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Category: China and Pottery

Teacup Tuesday: Texas Ware

October 11, 2022October 10, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 8 Comments

photo from the Internet Just to clarify: I do not own any of these dishes. I have no desire to own these dishes. I have eaten many, many meals off of this pattern of dishes. My parents married October 9, 1954 after a brief whirl-wind courtship. They met in July and married in October and, … Continue reading Teacup Tuesday: Texas Ware

Teacup Tuesday: Countess

July 5, 2022July 4, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

how 12 place settings and serving pieces look on a table! Last January I posted about How to waste a Friday afternoon researching my thrift store find of a gorgeous 12-place setting of Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian china in the Countess pattern. I honestly thought I had done another post about this set of china, but … Continue reading Teacup Tuesday: Countess

Tuesday Teacup: Silly Me

June 21, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 3 Comments

No, Silly Me isn't a china pattern. It's me! I'm still laughing at myself about this and probably will every time I pick up the two pieces of Asiatic Pheasant that I own! I bought this plate in a thrift store, probably for less than $5, several years ago. I really don't care for birds … Continue reading Tuesday Teacup: Silly Me

Teacup Tuesday: Kingsley by Lenox

June 14, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

Kingsley, made by Lenox from 1954-1979 My parents married in October 1954 after meeting for the first time in July of 1954. They never talked much about their courtship and exactly when in that time period they became engaged. Daddy was already active duty Air Force and home on leave. Mama was working at and … Continue reading Teacup Tuesday: Kingsley by Lenox

Tablescapes: Patriotic and Summer

May 20, 2022June 12, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

Wave that flag and ring the dinner bell! Let's eat! Hot weather is here where I live and that means it is time to transition from spring decorations to summer. Since May ends with Memorial Day and then June leads into Independence Day, I decorate with a Patriotic theme for the first part of the … Continue reading Tablescapes: Patriotic and Summer

How to waste a Friday afternoon

January 8, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 3 Comments

Last July I posted about finding three pieces of Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus china in a thrift store and opening a new world of discovering this vintage line of china. Read the post I have continued to look for pieces since then and was rewarded when I found three more pieces in an antique store … Continue reading How to waste a Friday afternoon

Eggshell Nautilus and its history

August 3, 2021June 12, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 9 Comments

Oval bowl from, pattern name "Ardmore" by Homer Laughlin Last week's Thrift Store Tuesday post discussed my exciting find of a few pieces of Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus china in a thrift store. I'm still a little amazed about this find and very overwhelmed by the complexity of the pattern, the complexity of Homer Laughlin … Continue reading Eggshell Nautilus and its history

Thrift Store Tuesday

July 27, 2021June 12, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus, unknown pattern One of the best things about blogging is that there are no deadlines and no requirements for length or research proficiency. You can post something quickly or spend hours putting it together. Today is a quick post to share something that has delighted me beyond words - finding something … Continue reading Thrift Store Tuesday

Setting the Table: Old Country Roses by Royal Albert

January 23, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 9 Comments

Since the last two posts were quite long, I had promised myself the next post would be short and something light in subject.  China seemed to fit the requirements, but to my surprise the history of the pattern I chose, Old Country Roses, is quite complicated. Since it was only introduced in 1962 the actual … Continue reading Setting the Table: Old Country Roses by Royal Albert

Easter Sunday Dinner for One

April 13, 2020 ~ Beth ~ 9 Comments

Several years ago I decided to make life easier and I stopped inviting my family over for Easter dinner.  I was tired of balancing their in-laws, egg hunts, and church services with a meal.  It worked for them, too, as it gave them more freedom to enjoy the day rather than rush from one celebration … Continue reading Easter Sunday Dinner for One

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