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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Three Or More Thursday #10

Yay! It is Thursday again! Two reasons why I am happy about that. One, it is almost the weekend. I live for those it seems. Two, it is time for Three Or More Thursday! Many thanks to Tam over at The Gypsy Corner for hosting this fun day.
This time I am sharing with you my bells. I really don't know how I ended up with some bells, but bells I have.

This one is from Avon. My mother-in-law used to sell Avon and I have ended up with some of her Avon things as well as other things I have already shared on my blog.

This bell is part of this set. I have included a picture of the other things that go with this bell. The pitcher and the butter dish. I have a collection of pitchers too. But that is another post.
I really like this one with the graceful bird on top. This one is also from Avon and was in my mother-in-law's things.
This one is silver and yes I know. It really needs to be polished. I truly don't remember where this one came from. I believe it is one that was handed down to me. But I don't remember who I got it from.
Then I also have these two school bells. Again I don't know how I got these, but I really like them. I have them displayed on this table with the Special Edition Crayola Collector's Colors and also with the large elementary school pencil. If I had 6th bell, then I would have saved this picture for a future Three or More post.

Happy Three Or More Thursday!!

25 comments:

bj said...

good morning, sister friend,
i am so behind in my visiting. just so much going on and i never seem to have time to visit everyone i'd like to.
i love your bells...a nice collection. my fav is the one with the bird on top...
xo bj

Gypsy aka Tam said...

Hi Linnea,
ooooooohhh I love the bells, and the pitcher and the butter dish. They are all just beautiful. I linked your 'Three Or More - Thursday' entry manually while Mr.Linky is having an 'attitude'. Thank you bunches for participating.
Have a wonderful day,
Tam

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

I especially like the old school bells. I have one that was given to me when I retired in 05. I love wondering where it was rung in years past.

ellen b. said...

Good morning Linnea!
I love your threes and how you grouped them. You really have some great bells even though you don't purposefully collect them :0)
Makes me want to sing "ring the bells"
Have a wonderful day!

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

We come across a lot of bells in the "collectibles" business and my Dear Hubby loves the old school bells. Nice collection!

Libby's Library said...

I keep planning on "joining" groups like Macro Monday, Ruby Tuesdays, Three or More Thursdays...but I just can't remember. I'm so glad that people like you DO. I so enjoy seeing other peoples things. Does that make me sound creepy, or what?

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

Good Morning Linnea!
I love the collection you are sharing this morning. It's fabulous. I have to admit, the little bell with the bird on top is probably my fave, with the school bells being a very close second, lol!
I hope your day is great!

Anonymous said...

Morning, Linnea! I love your bells. I used to collect them and this brought back some sweet memories.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

The Muse said...

my aunt had a bell collection..as a child i so wanted to play with them, but alas no! LOL

i like the school bells :)

Linnea...ah you are following me? im humbled :) let me see if i can add you to my following list also...i may be full...but either way i will add you to my blog roll...i use that to visit !

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Hi, Linnea!

I really like your bells. I always thought that would be a neat collection. Hmmm... you've given me an idea, and Jane isn't here to guard them, so...

XO,

Sheila ;-)

Becky said...

There used to be an old school bell at my grandparents. That was along time ago. Wonder where it is now? Maybe I have it and just don't know it. If ever found I could put it in my china cabinet. Love your blog!

Lorrie said...

I just love your sunrise header photo--it's just glorious! I think your school bells are terrific. Thanks for sharing your collections with us.

Darlene said...

Hi Linnea,

I absolutely LOVE your bell collection. I was going to say I liked the school bells the best but truly I LOVE them ALL!

BECKY said...

Hi 'Nea!! First of all, I love the birdy bell...you know I have a thing for birds!! This one is very pretty and elegant, like my Christmas doves!! And second, thanks for being such a great bloggy friend!! I love reading your comments, and always enjoy my visits to your blog!! You have a very sweet heart!!
Joyful blessings,
Becky

LADY JANE said...

Glad you stopped by...warm thoughts always warm me up! I am not sure how far I am from the Quadcities...I will have to mapquest her some time...but in my mind it has to be cold everywhere...lol...unless I was lying on the beach in the Virgin Islands....ahhhh....see you got me thinking and ...whew...lol....HOT FLASH! Hmmm..we need to get our giggle on....Ms. Magpie.....are you keeping an eye on Annie and Monkey? NeaBear and I love them.....

Daphine said...

Love your bell collection. How neat! The school bells are my favorites though. Thanks for sharing!

Stacey said...

Hi Linnea,
Your bells a wonderful. And your blog is so pretty, too. I love the sunset photo at the top. It is a joy to visit your blog. And... you have an award! Please stop by my place to see!
God bless,
Stacey :-)

RoeH said...

So pretty. Especially your header.

Elzie said...

You sure do have some beautiful bells. I loved the one in the set very much.
Hope you get a nice weekend my friend.
Love Elzie

Katie @ makingthishome.com said...

Oh I love those school bells at the end especially. They remind me of peeking in old school buildings in pioneer towns. Your whole collection must be so fun to have, too!
Katie

Anonymous said...

Hi Linnea!
My mom had lots of bells. I don't know when she started collecting them but the interest she had in them ended up into a large collection. When she died, we (her family) all took one or more to keep as another reminder of one of her loves.

I, personally, love your school bells.

Dana

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

I love seeing the treasures you collect. If I was on the "ball" I should do the Three or More Thursdays. I just forget and am Busy in my own little world.
Have a great weekend:)
Warmly,
Deb

Dawn said...

I used to have a small collection of bells but I don't know what happened to them! I think I still might have one in my classroom.

I love the crayola tins that you have!!

take care,
Dawn

Libby's Library said...

Hi Linnea - I have something for you at "my place". Come on over and get it, if you want it!
Libby

Nicole ~ said...

I love your all of your bells, and that collection with the pitcher & butter dish are soooo cute!

I used ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 to create all of my borders on my post yesterday. It came loaded on my computer when I got it last year.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you have a nice weekend.

Nicole~

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