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.
I really like the old mill on the china set. Aren't you lucky to find a few more pieces of it. The lace table cloth sets it all off wonderfully. It seems the worst of the heat will be leaving here by Sunday. Going to be 47 in the morns next week instead of steamy 70. What a change and fast too.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking that it is nearly time to get the Friendly Village dishes out! I use them September through Thanksgiving, then I switch to Pfaltzgraff's Winter Berry dishes until Spring. Your table looks lovely and those pearl handled forks and knives are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBernideen, Lovely Lady, I've been scrolling down and up and down again the page of your blog, amazed at the stunning images you've posted, which let me taste the atmosphere of a time gone by, which I also try to keep alive at my home and through any line I write on my blog, you know.
ReplyDeleteWith sincere gratitude for sharing such a rare and stunnin BEAUTY
Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~
Beautiful, heartwarming and elegant!
ReplyDelete