Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Irish Beleek

I returned from my trip just in time to wish everyone a Happy Saint Patrick's Day! And in honor of the day I wanted to share some of my Beleek china  from Ireland with you. I inherited this collection from my aunt who collected them piece by piece over many years. I am always amazed by the translucency and delicacy of some of the pieces, particularly the cups...you can see right through them, yet they are quite strong; strength, delicacy and beauty, what a wonderful combination.

I hope that your day tomorrow is filled with the luck of the Irish...maybe you will find a four-leaf clover!


















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18 comments:

  1. Musings from Kim K.March 16, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Welcome home! Your special china is just beautiful. Happy St. Patrick's day!

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  2. ClausMarch 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    welcome back! and thank you for sharing such beautiful pieces!
    have a happy - and lucky! - day!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Adrienne the Beleek is gorgeous. I love it! Your photos are fabulous.

    Happy St Pat's!

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  4. ornellaMarch 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Bentornata,spero ti sia divertita. Bellissime le ceramiche della zia.Tanta fotuna anche a te! Baci Ornella

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  5. Hélène Flont , french illustratorMarch 16, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    C'est ravissant!!
    Happy St. Patrick's day Adrienne!!!

    ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

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  6. It's Just DottieMarch 16, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I hope you had a lovely trip . I have only one small piece of Beleek I found many years ago in a thrift shop . I treasure it !

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  7. Life In a Little HouseMarch 16, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    How wonderful and welcome back. That is so lovely what a beautiful treasure ~Happy St. Patrick's Day to you ~Love Heather

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  8. HeatherMarch 16, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I've always admired your Beleek collection. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  9. CindyMarch 17, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Glad you are home safe and sound. Hope you had a wonderful time with your sister. Your collection of Beleek is beautiful...And it makes it more special that it belonged to someone who you loved.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    Cindy

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  10. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Belleek is so wonderful, and just look at your beautiful collection! The basket weave is so charming, and I so much love those handles. SO delicate and pretty. Top o' the day to you!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Adrienne! I hope your trip was fun and you also had time to relax. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too!

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  12. Travel With LuluMarch 17, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I haven't heard of Beleek before, but it is beautiful :) Hope you had a Happy St Patty's Day! XOL

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  13. aurora rabyMarch 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Happy St Patrick's Day-celebrating the day at Cheltenham Races! The best!
    Hope your trip was fun..

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  14. CatherineMarch 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    It is beautiful; Hope you enjoyed your trip, i wish you a good weekend. Catherine

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  15. Carola BartzMarch 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    This is so beautiful. And your photos are yummy!

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  16. KathysueMarch 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Welcome home from Carmel, I am sure you had an amazing time there, it is soooo beautiful. How lucky to have such a beautiful set from you aunt. I just love the little handle on the tea pot, Kathysue

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  17. The Charm of HomeMarch 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I love that china! Yours is just beautiful. Thanks for linking it up!
    Sherry

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  18. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMarch 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Your Belleek is very lovely, Adrienne. And you've created a gorgeous vignette for it. ;)

    Thanks for coming to the party again. I always enjoy your visits.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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