Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Looking Up

I love old buildings! I love the craftsmanship that went into making a building beautiful. I admire the intricacy in the moldings and trim. I'm amazed at the ornate detail in things as small as an elevator button. And one thing that I'm attracted to is the old tin ceilings. It astounds me that such detail and design was put into something that you would have look upward to notice. It is because of my admiration of the design of ceiling tins that I have manged to acquire a collection of them. I use tins all throughout my home.

I have old, authentic ones.
(The crown molding and the shelf
are made using ceiling tin)(We cut apart a tin to make the four small squares)

I have reproductions too.
Aahhh, the beauty of a ceiling tins!
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41 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    I love the rustic look of it all. You've got a gift.

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  2. DarleneSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    I LOVE all the tins you use in your decorating!! Just beautiful!

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  3. DebSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    Love them too. I have a hard time finding them here becuz all the craft show people are buying them up. Love all the fun ways you've used them.

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  4. Amber M.September 30, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    I'm new to your blog, but I am always inspired when I stop by.

    My last salon before we moved was in an old, downtown building and I LOVED to get my hair washed and stare at the old, beautiful tin ceiling.

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  5. Mrs AnneSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    i LOVE old tin ceilings too! In fact, I'm always on the look out for them... where do you find yours?

    Love your style. :)

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  6. Darlene - Our Creative LifeSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    I love old buildings too. I love corbels & anything carved!

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  7. joelandbeccaSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    That is a great collection! I olnly have a few, but that definitely makes me want more!

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  8. MichelleSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    Lovely taste...beautiful displays too!

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  9. ShannonSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    There is something about them that is so charming. I love all of yours!

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  10. Shell in your PocketSeptember 30, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Ceiling tins are great. I love anything old and paint coming off. My husband always thinks I am crazy!
    Have you seen where there put tin tiles around the kitchen..b/t the counter and the cabinets...it is so cute!
    -Sandy toes

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  11. Weeksie50September 30, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    Oh, I love all your decorations. You have such an eye for beautiful things..

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  12. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowSeptember 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    Your blog has because one of my all-time! I love your ideas.

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  13. Runner MomSeptember 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    Hmm...where do you find all of the old tins? I've seen the reproductions-and I have one. Just curious. Looks great!
    Blessings,
    Susan

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  14. Sweet SimplicitySeptember 30, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    I love them all! There is just something about them that makes me want to run out search for a whole bunch!

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  15. KellySeptember 30, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Just simply stunning!

    You left me speechless with that molding crown...

    Beautiful!

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  16. Rachel BerrySeptember 30, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    I too love tins of all kinds! Love you have have displayed yours. I was just playing with my tin tiles yesterday, I'm trying to get them framed up so I have hang them on my wall. :)

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  17. Valarie LeaSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Love them if only I could find them. :(

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  18. JoySeptember 30, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Hello my curious friends,
    Most of my old tins came from consignment shops. But I've noticed the prices have increased lately, so I won't be buying anymore for a while.

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  19. Empty Nest Full LifeSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    Ceiling tins have so much character, and your collection is beautiful. Jackie

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  20. SalmagundiSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    These are great, and you have displayed them to their advantage!! Sally

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  21. Ms. TeeSeptember 30, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Tins for crown molding is so neat! I really like the tin you have setting behind the frame on the table. Very pretty! :)

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  22. Heather @ HomeSeptember 30, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful! Love them!

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  23. Jeremy.CelesteSeptember 30, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    I love all your tins. Where have you found them. They are so cute. Love your decorating. You are so creative.

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  24. Mrs. BSeptember 30, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    I love old ceiling tins too! I don't have any, but I'd love to have some old authentic ones. I am also impressed at the detail put into such all elements of old buildings and homes, like beautiful vent covers, moldings, and the like.

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  25. Robin BeckSeptember 30, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    I'm in love with ceiling tins too...I love how you displayed yours-Beautiful!
    Robin~♥

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    wow! I really love the large one with the three pumpkins sitting in front. That's beautiful!

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  27. Sarah KateSeptember 30, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Great idea, I have passed these before and never considered what they were. Thanks for all of the ideas.

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  28. LorieSeptember 30, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  29. TrixiSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    I agree, they are beautiful.

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  30. RachelSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    I love, love, love ceiling tins. Here's my dilemma: I have two very large squares (24x24") and I want to join them to make a frame for a yardlong print. Problem- I have no idea how to do that! I'm up for suggestions and you always have awesome ideas :o)
    ~Rachel

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  31. Lianna KnightSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    I love the tin's too...I have a few hanging up in my house and I even have a few shelves that I picked up antiqueing a few years back....I LOVE them :)

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    Those are wonderful pieces. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. KaceySeptember 30, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    I love cieling tins too. At the flea market (I promise I won't keep bringing it up ha!) there was a man there with a ton of tins. One of his pieces took my breath away. He took 16 tins and in 4 rows framed them each in this massive frame that he made from old pieces of wood. Each tin was framed individually within the large one. It was FABULOUS! I hope I am making sense...

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  34. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!September 30, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    I love those tiles, they give such a sense of history to the arrangement. I might have to pick one up the next time I see it! :)
    Carrie

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  35. Mimi SueSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    What a lovely collection. Mimi

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  36. The Beauty BargainistaSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    Oh my gosh, my mom is obsessed with celing tiles! I love them too! They just bring such character to a room!!

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  37. AshlieOctober 1, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    I think ceiling tins are beautiful too. They have a character not found in many buildings these days. And you've displayed yours beautifully, as always! Love all the pictures!

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  38. kathyOctober 1, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    I do love all the vintage
    tin tiles - Love seeing your ideas Kathy _GA -

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  39. Wendy October 1, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    I just love ceiling tins!! LOVELY!

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  40. BloggerOctober 2, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    I have an authentic one that I bought from Susie Harris/bienvenue blog. I love it. She somehow put a Fleur de Lis design on it (modge podge maybe?) And then drilled a couple of holes and tied a black satin ribbon for hanging. I just love it, I have several pics of it on my blog :)

    You are just so gosh darned talented, Joy! I love everything you do :)

    Bella

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  41. KaseyOctober 2, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    My mom used part of some tin to make her ceiling in her bathroom. It looks really cool. She got hers from an old farm house. You are a fabulous decorator.

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