It’s a crock
While searching to find the right thing for VTT, my Amaryllis caught my eye. The pot that it is in is very old. My mother in law gave it to me at least 25 years ago and it was vintage then. She called it a bean pot, I think I would call it a crock. It has withstood the test of time. I used to have two of them but somewhere along the line one of them disappeared. (Be sure you don’t miss out on the beauty of that Amaryllis while looking at the pot.)
This aqua bowl was also my mother in law’s. I just love it. She had it in a garage sale until I swooped in and snatched it. I couldn’t believe she was selling it. She was surprised I wanted it.
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January 20th, 2010 at: 8:31 pm
I enjoy pottery too. They have an earthy, garden-y feel about them…I have some nice, unique pieces that I find here and there. Sometimes even in the plant section of the grocery store. Nothing vintage…but still nice.
January 20th, 2010 at: 8:56 pm
Isn’t it funny how something one person buys new becomes someone else’s treasure 30 years later?
January 20th, 2010 at: 9:03 pm
Oooo, wonderful things for VTT today! Love the crock! And the amaryllis looks amazing in it. Love the pottery bowl and tray too. My Mom is always amazed at some of the things that I want from her too!
Happy VTT!
Carol
January 20th, 2010 at: 9:14 pm
You took nothing and made something nice of it. We all tend to take things for granted when we could use them in better and pretty ways. I love your plant very much.
January 20th, 2010 at: 9:32 pm
Besides being beautiful in its own right, it sure makes a fabulous container for your beautiful amaryllis!
January 20th, 2010 at: 9:46 pm
I put my amarillis in a crock similar to this one! I love aqua too! Happy VTT
January 20th, 2010 at: 10:20 pm
Wow great pot! And your flower is beautiful! I love your pottery too. So glad you rescued them.
Jocelyn
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January 20th, 2010 at: 10:27 pm
I would have grabbed those pieces too! Love the colors! Your amaryllis is exquisite!
January 20th, 2010 at: 10:45 pm
I love old crocks. That amaryllis is gorgeous. Aqua is such a fun color.
January 20th, 2010 at: 10:45 pm
i didnt know those were so old! cool!
January 20th, 2010 at: 11:15 pm
Love the crock, I have one too, and have no idea where it came from or how old it is, I think my husband had it before we married….eons ago!!! Glad you rescued those cute aqua goodies! So pretty. Happy VTT!
January 20th, 2010 at: 11:20 pm
Your pot is lovely– what a sweet mother-in-law you have, to share those with you. I also love your pottery pieces — I have several pieces that belonged to my grandmother that are really precious to me!
January 20th, 2010 at: 11:35 pm
I’ve never seen a crock with two lips like that. It looks like two crocks nested and is perfect for your amaryllis.
January 21st, 2010 at: 12:40 am
What a magnificent flower! Beautiful ruby color!
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January 21st, 2010 at: 1:57 am
lovely treasures..love ‘em all!..so glad you rescued them
January 21st, 2010 at: 10:24 am
I love crocks, and have a collection of them myself – mostly from my in-laws! Your flower looks so pretty – a nice spot of color during the winter. Thanks for showing us.
January 21st, 2010 at: 3:44 pm
Smaller pottery pieces make good containers for forcing hyacinths.
January 21st, 2010 at: 5:10 pm
Lucky you…great aqua bowl and tray! and love the big bean pot reused as a planter.
January 21st, 2010 at: 11:52 pm
The aqua bowls are lovely Teresa but oh my the flowers are stunning!
January 22nd, 2010 at: 5:38 am
such a treasure crock! happy VTT
January 22nd, 2010 at: 10:49 am
Your amaryllis is gorgeous! And I love the pretty crocks and green/aqua planters you use.
January 22nd, 2010 at: 12:02 pm
Your flower is beautiful. It looks gorgeous in that pot! But I really love that aqua tray. It is stunning. So pretty.
January 22nd, 2010 at: 8:39 pm
Great pottery and, like you, would have swooped in and saved the MIL’s pottery from disappearing from the family.