tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post8663213289670400177..comments2024-03-17T13:13:51.825-04:00Comments on My Life in Retirement: D - Delft Pottery, Delft, The NetherlandsDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-64976582315644336512017-04-07T07:15:20.009-04:002017-04-07T07:15:20.009-04:00I am not a blue person but I did buy a vase in Rus...I am not a blue person but I did buy a vase in Russia made at the royal porcelain factory. We've only had one very mild tremor here that I can remember. But I guess if we had a real quake, all my stuff in the china cabinet would break.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-49341235239177428592017-04-06T22:28:55.853-04:002017-04-06T22:28:55.853-04:00I have Delft inspired but that doesn't count.....I have Delft inspired but that doesn't count....basically it's blue and white and I love blue so I think it's really quite pretty. When I saw that picture of that big cabinet filled with the pottery I couldn't help but think, "what if an earthquake hit??" I have no idea why my brain went there. By the way I am so glad that you are showcasing a flower from your garden each day.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-49633447005558958022017-04-06T13:12:17.092-04:002017-04-06T13:12:17.092-04:00I don't have any, and hadn't heard of it b...I don't have any, and hadn't heard of it before. It's very pretty. Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-14350866775075070202017-04-06T02:01:56.546-04:002017-04-06T02:01:56.546-04:00I would never have guessed!
Calen~
Impromptu Prom...I would never have guessed!<br /><br />Calen~<br />Impromptu Promptlings<br /><a href="https://promptlings.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/atozchallenge-april-2017-e/" rel="nofollow">A to Z Challenge Letter E</a>Calensarielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316498514995616153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-860764226207286362017-04-06T00:40:34.556-04:002017-04-06T00:40:34.556-04:00I do not own any nor had I heard of it before. Th...I do not own any nor had I heard of it before. Thanks for the great photos. Very beautiful!<br /><br />Emily | <a href="http://emilbloo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Life In Ecuador</a>Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-78820239435967987202017-04-05T21:18:39.893-04:002017-04-05T21:18:39.893-04:00It certainly is unique and unmistakable, Delft is ...It certainly is unique and unmistakable, Delft is a lovely place to visit.<br /><br /><a href="http://keithsramblings.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Another day in Amble Bay!</a> <br /><br /> Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-81600817437130051062017-04-05T21:01:33.536-04:002017-04-05T21:01:33.536-04:00The photo editing program in Windows 10 is pretty ...The photo editing program in Windows 10 is pretty good. Better than the one provided by the camera maker.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-84407259136791658022017-04-05T20:55:46.175-04:002017-04-05T20:55:46.175-04:00Own Delft pottery - no, hostas, yes. The Night Wa...Own Delft pottery - no, hostas, yes. The Night Watch in Delft tiles was stunning. Your pictures are so crisp and beautiful. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-21257815911450577532017-04-05T20:39:09.298-04:002017-04-05T20:39:09.298-04:00I did not see it. We really only went there to se...I did not see it. We really only went there to see the factory.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-73951795374467950872017-04-05T20:19:44.370-04:002017-04-05T20:19:44.370-04:00That's where I want to go--to Delft--if we vis...That's where I want to go--to Delft--if we visit The Netherlands next year. I love their blue and white pottery (I have a few small pieces), plus I really really really want to see the cobalt Blue Heart of Delft. I was hoping you would post a picture of that. Did you see it?Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-65303864607335635902017-04-05T19:09:35.219-04:002017-04-05T19:09:35.219-04:00I love the blue and white delft pottery. Years ago...I love the blue and white delft pottery. Years ago, I was on a play-date with one of my sons, and the home was all decorated in just blue and white. She had all the pottery - her house was on the ocean - big windows. It was gorgeous. I have some mini delft windmills Debby https://www.blogger.com/profile/02574297621214864538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-86025110281191610452017-04-05T17:55:55.160-04:002017-04-05T17:55:55.160-04:00I did not ask, but we saw stenciled designs on por...I did not ask, but we saw stenciled designs on porcelain when we visited the porcelain factory in Russia. If you enlarge the photo it looks like she is outlining something that is already there.