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.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'm joining Susan for her famour Tablescape Thursday at the below link:

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Or the Cloche Party at the below link:

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Pink Saturday with my Doll

This little pink dress was mine when I was little. I remember so well when my Mom was making it. I was excited because it was going to have this beautiful collar on it. I would sit

beside the sewing machine on the floor and hold the collar in my lap while Mom sewed.

I don't remember being poor. I remember having anything I wanted, I guess I just didn't want much. Most of my pretty dresses (including this one) were made from dresses that Mom got from other people. She would tear them up and use the fabric for us girls. We had beautiful clothes. And I remember thinking how awesome it was that my dress was made out of a PROM dress! This fabric is very satiny.

This sweet little belt that ties in the back. And it made me feel pretty to wear it.

When I got this doll, her hair was a mess! It was straight and icky looking. One night I put her head over the sink and washed it, just like it was a real person. Then, I sat on the couch, with her standing between my legs and one by one I roller her hair in perm rods. They were the only thing I had that was little enough to go in the hair. I trimmed the ends first, so the hair was all one length. Then, I left it - for WEEKS. I'm tickled that it still looks so good after all these years, cause it was a LOT of work - and I really wouldn't want to have to do it very often!

This doll belonged to my Grandma Alley. She is a walking doll. I never had a doll like this, and when she gave her to me, I wondered what in the world I would do with her. Now we know, huh?

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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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Vintage Thingie Thursday - Final Day for "If this Secretary could talk"!

Well, here I am, my last little bit of history to give you. There have been so many changes through the years.

The computer is one of the main modes of communication these days, with cell phones being a close second, and mail being a FAR 3rd.

Eye glasses are used less, with most people using contact lenses or even laser surgery for eye correction needs.

Music, that was once only able to be shared through a record player, then tape players, and now CD or on the computer, as changed as much as anything else. The records that we played in the 50's and on, are now available for download on our computers. Where there were 10 songs or so available on a 33rpm back then, the IPOD can hold thousands, and is as small as a pack of Dentyne gum was back then.

Photos, that were once very rare, are now available in all shapes and sizes, color or black and white. They are taken with cameras that can store thousands, or print on the spot. They are found on telephones, computers, electronic frames, and many, many other places. Note from Sandi: Thanks for stopping by for this last installment of "If this Secretary Could Talk". It's been fun to look back through the years and see the changes that have occurred.

If you are interested in previous posts, there are 3 of them. Early 1900's is here, the 1950's is found here, and the 1970's is here.

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