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Monday, April 25, 2011

A Royal Powder Room

Hi Everyone, hope you had a wonderful Easter. We've met our St. Louis kids halfway for Easter dinner in Rolla, Missouri for the last several years. Since Erin is in real estate and works on the weekends, we get together for a fun lunch and then spend the afternoon hanging out.





It's been raining at a constant downpour here for the last week, windy and cool. Blah...can you believe I had to wear "cuddle duds" under my new linen pants for Easter?

To celebrate the Royal wedding this week I'm sharing a few British items that are commemorative. My powder room has "all things British", and my favorites are my vintage biscuit tins. The Brits are big on their "biscuits", what we would consider butter cookies or shortbread. Royals and weddings give rise to tons of collectible pieces.


Bookshelf in powder room







This is a tin of Princess Elizabeth before she was crowned queen.



It was in such terrible condition with some large scratches,
 that I tried to minimize it by painting part of the horse.
(don't look too close!)



I believe this is Prince Phillip in Scottish regalia



The Prince Phillip tin.






A sweet little toffee tin;
love the tartan plaid and castles.









Another of my toffee tins with a Staffordshire soap dish,
English cottage, and my favorite Crabtree and Evelyn "Gardener's" line. 






A commemorative small plate for Charles on becoming the Prince of Wales.



Loving all English countryside prints,
sorry for the glass glare.


And here are some other images of Royal tins from Google Images

Please visit Ruth from Antiques and Teacups as some of the following
images are from her site!











Blessings to William and Kate and their families


I'll be linking to these parties this week











Have a wonderful week,
hope it's sunny for you and the Royal Couple!
love,


                                                            
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42 comments:

  1. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsApril 25, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    What wonderful tins you have! Beautiful powder room!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  2. Brenda PruittApril 25, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    You've got quite the royal collection here! My oldest daughter in Tulsa is in real estate.
    Brenda

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  3. Julie MarieApril 25, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Hello Debra... what a wonderful collection you have!... I believe I told you my nieces moved to London and they each will be wearing their vintage key pendants you made that I gave them when they "attend" the Royal Wedding!... (they will be among the thousands in the crowd outside of course!)... how long has it taken you to collect all of these treasures?... They are fabulous!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  4. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresApril 25, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    This is so cute!! You have such wonderful things!!

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Debra, you have some wonderful English pieces. Thanks for sharing them.

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  6. SarahApril 25, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Debra, this is the most fascinating collection. What a clever idea on which to have focused. You have some great pieces here. Thank you for sharing these photos. Wonderful! ~ Sarah
    PS
    Did you make and decorate the cookies in the William and Kate photo?

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  7. Sherry HicksApril 25, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    What a wonderful collection you have, my favorite thing is your English Countryside framed picture. Your photo's are very nice.
    Sherry

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Debra I just love your powder room! It's filled with such pretty pieces. Martina

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  9. Pamela GordonApril 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    You have a nice collection and I like that they are in one spot and in the powder room! I'm looking forward to watching the wedding at 6:00 AM on Friday. Are you? Have a great week! Pamela

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  10. RhondaApril 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love your English powder room. The tins are so pretty - love the tartan plaid.

    Rhonda

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  11. OliveApril 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Debra, the tins are quite the unique collection. The round plaid one is terribly pretty. hugs♥O

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  12. Glenda/MidSouthApril 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    A pretty collection - thanks for sharing it with us.

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  13. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Your English powder room is very regal, complete with throne and all! LOL, sorry couldn't resist.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  14. amy~the gypsy chickApril 25, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    SO CUTE!!! I JUST LOVE THE LITTLE COTTAGE PRINT! THE COLORS ARE AMAZING!!!!
    xOxXx
    AMY
    P.S. PLEASE SEND A FEW RAIN CLOUDS OUR WAY WE NEED RAIN DESPERATELY HERE :)

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  15. Antiques And TeacupsApril 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What a great collection...and definitely a Royal powder room! How fun! A couple of your Google photos are from my website & blog...as I specialize in English items. The tin isn't Prince Philip but a Scots warrior in a Black Watch tartan outfit. Huntley & Palmer's issued different tartan tins for their John O'Groats Shortbread biscuits, and this is one in the series.
    Cheers!
    Ruth

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  16. BabsApril 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Debra, This is the most fun powder room I've ever seen and I like your tins. Is Princess Elizabeth riding side saddle?
    I'll bet all your guests love visiting the royal powder room/
    Hugs,
    Babs

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  17. Anne LorysApril 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    You amaze me, you have collectibles for every occasion!
    Reckon I'll stay up and watch the wedding, I watched the last one. :-)

    Anne

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  18. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 25, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    What a (water) closet Anglophile you are! Har har! Very cool collection. And great restoration job! Looks like you're all ready for the festivities!

