mercoledì 28 ottobre 2009

WHITE WEDNESDAY # 5

E' già passata una settimana in cui mi sono molto applicata nella scelta accurata dei soggetti da esibire per il mio quinto WW. Ne ho scattate davvero molte di foto, da quelle molto raffinate a quelle pià rustiche. Ebbene, dopo lunga riflessione, dopo ben 12+ ore trascorse in ufficio e guidata dal mio umore, ho pensato di andare molto più sul "rustico" ed esibire principalmente le mie creazioni shabby chic in bianco. Alcune di queste foto non sono proprio nuove di zecca dal momento che sono comparse in post precedenti, ma per questo non me ne vorrete.
Cominciamo???????????
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Oh my, it's Wednesday already! Another has gone past and I've been very busy, work and family chores apart, taking photos and sorting them out during my tid bits of spare time for my WW # 5. I took so many and got rid of probably half of them as, you should know me by now, I'm never fully happy with my final results. Had a folder full of both refined and "rustic" pics, and having slept it over, finally decided to follow my mood today (after 12+ hours at the office today) and go for the more "rustic" ones this time. Some of them aren't actually new as what I'm posting today is mostly the result of my own shabby chic re-do projects of some old pieces found in thrift store and which badly needed a new life. All considering, putting them all together seems quite "whitely" consistent to me. Are you ready to start?
So, have yourselves a HapPy WhItE WeDnEsDaY!

Una banalissima stampellina di legno naturale, con una bella passata di bianco, ben rifinita con vernice spray ed il mio bel centrino, ha ripreso a vivere. Era così anonima nell'armadio.
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This simple natural-wood clothes hanger came to new life with some coats of white acrylic paint, a good spray sealer and my crochet doily. Looks so darling to me now.
Ve l'ho già detto che adoro le cooperte boutis provenzali? Alcuni anni or sono ne avevo acquistata una veramente molto bella, color crema con delle bellissime rose (ho detto rose????????) e recentemente, approfittando di una svendita di fine stagione ne ho acquistata un'altra, proprio bianca. In raltà è per una piazza a mezzo, ma con un ppò di fantasia, sopra ad un'altra trapuntina con spunti di bianco sta proprio bene. Eppoi, per dirlo la mia criticissima figlia. potete crederci.
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Did I tell you I love provencal boutis quilts? Well so is it. Several year ago I bought a very nice cream quilt with a very fine rose pattern (did I say ROSE?????) and back in September, at some end-of th season sale, I bought another one: A beautiful white boutis summer quilt which, unfortunately, is not for a larger size double bed like mine but only for a queen size. Then the dilemma: the price was reasonable enough, loved that boutis very much... shall I buy it? Went back to the store a couple of times (I think the ladies where getting sick and tired of me looking at that quilt over and over again) and then finally brought it home. With some fantasy, on top of another quilt with some white accents it looks just fab. I was very happy with it and so is my hypercritical daughter. So, if she says it's nice, you can trust her it to be very nice
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A fine Capodimonte porcelain rose on a white cake stand under a cloche. can you imaging anything whitely sweetly nicer?
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Un bel candelotto bianco adornato con un bel nastro e poggiato graziosamente su di un piattino di porcellana inglese (acquistato in un negozio dell'usato 3 per 2 euro!!!) e dei rametti di ghianda. Mi sembra rustico abbastanza,no?
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My fine white pillar candle, wrapped with brown a satin ribbon graciously resting on a English china saucer (bought at my fave thrift store 3 for 2 Euros) with some accorn. Isn't it "whitely" rustic?
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Recupero: passeggiando con la cagnolona in un piccolo sentiero rurale, ho trovato in un vecchio orto abbandonato, questo bidet di smalto, con delle vecchie pigne ormai in putrescenza. La prodigiosa bustina per la popo della cagnolona mi è stata di aiuto per prendere il bidet, rimuovere le pigne e trafugarlo a casa. ora, eccolo lì con un vero e proprio compito molto più nobile di quello per cui era nato - quello di ospitare e prendersi cura delle piantine grasse sul mio microbalcone.
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Lucky find aka repurposed things
One gloomy morning I was walking my adorable dog out in the countryside when I happened to run into an abandoned garden. Right there, within easy reach was an old enamel bidet with some rotting pinecones gloating in rainwater. Lucky enough, I had some extra plastic dog baggies which turhed out very handy to remove th pinecones, give the bidet a quick clean and take it home. Now, all well cleaned it nests my succulent plants on my micro plant rack. Looks so lovely! Too bad the orginal purpose of this bidet was not as noble as it is now.
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L'appendino: la mia penultima creazione che risale alla scorsa domenica è questo piccolo appendino. Era da un pò che avevo in mente di realizzarlo. Succede sovente che acquisto oggetti in legno grezzo,presa dall'entusiasmo del momento eppoi passano i mesi prima che ne venga fuori qualcosa. Finalmente eccolo qui, appeso in cucina.Mi sono persino cimentata nello stencil -,ai fatto prima.
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The hanger: On Sunday I set my hands at work to do this project. Often time, on the spur of the moment, I buy things in natural wood with some project in my mind which I then never find the time to do. This way, things keep piling up in their as- they- are-condition and i get very frustrated. Well, after a very long time i finally had this project accomplished and there it hangs in my kitchen. Even tried my hand at stencilling. Not my cup of tea, must say.
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Questa sedia l'avete già vista più volte. Ne avevo acquistate 3 per la modica cifra di 15 euro. 2 sono rimast nel loro colore noce originario, questa l'ho trasformata in decapè e devo farmi i complimenti perchè sono rimasta proprio soddisfatta del risultato finale. Eppoi è multipurpose, in quanto la utilizzo di volta involta come porta riviste, piuttosto che come suppporto per altri oggetti.
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This chair is not new to you has you have seen it many times already. I hae bought 3 for 15 Euros. Two of them still preserve their nut color whereas for the third one I had big plans. It was going to be my first attempt with the distress technique. I was very happy with the final result and I'm still patting my shoulder myself. It's some sort of multi-purpose chair. i sometimes use it to place magazines and books or as support for other things -can be a copper watercan, a lamp, a hat box.
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Stesso dicasi per questa poltroncina. anche questa già vista in altre foto.
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Same goes for this other chair. Finished the project in June and keep it in my bedroom to place my clothes when I undress. BTW the curtains are antique embroidered ones that I bought at some fleamarket when I got married
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Il mio porta riviste è una vecchia conoscenza. ora anche il secondo è stato decapato così siamo finalmente a posto. E la lista di oggetti da trasformare si sta assottigliando.
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You've met this small bookcase before, if I remember well. I use it in our family room for home decor magazines. Now even the second one is done. The distress came out quite right and has a very fine shabby chic look. My of still to-do projects is become shorter!
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Ed infine, ma non meno importante, la mia bellissima bianca cagnolona Titania. E' molto lieta di fare la sua grand entree in blogland.
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And last but not least my beautiful white little one: my dog Titania. She is very pleased to meet you all my dear fellow blog friends and do her grand entree into blogland
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Buon White Wednesday a tutti!
Wish you all a very happy White Wednesday!
Rita Y

31 commenti:

  1. I love everything it looks all so pretty. I love to see white quilts folded up like that, it looks so pretty with the other white pillow. I have the same Shabby Chic book, I have 4 or 5 of her books I just love them.
    Blessings,
    Ginger

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  2. Hello Rita,
    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I am still new at it and not many people even know I exist. But this White Wednesday has been so much fun. I am so glad I joined. Your photos are great. I would have bought that quilt too. And Tatania, what a cutie. You did a great job stenciling! And I love the bust of the girl you have too. I see that you have a picture of an English Bulldog on your side bar. Do you have one? I do. Her photo is on one of my postings. Well, thank you again. I put you on my favorites list so that I can visit again.
    ~Debra

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  3. Cara Rita io aspetto con piacere il Vostro WW, sono lieto di perso Alcune ore di sonno per vedere le diapositive e di leggere il commento per Quanto Riguarda le foto belle, posso dormire, buona notte a te.
      Filippo

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  4. Oh Rita you have completed so many lovely projects here. I wish you would rub off on me, because I so need to get some things done as well. I love all your sweet chairs and that hanger with the doiley is lovely.
    Hugs,
    June

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  5. Rita you have shown us so many lovelies today!! I would love to touch that quilt! I am a touchy feely person so when I see a pretty quilt like that I have to brush my hand across it - isn't that silly!!

    I love you bust (you know what I mean!) and the pretty cloche vignette too- sweet chairs- it is all a feast for the eyes!!

    We have more of that white stuff falling from the sky today!

    blessings
    mary

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  6. Hi Rita, so nice to meet you and so glad you came by my blog. I've got to go back thru your blog and find out about you. So sorry that I don't speak Italian, you have me hooked. Please come visit again. Have a wonderful weekend!
    Debra

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  7. Good Morning Rita,

    Thank you for the nice compliments on the chair. I am happy with how it came out. My desk is white and the contrast of the dark and light looks nice. I too love the white painted furniture and have a lot of it. Maybe I will put a white pillow on it.
    ~Debra

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  8. Ciao Rita,
    Titania e' la mia favorita, sai ho un cane si chiama Boo ed e' anche lei bianca, si chiama Boo perche' e' nata il giorno di Halloween. Ciao Rita

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  9. Dear Rita!

    Your comment on my blog was gracious and kind. Thank you so much for inviting me to yours. You have a wonderful eye for detail. Do you love living in Italy? It has always been a dream of mine to live abroad.

    Nancy

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  10. My cute friend Rita - I loved my visit today with you, we simply don't get together enough.
    I bought my first cloche yesterday. It's on my blog for White Wednesday, come visit.
    I love the little chalkboard with the white writting on it. For some reason, words, thrill me so. I want the women's bust, I must be looking in all the wrong places. And that little hanger and doilie is so simple, but makes a big statement.

