Today I went antiquing in Paris....that is
Paris, Missouri - not Paris, France.
These are the dishes I got today that I
am displaying with other cottage
items I already had:
In the little town of Paris there was an annual
antique show at the rural high school. I
thought some of the displays were really nice.
There were many quilts, etc. I bought some
75 year old cottage dishes that came
from the Burslem,
England Crownford Pottery.
The pattern is called "Surrey".
Most of the pieces are pretty stained and I
could not get the stains out but just picked out
a few of the best to keep. They were
inexpensive as they all have a ton
of crazing so I need to think of a craft
project with the remaining ones -
would be cute on
some birdhouses for sure.
And lastly I am sharing what the creek out
back looks like with 2 days of rain
and see how things have turned green:
Really pretty cottage-y tea things.
ReplyDeleteYour yard is so green and the creek is roaring!
Those dishes are sooo pretty! My family lived in the county of Surrey in England for two years back in the 60's. It's a very pretty place.
ReplyDeleteYour collection is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dishes and cups. That is one of the prettiest sets I've seen.
ReplyDeleteBernideen, You had me at Paris. I love the window you have included in your display. It adds so much to the photo. Love the dishes. You will find the right project for those other pieces. Have a great day! Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteHi, sweet Bernideen! Oh, it's been way too long since I have visited your lovely blog - how are you?
ReplyDeleteYour post was just what I needed this evening as your beautiful dishes brought a smile to my face....what loveliness!
Also, I see you're selling on Etsy! That is simply delightful! I am off to check out your Etsy shop....
Hugs to you!
I admit I was excited when you said you went antiquing in Paris......though it looks to me as if Paris, Missouri is pretty wonderful as well! LOVE that pretty china. Such a gorgeous design. I must say I love the window shelf they are all sitting on.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen that pattern anywhere. I just LOVE it!!! Those are so cute-too bad that some of them are beyond 'display' quality. Have you ever soaked dishes in denture cleaner? Sometimes that takes out stains that nothing else will get out....and no...I don't have dentures myself....lol xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThese charming dishes immediately reminded me of an old friend: Mo at "Mo's Cottage" blog---I've missed her and all the lovely vignettes and romantic, lacy decor. So i went searching, for I haven't seen her in a couple of years, and there she was, on Facebook! And all because of your beautiful new china!
ReplyDeleteIt's simply lovely, with the small quiet scenes, and I know it caught your eye at once. The whole arrangement is simply splendid, and even if you never took a single cup down for tea, just the having and the looking would be enough.
rachel
What great finds! The cottage design is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOMG, those are gorgeous, what a fabulous pattern. Someone should put that design back into production. Sweet display---sigh, I would never put them away!
ReplyDeleteSandi
Cottage scenes are so charming on dishes or anywhere. Looks as if spring arrived overnight!
ReplyDeleteI love your cottage dishes! I collect them too! Such sweet scenes. I love the spring green of your backyard! Everything is brown here, but our snow is finally melting!
ReplyDeleteHi Bernideen! I saw those yesterday and thought they were pretty! My mom and I were there when the doors opened and were gone by 10:00. I only bought a Halloween postcard. And then we drove on to Monroe City.
ReplyDeleteMissed you this morning!
Oh my Bernideen, you know how smitten I am with cottage scenes and dishes. What great finds that you discovered in Paris, MO! I love how you've displayed everything, too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I love those dishes and what a pretty pattern they have.. I'm glad to see you were showing in Paris, Missouri because I would of been pea green with envy if you were in PARIS! Your back yard is sprouting with green. None of our trees/shurbs are yet but Daffofdils are up and i seen my FIRST bloom today....a very tiny Pulmonaria Bloom.
ReplyDeleteDear Bernideen,thanks for sharing your pretty pieces.Your blog is always so smart,it's a pleasure for me stopping by!Hugs,Maristella.
ReplyDeleteLove that pattern on the dishes. Sounds like a fun event.
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ReplyDeleteOh I like those dishes with the little cottage on them. I use to love to go to Paris antiquing also
Good for you finding them
Yes this rain has really helped our bushes and plants come to life once again.
Oh what a beautiful find! I love the pattern, so cottagey and pretty....Christine
ReplyDeleteYou find the most beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing your treasures. Happy week!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous to be able to say you shopped in Paris...lol! These are lovely finds Bernideen. Lovely! Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteYou found a cute set of dishes, Bernideen, and I love the arched shelf you have them on! How pretty all your green and creek are. I'm living in the wrong place at the moment, I think. More snow the next two days. Yuk!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi