They lived on the Screened-in-Porch last Summer -but as you might recall- I’ve been enjoying them in the mudroom on top of the built-in shoe storage cabinet since Fall. At first I filled them with white pumpkins and moss, and now I simply have them full of newspaper and capped with moss.I recently took to eBay because I wanted to add to my collection. (I want the top of the cabinet completely full of planters.) Not knowing the name of this pottery I searched for “unmarked McCoy planter”  and came upon a listing that referred to my design as Robinson Ransbottom Majolica Style Jardiniere. Bingo! Turns out they are from the 1970′s, and are not all that expensive. A collection doesn’t always have to be made up of fancy or priceless heirlooms. Sometimes it’s just about liking the way something looks and knowing it will look a lot better en masse. In the end, I bid on a few more Jardiniere’s in various sizes as well as another pair of footed McCoy Pine Cone pots. I’m currently waiting for bidding to end, and for the UPS man to arrive! Suddenly, I can’t wait to force Amaryllis bulbs in them next Christmas - hold up, why should I wait? I suppose I could consider forcing bulbs for Spring, or is it too late?

  Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / Collections and Uncategorized

I happened to be in the grocery store a few weeks ago when my mom texted me a Spinach and Orzo Salad Recipe that they were giving away at her local market. She followed up by saying she had sampled it at the store and that it was delicious. I was wandering aimlessly and mindlessly picking […]

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In the last few days I have seen signs that Spring is on it’s way. The Crabapple Trees outside the wee-red TV house in the back yard have dropped their Winter berries and the Robin Red Breasts have arrived to gobble them up off the snow. Each morning I have been hearing little birds whistling […]

  Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / Personal and Uncategorized

Being a person who tends to talk with her hands a bit, I have made it no secret that I love drinking my daily glass (or two!) of red from a Waterford ‘Roly Poly’ glass. Truth be told, it is better for everyone if I don’t have a stem! When I stumbled upon these beauties -known […]

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I thought I should write a little note here to remind you that the Good Home Co. Pin to Win giveaway ends February 5th. Simply pin tabletop design ideas inspired by your favorite Good Home Co. fragrance to WIN a whole host of Good Home housekeeping and bath & body products in your favorite scent. You can […]

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