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.

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:

ROMANTIC VALENTINE TABLESETTING

I think it is fun keeping the dining room

area table set for different seasons

and holidays.

Valentines Day is such a fun opportunity

to combine both whimsy and 

romance.

I found these English Adams plates

a year or so ago which all depict scenes

of romantic couples.  I set my table

with my favorite Alencon French lace

tablecloth.  This photo from last year

shows you the vintage cupid napkins.

I have 2 musical teapots that feature

couples.  I think both are from Japan.

 

I hope your winter is going well

and like you, I look forward to spring.

We have used our fireplace a lot

this winter.

Our snow melted this week and I 

see some plants and bulbs 

"hanging on".