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Monday, May 18, 2009

Mosaic Monday -- Doorknobs!

It's the first Mosaic Monday meme, hosted by Mary at Little Red House. I am jumping in late to the game; it's the wrap-up of a busy weekend, and my daughters and I have been tidying up the last of the party remains and house guest reminders. (And thankfully not any house guest remains! I always consider a party a success when no one is accidentally poisoned.)

We also drove back to our former town today, where there are several wholesale growers, to buy some of our summer plants, and now we want to get out there in the dirt and plant!

Using Picasa, I have done a mosaic, but it ain't much. I promise a better effort next time! Click here to see way, way better mosaics --- certainly much prettier ones!



Yes, this is an odd choice of subject for a mosaic -- no pretty peonies! I did a post back in February, on the old doorknobs and locks and latches in That Old House. Some of them are lovely, some are painfully practical, and I love all of them. That post is here, if you are a glutton for punishment and want to see more of our old doorknobs, with a few bedknobs and bell ringers tossed in.

Have a lovely Monday, and thanks to Mary, whose blog was the first I ever stumbled upon!

-- Cass
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21 comments:

  1. JoyceMon May 18, 04:36:00 PM EDT

    Love your mosaic.
    Jocye

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  2. CarolMon May 18, 05:43:00 PM EDT

    I have door knob envy! That was a great subject for a mosaic. They're all so different!

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  3. MaryMon May 18, 06:06:00 PM EDT

    Oh Cass, they are al beautiful! I LOVE that one that looks like swirly tortoiseshell...

    I'm so glad you managed to join the fun!

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  4. ELKMon May 18, 06:19:00 PM EDT

    cass ~what a unique group of knobs ~ so creative!...mine is not flowers either

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  5. Lori EMon May 18, 06:40:00 PM EDT

    Cass I love this mosaic. So original. They are pieces of art individually and together.

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  6. Country GirlMon May 18, 06:46:00 PM EDT

    Oh, what fun! Thanks for being unique in your offering this week. I think this is so interesting!

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  7. Blondie's JournalMon May 18, 07:00:00 PM EDT

    I like this post, Cass. It give me another chance to see more of your home. The doorknobs are cool. Sort of changes that assumption that all doorknobs in old homes are made of glass!!!

    Happy plant shopping! We are still having frost at night...

    xoxo
    Jane

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  8. VeeMon May 18, 07:08:00 PM EDT

    Wonderful! It's so good that I'll be back later to take a closer look.

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  9. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)Mon May 18, 07:08:00 PM EDT

    Hi Cass,
    Your so funny, love this post! Old door knobs fascinate me, when I was a kid one of my great-aunts had doors with glass knobs that were so pretty. I always remember admiring those. Hope all is well with you, Cindy

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  10. Old Centennial FarmhouseMon May 18, 07:54:00 PM EDT

    I love your doorknob mosaic! It's full of beauty: a lot more interesting than you'd think! Wonderful idea!
    XOXO
    Joni

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  11. PondsideMon May 18, 08:24:00 PM EDT

    I have a thing for old door knobs. One of the things I most regretted leaving behind at a previous house was an old door with a lovely old crystal knob - but the new owner would've noticed if I'd swapped it with a fake!

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  12. Keetha BroylesMon May 18, 09:24:00 PM EDT

    I LOVE these door knobs. We had "diamond" ones in our first home - - - a lovely little Cape Cod style house. I LOVED them.

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  13. KathyMon May 18, 09:35:00 PM EDT

    Love your mosaic, love the red doorknob, there are endless combinations for mosaic making, I am so enjoying everyones selections. happy Monday, Kathy.

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  14. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityMon May 18, 10:06:00 PM EDT

    I love old doorknobs. They have always been one of my favorite things.

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  15. Melissa MillerMon May 18, 10:09:00 PM EDT

    Cass this is beautiful! :)

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  16. Arleen ~ The Tea RoomMon May 18, 10:59:00 PM EDT

    Hi Cass. Oh what a great object to choose for a mosaic! I love all the images you selected. Thank you for sharing these photographs with us and Happy Mosaic Monday! ~Arleen

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  17. Bargain Decorating with LaurieTue May 19, 12:15:00 AM EDT

    I love old doorknobs. All of these are beautiful! I think this is a wonderful idea for a mosaic. So many pretty styles, and every one of them are lovely. laurie

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  18. pamTue May 19, 08:13:00 AM EDT

    I think this is great...it is so easy to do all the lovely flowers we all have in our gardens. This was very unique...and fun!

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  19. Jewel SaulsTue May 19, 08:34:00 AM EDT

    LOVE the door knobs. They are a great subject for a collage!!! :D Jewel

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  20. AnonymousTue May 19, 08:54:00 AM EDT

    That's why I love old houses - the little details like doorknobs and handles.

    Where has craftsmanship gone?

    Lisa

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  21. Cathy~Mille FleurWed May 20, 08:29:00 PM EDT

    I had to leave town before I had a chance to comment on everyone's mosaic. I stopped by to catch up. I love your mosaic!!! I love the door knobs...what a wonderful idea...so original!!!

    Have a great day!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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