We know how beautiful art pottery is in our homes. It adds elegance and beauty to any home décor. But how often do we incorporate it into our holiday design schemes? We get so wrapped up in making sure the turkey's perfect, the cream cheese icing is just sweet enough and the table is flawless in its presentation. Here are a few ideas that will bring that elegance to your holiday decorating by incorporating your art pottery collection:
- Do you collect Roseville pitchers? If so, why not make a centerpiece for your dinner table or dress up your dining accent table with a few of your favorites? Just keep in mind little ones who are as excited about the holidays as we are. Be sure to keep them protected as you showcase them.
- The Roseville Pottery Snowberry Tea Set is another beautiful way to adorn your dining area. Place it near the coffee pot, hot tea or hot chocolate area to beautifully designate the area.
- Line your counter area with your McCoy cookie jar collections. The delightful characters McCoy is so well known for will have the little ones asking which one the cookies are hidden in.
- Place decorative soaps into one your art pottery baskets (think Rookwood) in your bathroom for an elegant touch. Be sure to coordinate the soap color with the basket color.
- Place after-dinner mints in one of your hearty Fulper Art Pottery bowls.
- Select your favorite Van Briggle vase to place a dried floral arrangement as your dining table centerpiece.
- Collect Teco Art Pottery vases? They make a stunning collage when grouped together on a mantelpiece. Combine the aquas, browns and blues for even more flair. Accent them with sprigs of holly for more color.
- Arrange your wall pockets in your dining room for an instant conversation piece.
It's important to remember to only use those pieces in ways you're most comfortable with. Although you want to showcase your art pottery collection, remember it's an investment and if you're uncomfortable with any of it being too easily accessed by excited kids or slippery fingers, play it safe. There are ways to incorporate the great American art potters' work in other ways that protect them.
Donna McGill – Just Art Pottery
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