Suzanne at, Coloradolady, is our host for today's fun event. Be sure and visit Suzanne's blog for lots more vintage fun.
Thank you Suzanne for hosting this event.
Wall Pockets are interesting and fun to collect.
My sister has a lovely collection that I will share soon.
My sweet wall pocket was a gift from Claudie at, FRENCH PINK POODLES AND PEARLS. She knows I love birds and you can see why I love this one so much. Thank you Claudie for thinking of me in such a sweet way.
This wall pocket will be hung on the wall. In the meantime it is sitting on my hutch. I love the birds in the design.
A bit of info about wall pockets from Google.
Vintage wall pockets, vases shaped for hanging on walls, make fascinating focal points or highly unusual themes in home décor. Here are ideas for home decorating with these captivating collectibles.
Age and Materials of Vintage Wall Pockets
Though still produced today, "vintage" wall pockets are often considered to be those made thirty or more years ago. Retro wall-mount vases from the 1960s and 70s, collectable pieces from the 1920s - 50s, and genuine antique wall pockets from the early 1900s and before, all qualify as vintage. Older wall hanging vases are available for decorating from many periods in each era's popular styles. Vintage vases made from numerous materials in a seemingly endless variety of patterns were produced in the past. Ceramic, pottery, and glass wall pockets are most common. Vases made of other materials such as metal, wood, and wicker may also be found.
Happy hunting for the things you love to collect.
Love,
JEANNE
Jeanne, that is oh so cute!! :) Hope you had a great weekend! ox
First Day of My Life
Posted by: Cami | January 31, 2012 at 12:08 AM
ummm.. what's a "OLLECTION"????? I know, smarty pants again, lol.
I'm glad you love your wall pocket Jeanne, and it's nice to know how they came about. When I saw it I knew it was for you. I'm pleased that every time you look at you think of me, man I'm full of it tonight. Must be the "bob" in me, lol. Talk to you tomorrow, or today, it's 12:36 and I bet your journaling HA.
LYTTMABA
Posted by: claudie | January 31, 2012 at 12:36 AM
Your vintage wall pocket is so sweet with the birds... Claudie did good!
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | January 31, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Awe Jeanne, what a lovely wall pocket with birdies. I love that they're yellow. :) You will think of our beloved Claudie each time you lay your eyes on this. ;)
Hugs friend,xoxo
~CC Catherine
Posted by: ~CC Catherine | January 31, 2012 at 01:28 PM
You know I love the yellow birds. That Claudie is so thoughtful.
I'm off to work. Love you.♥
Posted by: Beverly | February 01, 2012 at 06:59 AM
YAY, JEANNE...you won my little teeny tiny box of cupcake wrappers.
I know I had your mailing address at one time (remember when I sent you a get well card and it ended up in cyber somewhere?) but I can't find it now. Just email me at
bjconklin@xanadoo.com with your address. I will get the teeny tiny box in the mail to you right away.....ya gotta get started making cupcakes for Valentines to take to your sisters and now you can put them in pretty papers. :)))
love, bj
Posted by: bj | February 01, 2012 at 09:01 AM
Never heard of a wall pocket. Glad you put the history/info about them on this post.
I was thinking...well, they say money doesn't grow on trees, maybe it's hidden in wall pockets (tee,hee)
I love your wall pocket birdies from Claudie. Perfect.
I FINALLY finished my litte -craft-less gifts for you gals today, ready to mail tomorrow. Sheeesh.
Posted by: wendy | February 01, 2012 at 07:40 PM
Thank you, I've seen these and wondered what they were but until today didn't know what they were called. Thanks for the information.
Posted by: C. Joy | February 02, 2012 at 07:38 AM
I love wall pockets, and I've never seen one like that. How cute.
Posted by: Rosie | February 02, 2012 at 08:33 AM
I love wall pockets!! I have ONE.....and this is one I always keep my eye on....the birds and the house one. What a sweet gift!!! Happy VTT
Posted by: suzanne | February 02, 2012 at 08:51 AM
How cute it is..I love it :) hope you will enjoy this!
Posted by: CREATIVE MIND | February 02, 2012 at 09:19 AM
That is one thing we have in common. I love birds and have several figurines. However, I am tried of dusting them, so I am washing them and packing them away.
Posted by: LaVoice | February 02, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Your wall pocket is adorable. I had a couple but never knew what they were called. I even made some when I was in my short hand built pottery phase. Thanks for stopping by my blog and the lovely compliment!
Posted by: annie! | February 02, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I thought I was here yesterday, but I clicked and went zipping off to Claudie's house (would that we all COULD, but Spring would be better).
There are several packed away somewhere, probably in boxes in the garage when when we moved in fifteen years ago. Two I remember specially from when I was growing up---they featured a little Asian couple, on on each moon-circle, and I painted and re-painted their trouser-suits and little conical hats over the years, til they probably weighed three pounds.
We had a little sprig of pale pink silk orchids in each one, and I always thought of them as "cherry blossoms" until I was almost grown.
I love your little memory-makers.
rachel
Posted by: racheld | February 02, 2012 at 12:13 PM
I love your wall pocket! I have several and enjoy changing out flowers in them.
Posted by: Ann | February 02, 2012 at 02:29 PM
Thank you for stopping by my place. I love your pocket! I have a similar one that you can see here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/momwaldsplace/6808192811/in/photostream
Posted by: Mom Wald | February 02, 2012 at 02:50 PM
Hi Jeanne,
I love birds, and although I have lots of nests and bird things, I don't own any figurines. Your wall pocket is lovely.
Karen
Posted by: karenharveycox | February 02, 2012 at 03:33 PM
What a cute wall pocket! I'd love the birdie on my wall!
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Weston - Antiques And Teacups | February 02, 2012 at 07:35 PM