What to do on a cold, blustery winter day?...go shopping, of course...so off Mr. Bo & I go to the football field size Montgomery Street Antique Mall...
And look who we run into...
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Hello everybody...meet Pauler-deen (or whatever her name was...I forgot) and she can be yours for only $89.95
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Thinking of her, made us hungry...so we duck in for a bite of lunch at the Rose Garden Tearoom which is much larger & more attractive than this photo shows...
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Poor Mr. Bo's manly-man choices were few, but he opted for the bean & bacon soup with roast beef/Swiss on a french roll...I got the trio combo...chicken salad, quiche, bean & bacon soup and gave him the fruits...we both had a strawberry muffin...yum!
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Now let the shopping, er...I mean LOOKING begin...
Oh, a cabinet full of Johnson Bros. Friendly Village pattern china...they had so much they stacked some plates on the floor..
Oh, a cabinet full of Johnson Bros. Friendly Village pattern china...they had so much they stacked some plates on the floor..
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Spode anyone? You'd have thought they were going out of business there were so many booths selling it...oh, yeah...they are, aren't they...
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Don't whimper for Quimper...it's here!
Until Prof. Debbie told us, I didn't even know what Quimper was.. there are some serious pieces in this booth...
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And here...
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Okay, now this is loony to me...this cabinet is $34, 995.00...that's more than our first house, furniture & car added together cost! (way back when)
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The china is Luneville...Novak Collection and this small tureen can be had for only $1,350.
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If you'd prefer a larger one, this is a mere $1,800....really!
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Finally, something for the budget-minded...plates are just $245. EACH...
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That last display rattled me so much I forgot to check anything on these pretty blue & white Spode dishes.
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Look at these beauties for $395. for all 47 pieces...sorry, didn't get the maker but I thought about Kathleen Ellis for these...
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A close-up of the teapot...so pretty
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Well, I would have been thrilled with any of these beautiful dishes (except maybe the Loony-ville) if the lottery would only call our numbers...
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But being the thrifty seeker I am...I bought these instead...I sure didn't need them & I'm not showing a good picture because I'll do a tablescape soon...
Someone here in Blogland has this same set by American Atelier "Heavenly Hosts"...I remember they showed them at Christmas & I thought they were so pretty...who was it?
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Thanks for indulging me on this little shopping spree...
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Have a "dish-licious" day!
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If you'd prefer a larger one, this is a mere $1,800....really!
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Finally, something for the budget-minded...plates are just $245. EACH...
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That last display rattled me so much I forgot to check anything on these pretty blue & white Spode dishes.
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Look at these beauties for $395. for all 47 pieces...sorry, didn't get the maker but I thought about Kathleen Ellis for these...
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A close-up of the teapot...so pretty
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Well, I would have been thrilled with any of these beautiful dishes (except maybe the Loony-ville) if the lottery would only call our numbers...
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But being the thrifty seeker I am...I bought these instead...I sure didn't need them & I'm not showing a good picture because I'll do a tablescape soon...
Someone here in Blogland has this same set by American Atelier "Heavenly Hosts"...I remember they showed them at Christmas & I thought they were so pretty...who was it?*
Thanks for indulging me on this little shopping spree...
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Have a "dish-licious" day!
88 comments:
I'll be back to check this all out.
I wanted to let you know I passed a very sweet award on to you! :)
OH, what a fun day that must have been. I love to walk throught antique malls and wish.....Have a great day!
This looks like a fun trip. Your DH and food comment cracked me up, mine hates it when we go to "girly food" restaurants! I love the china you got, but I can't believe the price on that hutch! Thats 2 years of college tuition and housing lol. Kathy
Our budget certainly can't afford most of those prices like those you encountered. I would be afraid to even touch them...guess they are for looks and not serve a home cooked meal on anyway.
Glad you and Mr. Bo had fun.
Amelia
PS I had an favorite uncle by the name of "Bo"...so I think of him oft times when I read your blog.
What a nice day you and hubby had! Your lunch looked delicious! Bo, those prices were scary!
But the dishes are really lovely to look at, could you imagine the tablescapes?
Your purchase is gorgeous!
