Friday, August 22, 2025

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.


Late note:  I just got my box today with 5 
more OLD MILL cups and saucers and an extra 
cup which was perfect since I had a saucer!
This was a Ebay purchase at a good price.

Friday, August 8, 2025

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.