December 13, 2010
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Is there anything in your Christmas storage that makes you giddy to unpack it? Something so beautiful that just seeing it each year is like Christmas to you? These plates fit that description for me. Shaped as Christmas ornaments, they … Continue reading
November 24, 2010
by jennifer
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Last night I made a quick trip to my local thrift store looking for something specific. Naturally, I didn’t find it, but I did find this: It was the pattern that made me stop. A picture of golden wheat on … Continue reading
September 14, 2010
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I found a gravy boat to match my very small set of vintage restaurant china. It’s small in scale, only an inch wide. Perfect for an individual serving of syrup, sauce or gravy. It is stamped 1943 on the bottom. … Continue reading
September 6, 2010
by jennifer
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Other ideas for titles of this post: 1. My obsession with salad/bread/dessert plates continues 2. Why I stay out of stores If you don’t go to the store, you never see what’s there. If you never see what’s there, you … Continue reading
August 16, 2010
by jennifer
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I found these plates at a yard sale in Colorado. Something about the pattern really appealed to me, so I picked them up to get a closer look. I turned one of the plates over and saw this: 1945! My … Continue reading
July 13, 2010
by jennifer
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One of my summer goals is to get rid of everything we don’t need, everything that doesn’t enhance our life as a family. It’s a bit tricky to reconcile this with my love of thrifting and old things. Mostly it … Continue reading
March 17, 2010
by jennifer
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Earlier today I posted pictures of the quilt top I’m putting together. It’s made with Kate Spain’s new collection for Moda, titled Verna. Well, about an hour later, Kate left a comment on the post, which was so kind of … Continue reading
February 19, 2010
by jennifer
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This set of vintage glasses has me aching for summer! They’re just begging to be filled with lemonade. I love the aqua pattern on this set of glasses. So cheery! I could plan an entire party around these 5 glasses. … Continue reading
January 9, 2010
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I love it when Camille Roskelley posts on her blog. I’m in love with the colors she uses on her blog, in love with her red polka-dotted chair, her quilts and fabrics, and in awe of what she’s accomplished with … Continue reading
October 30, 2009
by jennifer
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All of a sudden, whenever I need a bowl I find myself reaching for one of these little blue ones. And every time I put something in one, I want to take a picture. And several times I have. Perhaps … Continue reading