What pretty things they have. I would have to hold my hands behind my back so I wouldn't knock anything over $$$$
I can't wait to see your dishes on your tablescape.
Ohhhhhhh, I wish I'd been with you on this shopping trip!!! I see lots of "pretties"...probably too many "pretties"!! LOL!!!
Love the dishes you bought...wise decision!!
GM BO, now girl you know I loved this shopping trip..and WOW!! $34,000. for those dishes..that would be a very pricey tablescape..love the ones you got can't wait to see what you do with them..thanks for the trip...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Bo, what a find! Precious dishes! And a girl can never have too much china. That's my motto. ;-)
I enjoyed this trip to the antique mall with you, and I enjoyed your lunch vicariously. Why am I always hungry?
Debbie will love those quimper dishes. They are WONDERFUL, and she will probably be in lust with the $499,000,000 cabinet and set to go with. They were pretty snazzy.
Hope you're not freezing in Texas. I've got to go crawl through the bushes and turn off all my spickets. This cold weather is for the birds and not poor frozen me.
XO,
Sheila
That's my kind of day! Having your honey with you makes it all better. I love to eat lunch at places like that...hubby would croak!!
Bo, just love all these dishes.
Wow what a selction from price to
beatuy and high price. The lunch look good too.
Blossom
Hi, Bo, there's nothing more fun than browsing at an antiques place. Looks like a great day. And can you believe I won that rug?! I was in shock for a whole day. I'm so excited about it, thanks for the well wishes. You're a sweetie!
Bo~
That was so much fun going on this nifty little tour with you!
Too bad you didn't carry a million bucks in your pocket while you went shopping (I mean, looking!). Oh, the things you could have brought home! Of course, I pride myself on being a thrifty shopper, too, so I'm always on the hunt for bargain.
I LOVE your dishes! I can't wait to see what kind of tablescape you come up with! You did very well...from one thrifty shopper to another! :)
Hi Bo :)
Those dishes are beautiful and I love the ones you brought home :)
rue
That was a fun trip with you browsing the store. I would have been scared I might knock something over in there...whew. I LOVE the dishes you bought and can't wait to see your tablescape with them.♥
Wow, what a fabulous place!!
I love what you chose to bring home and I'm looking forward to seeing your tablescape!
Thank you for the compliment of the photo. J took the photo of Split Rock with a 35mm film camera. We still have that camera and should use it now and then, while film is still available.
Good morning Bo, my first day in 10 days with no one to care for or feed. I am so enjoying my morning with nothing but visiting my blogging friends to do.
I totally enjoyed shopping with you today. I adore antiquing and dreaming. Today my dreams were shattered with the prices you were quoting. Holy macaroni! What is happening to the antique business? My sisters have been in business for twenty plus years and things are not great. Is it any wonder?
I do love your dishes you purchased. I am looking forward to a lovely table tablescape. Where are you going to store them? I've seen your multitudes of dishes girl.
Today I wish I could go out and eat at a sweet cafe too. We haven't been able to get up our driveway for a few days. Our daughter had to leave her car at the bottom of our drive and so did Bill. (it is not close) Today it is warming up to 50 degrees so hopefully it will melt the ice.
Now, I must remove Christmas from my house. I kept it up for the grands. Oh, am I sorry now!!!
Have a great day.
Hugs...Jeanne
OOooo! Shopping Trips always get my motor running! LOL! If I can get my house cleaned this week, then maybe Sunday I'll allow myself one of these little excursions! Hope all is well! Happy Thursday!
Looks like a fun trip! I love going to antique malls, you never know what you will find! Kristen
Ohhhhhhh!!!! BO!!!!! I nearly had a heart attack!!! I have never seen so much Quimper ware outside of Quimper, France!!! I had to examine each piece!! The soup tureen! That soup tureen! Be still my heart! Thanks for sharing! I've got to find this place. Where is it? I'm warming up my car adnd getting the U-Haul! ...Debbie
WOW that is some antique mall. I dont believe we have any in my area with such prices! I used to take my daughter antique shopping with me, and would alway remind her to look with your eyes and not with your hands, she was an excellant shopper, but goodness I dont think I would have even attempted to take her in there. Cant wait to see your tablescape using your new delicious dishes! Sue
Bo, that set of dishes you bought is gorgeous (I clicked on the picture, so I could see them better). I can't wait to see your tablescape with them. Thank you for showing us all of the pretties in the store--made me want to go antiquing, but unfortunately, I've got to go to work. laurie
Hi Bo ,
I see someone likes china dishes besides me!!LOL.
