As soon as the Christmas decorations are packed and stored, it’s time to bring out my Dutch collectibles. I enjoy having these cheery, colorful, happy pieces arranged around my January kitchen. They span many years and come from many different sources. Most were gifts from my oldest daughter – some were brought home from her trip to Holland such as the wooden windmill mold ….
… some pieces were bought in antique stores….
…some were bought years ago in a shop that specialized in gifts from Holland….
Some items are displayed just because I like them – a windmill that held crocus bulbs 30 years ago …
…old toy dishes….
…and one of my earliest quilting projects…
Some items never leave the kitchen, such as my daughter’s hand-embroidered piece…
…a vintage clock and spoon collection
…a granite ware covered cake dish…
….and my set of vintage spice jars, which I use daily.
I enjoy my Dutch collection through the month of January – and now it’s almost time to pack it away and get out my Valentine stuff!
LILLIAN'S CUPBOARD 