Saturday, July 26, 2008

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.....

Kudos to Cindy at My Romantic Home who thought of sharing everyone's favorite things.
Here is mine...



...dancing bear candlesticks from the Victorian Trading Company. I purchased them just before my husband and I were married. They are based on the famous painting by William Holbrook Beard who was known for his caricatures and for humorously anthropomorphized animals. The bears are so whimsical and remind me not to take life too seriously. Thanks again to Cindy!

22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    What a wonderfully charming candlestick holder. Those bears are having the time of their lives! I can see why it is a favorite.

    Lisa
    www.palepinkandroses.com

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  2. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    I love your dancing bears! How neat that you bought them for your new home. I like your pages!!!

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  3. Decor To AdoreJuly 26, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Your bears brought a smile to my face.

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  4. emilyJuly 26, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Love your favorite thing! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and adding mine to your favorites!

    I like your banners also! Great job putting them together. I look forward to reading more!

    emily

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  5. Sweet DesignsJuly 26, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    Those are adorable, I see why you like them, and your sentiment is so true, as my dad used to say, "don't sweat the little things"

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  6. UnknownJuly 26, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    They are quite a pair and I just Love them! Makes me wanna dance!

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  7. CindyJuly 26, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    Those bears are so adorable! I bet you can't help but smile when you look at them.

    Thanks for joining in on my show and tell!

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  8. trishJuly 26, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    I love your dancing bears! Isn't there also a lullaby by that name? An older friend of mine use to always hum it. :o)
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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  9. MelissaJuly 26, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    The bears are cute. I love the Victorian Trading Company. They always have such great things.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    Now that is a fantastic 'favorite' thing! I love the dancing bear print that they're based on... I never knew there were candleholders! Just adorable!... Donna

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  11. Joyce's JourneyJuly 26, 2008 at 9:18 PM

    I love those candlesticks! They are great!! Victorian Trading Company has some really beautiful things.

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  12. w00ts upJuly 27, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    Thank you everyone for commenting! I am in the process of trying to visit everyone who posted a Favorite Thing.

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  13. UnknownJuly 27, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    AAAhhh! I love Victorian Trading Co.
    Your little bears are to cute!

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  14. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~July 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    I actually LOL when I saw the dancing bears! I can understand why they are one of your faves. They've quickly stolen my heart :0)

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  15. joyh82July 28, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    How adorable! I have never seen a candlestick holder like that one.

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  16. TracyJuly 28, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    What a beautiful candlestick holder! The dancing bears are also a definite favorite! They add such pizazz ; )

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  17. KlematiszJuly 29, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    :))) They're so sweet... If I had them, I' sure they'd be my favourite thing, too...

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  18. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    Hi thanks for checking my blog out. You asked where i Got the lamp. I am not sure which one your talking about, so i will tell you one from Marshalls and one from Tj. Maxx. Those places i frequent weekley. thanks mishelle

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  19. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    thanks for visiting my blog. as for your question , i am not sure which lamp u r talking about so to be safe. i got the creme one at TJ MAXX and the black stripe one well there too. lol. thanks mishelle

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  20. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"July 29, 2008 at 11:48 AM

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    Hi Mo.
    I love your bears. So cozy and cute.
    I just wanted to let you know I also I left you an email. So when you have a chance take a look.
    Hugs,
    Mo :-)

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  21. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Mo,
    Your candlestick is really cute. I bet it is a real conversation piece when you have company!
    Thanks for stopping by, and for posting!
    diane

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  22. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    Hi, Mo - Thanks for visiting my blog. I love yours. It's very pretty and expressive. I also love your dancing bears. I used to have Victorian Greetings(part of Victoria Trading) when I had my store. They were a wonderful company to deal with. Diane at Pinecones & Roses

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