MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

{The Truth about GFC - Google Friend Connect}

There have been quite some rumors going around about GFC. So let's clarify this and showing the truth about Google Friend Connect. On March 1, 2012 Google Friend Connect will retire for all NON BLOGGER sites!

Check here for the complete story.

There is no need for panick. Even though there are some fear mongers who spread rumors, trying to influence you to actions not needed.

Don't Worry; Be Happy!

All those that have not yet taken the Word Verification off their blog, I urge to do so.
When trying to comment on some blogs I still ran into those aggravating spy messages that I had to squint my eyes for in order to decode them. PLEASE take them off, or else I might no longer stop by for commenting... Check my tutorial about how to take it off: {Word Verification is Time WASTE!}

Have a Great Day!

Monday, February 20, 2012

{Delft White Picture Frame Vase}

As promised yesterday, here is the Delft White Picture Frame Vase for you to see in a better view.
In the mid 80s when I did import these cute Keraflor vases from Steenbok, in Reuver, The Netherlands, they were probably the hottest item I ever sold!
It took some fast action for securing 6 for myself as I planned on using them for personal place settings at table. That too has always been a success.

This is he small individual picture frame vase with Ranunculus - Persian buttercups.
Placemats are Le Jacquard Français

Now you can see the actual opening of the 'vase'...

Here you view it from the back side with the Keraflor mark.
It is a very clever vase!

You can fill the vase with water or with florist foam.

So that's how a picture frame vase looks like!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

{Antique Christofle Napkin Ring and Timbale, Goblet in Box}

Offering this antique French Christofle Gallia napkin ring and timbale, goblet (beaker or cup) in its own original box. Mint Julep anyone? Or for displaying a lovely nosegay of fresh roses... There are endless uses for this elegant set! I leave that to the lucky person who will purchase it at my Zen Cart powered Boutique on line →Mariette's Back to Basics. Let me show you the photos as they speak for themselves...