX80K0OT2eF-BOzamAEiG7Ic77vsjpdbT5RKW-68mkJ3i-jaBqYyhXjKALr-S_HDlQITSHY7jiO0Ta2SeLaGTNBrme1weT-UVsVoEM-TOEf4M1mU/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" width="596" /></a>On the opposite side of the room is the matching buffet with a few more pieces of <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/07/fabulous-quimper-findsormy-little-piece.html" target="_blank"><i>my Quimper collection</i></a>…a poster topped by another pair of plates and a double wall sconce filled with lavender. And on the buffet…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRzm18_yT-6dqoqJlyKUMLT2U2NEJXxoGv-otZmKXMGW9jPZ6SDxq-GBaxvXmM4FQSiSYN3qQWo0g9FZnrwUnJVGK0X0iPyoAajsPMTlsEiysu84zK3q5DdPlHSIptHptG_Zjoyg_xy1i/s1600-h/IMG_1209%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Antique Castor Set" border="0" height="718" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnCyImlxB67MXFX0czCoOncNCMugQ972Wcc42ylwgh-lwEfyMloPeriB0Czj4y_p0oRaWIRNEdXUvTlhpQxhjHDjER-_8l8FXfyV7WV-W82IYM6b8Yk-YI4sD0tqvrqYsho748dOQ6HYr/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Antique Castor Set" width="595" /></a> ...is my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/03/saladscape-with-fabulous-vintage-find.html" target="_blank">Victorian silverplate castor set!</a></i> It is one of my favorite flea market finds! I seem to have a thing about antique silverplate and this one was a steal…a real “<i>start the car”</i> moment! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XAUjAVQQJivsU8Ku_OY8W9fJ05jO4QNCi0ORe2gvlThpPMk9To-yLW77HqNtZa3VmvU2XxLb-puZSoqnVgvRmB8n3vCRhe4SL-fIY1TQ8XTarYCVQ2YpYVQuEYmX0fqQy_Zd6iGULEEb/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTDiningRoom4.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRCsevH-pE6lAX6O__xu16QSolhBLqwLKVRfdsVD3gIVISrjLv9fNCSDYiV2BwOaJJ6pD71UFBkIzIVCi5f7Rkuu_jRPHzrr56pnmySodd2TeCLiuD2sBIy6L4E6oPJTt-f1P5hxgJ5ji/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" width="664" /></a> One of the things I like best about this room is the fact that I can change the look with just a tablescape! Here, we are having a French Country supper with layers of linens. The tablecloth is actually a drop cloth topped with my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/06/tutorial-ruffled-faux-grain-sack-table.html" target="_blank">faux grain sack table runner</a>.</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3VAbRSClm8RTYZ9Qy-dkihzUB1m4mZuz6fSfxd8lBHR3frV4ijPffs-g1hzCM78KaLEcuvG4ZS_d1thyjDcMBQ-21gI8NMZIk18QnMd1OuhYAi8bKSpT5_3_uudXUvtiWkeGebAkDR74/s1600-h/page%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY French Linens" border="0" height="621" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRlXMO_D-1rBxGeDGhwlOId0kCrZWlT0NiasFDkipfcJjEKOfQU4nZJpQlxjDFlrooQylkoCUSWPE_IZ9DAl7qc10EVwwMDo_GWt93dp5e0-5WVGqaA5nfL6W7DMVW9z6cNzI-Ys4bjxZ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY French Linens" width="621" /></a>In fact, many of the linens that I use on my table are not French at all, but my much less expensive <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/01/make-your-own-vintage-french-table.html" target="_blank">copy-cat versions of vintage French linens.</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPMgWIMjW18Y3INIdqDbfjSsJC4uG6p2NJiE-0E3VRu6-IsxailsbRQbSqFYJ9FxeCurjRMITBy8sVEcwGzJEUQlWRv0fTxUEDw41WOhykSnBZqjKhF9vZesVFxOiDJj8Nb-yBF1kBqIG/s1600-h/044%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtg-AXUIGCxDBV-UgVkXoI1WVjtN6jC7zqnMOmltkggXRd6PpWZ5sQX7_Poj5n6SeJbu4j6aRb3h895x_kCxxS1If-o87AAP5lFw3BX9-MPQi5UJY4lBbR_QyDeiJrP0ZdBDmFF-Wt-hup/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape" width="660" /></a>And I love decorating my dining room for the holidays! Here it is all dressed in a <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-tablescapeburlap-and-white.