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-9009293437543072342017-04-05T17:24:32.852-04:002017-04-05T17:24:32.852-04:00Looking at the pix of the gal painting the vase I&...Looking at the pix of the gal painting the vase I'm wondering if the design is stenciled on there first then painted over. Do you know?<br /><br />Calen~<br />Impromptu Promptlings<br /><a href="https://promptlings.wordpress.com/2017/04/04/atozchallenge-april-2017-d/" rel="nofollow">A to Z Challenge Letter D</a>Calensarielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316498514995616153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-53070174713453009192017-04-05T15:48:35.604-04:002017-04-05T15:48:35.604-04:00There is Delft in every souvenir shop.There is Delft in every souvenir shop.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-53231553175194510582017-04-05T15:44:21.485-04:002017-04-05T15:44:21.485-04:00Have a couple of pieces of Delft as ornaments. One...Have a couple of pieces of Delft as ornaments. One being a little frog. I have always thought it was very attractive as also the English Willow Pattern.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-72194844420831526272017-04-05T12:34:44.408-04:002017-04-05T12:34:44.408-04:00Love your posts! Filing this information away in ...Love your posts! Filing this information away in my Places to Visit One Day file.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488927758678871106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-26893575148663892392017-04-05T11:44:43.757-04:002017-04-05T11:44:43.757-04:00I love pottery but own way to much already.I love pottery but own way to much already.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-9366417404182528282017-04-05T11:30:54.774-04:002017-04-05T11:30:54.774-04:00I do not own any Delft pottery. I have heard about...I do not own any Delft pottery. I have heard about it in relation to artwork. The tile work is amazing.lorighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079649451877996088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-19637727111163326312017-04-05T09:53:49.878-04:002017-04-05T09:53:49.878-04:00Beautiful pieces. Thanks for the tour. Blue isn...Beautiful pieces. Thanks for the tour. Blue isn't my favourite colour, so I don't have any of this pottery, but I friend of mine inherited a complete set from her mother. Happy 'D' Day! ☺<br />Debbie @ <a href="http://thedogladysden.com/blog" rel="nofollow">THE DOGLADY'S DEN</a><br />Latest Post: <a href="http://thedogladysden.com/day-after-day-atozchallenge-d/" rel="nofollow">DAY AFTER DAY: True love reigns!</a>Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-3955624369176876132017-04-05T09:26:59.663-04:002017-04-05T09:26:59.663-04:00If I didn't already own so much, I might have ...If I didn't already own so much, I might have bought a piece.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-84765807435797480582017-04-05T09:25:44.760-04:002017-04-05T09:25:44.760-04:00I have two good sets of china and three for everyd...I have two good sets of china and three for everyday. None of my sons see any need for good china and crystal. They will be holding one huge estate sale when I am gone.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-72712793635129299052017-04-05T09:17:25.468-04:002017-04-05T09:17:25.468-04:00Love the pictures. I would display such things, bu...Love the pictures. I would display such things, but never use them. I still question the decision to put china on my wedding registry. We picked a beautiful set, but we don't use it.<br /><br />http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2017/04/atozchallenge-4-5-2017-letter-d.html#comment-formTamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-31898080623992458502017-04-05T09:12:18.359-04:002017-04-05T09:12:18.359-04:00Your collection of photos is simply awesome. I lov...Your collection of photos is simply awesome. I love the pottery set with more colours in the last one. I would love to own one someday.Geethicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692198023490551272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-62375539780846182512017-04-05T09:10:24.132-04:002017-04-05T09:10:24.132-04:00It was interesting. The town is very quaint. I l...It was interesting. The town is very quaint. I love how europe preserves everything, and in America we tear it down and start over. And our stuff isn't even as old.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-25162239393753218562017-04-05T09:09:14.200-04:002017-04-05T09:09:14.200-04:00Those photos on your site are lovely. It is just ...Those photos on your site are lovely. It is just that after 50 years of travelling, I have run out of places to put my finds. I have items sitting in boxes. I should have posted pictures of the town.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com