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  19. mama cApril 25, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a great post! I'm so excited to see the wedding in all it's splendor, so glad you are celebrating in style as well!
    xo
    Char

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  20. Anji JohnstonApril 25, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    So lovely to see someone collecting all things British! And so original to assemble it all your 'loo'! I am from London originally so seeing your bicuit tim collection took me back I can tell you! Many a Sunday afternoon was spent fighting over our favourite biscuit to have with our tea. Ahh, those were the days...
    I am going 'home' next week to visit my mum and am so looking forward to it. I will miss the wedding (still waiting for my invite!!!) but I'm sure there will be lots of hoopla going on!

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  21. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeApril 25, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Debra, I love old tins and you have such a wonderful collection of them! Thanks for sharing!!!
    Hugs~~~ Daphne

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  22. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 26, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Beautiful powdered room! I love your tins, gosh, I have a soft spot for lovely tins and yours are great! I'm at TTT, Marty's.
    HUGS
    FABBY

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  23. StephanieApril 26, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    LOVE your white-framed countryside print!!

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  24. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 26, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    You have a wonderful collection Debra!
    Perfect post for such a week full of royal watching!

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  25. High Street CottageApril 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Debra those are gorgeous tins, so charming. I love the one with Elizabeth on the horse. I think visitors would not want to leave your powder room ever hehe
    Hope you'll stop by this week, we're having a little giveaway, xxx tami

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  26. red.neck chicApril 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Oh... I love those!!! I keep watching on and off about the royal wedding... it's fun!

    GORGEOUS powder room! I'd never leave!

    ;-D xoxoxo
    robelyn

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  27. VickiApril 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    What a fun collection! Love the powder room.

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  28. LibbieApril 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Kate is having the ladies of the family over VERY EARLY to watch the wedding! We can't wait! I love looking at all your goodies! I hope you don't eat your biscuts in there :) Just kidding! I know you don't :) LOVE te little tins!

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  29. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Love your decor for the powder room and you tins are stunning. Such a wonderful collection. The vignettes on the bookcase are gorgeous. Love all of your pictures also, beautiful countrysides and frames. Thanks so miuch for linking to TTT. Hugs, marty

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  30. Heaven's WalkApril 26, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Debra! Simply beautiful, luv!! (said with a British accent). lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  31. Privet and HollyApril 26, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Sweetie! I'm
    finally getting caught
    up from my trip and able
    to come say hi-ya and a
    BIG thank you for dropping
    by P&H AND for sending
    your hello through Anne!
    We had such a fun day together
    and wish YOU could have
    joined us!! Love your British
    powder room. I'm a huge
    Anglophile and am watching
    all the fan fare with great
    interest! It's pouring here
    today or I would send you my
    sunshine : )
    xx Suzanne

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  32. Susan EvelynAndRoseApril 26, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    So regal and charming! Cheers to that!
    Happy WW,
    Susan

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  33. RebeccaApril 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    How fun, all the British tins look wonderful in your powder room. I was in London for the queens 80th birthday and bought something for everyone at Buckingham Palace. It was so much fun! I haven't been watching all the hoopla but I am sure there will be a ton of stuff coming up.
    Glad you had a good Easter, mine was fun with the kids. ttys
    blessings
    RE

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  34. Decor To AdoreApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Oh pardon me while I go empty my drool pan! Your tins are incredible! A friend of mine recently found a tin from the silver jubilee of Queen Mary and King George. Yes, she was kind enough to give it to me.

    Love your English countryside prints!

    Make sure you show off this gem of a post at the party.

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  35. The Quintessential MagpieApril 27, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    You are a girl after my own heart! And believe it or not, I have a Scottish bathroom that has many British things. But I'm in love with your Royal Family treasure trove!!!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  36. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    What a great collection of tins.

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  37. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 27, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Debra, I have always loved vintage tins and you have a really nice collection. Thank you for joining my Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  38. very merry vintage styleApril 27, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Debra! Love all your Brit goodies! I miss the sun too, hard to see everybody's flowers blooming in blogland and cloudy, cold & rainy weather still here! Thanks so much for linking to STL Wednesday!
    Mary

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  39. double glazing northern irelandApril 27, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Beautiful tin collection.

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  40. April DApril 27, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    it's such a pretty little room! i love the sweet English countryside prints. thatched cottages are the BEST!
    :)
    hopped over from Decor to Adore! so glad i did!

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  41. The Charm of HomeApril 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Debra,
    This is fabulous! Love your royal powder room!
    Sherry

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  42. Diane WritesApril 29, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Hello! Great collections! Among the pieces, I love the framed English countryside prints. It's so classic, posh and elegant.

    I discovered your blog from Savvy Southern Style. I am a participant of the Wow Us Wednesday too.

    I am enjoying your blog and I hope we could develop a connection by following each others blogs.

    Have a great day!

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