It’s the end of the work week for some of you and that means it’s time for A Favorite Thing! Number 32, to be precise. I hope you’ve all had a good week and are seeing some signs of spring in your neighborhoods. Goodness knows, it’s been a long time coming!
Let’s look at some highlights from last week:
Denise, of Second Time Around Finds, showed us her latest find: a Hoosier Cabinet. I’ve always wanted one of these and her cabinet looks particularly nifty. Denise also collects vintage pyrex – doesn’t it look great in her cabinet? She’s a girl after my own heart.
JoAnn of Scene Through My Eyes, shared many different views of one of her favorite things: Mt. Baker. What a glorious mountain! Lucky JoAnn, to have this view close at hand.
Leisa, of Day by Day, shared one of her favorite photographs from her travels. This was taken in a little beach town in Venezuela. Her post is entitled, Beautiful Decay. And it is beautiful.
This week I’m sharing one of our favorite things. I say ‘our’ because Don and I found it when we were looking through a tiny antique shop. We both stopped, stared and promptly fell in love with it. It’s the Bunny Rabbit Cookie Jar on the left. I’m crazy about rabbits. (And sheep. And all animals.) And we’re rather fond of the rabbits that share our property with us. But it was the quirkiness of the design that drew us in: the legs that are handles, the legs at the bottom of the jar, the slightly crazed look in the bunny’s eyes, almost as if to say “How did I get turned into a cookie jar??” And then there’s the bow tie, the polka dots and the wonderful colors.
I’ve never seen another one like this. By the way, I didn’t take a picture of the back, but there’s a cute little cotton tail back there. The antique dealer agreed with us that this particular piece might be English in origin. It just has that look to it. But, alas, there are no markings, so we can’t be sure.
Now it’s your turn!
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One of my concerns about link parties is that the very reason for them has somewhat gone by the wayside. They’ve become so big and there are so many of them that many bloggers don’t take the time to visit any of the other participants. Link parties are a way to meet new bloggers and share with each other and the only way to do that is to visit each other. So, please, take some time to visit everyone over the next few days. No rush. Stop by, introduce yourself, and leave a comment. It’s the neighborly thing to do. It’s also nice if you leave a comment here, as well.
Have fun!
Wonderful features last week Claudia. I am hard pressed to find my favorite among the many great entries! Thanks so much for a such a fun party ~ perfect start to the weekend.
Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
adorable cookie jar, Claudia. It fits in with all of your other neat antiques. Thanks for sharing and hosting!
Thanks for hosting again, Claudia. I love the theme of your party – it’s one anyone can join if they just have some favourite thing. Easy to share.
Gail
Thanks for this link-up. Its always so fun to sit and browse and click-click-click away to see great ideas. So many talented friends you have!
Thanks!
What fun entries. We had a silo on the farm made out those same creosoted boards…unheard of in today’s world. Love that funny little bunny cookie jar-xo Diana
Your linky party is one of the best….and I think it is because you are the best hostess. You expect a lot of your guests and make it a joy to participate! Thank you!!
I must say…your cookie jar put the biggest smile on my face. What wonderful whimsy to greet you each day!
Hope your weekend is Extraordinary!
Hi Claudia; I love my booths at the mall and this week I offered a peek. A favorite activity as well as a very busy one. Thanks for hosting, I love joining in and there is always something favorite to share.
Joy
Claudia thank you for noticing my Hoosier and featuring it. I like your other picks and the rabbit cookie jar is different I’ve never see one like it before.
Denise
Hi Claudia, thanks for hosting. I am home this week and insured my old blue truck and went fence post searching, ok in my area to gather cut trees along the road allowances. I love working outside and then rebuilding fences. The deer love my plants and its an ongoing job making fences to keep them out.
Rob
Oh, thanks for showing my Mt. Baker photo from last week. I think your bunny cookie jar is just the cutest thing. What kind of cookies does he like best?
What a cute cookie jar! I would have fallen in love with it too. :-) Thank you for hosting, Claudia.
Hi Claudia,
My favourite thing this week is a place where I am dreaming of visiting. Mousehold Heath, near Norwich, England is a nature reserve and woodland full of history and haunting beauty!