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving tablescape</a></i> using a<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/11/ruffled-burlap-table-runner-tutorial.html" target="_blank">ruffled burlap table runner</a></i> to anchor it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBj09Wr-91tYenHq5oXIklIaNSqVfUvk54sFCZxAhOB32rRSkkymnJXsqtzsbxmWio44vIFJ_HUJa-EQ7eD4UkE6C20Q96O95X3MrB2aHM6vB8M8F4W-XdSYRM8-pwu7raCgFEb2IbhHWv/s1600-h/Lantern2_thumb55.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Tablescape" border="0" height="791" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePTfGRK1-duGEp7uPU51KVjVPWwGZ6ZijamkBxm6H_kDlbjkEUdOe1EN001-7XlXoaoYUvm_NWsCyLZLDn2-ls-wKpy6tEyYMC0pjSvw_NhsFe1x7h_EeObhlhd3AgfohzwBRbqEy8rHr/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Tablescape" width="599" /></a> And here it is ready for the holidays with a <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-starry-burlap-and-plaid-christmas.html" target="_blank">Christmas tablescape</a></i> of more burlap, plaid and glittery stars. That’s my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/05/im-in-lovewith-my-shabby-tool-box.html" target="_blank">shabby tool box</a></i> in the background…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoB-vDtSkIMGXcmRABYCPzPIig34lzPxYL7n2VzSO2qAHIIhwJYVBwX9ze_17nlU7vA7FrAQUJO9hgTQO4s-zAvsTyzqxfynQNvM8ny08dHNBHu7okB4CVktEvr-6ylH_4SGio4pnHLyWl/s1600-h/shabby%252520tool%252520box_thumb%25255B5%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Tool Box" border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhp9h4FVWJRoZrd-P7O582yPBXgJSfL41pq-8MFCXMbG_L7rNwzdo8xFWOqXDzRoJDTCGNSWLS6JHMdkXM6QeBbzY2KzNWce8fgb_j1UOO0SJLfreVlN63v01qwFqn98gRZYaNY2x2itH/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Tool Box" width="664" /></a> …wearing its Christmas garb and stealing the show on my hutch!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCx0zuxF-Czt4trnO_1CdfgkkRTcDGGirG4L9zhqzEq92PvXCCHplTXiulltrvp2oTX2OxaHNtJs3KB2iJIl2BPGT2pmSUgtM8XiLS8jMmwpLUig5zSfA-ewBIynZTXW-6y_COFYHiJZN-/s1600-h/048a%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Tool Box" border="0" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTl4W818qnveIEwm25s0xJ-vKiSCMR8PZM0WLT27ihEb5iFESUGmCWeondbRQqgNANM15SMY7ZVmzZqgu2g_7VQk7cWhTK2UahUfC7Eet2gSyoDib9ahqr3KOxkv7-CrtVT1g-0grRAbnT/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Tool Box" width="660" /></a> But I can also dress it down for every day with favorite pieces from my blue and white collection. In fact, this <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/05/im-in-lovewith-my-shabby-tool-box.html" target="_blank">little tool box</a></i> has proven itself to be quite versatile and a fun addition to my dining room!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgr0AXwntkcfG7TXzUPWXgCps_voa34YKrDfH6EsTaRI1gyP52B5A9tKBV-9XqXaaP_fhjowh1VtXiVAxTcrsEjzogrUHcZUJF7JGKgOCN9J0MnQilHTJVwpMlVlJCG6MEsYxHgYkCD4Jq/s1600-h/037_thumb55.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVrAAxG6OTYweOEM64ch_f_rjZon29tKRARnEL16rIAksx6Pq9h3rYMN7ekc2HHlE5vQERrnuuNGfRTtGhrsuaqt5h4mzpnLyCvw8sB-CYXmj0S5VevBMzTGEhMGNX0_buJKCudgXep6_/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" width="597" /></a>I think this room is my favorite, not only because it is filled with things that I love, but because this is the room that feels more <i>French</i> to me. It gives me a little chance to escape and dream about <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/06/back-from-paris.html" target="_blank">past adventures in France</a></i> and hope for more to come! