Tea for One

The flowers were a gift from our pastor's Mom. She was thanking me for taking Pastor to the hospital last week (after she fell in the middle of the night and broke her arm). The biscuits are homemade, and of course some of my homemade jam too! I'm going to sit and enjoy the quiet
for awhile, hope you don't mind.

The tea cups and saucers are pre-war Japanese china. I got 5 cups and 5 saucers in a box of junk at an auction, years ago. I had 3 of them filled with flowers and gave them to my friends for mothers day one year. At the time, I didn't know they were worth anything. I paid a $1 for the whole box of junk! The detail on the tea cups is exquisite. I have 2 cups and 2 saucers left, and they stay in my collectible cabinet.

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Vintage Thingie Thursday

When my Mom and Dad were married in 1954

my Grandma Alley painted a wedding plate for them.

I just love the lady and gentleman on this plate!

The next one, would be me - when I was born. The plate had a spot of rust on it

when I got it out this time, and I got most of it off - but not all.

Then, when I was married, I got the one below. I cherish it, mainly because I don't think

she made them for anyone else in the family.

I wish she'd continued on, and made them for our kids too. I also wish I were talented enough to make them for my Grands - but I don't think my Grands are going to get attached to "things" quite like I do! Ha! Thanks for stopping by, and please leave a comment. I'm linking to Vintage Thingie Thursday at the below address:

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Cinnabon Brunch Tablescape Thursday And Cloche Party!

I'm having some muffins and coffee, wanta sit down?
I'm using my new candelabra, with a little lace drape.
I finally found little cloche's to use for muffins, or desserts.

I have plenty of room, have a seat!

It's just dripping with delish!

I just layered on the lace tablecloths, and then added a few touches.

MMMMMM~!

I like coffee. Plain. Black. Hot. period.

I just love these fake ice cubes! They don't make the glass dirty,

don't melt while I'm taking photos.....

I LOVE the way the chandelier above the table AND the candelabra are

reflected in the spoon.

The salt and pepper match and my large collection

of Wexfordware dishes.

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White Wednesday & Tablescape Thursday

I had an inspiration when it was snowing. So, I came up with these branches, with my crocheted snowflakes.

I used my blue glasses from my hope chest. Free in laundry soap in the 60's.

I bought this vase years ago as a Christmas gift, but my son broke up with the girl before I gave it to her.....ugh! I love the vase though!

The silverware was one of my first Mother's Day gifts from DH. It's Oneida, and it is like

new yet. It only gets used for tablescapes AND holidays!

Pretty crocheted snowflakes. Had them forever......

I used my clearance medium blue napkins and silver chargers.

The dishes are Dollar General, close outs. $.75 each. I bought a 4 piece setting for a grab bag gift, then took my own gift. Oops, the cats out of the bag!

I got these cute little sleds through the mail, on closeout. I knew they would go great

with snowflakes and snowmen. And they make a great little napkin ring!

Oh wow! There's a little bird nest in the limbs! How sweet! I makes a cute header, doesn't it?

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Tablescape Thursday with Moms Jewel Tea

Chances are, if you go to auctions at all in this area, you will see these dishes. They are fairly easy to find in antique stores, thrift stores, any place you find collectibles. My Mom has been gracious enough to let me do a little interview about these dishes, and I
am sharing it with you all.

Barbara K., aka Mom, is a dish enthusiast with a passion for Jewel Tea dishes. She is married to Verle, who is her partner in crime, when searching for these treasures. Below
is my interview with her about her dishes, in her words.

My Mom (Grandma Alley) had this dinnerware and we used it daily. Of course we were to be careful with it. I have a milk pitcher, a plate, a custard dish, and pepper and salt set that were hers. Moms’ salt shaker was cracked but I found one that was not, so now I have a set that is not cracked.

The others I have collected over the past 2 years. When we were coming home from our grandson’s wedding in Minnesota, (somewhere in South Dakota) Verle found a tray to finish my tea set. It was WAY more than I wanted to pay. After talking the owner down in price, he had to go back over the three floors of the antique shop to find it. Even the owner had no idea where it was in the store.

I had wanted a glass tray for YEARS, and they are valued at $180, so was really waiting for the right price. I found one in Russell Ks antique shop for $35 and did not even try to talk them down! But that day if you spent over $25, you got a 10% discount, so I got it for the right price.

I have a full set of 8 dinner plates and cups and saucers also Verle found at Downs Ks., at a great price.

There are also accessories(?) such as these playing cards that go with these dishes. I have 2 decks, one is complete. When I went to purchase the other deck, the man at the store had a fit that I wanted them, because it wasn’t a complete deck.

I still need a cookie jar, having found one in Ellis, Ks. Once, but it was gone when I went back after it. From that, I learned to have things set it aside while I think and am still in the store.

Some of the pieces were produced again in the 80's so I have to be careful to check the stamp to make sure they are the older ones. Verle is good at remembering and finding the pieces I still need, so I know if there are any out there – we’ll get them!

I hope you enjoyed my interview today. Mom and Verle will continue to be on the lookout for the above pieces she mentioned.

Addendum on Sunday February 20 - went to a "going out of business" sale at an antique store yesterday - saw some of these dishes - average price $49.00 before 1/2 price! Wow, what a great collection Mom!

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