Thursday, March 1, 2012

I HEART Vignettes!



February

may be the month of hearts,

but @ HFTS

hearts are always in season.



 Today is

Favorites on the First

@ The Polohouse



 Alison invited us to share

vignettes around our home.



 During February

heart shaped objects

often take center stage,



 Even though some pieces

are typically out year round.



One can take pieces from

collections, gather them together

and mix in other elements..




It adds a bit of whimsey to toss a

heart into the mix of any vignette.




 A mix of textures 

 will add layers to a theme.




 Creating little vignettes is much like

what an artist does when painting a still life.





Could be the unlikely 

 pairing of two objects . . .





 Simply tossing utilitarian

tools into a wooden bowl . . .




Or my personal favorite ~

a grouping of sentimental treasures.




 What ever your heart desires,

gather up something fun to

create a heart pleasing vignette.



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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

70 comments:

  1. LynnMarch 1, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    What a fun collection! Love the vintage cookie cutters:@)

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  2. DebbiedoosMarch 1, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    I love vignettes too Sarah! You sure have some cute and lovely displays all around that must make you smile each day! Have a great day.

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  3. MaryMarch 1, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Sarah~ Seeing your collections always warms my heart! You have so many wonderful treasures and I enjoy seeing you share them arranged in groups around your home! Your sweet framed pup & collar is my favorite! ♥

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  4. Sweet Posy DreamsMarch 1, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    That is such a cute idea with the cookie cutters. And as a dog lover, the worn collar kind of breaks my heart.

    Coming to you via The Polohouse Favorites on the First

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  5. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 1, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I love hearts year round and you have some fantastic hearts and such sweet vignettes! The cookie cutters are so cute and the quilt hearts stole mine! Hugs, Linda

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  6. MaggieMarch 1, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I always enjoy seeing how you display your many varied treasures around the rooms of your beautiful home.
    I heart them all!

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  7. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 1, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I have my Pepper's sweet color and scarf she always wore....that is precious! Tugged my heartstrings!!

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  8. a quiet lifeMarch 1, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    so many heart felt tresasures... the collar, cookie cutters and squirrel are calling me~

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  9. Maria ElenaMarch 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Such beautiful vignettes! Just lovely!

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  10. jeanneMarch 1, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Your heart collection is lovely. I love the cookie cutters so much.
    I heart this post.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  11. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 1, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Great feature vignettes my friend. Nothing better than heart shape anything, love it! Thanks Sarah for your lovely and kind visit, you are so sweet. Hugs,
    FABBY

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  12. DoniMarch 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I love vignettes too! and those heart ones are all just so sweet! I love how you did a post about them all!! Thanks so much for joining me for Pearls and Lace Thursday!! Blessings, Doni

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  13. xinexMarch 1, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Thank you for your prayers, Sarah. I love your vignettes and love your numerous hearts collection....Christine

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  14. The French HutchMarch 1, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Hi Sarah, I HEART this post! All of your sweet little vignettes are adorable. Of course the faience pieces are my favorites with the copper a close second. You always have a special way with words. Lovely post.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  15. Johanna GehrleinMarch 1, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Hi Sarah,
    thats really a hearty collection.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  16. Honey at 2805March 1, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    It's a heart-shaped world at your house and I love it all! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

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  17. Steph's StitchingMarch 1, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    You have the loveliest things. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    :)

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  19. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 1, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Your heat vignettes are so sweet and pretty, Sarah. I loved the vintage cookie cutters--I have some of the same ones in my collection.

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  20. PondsideMarch 1, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I shouldn't be surprised that you collect hearts too, Sarah! When I looked at your first photo I thought I saw two that I also have - from Belgium....
    What a sweet post!

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  21. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMarch 1, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Sarah, one can NEVER have enough hearts. I love your collection!

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  22. Alycia NicholsMarch 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Wow! That's a LOT of hearts!!! No shortage of love around your house! I really like those vintage cookie cutters!!!!!

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  23. Nancy's Daily DishMarch 1, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    Oh, your collection is so adorable and you have so many pretty vignettes. I love the title of this post...cute and clever! That little tartan box caught my eye as well.