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JoCL7hyphenhyphenGUoq4yOZ-nCc_pa_xXuIu4wWxXkgpO6y6PCF8mB2quA91jpjOg8MZQvRr-wvGAaq_ZXFSo3L5zZCeluHUSi34XwJ4Qj7eZ3fxAOUmWjWDRHgOTm_vwF2Q8YKKwcmNYY40sz65/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520My%252520Home%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Home" border="0" height="621" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqrpQ3c4F8hLu_C68VSwxaJ4SjO3N6QGt6s5P0X-QsOEdZKsicHpI1hOjawKGgzeMXgDdhuy4g1wmTk0zTaL4OY7VGobdvZ6aH4n3gS54RQviZYK-0z-hNfWE8k5agUNEX-vA9umqOnib/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Home" width="621" /></a> Thanks so much  for allowing me to show you my favorite room! If you would like to have a look at the rest of my home, you will find a complete tour<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/p/my-home.html" target="_blank"><i> here.</i></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivzh0-ZsOXt0ObRtV0k-UPvQ4U3uu1uJCXGruw4ALAQ9WeostmEyFKPm-eAvxEx-l_j6-RB17LQIAo4GTBcqEP6MTBggdcZw6ImLK4e-l1IRiorC2MvKkyN3Bl2T6QHfjaeM3BcA5Y2A8/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Creating+a+French+Country+Dining+Room+on+a+Budget.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivzh0-ZsOXt0ObRtV0k-UPvQ4U3uu1uJCXGruw4ALAQ9WeostmEyFKPm-eAvxEx-l_j6-RB17LQIAo4GTBcqEP6MTBggdcZw6ImLK4e-l1IRiorC2MvKkyN3Bl2T6QHfjaeM3BcA5Y2A8/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Creating+a+French+Country+Dining+Room+on+a+Budget.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my favorite room! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants.</i><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i> </i></i></i></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party , </i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><b> </b>Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> the Show and Share Party ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i> <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday </i></i></i></i></i></span><br /><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Creating a French Country Dining Room on a Budget

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Collecting...Country French Style

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZJ4xhOEGSrZQx8klT-Ws4hXzXkKjtfeCvMQj6_wkerpYlJHG7r-imYYvArPYqIEMfj82Ago4bB9X167FiiEuIY_w_PgbRWjNsUJTbnWN155eD8GLQprubakq4zVsfJyh2LuFcheJxOAc/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Collecting...French%252520Style%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Collecting...Country French Style" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJf1vW4UTJRiPO-yAGfyCHzgLuFbZINvkF4CN6XP2TYa1biWuiJ2T5ATXut3QQ6Cq8egXp8dVaRZpvgSYa0814-RjTntPAsOpQO6yzVDK14yWI9J7D-JoMz96c6aS3YMgQ60EGKA8crpHA/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Collecting...Country French Style" width="609" /></a>I am excited to join our Country French design group this month to share my thoughts on collecting…Country French style! You may already know that I love France and all things French, having taught French for many years, and that I love plates. <i>Soooo</i>…I think it is easy to see that a collection of French Quimper pottery was the obvious choice for me!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKftpYM86diDq5nl9SuAh1QMJqi4KYQ_W-Gi68cLbOo7nN7ODmb98DUopl-kXfSNoQ9ipm70qayiTMIL0Qe4Syr9VeaFGhZRytqmPRpeEMs0xwl-ziTIG8OTIcdHWb4BuXiTD_5MzISyw/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+HB+Henriot+Factory+in+Quimper,+France.