Friday, August 1, 2014

There's a New Girl in Town




This sassy miss came home 
with me from a recent estate sale.

It was love at first sight for me.
She is a Staffordshire
 begging spaniel jug or pitcher.

I'm not certain about her pedigree,
though I feel certain she is definitely vintage.
Perhaps a vintage reproduction.

What matters most is she is black and white 
and the perfect companion to this gentlemen
who I've had for several years.  

He too is a black and white begging spaniel
jug or pitcher with a tricorn hat.

Don't they 
make the perfect pair?


I think perhaps Mister is of newer vintage,
but that's OK,  he fits right in with
all of the Courtly Checks around the house.
He was a thrifty find at Goodwill some years ago.

They could easily be
parents to these two sweet pups.

Yes,  I feel as if
a family has been reunited!

They are currently part of a vignette
on the dining room buffet.

I gathered a group of 
Courtly Check pieces and filled
them with summer hydrangeas.

Along with a piece of
figurative art by a favorite NY artist.

Tell me!  Do you have a fondness for
these Staffordshire dogs?
Are you a fan of black and white?

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56 comments:

  1. Blue Creek HomeAugust 1, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    So pretty - I love all of your spaniel pitchers with the MacKenzie-Childs pieces. Beautiful!
    Rhonda

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 1, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    All your spaniels make such a cute family, Sarah! They were meant to be. I love the flowers around the tricorn hat of your newest one. What a lovely display they make with your Courtley Check and your hydrangeas.

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  3. Curtains in My TreeAugust 1, 2014 at 8:02 AM


    I love your staffordshire doggies
    I have 3 large ones and always on the look out for more

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  4. BabsAugust 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    What a great find! LOVE, LOVE Staffordshire spaniels, and yours look especially amazing with your Courtly Check pieces. Wow!

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  5. La Table De NanaAugust 1, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    She was waiting for you♥

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  6. Rita C at PanoplyAugust 1, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Oh Sarah, what a find - the stars were certainly aligned that day! Reunited, and it feels (and looks) so good for the Staffordshire family!
    Rita

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  7. BonnieAugust 1, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Love the new girl in town. She compliments Mister very well and goes wonderfully with the courtly check vases full of gorgeous white hydrangeas. Sigh! Really a super vignette with your signature written all over it, Sarah. So charming!

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  8. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 1, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    Oh dear Sarah, I love the 'united' family of doggies! I have a dog collection too, but could never find the Staffordshire type as yours is! They look so elegant along with MCh and beautiful hydrangeas.
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 1, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Oh my word, how fun is this. I love these pieces.

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  10. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 1, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Sarah, talk about a match made in heaven! And the little pups go perfectly! Darling vignette, and the Hydrangeas are the icing on the cake! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  11. chateau chicAugust 1, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Your spaniels are so cute, and they fit right in with your decor. What a fun find!
    Mary Alice

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  12. debAugust 1, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Such a sweet vignette! How lucky to find her, she could be his long lost mate! :)
    Have a great weekend!
    *hugs*deb

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  13. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Oh, I love me a black and white check or two. :)
    Your little vignette is perfection. I love the little spaniels. I am always on the look out for them. I would love to find a blue and white set for our family room.
    Thank you so much for sharing your post for Fresh-Cut Friday. The hydrangea are a perfect addition! :)
    Have a great weekend.
    ~Liz

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  14. The TablescaperAugust 1, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    So adorable! They were meant to be together!

    - The Tablescaper

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  15. Joanne T FergusonAugust 1, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    G'day! Thanks for sharing at our #SayGdayParty! Lovely post
    Please remember to go back and comment on some other people's submissions to the party and of course, we hope you are following Natasha and me on Pinterest; comments and shares show you care! Cheers! Joanne @What's On The List

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  16. AnonymousAugust 1, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Sarah! I love your new Staffy! She looks wonderful with your little gent! I collect Staffys too but have never seen the jugs before. Love your pretty vignette with your MC pieces.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia )

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  17. Phyllis @Around the HouseAugust 1, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    Love them, they were made for each other, can't believe they finally found each other...

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  18. Blondie's JournalAugust 2, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    These pups really look like they were separated at birth! I would think they had the same "markings" on the bottom! Good for you. You have a perfect pair. And your buffet is just beautiful...you have such a great stye!

    Jane xx

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  19. RettabugAugust 2, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    What a treasure you found, Sarah! The perfect little pair now. Love how you've gathered all your black & white...you do have a talent for arranging things beautifully.

    I read where the Staffordshire spaniel was the "quintessential Victorian bourgeois status-symbol ornament: no mantelpiece was complete without a pair of spaniels standing guard".
    Did you know very young children were paid 2 shillings a week to paint the little gold chains?
    See, every time I come to your blog, I learn something new because you've peaked my interest in a new subject.
    THANKS & HUGS,
    Rett

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  20. Celestina MarieAugust 2, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Sarah, what a wonderful find. I have not seen the jugs before. What a great companion to the one you already had. Adding the sweet pups is perfect. Your MC display in your dining room is gorgeous. I love black and white checks. You have such a talent for pulling it all together.
    Looks like you have some gorgeous hydrangeas this year too. They are not blooming so good here. Tall and very green but not that many blooms.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Hugs

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  21. ScribblerAugust 2, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    The family is complete, now that Mama's in the house. Very nice find, perfect vignette.

