Friday Farm Favorites: Spring Bulbs and Vintage Flower Pots
Gray, winter skies won’t curtail my cheer. Thanks, in part, to a variety of colorful and fragrant bulbs and these whimsical, vintage flower pots. This time of year, it’s so uplifting to have something blooming in the house, especially any of these springtime flowers. I also love my collection of McCoy flower pots from the 1940s. McCoy pottery dates back to the mid-1800s and early 1900s, and it may be the most collected pottery in the nation. I began collecting these pretty, pastel pots with floral and funky patterns almost fifteen years ago. They’re a fun way to add a bit of whimsy or cheer to a room, and they especially look lovely on a windowsill or kitchen counter. You can find them in most antiques or vintage shops, and they’re usually reasonably priced. One more thing: Pop a small plant in one, and you have the perfect hostess gift. 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Categories: Friday Farm Favorites, Gardening
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Beautiful pots!
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Thanks, Ritu. They brighten my day! 🙂
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Yes, so cheerful! Excellent style! 🙂
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Thank you, Joey. 😊
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❤ Love this Tonya! I could sure use some spring-time cheer around here! Thank you for the info on the McCoy pots, I love their look and didn't know anything about them. I'll start seeking them out around town at the shops.
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I’m so glad, Kathryn. I really enjoy collecting these little pots. There are so many colors, sizes, and patterns. If you’re interested, there are books on McCoy pottery with pictures and prices–so, you know what to expect before you shop. Have fun! 🙂
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Love these, so pretty! Great idea for a gift🌷
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Thank you, Jennie Marie. 🙂
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What a wonderful idea with those bulbs. And the pots…just lovely. Sadly, I’m sure my family threw some of them away.
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Thanks so much, Van. Oh, that is sad. Luckily, McCoy made lots of them. 🙂
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The pots are lovely. I currently have an amaryllis blooming in my kitchen. I’ve only ever used kits with bulbs to get winter blooms. I’ve always wanted to try “forcing” bulbs on my own, but have never done it. . . . Maybe next winter. . . 🙂
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Thank you, Sheryl. The amaryllis bloom is so beautiful. Forcing bulbs is fairly straightforward, and the reward is wonderful. 🙂
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I love these, and I am so happy to have my own piece of cheeriness! 🙂
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Aww, I’m so glad! Thank you, Judy. 🙂
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I love old flowerpots too. I have several rectangular shapes, and a few swirly varieties.
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I think they have so much charm. Your rectangular pot sounds lovely. 🙂
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These pots are truly gorgeous… We don’t see them much nowadays. Or they are super duper expensive!
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My Mom and Aunt used to collect McCoy and Rookwood vases and pots. They were so beautiful and interesting. You made these antiques “new” again, Tonya! I love the idea of using them to share spring flowers! xoxo
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Thank you, Robin. It’s really interesting to see how the patterns on the pottery changed over the decades. 🙂
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