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKftpYM86diDq5nl9SuAh1QMJqi4KYQ_W-Gi68cLbOo7nN7ODmb98DUopl-kXfSNoQ9ipm70qayiTMIL0Qe4Syr9VeaFGhZRytqmPRpeEMs0xwl-ziTIG8OTIcdHWb4BuXiTD_5MzISyw/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+HB+Henriot+Factory+in+Quimper,+France.JPG" /></a></div>I have even visited the HB Henriot factory in Quimper in the lovely Breton region of France, an experience that I will never forget! But finding Quimper pottery here in the United States is not always easy, especially since I am a collector by <i>happenstance</i>...a treasure hunter.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWXiEvkW-uD2GdJNh8sIFM17Wpwe_grmqttYdU14-zyHua4-2QvVU3pR8HyzH5WCkXfx-T3GdZVeGuBYPOFknHwV-eYeuhc0F9uu2Ry-FedAd3g4Ft370P9yR2sU3wnSsh3rw-WYKQHpa/s1600-h/IMG_2396_thumb%25255B9%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphfsMsvv7hMLmkNJTQxAVZ2kDdiRgFeZLpqC9SsHLSUUmoiHEgyf5TJOb2Jel5R-w12THczxM0uyZViIIIsotjzRrSn4mCqRnF-A2GIVl9goJ9oaeXoETZRlDTwxQ86xYmc2JsiAydp5z/?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="644" /></a>I want to discover my treasures in the corner of a little antique shop or hiding among a collection of totally unrelated items at a flea market. I want them to surprise me and make me squeal with delight when I see them! Silly, I know, but that’s how I like to collect…so that each piece has a memory attached to it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcjA5qtx2ZJ6XOJQ5lBPLwh6lZxQE51sxIaxx8NzEXDix1PjqRbJ7WRpKNrKQrdCa5s9f-Fg8YWM1el58qR2gfpwMrQUUh2tJUKqG5J-ZDSM5_xQG1CwsCPNpBpws9KSg9al3jloOUQ4/s1600/IMG_2386_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcjA5qtx2ZJ6XOJQ5lBPLwh6lZxQE51sxIaxx8NzEXDix1PjqRbJ7WRpKNrKQrdCa5s9f-Fg8YWM1el58qR2gfpwMrQUUh2tJUKqG5J-ZDSM5_xQG1CwsCPNpBpws9KSg9al3jloOUQ4/s1600/IMG_2386_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg" /></a></div>I love seeing my little couples in their traditional Breton costumes all stacked haphazardly on my hutch. I even love the broken pieces that someone lovingly mended. You can read about my biggest Quimper flea market haul <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/07/fabulous-quimper-findsormy-little-piece.html" target="_blank"><i>here.</i></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZFCunl2CMPzle14gEXQDEcCEZIqiUb8Afi_vx-ol4_dbH6SPki8MRkXPL6n3RKi25VNaKfc2_1zXa83NTsm98Fp2CHWnPyR4o_KgsrdevL5CjnuD6L_jfwUdgj2Vn9mW-llgmBwedtpj/s1600-h/Breton%252520Candlesticks%252520and%252520Quimper%252520ware_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="721" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2OYCM-83JgGidHHfKAQtAojDHdG_HE94_8cRGdukm3k7tHVXkcyobW2wPXrkpLQztw8pOR8LJ5ugZERSiYwTNGR26UcUCJTVtMeuptiVBtQwOBUBqZNV37D9-0rxDOMXGRvqWthCqaQJ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="586" /></a>But I realized that I had another tendency when my just barely three-year-old grandson looked up from his lunch and spied my little<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/10/antiquing-for-frenchiness-and-fall.html" target="_blank">vintage Breton candlestick couple</a></i> and casually said “Mom and Dad.” <i>Whaaat?</i> I asked him to repeat it. Yes, I had heard him right.<i> And I realized…not only do I insist on finding my treasures, they must always be in pairs!</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRRHxoVxWWuIVqMSRAg3Q93hZ2Aq8-kwe3Y5Qt51lJfyH6C1sUcRD_TBQ1pfOfzhJPc4g14XfacRvEocpWYwNNkDMGU14j1X7bBhTfmC59bj6Kuxg7yr0Ij9UfjV-2lX1DVQnI0hOgMGO/s1600-h/IMG_5970%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwCaFjhrkxxHb8uhkLxe0emmqPbc92x3Wuxo-0SVQCznVkMbPgpXEQqBrM0O8eKhXuyVt4BmXNZ7YOPssem_jagEc_7mGvpFWpBYmyCd1AVR7Jv0fpL7tGdirnnOU4I-ZV-it7PgKM4e7/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="644" /></a> Well, of course, you must buy a pair for salt and pepper shakers. That just makes sense!