    Nancy

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  24. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 1, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Cute post - I also love hearts - and I spied something I love (that checked tray!!)

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  25. Tablescapes By DianeMarch 1, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love hearts year round and you have some fantastic hearts and such sweet vignettes! The cookie cutters are so cute. I also have some from my Mon I use them all the time for my cookies.
    I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my new Tablescape. I hope you and your lovely family have a wonderful weekend.
    XXOO Diane

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  26. French-KissedMarch 1, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    You have the best collections, Sarah. And I love the way they are so beautifully woven into you decor. It appears one can never have to many hearts.

    Jermaine

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  27. SoniaMarch 1, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Oh my goodness Sarah..your collections of hearts is wonderful! Love the different types and variety you have! So pretty and special!
    Miss Bloomers

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  28. SueMarch 1, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Sarah, Your collection of hearts is so fun! The quilted hearts and the dog tag are just precious. I think creating good vignettes really IS an art form. You've done a great job here with your hearts and other treasures. :-)
    And thanks for being so sweet, with your coming to visit my vintage scale post more than once! ♥ Sue

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  29. karma policeMarch 2, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    breathtaking

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  30. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I so love to create vignettes all over my home.
    I really like your vignette of old cookie cutters, I am partial to them myself. I specially love your vignette of sentimental treasures, so sweet.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  31. KathleenMarch 2, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    You are so artistic! I am not good at vignettes at all.
    What a great collection!

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  32. Pamela GordonMarch 2, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Sarah, you have a wonderful collection of hearts! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my post. Blessings, Pamela

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  33. Denise at Forest ManorMarch 2, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    What charming vignettes these are! You have such a varied collection of wonderful objects. I love your Quimper pottery. :)

    Thank you for your visit last week and your kind comments on my Reynolda Gardens post. I'm sorry I'm so late in replying; I got a bit behind on my blog visits last week.

    Have a great weekend!

    Denise

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  34. On Crooked CreekMarch 2, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Sarah,
    All your heart vignettes are lovely! The "tin" cookie cutters in the wooden box stole my heart! Fondly,
    Pat

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  35. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 2, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Such beautiful vignettes, Sarah. I love that heart with the pearls on it, and of course, that grouping of the Quimper with little cottages, etc. and the rooster boxes stole my heart! I would never have thought to just put a bunch of heart cookie cutters into a box for display (of course, I don't have that many of them ~ may have to start looking for more. Have a wonderful weekend. laurie

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  36. momto8March 2, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    what a great collection of hearts!! fun and pretty!

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  37. Terra March 2, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Your heart vignettes are darling and so romantic.

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  38. Alison @ The PolohouseMarch 2, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    HI Sarah!

    Lovely shots and collections and please, oh please, tell me what that round plaid box is? I love it so!

    I also love the little upside down heart clock. Adorable. You have the greatest little things!

    xoxox
    Thanks so much for linking up and sharing with all of us.

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  39. JacquelineMarch 3, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Even more hearts! I love the wonderful wooden spoon. Now that is a unique and wonderful piece. I also love all of your wonderful cookie cutters. Some of those look like ones I grew up with. You always have such lovely vignettes!

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  40. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 3, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    OH THOSE COOKIE CUTTERS with the red knob....my mum had those!!!!

    Hello sweetheart! You are so kind to come visit me and 36 years for you???? YES, time does fly; I tend to think however, that is GOES SOMEWHERE, and oh, leave it to silly me to try to make a poem of it!!! But this time is accorded to us and what a thrill to have had this long of a time with our mates. I wish YOU happiness and joy as you both enter into the SPRING OF YOUR LIVES!!! Anita

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  41. KellyMarch 3, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Love all of those pretty vignettes! You have a nice collection of hearts to work with.

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  42. An Oasis in the DesertMarch 3, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I just love all of your sweet, heartfelt collections!
    CAS

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  43. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 3, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Sarah, what a wonderful collection of hearts you have! Some very unique ones. A lot of love going on over at your house. I enjoyed each and every vignette! I too love creating vignettes!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  44. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Hi Sarah! Oh, what a beautiful collection and I'm all over that little Rooster! Thank you so much for your sweet comments about my circle journal work.
    Hope you're doing well.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  45. JojoMarch 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I'm hearting all the hearts!!! Those are beautiful!