    Catch ya later
    cindy@stitches

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  11. Fine white things you show us, dearest Rita! Beautiful chairs and I love your Kitchen-project and the cloth-hanger andandand - oh and Titania: She looks sooo sweet! Bella!
    Hugs & Ciao, Traude

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  12. Rita ~ Your white presentation is beautiful & elegant. You've done a lovely job.

    Have a beautiful weekend. TTFN ~ Marydon

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  13. Rita, it is so nice to meet you! I'm glad you found us and I have enjoyed looking around your blog. You have a lovely home. Enjoy your day! Twyla

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  14. I must make another visit Rita. I'm just dieing laughing here in my chair. First thank you so such a nice visit. Your time is everything to me. I can picture you dismembering that beautiful white coat before you gave it away. I sure would love to see the treasures you made with those historical buttons. cindy@stitches

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  15. Dearest Rita,
    Thank you so much for your wonderful visit chez moi and for the lovely, lovely comments! You are such an interesting person! Are you Italian, or just a very gifted linguist? I am a French teacher and of course, I love all things French! Isn't Audrey Hepburn a fun person to emulate? Please, please come again....Your blog is just marvelous, beautiful and very inspiring. I so love Shabby Chic! Bisous! Anita

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  16. Dearest Rita,
    Thank you so much for your wonderful visit chez moi and for the lovely, lovely comments! You are such an interesting person! Are you Italian, or just a very gifted linguist? I am a French teacher and of course, I love all things French! Isn't Audrey Hepburn a fun person to emulate? Please, please come again....Your blog is just marvelous, beautiful and very inspiring. I so love Shabby Chic! Bisous! Anita

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  17. Hello Rita
    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a sweet comment. I truly enjoyed my visit to your blog tonight. I love all your White Wednesday pictures!
    What part of Italy are you from? My family is from Naples Ischia.
    ~Ann

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  18. Is my pleasure to see some time the pages of your blog, I like a lot the pages that you have dedicated to the copper vessels.
    Bye
    filippo

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  19. Your white photos are all so beautiful...love the quilt and the chairs...but Titania is my favorite!

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  20. A brilliant white wednesday and you have shown us some lovely pieces.
    Thank you so much for coming over to see me and following me.....and thank you for the very kind comment. I love anything distressed and shabby. Have just finished distressing a shelf, When I've finished the room, I'll take some photos.
    I will go and follow you now !!!! XXXX

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  21. Hi Rita, thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. Now I have your wonderful blog to explore. Where in Italy do you live? I am 1/2 Italian and proud of it.
    I am loving WW's. I love the opportunity to talk to others in different countries, this is such a blessing to me.
    Happy All Hallow's Eve
    Cheryl

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  22. well hello! thanks for stopping by and following the farm!! your comment was so nice, and it looks like you have a great time here on your blog.........

    can't wait to meet you further......

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  23. Hi Rita,

    Oh I guess I already signed up to be a follower...so I signed up twice..oops! Guess that means I really like your blog :-)

    Thanks for stopping by mine & for the extremely nice comment! You totally COULD make a slipcover!!! Don't sell yourself short! It's just a step by step process & not as hard as you think....just VERY time consuming!! I've been working on a wingback chair this week (yep..for several days!) and it is amazing to me how much labor it takes. No wonder people charge so much to have them made :-)

    Love your pics! Have a great weekend!

    Shellagh

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  24. Isn't it funny how we meet people on these lil' ol' blogs, your the first Italian I've met...your blog is wonderful and I too will be back!

    Now my little terrier Scratchy has a new friend...hi Titania...

    Buona Notte

    sharon

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  25. Hi Rita ~ It was such a treat to see your post. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. My family and my husbands family are both from Italy. Our dream is to come visit Italy one day.
    I will visit your blog again and again too :)
    I love the picture of your sweet dog.

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  26. Hello Ms. Rita! I'm lovin' all you pretty whites. Ahhh....right style for ME! Thanks for sharing!

    Happy Halloween!

    xoRebecca

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  27. Hi Rita, what a lovely post for White Wednesday. Beautiful linens and white and I love your puppy dog!
    Have a great day,
    Susie

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  28. Hi Rita,
    I stopped by the other day but didn't have time to leave a comment....but knew I wanted to come back by! So glad you've joined WW so we could all find you! It's fun to find a blog party that makes it's way all over the world. That's one of the many things about blogging I love.
    The projects you've accomplished are making me a little jealous! lol. They look wonderful!
    Well off to paint something now....thanks for the motivation!!!!
    xxx............C

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  29. Ciao Rita, effettivamente non va proprio benissimo.. niente di preoccupante, ma qualche problemino di salute che spero si risolva definitivamente mercoledì, le foto del tuo mercoledì bianco sono sempre bellissime, mi trovo ad aspettare questo giorno per vedere cosa ci proponi!!!!
    Un abbraccio

    Eliana

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  30. Just had to comment of what a great job you did with this White Wednesday! Really enjoy your blog and I'll be following along from now on.

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  31. ciao! complimenti per il tuo blog e per il tuo cagnolone!
    buona giornata
    Claudia

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