August 25, 2013

The White Vase, a story of love that was almost lost


I saw this vase three weeks ago at TJ Maxx and loved it but told myself that I didn't need it.  Where would I put it?  Plus Mr. H would probably sigh and roll his eyes at me for bringing home yet another thing to clutter our table tops.  I went back to TJ Maxx a week later and saw it again.  My heart wanted it, but my head said I didn't need it and my head won again.

 This past Friday I visited TJ Maxx once again and it was still there looking elegant but this time it was on the clearance table and I still told myself I didn't need it.  Well, since Friday afternoon all I've been able to see on other blogs were beautiful Chinoiserie vases.  I couldn't stop thinking about it so Saturday night I made up my mind that I was going back Sunday morning to bring it home.

Sunday morning I took a deep breath and told Mr. H "There's this vase that I found at TJ Maxx that I really liked but I talked myself out of buying it...." before I could even finish he said, "Good job!" but I continued, "I've been talking myself out of it for the last three weeks but I've decided to be honest with myself and follow my heart and go bring it home."   Maybe I didn't say the follow my heart part because then I really would have gotten an eye roll but he did take me to go get it! Once at TJ, I raced to the clearance table and as I rounded the corner, I was thinking, "I hope it's still there, I hope it's still there."  And it was!

Here it is in our foyer.


We decided to style our foyer in a black and white theme.  The photo of the Eiffel Tower (bottom left) was taken by my very good friend Julie.  We loved it so much that we printed and framed it. Just look at the lighting!  Believe it or not, it was taken on her iPhone!  
Copyright by Julie Cavender
The other two were taken by Mr. H himself.  One is of a soldier in Tiananmen Square taken on a trip to Beijing a few years ago and the other is of a snowy night here in Denver.  If you'd like to see more photography by Mr. H you can visit his blog at The FilmYears.Blogspot.Com.  Now I'll go back to admiring my beautiful new vase.
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30 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I love the vase! Your foyer is coming together really well... I simply LOVE the photos!

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    1. KhammanyAugust 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM

      Hi Sophie! Thanks so much for your great comment about the vase and photos! So happy that you stopped by!

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  2. Vel CristeAugust 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Glad you grabbed it Khammany! Looks perfect on the foyer! I also LOVE the B & photos! WOW! Mr. H is truly talented, will check out his stuff too! It's nice to display something that has meaning doesn't it? And also just something pretty too! ;-)

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  3. UnknownAugust 25, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Oh I LOVE it! I can talk myself into anything, but 3rd times a charm! I always rationalize that if its still there, it is meant to be mine. ( a sickness I know!) Love the black and white theme and those photos! I didn't know your hubs was a photographer? They are stunning!
    xo Nancy

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  4. Art and SandAugust 25, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    4 visits to TJ's and it was still there - you are one lucky girl! It looks lovely in the foyer.

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  5. Botanic BleuAugust 26, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    I say this little vase was meant to live at your house. Four visits and on sale...yes, it was waiting for you to take it home.

    Your black and white photos are beautiful.

    Judith

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  6. trishieAugust 26, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    I think the vase looks beautiful. I always give myself a day to think before purchasing something. If I'm still thinking about an item after a night's sleep - i'll go and get it.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    It looks perfect, you were right to go back. I like all of your photograph's . Off to have a look at Mr H's blog :)

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  8. Endah MurniyatiAugust 26, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Black and white... Always up to date, never ending story. Elegant! I think, the vase is on the right place. Have a nice day.

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  9. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 26, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Your new vase is perfect with those gorgeous framed photos. How lucky the vase was still there. Meant to be. xo Laura

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 26, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Oh I love your beautiful jar too, it is stunning and such lovely detail. The art is fabulous and I really enjoyed the story of each picture. I looked around your blog a bit and I love your style also, great new chairs. Your living room is such a beautiful space and so inviting. Thanks for the visit and following,I am following you also. Hugs, Marty

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  11. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 26, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    What gorgeous photography!! I'm going to go check out your husband's blog next. I'm glad you got your vase! The story made me laugh because it sounded just like so many conversations I've had with my husband! And they always seem to go just like that, him praising me when I tell him how I stayed strong and resisted a purchase, and then me gulping and having to follow that up with "but I changed my mind..." lol. It looks fabulous in your gorgeous foyer!
    Following you too- glad to find your blog!

