Decorating Gone to the Dogs!

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 I recently picked up a collection of vintage porcelain dogs at an estate sale thinking they could be fabulous as part of a vignette.


Last week my friend Lisa stopped in the shop and created this wonderful vignette for me placing them among some of my ironstone pieces.


It was so exciting to see my idea executed so brilliantly.  Make no mistake... Lisa is brilliant at creating stunning vignettes.  If you haven't seen my post on her amazing home check it out here.


I think she was actually surprised at how fun they were to work with!

 

We agreed they would be equally charming placed  in a secretary or bookcase or as part of a stunning table setting tucked here and there among antlers, feathers and brown transferware.
 
 

Talk about the perfect accessories for this time of year!

 

Think Fall/Thanksgiving decorations!


The collection consists of 18 different breeds,


 in all shapes and sizes.


 They are vintage,


made in Japan.


They are available to purchase in any quantity but the collection is what makes them so versatile and fun to decorate with.


It's the principle of "en masse" that my friend Kathysue of Good Life of Design blogged about a few weeks ago.


If you want to make them...


IL TUO TESORO
(Your treasure) 
 

 Email me for pricing.

































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Comments

Laura S Reading said…
A real treasure for anyone intrigued by hunting and herding breeds. Fun for any dog lover.

Sadly, I saw no Saint Bernards among them.
November 4, 2011 at 1:05 PM
The enchanted home said…
Are they ever cute!!!! Just adorable for any dog lover, so whimsical yet elegant.
November 4, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Anonymous said…
I have a collection of dog figurines and at Christmas time I place a little mini green wreath around each one of their necks. It is super cute and everyone loves it!!
November 4, 2011 at 3:17 PM
vignette design said…
Well this friend, Delores wants them all! How much for all 18?
November 4, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
SUPER cute. My good friend has a huge collection of springer spaniels. I know you want to sell them together...but do you have any Boston Terriers?
November 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Beach House Living said…
I would never think to display statues in a stack of bowls. It's looks cute.
November 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM
helen tilston said…
Hello Terri:

I love how freely Lisa created these table settings, the dogs roam freely yet she has so artistically arranged them.

A beautiful collection.

Helen xx
November 4, 2011 at 9:48 PM
Burlap Luxe said…
Hi "T" your vignette looks fabulous!! I love that springer spaniel it reminds me of our Happy dog when we were all kids :)

They won't last long and I see that Delores wants all of the, that little hoarder :)

I have been meaning to get by to leave you some comments, but with my shop space, work and creating it has all taken a toll on my energy!!

I am creating opera halls and theatre's for my Christmas post and my etsy! you will have yo visit my posting soon :)

Have an inspiring weekend making sure to take time to enjoy all that it inspires.

xoxo
Dore
November 4, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Megan said…
These pooches are darling! Love how you have them hanging in the boys and among the dishes!

My favorite is the one laying on its belly with arms folded!

Meg
November 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM
AUDENI OU Dona Mocinha said…
Hi Terri!

A beautiful collection, I love dogs!

Kisses


Audeni
November 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Kathysue said…
Hi Terri!! First thank you for the mention!! Love love all these little pups. I know they are speaking to someone's heart and they will have a new owner soon. Great display, En Masse!! Happy Weekend, sweetie,
Kathysue
November 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns said…
Hello!

I love the little pups, but I have to be honest what caught my eye was the brown transferware tea pot! I love it! Great finds, and beautiful photos.
November 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Everything Coastal said…
way too cute!

I am adding you to a special blogroll at Everything Coastal. Do you want to send me a little square logo that I can use?

Thanks!
Caron
November 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Unknown said…
What a great estate sale find - so fun! I love the display with all of the gorgeous ironstone too!
November 7, 2011 at 7:51 PM
YONKS said…
Hiya, I found you via Elizabeth at Pine Cones and Acorns. Wonderful vignette and such cute dogs, they do look great grouped together.
Nice to meet you.
Dianne
YONKS
Your newest UK follower
November 8, 2011 at 2:59 AM
Party Resources said…
Adorable! I am such a dog lover. Except I don't see a Jack Russell in the mix which is what I have.
November 8, 2011 at 4:43 AM
French-Kissed said…
An adorable collection...congrats to the lucky new owner. I started a collection of little dogs for Haleigh years ago and she has yet to wisk them off to Paris...after seeing your charming vignette, I think I will incorporate them into a Christmas vignette so she can enjoy them when she is home for the holidays. All the best,

Jermaine
November 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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