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  46. Pat@Back Porch MusingsMarch 3, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I am loving the hearts Sarah!!

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  47. MarigeneMarch 3, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Nice collection of hearts, Sarah...so many different ones!

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  48. MeredithMarch 3, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Your collections are beautiful! I especially love the vintage cookie cutters and your pottery! Lovely!!

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  49. Anne March 4, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Love your blog, and its name! (One of my favorite verses...) Nice to meet you ~ I'm a new follower!
    Best,
    Anne ♥

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  50. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 4, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    I love your collections of arts and especially the way you have them displayed.
    Beautiful!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  51. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 4, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    I love your collections of arts and especially the way you have them displayed.
    Beautiful!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  52. OliveMarch 4, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I heart all those heart shaped cookie cutters. I am inspired by that collection as it is in my reach. I have I tea cup/saucer of Quimper but love seeing all of yours. hugs, olive

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  53. BabsMarch 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Sarah, Your vignettes are fabulous!! You really have an artist's eye for arranging your collections. I love all the vignettes, especially the one with the silver hearts and tartan box. :)
    Hugs,
    Babs

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  54. Calypso In The CountryMarch 4, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Your vignettes are so pretty! You really have quite a collection!
    -Shelley

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  55. SoniaMarch 4, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Thanks for your sweet visits Sarah...hope you enjoyed your weekend as we always enjoy your posts! Your heart collection is really beautiful!
    Miss Bloomers

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  56. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesMarch 5, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    I love looking at little things like that. Detail. I enjoy detailed things in a home.

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  57. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    I love your hearts. I've never collected them but have bought many for friends who do. These days I do look for heart rocks when I'm exploring Maine islands.

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  58. StitchforkMarch 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I ❤ your heart vignettes!
    xo Cathy

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  59. SueMarch 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Oh, how pretty they all are. I'm a softy for pups, so the dog collar and picture made me smile. The cookie cutter idea-brilliant. I have so many and I've never used them as decoration!

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  60. Designing DomesticityMarch 5, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Love all your hearts, especially the cookie cutters. What a lovely collection. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  61. RettabugMarch 5, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Fantastic collection, Sarah! No wonder there is so much love at your house...each one is just beautiful & so special.

    My Mom had the red knob cookie cutters, too. Wonder whatever happened to those???

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  62. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)March 5, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Sarah, I am also a heart lover :). Every time I stop by your blog I see things I absolutely love and think I could probably move into your house and feel completely at home! I also have the front heart in your second shot and it holds a key inside, right? Just lovely! I must show some of my hearts soon. Linda

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  63. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 6, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I heart your hearts! Especially love that silver trophy cup! Lovely vignettes!

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  64. KathyMarch 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Hello Sarah! These are so amazing! You have a wonderful collection of hearts! I particularly like the wicker one! What a very creative post - thank you for sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  65. Lana Kim White AustinMarch 6, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Oooohhh....I love vignettes, too, and yours are wonderful!!!!! I need to take some photos of mine, too!!!

    Hugs/Blessings,
    Lana

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  66. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    I love them Too! Thanks for sharing your lovely post! Come and follow me I lost all my bog this week starting over.Joann

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  67. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 6, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Lovely hearts and lovely vignettes, Sarah! Of course, I love the Quimper! My mom had a set of those cookie cutters in all of the shapes for playing cards that she used to make finger sandwiches for her bridge club. My sister and I loved getting into the leftovers the next day! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  68. Bunny JeanMarch 7, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Sarah!

    I enjoyed reading your Valentines heart post last month, reading about the copper hearts your husband gave you over the years...

    These are also lovely hearts full of memories. I have kept my pets collars and tags too... I just like to hold them at times.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  69. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaMarch 7, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Lovely collection of hearts!

    Thank you for stopping by my lil'blog and leaving a sweet comment :)

    Greetings from Australia♥

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  70. The Charm of HomeMarch 8, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Love your collections! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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