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    1. KhammanyAugust 26, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Hi Brooke, I always think if only he knew about all the other things I've resisted purchasing and didn't change my mind on! Thanks so much for visiting and for the follow! Have a fantastic day!

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  12. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseAugust 26, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    That vase was meant for your space! The black and white photographies are perfect.

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  13. Woodside ParkAugust 26, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    That covered vase is so meant for your foyer, Khammany!! I love the stories behind each photo. So special and beautiful.
    Cheers,
    Loi

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  14. erayAugust 26, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    that vase is incredible! what a beautiful space you created!

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  15. cindy hattersley designAugust 26, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I love that vase! I was so afraid you were going to say you went back and it was gone! It looks fabulous in your entry with all those black and white photos! I am going to check out your husbands blog!

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  16. DeseraeAugust 27, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    What a beautiful vase.....it looks gorgeous in your foyer! Thanks for stopping by my blog and taking the time to leave a comment :o)
    ~Des

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  17. YONKSAugust 27, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I would have definitely bought that vase Khammany, it is an antique of the future, perfectly designed.

    I was looking at your other half's photography. He is so talented, as are you. A great eye for design and form. I am so enjoying reading your blogs.
    Di
    xxxx

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  18. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorAugust 27, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    I'm so glad you followed your heart and brought the vase home! It is the perfect addition for your vignette! Beautiful picture collage, especially of the Eiffel Tower! Thanks for sharing your story with us:) Have a lovely evening! Hugs, Poppy

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  19. Red Rose AlleyAugust 27, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I'm so glad you got the white vase because it is lovely. You know, black and white is one of my favorite color combinations. Black and White photos are so special to me. I took a Black and White Photography class many years ago. I didn't know you lived in Denver. Jess just took a trip to Aspen, and said it was magical.

    Happy Wednesday.

    ~Sheri

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  20. The Vintage ChateauAugust 27, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    You know, if there is something you can't get out of your head for weeks it was meant to be yours! Thanks for following me, I'm following you now too!
    Karee

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  21. Castles Crowns and CottagesAugust 28, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    That is a LOVELY vase! And you usually see them in blue in white (gorgeous!) but I think the white will serve you well at any time of the year; imagine it somewhere in your home during the holidays? That's what's great about white...you can use other colors with it.

    I thank you kindly for coming to visit my blog last night! LOVE: THE GREATEST OF ALL....we can live on that, right?

    Have a super day.Anita

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  22. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Love your vase - but wow LOVE LOVE LOVE those black and white photos - what a beautiful corner and your vase fits in there perfectly!!! Aren't you glad you waited ( paying full price would have been a killer since it evenutally ended up marked down )
    XOX

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  23. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Love your vase - but wow LOVE LOVE LOVE those black and white photos - what a beautiful corner and your vase fits in there perfectly!!! Aren't you glad you waited ( paying full price would have been a killer since it evenutally ended up marked down )
    XOX

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  24. DianeAugust 28, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Your vase is so pretty. How lucky for you that it finally went on clearance. What a pretty vignette and love the black and white photos! So nice of you to visit and follow me and I'm happy to return the follow!

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  25. millefeuillesAugust 28, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I agree with Suzan; I was captivated by all three black and white photos. Each sets the mood and tells its own story.

    And that vase? It was made to grace your foyer table. Little wonder it was calling out to you :-)

    Thank you SO much for visiting me over in France. I'm very glad we 'met'!

    Stephanie

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  26. Patty at Home and Lifestyle DesignAugust 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I love your jar and it fits perfectly in your foyer. The photographs your husband took are absolutely amazing.
    Thanks, Patty

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  27. Heather Moore Grahling | Vivid Hue HomeSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    yah! I'm so glad you got that vase! I was hoping didn't try to go back and get it and it was GONE! it looks fabulous in your foyer. and that photography is to die for! I can't believe your friend took that one photo with her iphone. and your Mr. H is truly talented. So great to have you as a new follower. I'm following you back, girl!

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  28. pam {simple details}September 12, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    So glad you got your vase! I kept thinking it was going to gone. The photography in your foyer is beautiful!

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