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN09z_S03nGojA0mS8P8porRY-XAV5MtU_tWlhLmV5RMexPD3XjAvP_8bSBGNunXVs2d19HJGh9HQsoTgTJInqVX6m3gZelFTRXEPNAdo4PJ-JvLjjpUCjF4fNQI_9nWJouVnEmSou4gnC/s1600-h/IMG_6000%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAEimMboVDiNFC5DT9Q_4nwAZChYVhVTlki73dEf63EuwxAOPQgg6yHYy3rfdhFDw6NybQGBRiBs-rqresvXZDetd5fwMvSUqYeTIm_Z0AnetKOVk2Dy_7maV_dMHWTtxqs0uFCelc3mz/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="644" /></a>And how can you not buy a pair of egg cups? Who can separate the little couple…leave her without her little man? After all, they are looking at each other! Sometimes she’s on the right…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7k5nDLpOqxSuFHsJGNVlH_zA14rmHkenqqO2tWcOGlZZ65ZCwag9gcXJfOSoLj4oVtHp3wp_n-gyzBM1jPgo6rduQWqyodiwrSy6anGynq3p-F6V7KW4fDrXFVun3fJzTaJ2djzpZlwa/s1600-h/IMG_5973%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjwLJR2Gou1ctVxhxObUj43TX_OIllEUTqenCG0ETygIo3jxZyg94nrtGFpfwEoI9V7_zxmTZZUFWCl4snUakmWsSh6-fIzY0G-RoxIXKNMzL7BZtDNbb63TlAB3KfCN_HAtljvDa-h91/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="644" /></a>and sometimes she’s on the left…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDuf4fHPEWAizlyF-uayqoGzeXlb-jgTZqneAc5V5S6Q1sTzwauZA9DRu7oYnLEyM6lsUy1hjjVzbpS_pFdJBh-mhuucTPdLA8JRRYZm5Faq0fosJZxcz-aAoNdKZe3MwFsNEX-eb2Ili/s1600-h/IMG_6001%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img alt="ICONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cbIdEZ_Vm1CwMxIVf1hHQKYKrU-B6CqDuvzri-Uz23wlPVnPrdb3skwpOlJXGahXy5aWU-AY-1D0AV9zbxVJ4xjkCaymyS2P1osIHZjSe3zAA3IRN7TM-eYTYKBjbMC6D8iXqxD11EVy/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="644" /></a> and sometimes he’s ignoring her completely, but they must always be together if at all possible. Why is that a problem? Because you can’t buy <i>just one! </i>(This couple, by the way, occupies my favorite plates...bought at the brocante in l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France during <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2008/11/little-cyber-vacationora-week-in.html" target="_blank"><i>my retirement trip to France.</i></a>)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuuG14Qtx-eRAD2Kzvp-tl670rTk5azqCwcKQW2pUkvT5ZpeRhCeR2gv8LnCkOdeLlBApZ75G1fQsZGn3fYZnoJir556OcWPTRzp0aVcjZ1sP2pv-kDi5EFWbvjxhZ2zRVBE0_GGgE1KOd/s1600-h/IMG_6004%25255B32%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQE7Hi0e0JsrrNdM6S3WRYHW16uCbRn_53q7IbSDo1Q6pg1TWuXYA88q_BH6GA7Vdp_5tjNGm6dNRvqGa4LWHeP3jOdnwPdZOalxDO5d7sP4QUguNc6uYo1iqmwtcXeUCrV8N8wCiu9Rkm/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="644" /></a> Occasionally, she has already lost her little man and I buy her so she won’t be lonely.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rzB20_WW2jIk8dQYgt_znvcRT4r322AXrXxJOsfm5OvmJX-MDoVxt_d7rsQLO1mLL084ntU-m8SShNI8wlA8qKxlSp7mhTuC0KD2L5VUzdZ-Uf0RyhM_Yw4IXyOWXoG3zXluOYGXE2H1/s1600-h/052_thumb%25255B15%25255D%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxU-OQbVyKIak6jlAp21qh0Z4KAAWs2sCMOsngxsTjHbbzSoNnDEZUPbj7wgt_gff34Jax0bqOR98mymNAVFzpxgPzOldufsi9cmTMq5kYwf1fTju4gHUXs5pfklZXIgHMcLS815A1sr8P/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" /></a> Or sometimes he’s the one who has lost his mate, so he comes home with me so he won’t be alone. (You can see how I made those vintage-look French fairy tale book covers <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/05/vintage-french-fairy-tale-book-covers.html" target="_blank">here</a></i>.