Just loved your blog.
Blessings,
Sue
Hi Bo! What a wonderful place to browse! I have a fear of turning into a bull in a china closet with my purse & would have been hanging onto it for dear life with some of those prices! ♥ Diane
Hello Bo, I'm back. What an amazing shopping trip. The prices! WOWEE!
The cabinet is lovely but I can't imagine.
Your lunches looked tasty and I love the dishes you bought. Very pretty!
I'm glad you enjoyed your "MOM" Award. Well deserved dear lady.
Thanks for the sweet words about my doggies. We'll get a new dog one day soon.
It just hasn't felt right yet.
Have a wonderful day.
~Melissa :)
Hi "Beautiful Pear Tree Lane"...I wish you had an email so I could thank you for your visit! Your comments were so sweet & so appreciated...why don't you jump into Blogland & join us with your blog?...Believe me, a few months ago I didn't even know what a blog was...please come visit anytime!
Blessings, ;-) Bo
HAAA HAAA I'm still laughing at Debbies response to the Quimper! She is just too cute!
It looks like you had a wonderful time!!! I like your comments about Mr. Bo!!!! CHEERS! Michele
What a day! Sounds like a lot of fun. I can't wait to see your tablesscape post....Robyn
Heart palpitations here! LOL
WHAT??????? YOU BOUGHT MORE DISHES?????? Woman you need more dishes like you need another hole in your head lol. And the worst part of you ladies and your dish addictions...is now you have me checking them out when I see them in shops...what's up with that? Who knew your obsession with plates was contagious!!!!
I'm with Nikki.....you guys are creating a monster of Tootsie! those are wonderful...and I love the ones you bought. great! now I am shopping for crowns AND plates AND....lol
Bo, what a fun day you and your husband had. I can't believe there were so many awesome dishes in one place!!! I Love the Johnson Bros. and Spode. If ONLY we didn't use paper plates for our family get togethers!!!! Ha
What a fun and exciting "virtual" shopping trip, thanks for sharing.. hugs ~lynne~
OK Bo....I've taken all the Quimper ware over to my house! It took some maneuvering, but I just got a second mortgage on my house so I can come get that hutch and all of the Lunéville china! lol I've been to Lunéville and even new...that stuff is expensive!But it will be mine...all mine!! ...Debbie
Egads! Some of that stuff I'd have to sell the farm to be able to afford. Oh but I do love pretty dishes. My Mom did too.
I am intrigued by what I can see of your new dishes, can't wait to see your tablescape.
What a nice day you had Bo! Mr. Bo was so good to brave the tea house--it looks like you both had a great lunch. I really enjoyed the tour of all the dishes, but like you I cannot believe the cabinet for $35,000! I won't be buying that unless Ed McMahon comes by to tell me I won the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes!
Bo,
How fun to get away and spend some quality antique shopping time together. What a dear of man to go with you. The china is beautiful and I fell for the beautiful soup tureens. I was blown away by their cost though;) Your lunch looked and sounded yummy. I am looking forward to seeing your tablescape with your new dishes. They are very pretty:)
Hello Bo, looks like you did have a dish-licious day and a wonderful lunch, WOW some of those dishes were expensive, very pretty though, I have yet to find such an amazing dish place here in SF (that's probably a good thing coz I am hooked aswell heehee), your new purchase looks beautiful but where on earth are you going to put them? :0)
Evening, Bo! Wow, that's an expensive shop! I guess I'd just be looking! Love the dishes you bought. I enlarged the picture so I could see what the design was - little angels - how precious!
Thanks for the visit Dear One,
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Morning Bo...girl it is too early in the morning for my heart to take in those kind of prices! lol lol Oh my word! They were beautiful but really???? Who pays that for dishes!!!! I would love to look around in there though..I can't wait to see what you do with the ones you got...take care and have a great weekend!