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  22. BeverlyAugust 2, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I am in love with the whole family. Please send them over to join us for Pink Saturday. She is sporting some on her pretty bonnet.♥

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  23. Rosie M.August 2, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    O, my, these little dogs just put a giant smile on my face! What a nice way to start the day! I love your vignette and your doggies make a darling family together. Thank you for sharing! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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  24. SoniaAugust 2, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Now that is quite a little spaniel famiy! Fantastic that she matches him so well. Can't believe you found him at Goodwill, I guess some people don't realize what great pieces they have. Love your black and white themed vignette!
    Miss Bloomers

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  25. Deborah MontgomeryAugust 2, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    the new girl must feel so at home now, and her gentleman friend is lonely no longer! what a great find, Sarah! your display is gorgeous!

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  26. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderAugust 2, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Dearest Sarah,
    You were very lucky for finding this matching girl!
    Makes a nice grouping - ENJOY.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  27. DianneAugust 2, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    How wonderful to find the sweet spaniel. Perfect with your other pieces. Adorable.

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  28. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesAugust 2, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Oh my heavens! You DID find a treasure, that's for sure. They all look so cute together. I love your courtly check and pour over the magazine they send out. I want it all!! My purchase from them that is coming soon is knobs for my sofa table. I can't wait!
    What a beautiful home you have!

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  29. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 2, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Sarah, she is adorable and a perfect companion to your other pitcher. Love the vignette. The babies are my fav's I must admit!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  30. KathleenAugust 2, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Amazing how close they are! Enjoy your twins! :)

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  31. Canadian ChickadeeAugust 2, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Lovely! What a great grouping. xoxox

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  32. Patti @ Pandoras BoxAugust 2, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    What a great grouping…although the dogs are adorable…you know what I like best :-)

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  33. MaggieAugust 3, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Love your little Staffie spaniels, they remind me so much of my darling Mr Ben. The CC vignette is a delight, the white hydrangeas are perfect for these pieces.

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  34. PoppyAugust 3, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Hi Sarah,

    What a good hunter and gatherer you are to reunite this adorable little family of dogs! Beautiful vignettes and gorgeous hydrangeas to accent the ambiance!

    Happy weekend!

    Poppy

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  35. MaryAugust 3, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Sarah, What a handsome couple they make and what a fun find! I think pedigree is definitely is overrated :) I love your collection of Courtly Check filled with those beautiful hydrangea blooms!

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  36. The French HutchAugust 3, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Dear Sarah, What are the odds of finding this pretty girl! Just time for you to bring home a mate for that dashing fellow! The do make a stunning pair and oh how I love that vignette of Stafffordshire, MacKenzie Childs CC and white hydrangeas. Great find!
    Have a great Sunday..........

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  37. bj August 3, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    They are just STUNNING, Sarah. I love them all....they surely do look great with your MC.

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  38. Art and SandAugust 3, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I love all of your Mackenzie-Childs pieces and of course your spaniel family all united in your home.

    I love black and white checks.

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  39. PondsideAugust 3, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    She is lovely, Sarah. Whenever I see a little Staffordshire spaniel I think of the front windows of the houses in Aeroskobing, on the island of Aero in Denmark. It seemed that every window held a pair. There was some significance in the way the pairs faced - having to do with seamen and their wives and the faithfulness of those wives.

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  40. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 3, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    What a cutie, Sarah...and a perfect mate to your other spaniel! Love the black and white vignette! Here...finally having a few moments to visit as school starts back for the grands! Have a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  41. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 4, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    They do make the perfect pair Sarah! Love the whole grouping...
    so pretty!!

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  42. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 4, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Love your new dogs!

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  43. Bargain Decorating with LaurieAugust 4, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Such a pretty vignette, and yes, they do look like a family. How wonderful to find a mate for your male. laurie

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  44. thepaintedapron.comAugust 4, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    oh they are so cute Sarah, and yes they do look great with all your gorgeous Courtly Check pieces~I know you were thrilled when you first spotted her at the sale!
    Jenna

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  45. Woodside ParkAugust 4, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    What a charming collection, Sarah! Congrats on your new find :) She was meant to be yours. Cheers~

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  46. The Charm of HomeAugust 5, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Great find Sarah. They are adorable.
    Sherry

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  47. Ivy and ElephantsAugust 6, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    What an amazing find! Now the family is complete, these are stunning!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  48. Tea in the LibraryAugust 8, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Lucky find! Love the grouping.

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  49. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 9, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Sarah, They are the perfect pair. Congrats on your great find!
    xx,
    Sherry

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  50. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 11, 2014 at 1:58 AM

    What a beautiful new addition to your home! She is perfect and does make your vignette look like the perfect family!

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  51. KathyAugust 12, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Sarah! She is so precious! I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  52. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 14, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Oh my goodness, Sarah that's extraordinary you found a "gal pal" for your existing fella. And the pups - seriously how cute is THAT?

    Totally adorbable!!

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  53. Tartan TerraceAugust 15, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    Sarah - I love all of your Staffordshire pups. I have some also, so it's fun to see how you've used them in your vignettes. Btw, where did you get the wonderful tassel with the little black and white spaniel? It's spectacular and I must add one to my collection!

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  54. Decor To AdoreAugust 17, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Truly an amazing treasure that I am so thankful found you!

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  55. Alison @ The PolohouseAugust 30, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Love her~
    she would have stolen my heart from the get-go too!

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  56. AnonymousMay 15, 2017 at 7:03 AM

    What a nice collection of "courtly checks" containers. The white hydrangeas are a perfect complement.

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