Thursday, August 5, 2010

Roosters and Hens




Today is a very special party hosted by Barb at Bella Vista. Thank you Barb for hosting this fun party.

This is a party to show off your Roosters and I have a few to share. I couldn't share my Roosters without also sharing my Hens. My most favorite of all my Poultry obsession is one I accquired about a year and a half ago when we did a kitchen remodel. It is behind my cooktop, the center piece of my kitchen and I had an artist in England paint tiles that I selected. The name of the piece is Three French Hens.





Above the cooktop sits three oil paintings. I was gifted with these by a very dear friend and fellow blogger because she knew of my fascination with Roosters and Hens. I always think of her every day because they are a reminder of my friend and I am always in the kitchen. The shelf was so narrow and they fit perfectly in that spot.



I have lots of Rooster and Hen pillows. These happen to sit in the chairs of my breakfast room tables.







This is a Soup Tureen sitting on my breakfast room table.



I also have various rugs in my kitchen with Roosters and Hens.









These plates were an antique "find".



My French Hen.



And yet another French Rooster.



Various others hanging around my kitchen.








This one is very special to me. The tole painted towel holder belonged to my mother and it hung in her kitchen.



I have a collection of McCoy Cookie Jars and you guessed it, the collection would not be complete without a McCoy Rooster.




I also have a collection of S&P's and I have added a few Roosters and Hens to my collection.



This fella sits by my back door to greet guests.




Of course, I could not forget about my Staub Hen covered casserole.



I know I have many more lurking in closets somewhere but these are but just a few to share with you. I have enjoyed sharing my obsession and I look forward to seeing other participants of Barb's Second Annual Rooster party. To see other participants please click here. Enjoy the Rooster Party.


33 comments:

  1. Oh, such gorgeous rooster rugs! They are lovely! I also love the rooster above the stove! All of your roosters are wonderful!

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  2. Your roosters (and hens) are just the best!!!! You have such a great collection and they are all so neat -- I'm not sure I could pick out a favorite one!

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  3. Love the Rooster that guards the door...and the 3 Hens painted on tile. Trish

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  4. I love all the white (shiny white!) in the kitchen with the colorful rooster splashes all around!

    I'm IN LOVE with the tall skinny rooster posing as a doorstop.

    Your puppy has a lovely rooster friend on that rug!

    Oh, and those polka dot rooster S&P! To die for. My Brunhilda and Borris would LOVE to meet them!

    Fun party

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  5. What a collection and I love those rugs . I like your back door greeter.Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Oh, everything looks just BEAUTIFUL!
    Love your Roosters~
    And, the kiddos (dogs) are soooo cute!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Leticia

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  7. I enjoyed your tour of your various Roosters! Those hand painted tiles are beautiful You have a wonderful kitchen. Thank you for sharing your collection!

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  8. What a beautiful collection. I'd have to say that the rugs and the Three French Hens tiles are my favourites.

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  9. Gorgeous collection. I like the french hen and the one just after that. So whimsical.

    Your painted tile is amazing!

    Becky K.
    Hospitality Lane

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  10. What a very, very beautiful collection you have. I really love the painted tiles by the stove. And the towel rack you have from your Mom's, what a sweet addition. I must admit, I laughed out loud when I saw the long necked French Hen on your counter top. What a hoot! She's great. Beautiful roosters and lovely home.

    Happy Rooster Day,
    Susan

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  11. I'm happy to see I'm not the only one with ROO RUGS.. yours are so pretty~!!!

    hugs
    Sonny

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  12. Oh, everything is so lovely. Such wonderful roosters. The stove area truly is breathtaking!!!! Beautiful. I love every single picture.

    Thank you so much for joining and sharing all this with us. Have a fun time today!

    Hugs, Barb ♥

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  13. Love your roosters! I am trying to make it to everyone in the party this week! You have a beautiful home!

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  14. Nice collection. I love the second and third rugs.

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  15. Oh those tiles! Oh those rugs! Everything is gorgeous.

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  16. Oh I saw so many lovely roosters! My favorites are your *antique* ones on your wall up high! And..Love your kitchen too!
    Happy Rooster Day to you!
    Lorena

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  17. I am drooling all ove the place at all of your beautiful poultry decorations! I love the rugs and the originally designed tiles! I love the painting from your friend, but my favorite is the tall yellow french rooster:) Sweet collection! Have a blessed day my friend!

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  18. What a great rooster collection! I especially like the soup tureen, back door greeter and the painted tiles in your kitchen.

    ~ Tracy

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  19. LOVE your french hen & rooster! just my style!

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  20. Your kitchen is just beautiful! Love all your roosters. The "antique" finds are wonderful! Love the pillows and rugs too.
    Sherry

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  21. I enjoyed seeing your vast collection of roosters and hens that you shared with us today. And just think... you may even have more for next year. After noticing so many lovely rugs with the rooster motif, I think I'll have to keep my eyes open for some new floor cloths or carpets for my kitchen!

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  22. What a beautiful tile backsplash! I love your cookie jar and rugs, too.
    :-) Sue

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  23. Oh my! How beautiful! I simply adore your collection of roosters...and youe beautiful kitchen!

    The tile behind your stove is stunning! I love love love the green accent tile...beautiful!

    It is always a delight to visit here!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  24. I had to pop back in and tell you that I did notice we have the same rug. When I was visiting here the last time I saw your runner and decided I needed a runner too...I called Horchow and ordered one;)!

    Thanks for stopping by earlier and for your sweet comments!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  25. Love the tile in the kitchen, great Rooster party post! Thanks for sharing!XOXO

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  26. Absolutely love all your roosters and especially the hand painted tiles behind your cooktop. Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful photos. ~ Sarah

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  27. What a divine kitchen! And the HENS and roosters add that special color. Love the McCoy cookie rooster. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Fabulous rooster collection, love the rugs but not quite as much as the tile mosaic behind your stove, stunning. You kitchen island is gorgeous!

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  29. I love all your cute roosters, and your kitchen is gorgeous!
    Thank you for the sweet words about my little Violet.

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  30. Oh yes, I am in love with three french hens. Beautiful in your kitchen. Your collection is something to crow about for sure, Char

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  31. The rug and the pups are so special. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Janet

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  32. You have some great roosters!! I love the backsplash.....HOW GORGEOUS is that! Sorry for being late to the party but I've been on vacation :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  33. When I think of you Carolyn I think of your fabulous chicken/rooster collection! I remember it all the way back to the contessa days! Is that one on your stovetop the one that everyone was crazy for way back when?!
    joan

    p.s. We talk about finding Ella a sister one day, and I'm always concerned how they will ride todgether in the back of our (not so big) SUV- and then I see that darling photo of your two pups, and I know that what Dan always says when I bring it up... "they'll figure it out" is true! I love how your have figured it out!!

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