Oh,my goodness,what fun.Now that I'm into dishes,I'm drooling on my keyboard.What makes those special ones so expensive?Are they rare?...Ann
Hi Bo ~ Holy Moly! That's some Antique Mall! No wonder they had so much stock...those prices are outrageous! Loved those "Friendly Village" platters - ooh, I would love to have one of those big beauties! I bet it was fun to oogle everything but that Pauladeen thing is a bit scary! :) Thanks for stopping by my blog today and I loved that you named my little guy "cherub"! I am going to add that to my post! Have a good weekend! ~ Laurie
What a neat day. I haven't done this in forever. Loved the dishes but not most of the prices. The lucky dishes that got to come home to your home are lovely.
Roberta Anne
Lady, you can lead a tour through my store anytime! That was a grand tour indeed. What made that cabinet so worthy?????
Lisa & Alfie
Good Mornin' Girlfriend...
So happy that you stopped by my place for a visit! Girl, it looks like you had a fabulous time shopping...and I just adore the pretty set of dishes that you bought!!! Thank you for taking me along on your shopping trip...sure did enjoy seeing all of those "pretties" but can you believe the prices...eeeekss!!! Some people must have lots more money than I do...hehe!!!
Have a great weekend, Sweetie...
Love ya,
Chari
Bo, here you go making me drool again over all of these expensive dishes!!
Thanks for the visit and hope your day is wonderful.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi Bo
Your lunch made me hungry -- sounds so good!
All that china made me swoon too! I can't believe those prices! I knew Quimperware was expensive but that Looney-ville -- oh my! I guess it graces Donald Trump's table ? You have to be a billionaire to afford it!
I can't believe Spode is going out of business along with Waterford and maybe Lenox. :-(
Have a good weekend and enjoy your new china!
Hugs, Pat
Hi Bo, actually Cait did not get the "girly girl" from me - I was the girl in high school with the hot rod and a toolbox in the trunk lol (who when pulled over by cute Mr. Policeman batted her eyelashes and acted as though she didn't have too much air in her shocks and that was why the back end of her car was illegally high, and "Oh thank you so much for showing silly little me how to let the air out" and then pulling right into the next gas station to jack the car up again haha!) Oops, I think I just dated myself huh? Thanks for stopping by. Hugs, Kathy
Hi Bo! We went to the beach for a few days & came back early hoping to get some snow. All we got was a light dusting, but everyone else in NC seemed to get several inches. (I'm a tad jealous...can you tell? We see it so seldom, and we're further west now, so I don't get it!) I would love to go to that place w/ you all. Of course, I loved the most expensive dishes the best...surprise, surprise! Can't wait to see your tablescape b/c you know my bad old eyes can't see those plates from that far away! There's a movie called
"Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" featuring Jaimie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan. But don't tell them my blog has a similar name! Have a great weekend!
What a fun day you had!
I would have loved to have that big scalloped plate in the 3rd or 4th picture...wow!
Can't wait to see your tablescape:)
Make sure to drop by my blog next week. I am having an Etsy Blog Party with lots of beautiful, handmade giveaways!
Have a great weekend, Bo!
Do you know what I could do with $1800??? surely wouldn't be buying a single dish (lol) There were plenty of really pretty ones though;) Looks like a fun day out!! Hugs French;)xoxox
Hi Bo, I enjoyed the tour of dishes! I saw several sets I would love to have, ...I can dream! LOL! Can't wait to see your tablescape with your new set!
Thank you so much for your prayers for my family last week! We really appreciated them! ~hugs, Rhonda :)
The lady holding the chalk board looks like Nancy Reagan.
