La Dolfina

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Strikes again!


Hence, my newest acquisition. 


I'd love to see what kind of arrangement my friend Eddie Ross would do in it! 


I filled it with black sand and am going to use it for my business cards.


 One of my first and best bloggy friends, Rita, from Beach House Living, sent me these personalized vintage silverware creations which she intended me to use just for this purpose!  They arrived a few days ago and then yesterday at an estate sale I found the perfect La Dolfina for them!

I always say there is no such thing as a coincidence.

*If you would like her to create something personal for you or someone special you can contact her here.  If you can dream it she can make it!

Thank you Rita!
XO 

Comments

Hamptontoes said…
Oh, la la...liking it lots!
November 13, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Hazel from Hazel Loves Design said…
Love the vase!! GORGEOUS! Love Rita's creations and now loving Rita's blog too!!
:) Hazel
Hazel Loves Design
November 13, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Chris Long said…
you never stop.. I really like the custom silverware, did you only get those two pieces? The black vase is really cool too
November 13, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Anna White said…
Therese...absolutely gorgeous..love it..so very creative and original. Love your art deco style vase too..gorgeous xo
November 13, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Beach House Living said…
Love this black "LaDolfina" it's positively striking I don't think my stamped silverware has ever looked so good.

Thanks so much for the kind mention. Your the best!
XO
Rita
November 13, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Silvia C said…
I looove these! I'm visiting her now. What a fun idea for holiday gifts!
November 13, 2010 at 9:57 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
You certainly did find the perfect "La Dolfina"
and Rita's pieces are beautiful and ideal for your cards.
You have a way of finding wonderful treasures and creating Sweet Perfection!

Did you get my email? Sending you big hugs and much love. XO
November 14, 2010 at 9:05 AM
1 Funky Woman said…
Those are wonderful for holding your business cards. I love the piece you found. Hey Amy just came for a visit but returned home last night. She would love to go hunting with you sometime!

Meg
November 14, 2010 at 11:06 AM
FrenchBlue said…
Rita from Beach House Living is AMAZING! I love your personalized present from her. What a special friend! Have a fun Sunday and find hidden treasure...they are everywhere:)
XO
November 14, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Unknown said…
Love what Rita made and what you have "found"...clearly you are both so creative!
November 15, 2010 at 4:07 AM
pve design said…
Love your classy card holder! Yep, Eddie would make a fab centerpiece with that!
pve
November 15, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
Have to check out Rita's blog. Nice card holder!
March 23, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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