Thanks for hosting and hoping you have a sunny spring weekend!
Poppy xo
LOL no wonder you brought him home….too cute! :)
Happy #32! What a cute, quirky cookie jar! Very unique!
It is darling. Amazing the little arms and legs have remained undamaged all these years.
Thank you so much for featuring my photograph, Claudia! It’s wonderful to share favorite things and have others enjoy them with me :-) Happy weekend and hugs from Miami!
love the Hoosier Cabinet! and the adorable cookie jar!! I had a beautiful, old Aunt Jamima cookie jar that broke the last move. Just can’t be replaced!!
What an adorable cookie jar Claudia. I can see why you fell for it from the start. I like sheep and cows. Well, all animals
too. Thanks for stopping by.. #32 Wow!! Time sure does fly by..
Please tell Don I’m looking forward to his post…
xxx Liz
Claudia I can see why the cookie jar is a favorite thing! It is precious and quirky and different! Thanks for hosting this party each wee, It’s one of my Favorite Things!
hugs,
Linda
Love the features, Claudia. That blue door photo is incredible. Thanks for hosting.
Hugs,
Laura
I have a beautiful Hooser Cabinet in my store, lemon yellow and periwinkle! I can send you a picture.
Margaret
That cookie jar is very unique and adorable. I started visiting some of the participants this week and on one, my comment wouldn’t post because of an internal error — seems my country is banned because of a high amount of spam. Ha! Oh well! Hope you are having a good day. Tammy
Claudia…This weeks features are outstanding. What a wonderful and unique group here with so many Favorite Things. I’ve never seen a cookie jar quite like yours either…very different and quaint…special as well, since you both are fond of it. Thanks for stopping by my AtoZ Letter L post. I just wanted to warn you… since your sister may be afflicted with SSS, and you crochet…SSS is genetic…LOL!!!!
Aww your bunny rabbit cookie jar is delightful. I smiled when you said you love rabbits – as that’s one thing I’ve learnt about you Claudia, you LOVE all animals!!!
Thank you for hosting “A Favorite Thing” this week – I’m sure you would much rather be spending that precious time with Don hearing all about Prague! What an opportunity he had.
Enjoy your week catching up together.
Shane ♥
Love the bunny cookie jar – it’s so you!!!
Sorry, couldn’t make it today – have my photo challenge post up as I am participating in the fun (and educational) get together at Donna’s. This will be a monthly affair so please forgive me when I’m missing from a Favorite Thing. Will be back next weekend though!
Worked in the garden all day, very tired, but off to local theatre tonight – The Importance of Being Earnest! Seen it several times over the years – usually good fun – and at least I get to sit down and do nothing else!
Hugs – happy weekend,
Mary
HI Claudia!
I just love that little cookie jar. I am so interested in pottery lately. I had to *google it. I found a link to one in the images that looks amazingly like yours the colors may be a tad bit different. It was an etsy link…and it is sold already.
Anyway…she said it was made in JAPAN. I’m including the link. You might decide to inquire and see if she has any more information on it. If you’re interested.
here is the link:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/71069743/vintage-bunny-rabbit-cookie-jar-so-cute
…and if you don’t, no biggie!
It is adorable.
Do you keep cookies in it?
I just have to know…or maybe treats for Scout. Or bobbins of thread?
enjoy!
Pat
Can you believe I do not own a cookie jar, but I bake a lot of cookies.
I am going to have to change that.
Smiles, Dottie
I love link parties! There are so many wonderful people who have shared posts and I have already found some fun things to look at and to try! Thank you for hosting!
I think everything is lovely on there. I’m just waiting for Don’s second installment of his time in Prague. :-)
xoxo,
Connie
What a treasure! I’m so glad it found a home with two people who love it and keep it out to enjoy every day.
The blue door above makes me want to put some French blue paint on the old smokehouse door. It would probably take a few years to weather it so beautifully.
I love your bunny jar, Claudia and Second Time Around was definitely my favourite from last week. I’ve been looking at hoosier cabinets online all week and wishing my kitchen was big enough. My sister Connie has an oak one but her decorating style could never be called cottagey, quirky or retro. (My nice way of saying its charm is wasted on her!) J