OMG, Bo! My heart is STILL beating soooo fast! Re that beauuutiful $35,000 china cabinet~~~ does that INCLUDE the fab china (yep, "Looneyville" really DOES "work" better, at THOSE prices, but oh, it isssss soooooo beauuuutiful, I must admit!). ALLLLLL of the chinas were just sooo pretty that I truly got excited, thinking "Now WHERE does she live? WHAT state has this store???"... then I realized THAT'S why my DH "brought" me to the desert~~~ he probably thought I'd be in the middle of "NOWHERE" & couldn't feed my "dish addiction"! (Ah-ha! He forgot about ONLINE ORDERING & things like E-BAY, etc!). Thanks for the verrrry delightful writing & eye candy just now, & I am sooo looking forward to seeing that yummy china YOU just bought on the next TT!!! (How FUN that your DH actually likes DOING that w/ you! Mine Sweetie would probably take up "daytime drinking", in the local pub, if I asked him to do THAT!)...Grins & thanks again, Linda
Hi Bo, just stopped by to wish you a great weekend. We are computer nerds and no one could be more shocked than me. I wouldn't touch the computer for years and look at me now. I'm hooked.^_^ (my grandson showed me how to make this smile face)
Hugs...Jeanne
What a wonderful outting with your sweet dh. I don't think I've ever seen so many pretties under one roof. Hugs, Terrie
Hi Bo, I felt that I was shopping right along with you...and I love your new dishes....all of your pictures were beautiful...I wonder who will buy those $$$$ dishes....kinda makes you stop and think do they really want to sell them????
Mo :-)
Hi Linda/Mom...Thank you for stopping in to visit... I always love reading your sweet comments!
I wish I could email you. ;-) Bo
Bo, My dearst Friend, I just know that one day I'm going to turn on the show called Interventions, a show about addicitions.And you're going to be featured. LOL LOL
Thank for stopping by for a visit.
Love Ya,
Chris
Oh my word!!! Those purple floral dishes...that you didn't get the name of ;-( are to die for!!! You're right...they are definitely my taste! I have to say, so are the Luneville! They are stunning, too! Oh...if we only had endless bank accounts to support our dishalicious afflictions!
Thanks Bo!
Have a great weekend!
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Oh Bo, those dishes are wonderful. I would love to have those Johnson Brothers Friendly Village covered serving pieces. They would be perfect to add to my set. I can't believe the prices on that other china pieces. WOW! But I love what you bought. I can't wait to see your tablescape. Thank you so much for your very warm welcome on my blog....Christine
I loved shopping with you! That Spode was calling to me but I also liked the lavender set with the teapot! I can't wait to see what you bought up close!!!!!
Bo, I love your new dishes! You gals out here in blogland really take this dish thing serious...lol...I always look for real pretty paper plates, but y'all look for the real thang...lol I love them though! Can't wait to see them on your table! Oh, and I loved looking at all the others too. The tearoom looked beautiful and what a trooper your hubby was to go too. Hope you have a great weekend. Nancy
Oh My! What a wonderful day. Lunch at a tea room and then an afternoon of dishes.
What fun!
~Liz
PS Love your new set!
What a collection of Quimper!! That is expensive "stuff." Lots of work goes into those pieces. There are some knock-offs beings sold now, but the originals from years ago and from Quimper, France, are valuable.
Whoa! That definitely wasn't the bargain basement. Wow! When did everything become unreasonably priced?
I love your purchase, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us with it.
Your husband is a sweetheart. Lunch looks and sounds delicious.
Wow, what a great shopping trip. All the dishes were so pretty even if they were a little out of my budget. I'd need to find some of them at the Goodwill. lol Thanks also for stopping by my new blog and your very gracious comments. I look forward to meeting all of you and learning from each of you. Thanks and Hugs, Marty
Bo, Thanks so much for stopping by! I think he is a handsome kid too, but didnt want to brag TOO much! LOL Most importantly he is a good person! Thank goodness! Stop back anytime! Sue
GM BO, just dropping by to say hello, bet your out buying some of those dishes. I'll come back later.
Love ya,
Chris
Hi Bo, me again, back for another look at those beautiful dishes. Thanks for visiting. There's a story behind some of those embroidery pieces. I was at a garage sale and the lady came out with a "buy the whole box" deal. I had plans to cut up the scarves to make a quilt, but never got around to it. Then on a decorating show I saw a ladies kitchen where she had hung old linens across the window, and PING! There was the inspiration.
Bo, I was over to your blog twice this AM and couldn't get through. A strange pop up stopped me. Then church and putting Christmas away. Sigh. What a huge job I put off too long. Thank you for your sweet comment and your visit. I was up then too.
