TIME FOR "THE OLD MILL" JOHNSON BROTHERS transferware

 

When August comes I start thinking about

this set of dishes which I think are like an

early fall set.  The Old Mill transferware

is a 1950's Johnson Brothers pattern.  Today

I found a good price on 5 more cups and

saucers on Ebay plus an extra cup which 

will work great since I have a saucer.

Do you buy things on Ebay or Etsy?  I have

over the last few years and really with the

cost of gas you can often trade that out for the

cost of shipping.

We have so many hydrangeas right now

I have had to cut many off the over

weighted branches and those hanging

into my neighbor's yard.

I love old linens but they don't have to be

perfect to suit me.  This Tuscan Mondano Italian

Filet Lace tablecloth has a few holes in it.

By the time everything is on the table they

are hardly noticeable.  I also have the napkins

to match.  

Many years ago in Old Colorado City (the historic

first capitol of the Territory before Colorado was a state) there was a tiny shop called "The Lace Chest". 

 It was so lovely and a place of escape for sure. Sharon

sold gorgeous linens and antique items.  I purchased the pearl handled forks and knives there.

I hope you are well and have a

lovely August.

DEVONSHIRE BY JOHNSON BROTHERS AND A GARDEN BOUQUET

 August is the perfect month to get out

my set of "Devonshire" Johnson Brothers 

 dishes which seem a little "early fall".

They are softer fall colors.

This week I am out in the garden every morning

trying to do a lot of "clean up".   Of course

this bouquet would need to go away when

eating at the table.

I was so excited when I found the teapot on

Ebay (or Etsy).  Of course, the lace Alencon

French tablecloth is definitely a favorite.  I did

some repairs to the napkins by sacrificing

the worse 2 and using the lace for repairs.

I am partial to tea cozies made with

crochet and lace.

And this one with the little doily:

I hope your summer is going well.

MISSOURI PEACHES ARE WONDERFUL

 Now that summer is here and the heat is

definitely here, there are an abundance of

 peaches available.  We drove over to the Amish

country in Clark and bought a whole case

 of peaches.  Actually, the peaches originally

 came from down in southeast Missouri.

I am so glad I saved my

home canning items and

quite a few jars.  

I decided to make some peach jam and pies and

still have plenty left over to just eat.

I also made a pie for ourselves

and one for our son's family.

Click here for the recipe.

I did add 2 Tb fruit pectin

to the pie and 1 Tb cornstarch.

I also increased the

 cinnamon to

2 Tb.

JULY ROSES TABLESETTING

 I went out this morning and suddenly found myself

pulling a few weeds.  I recently bought some cheap mulch which was a mistake and it seems that

there are weeds growing where ever I put the cheap mulch.  In moments I was covered in sweat because

July is hot in Missouri!

So today I did an indoor reel of my rose themed

table setting in the dining area.  I love Instagram

and have been learning to make reels.  I am not so

good at using my camera for video as I can't 

hold still yet!

I must confess that the roses are from the

market which had a buy one dozen, get

another dozen free.

The cozy is made from some older

Ralph Lauren fabric (a pillow sham cut up)

All the china represents

roses of many patterns:

LEMON COCONUT CAKE ON THE BUFFET

I have been told by friends that they

don't bake in the hot summer.  I had a

sweet tooth yesterday and by evening

I was looking at recipes which led to

baking a Lemon Coconut Cake.

We had been to our son's for a family gathering

for our daughter in law's 50th birthday.  I wish

I had made it sooner to take for lunch.

I will be sharing some with them today.

Chocolate pot with roses:

I love these two patterns

Serena and American Beauty and

any really with roses on them.

Do you bake in the summer?  This was

the second time I've used this recipe.

Here is the recipe.