Vintage Blog of the Week: The Blue Willow House
Hi everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts about some of the wonderful vintage blogs that provide week after week of vintage goodness. Today’s Vintage Blog of the Week, The Blue Willow House, owned and operated by Sharon, is one you won’t want to miss. Sharon took up blogging a year and half ago, after retiring from the corporate world. In a recent post, she explained why she blogs: “I blog because I love it and the joy it brings to my life.” We can tell, Sharon, and you bring joy to our lives, too.
With a skilled eye for selecting terrific vintage wares, Sharon often shares her purchases with her readers.
I immediately fell in love with this french enamel water pitcher, and pairing it with the clocks is so appealing. I’ve been searching for a pitcher like hers ever since.
Sharon discovered this handsome fellow at a thrift store and decided he had to come home with her. I can see why…
What She Collects
How She Decorates
Sharon has marvelous decorating sensibilities, and she frequently shares decorating ideas that involve some sort of up-cycling aspect.
In this case, she upcycled a cabinet door purchased at a Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. Looks terrific with some of her ironstone, doesn’t it?
Sharon just recently transformed her master bedroom with some lovely navy blue decorative items. It looks so fresh and inviting. (Her love for blue and white just comes out naturally, doesn’t it?)
How She Sells
Until very recently, Sharon only bought vintage; she never sold. But in September she added “dealer” to the list of hats she already wears (blogger, buyer, decorator, mother, grandmother…) Welcome to this crazy world of selling, Sharon!
After asking her readers for input, Sharon decided to sell in a bricks-and-mortar store rather than than via Etsy. Since making her choice, she has opened a booth at Treasure Hunt Antique Mall in Powder Springs, Georgia. This photo shows her booth just as she was beginning to set up. Lots of goodies on those shelves!
How She Helps Others
I found out something about Sharon that you might not know. Her DIY Blogger’s Group has worked with Dwell With Dignity, a Texas non-profit that “brings good design to those less fortunate.”
Linking up with these great parties:
Wonderful Wednesdays
Woman in Real Life
Vintage Inspiration Party
A Delightsome Life
Thursday Favorite Things
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen
Melissa’s Antiques
The Cottage Market
We Call It Junkin
Sir Thrift-A-Lot
Vintage Bliss Tuesdays
Bella Rosa Antiques
I love Sharon's blog! A very nice feature, Diana.
Very fun to meet her! Wonderful feature, Diana!
I never knew she was so close to me. I love her fall decor with the blue willow and the orange of pumpkins. Wishing you success, Sharon!
Wow. I know that is a booth I would be spending a lot of time in. Love the aluminum spice set, the Jewel Tea bowl..awesome!
Another wonderful feature! LOVE the blue willow and her new bedroom! Gorgeous!
Sharon has an amazing eye for decor! Thanks for sharing more info about her. And Dwell With Dignity is such a beautiful idea. Thanks for linking up at Vintage Bliss Tuesday. Jo
Beautiful! I love that serene bedroom…Thanks, Diana.
I love your weekly feature of a blog. I have never visited Sharon so I am off to visit! Thanks Diane.
Hugs, Dianne
Thank you for introducing us to Blue Willow House. Sharon's blog is new to me. I'm off to see more.
Ohh I love that blue willow tea set! Beautiful!
Really enjoyed the post…thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
I often visit Sharons blog. She does have a great eye for decorating. Love her ironstone and blue and white collections. Plus the trunks at the bottom of her bed made me drool! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
So fun to learn about another great blog…off to visit! Thanks for sharing it with us! Blessings, Cecilia
Good choice, she has a great blog and lovely photos always.
Sharon always has such lovely things to show us. Love her blog. Thanks for sharing @ TTF.