Still putting boxes in the attic. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Hugs...Jeanne
Bo, thanks for swinging by to see the miniature tea set and the compliment. Means the world girl. Have a super evening. hugs ~lynne~
I love your themed day. My gosh, those prices though. Whew!
Katie
Good morning, Bo. I wanted to thank you for visiting my blog. And you know, we have a lot of antique stores downtown but I have not seen any with a lot of lovely dishes like the one you went to. Lucky you! The dishes are really lovely and I am glad you bought some. I can't wait to see your tablescape...Christine
Hey Sweetie! Stopped by to tell you I have a little somethin-somethin for you over at my place! Come by sometime to pick it up! LOL!
Hey Sweetie! Stopped by to tell you I have a little somethin-somethin for you over at my place! Come by sometime to pick it up! LOL!
I feel so "duh"! I went back & checked Lynette's block, and should have remembered from reading Melissa's post. Oh well, just know I think you deserve it too! And thanks for the kind words! LOL!
Hi my friend, I stopped by to say how are ya? I'm on a tear to organize and clean before I have surgery next Monday. Ouch, I am not looking forward to this. All my Christmas is finally in it's home in the attic. Lord have Mercy what a job. I made a promise to myself not to procrastinate EVER again. Smile. Gotta get back to work, I'm on a roll.
Hugs and love...Jeanne
Ooooh, how I would have loved to have visited that shop with you but omigosh, can you believe the cost of those dishes??!! I'd be terrified of using them in case they got broken! Imagine paying $1800 for a soup tureen...that set sure is beautiful though!! Love the set you bought for yourself, it's gorgeous. xoxo
Bo,
I hope by now you are totally over that bug from a week or so ago.
I was sooo shocked at the prices of some of those dishes!!! Guess little miss thrift here, just lives in a different world. It's OK. I'm happy there. =0))
Idea. Please tell me what you think.
I am not at all into the fancy table- scapes i see you ladies doing,
but I have just done a bird nest tutorial, and thought wouldn't it be fun to have a bird/nest table scape.
Maybe even a contest somehow. Since i haven't done any of the special Blue Mondays, Table top Tuesdays, or flea market fridays, would need some help here.
What do you think???
Blessings on your week,
Barbara Jean
Wow...what a looking trip you had...and it looks like your new dishes are so pretty. I can't even imagine where you will store these!! Oh, I am so out of storage room...I just CAN'T buy more dishes...but...guess what...I just found some that I am dreaming about at night. I'll show ya in an upcoming post...
hugs, bj
Hey girl,
So jealous of your little antiquing trip, looks like fun! I'm glad you broke down and bought more dishes, cause girrrrl....you needed more! :)
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I Bo,
I was just look at your blog again and saw that you and Hubby had lunch at a tea room when you went shopping.....bless his heart...I know my husband would have to order 2 lunches in order to fill him up.....we go for the experience and they go for the food.....hehe....
Hugs,
Mo :-)
Oh, I love the shopping! I would have been asquealing all the way!! And how strong you were not to take out a loan!!
Bo - Thank you for sharing the Antique Mall with us. Also, your lunch looked delicious. It must have been wonderful to be in the midst of such beauties. I love Spode. I have a set of my mother's that was a wedding gift to her. The dishes that you bought are lovely.
Hugs,
Sweetie
Bo...that was sooo much fun! The Luneville china reminded me of a shock I got recently. I went on a home tour and on the tour I saw some gorgeous Herend Rothschild china...it's covered in birds and little bugs...very cute! I got home and looked for some on eBay and a set up was up for auction. The auction started at $4,000!!! Don't think I'll ever own any Rothschild or Luneville china! LOL
Love the shopping tour! And btw, thanks so much for the wonderful comment you left on Vicky's post...you are a love and very much appreciated! :-) Susan
Okay, you simply must stop it with all this china window shopping...whew, I'm shaking here! I love it all and yes, since I saw Debbie's Quimperware (wasn't that awesome?), I'm thinking "how could I make those colors work with a sage green and yellow kitchen and dining room"? hmmm.... Loved this tour!
Great dishes! FUN shopping!!!
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