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXoBMlbsIlXxdsBwgt1jTvZeBwZ6CTLsgQr7bj4I6zOyIn2jw9bah7gBglcQ2h9xbmJoAT428Km2ncL-w8nH7Idl75zn0R8vPSK7B6OifhJHm2wilgwavaIT58BDNo2MaARFCyHdkoU4l/s1600-h/IMG_2398_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VMMQDGuT-1-14Mvkn3AEHkPSOaCDNRJyXKilCy3LUJKavYtl6ROsOIE5Dal-i9yYDMPzvogIAOWEbOQglS3dKZ2Rp7BdujgJQVcyNsA_DvUUqGKABxBFIKjNzQub6zHf3A1Iaqm2XoY-/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Quimper Collection" width="660" /></a> And then they join the little Quimper party on the hutch! Baby Kitty thinks I am totally insane. He says they are just plates and they don’t have feelings! And in my head I know that, but still…I can’t leave one of them behind! Could you? Are you a treasure hunter like me, too? <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinjDvdvdV9dcvMgqG9cYIPxhLjJ0AKj7v25Rcag8oGn-FknbinfixmVwodqRfXNDge-M38UORYSdTHQTC7VwMfODo8yXdr39-0_Q7nqfnR4jzH_o3cFjMWZ3k11Xn_J4XX3kWsPIS8IMj/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520My%252520Favorite%252520Tips%252520%252520for%252520Adding%252520French%252520Country%252520Style%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Favorite Tips for Adding French Country Style" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDKVv8n7eRJ-Y_E0aMgKITJzYIa4_xTfYpQRpdETPx45QMubr8OWwV9S0eXu9xxLWvVq-s-hL0gb7OP3Y7eO1RizQz6SJ9XsoWSQCRbai_NTcGX0RPsqYiXCQuN0vBHN_M4_WfP7rsIua/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Favorite Tips for Adding French Country Style" width="609" /></a>And just in case you missed it…last time I shared some of my<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-favorite-tips-for-adding-country.html" target="_blank"> <i>favorite tips for creating Country French style</i> </a>in your home. You will find them<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-favorite-tips-for-adding-country.html" target="_blank"><i> here</i>.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o4BIUM5RbauAO_QNl9J6_0zGVnQhbkb4NvhE_VsN4NKONtDYiybRjMngwIcGOxUPKNxCs77W2N0IthCa3QA_w-wskuBEiV2pKadh1qjbnknBykgqe4UCAo6DyOhx_arZ_KJXhX0XHJzW/s1600-h/COUNTRY%252520FRENCH%252520DESIGN%252520BUTTON%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="COUNTRY FRENCH DESIGN BUTTON" border="0" height="703" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qY_gFiIW-DljU7LLS3I5uLPYVguRy6cQCt7wv-EHwdqHRSnzLRv7xXqUd-uTDXGgcaOjIDDbWbihg8x8SEw4hFTXiQL0a42oEl-1wWA6U1gBCwUjkunQJQOpWAkOXfO-E30rSnv4Y-vt/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="COUNTRY FRENCH DESIGN BUTTON" width="504" /></a> Be sure to join our design group on the last Sunday of each month. I am so thrilled to have be included with these very talented bloggers! And check out this month’s tips from my fellow francophiles:<br /><!-- start LinkyTools script --><br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=231592" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><!-- end LinkyTools script --><br /><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my Quimper collection! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!</i><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party ,</i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday,</i></i></i></i></i>  </i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Nifty Thrifty Tuesday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/"> The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></i> for <i>Transformation Thursdays , </i><i><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> for <i>the Open House Party</i> on Thursdays</i></i></i><i><i><i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday </i></i></i></i></i></span><br /><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Collecting...Country French Style

I am excited to join our Country French design group this month to share my thoughts on collecting…Country French style! You may already kno...

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