Thrift Store Tuesday: A Surprise

May 2, 2023 ~ Beth ~ 6 Comments

I had not planned on going thrifting today. Just to Hobby Lobby for greeting cards, then Costco and Trader Joe's for groceries. However, as I left home, I felt a little nudge to make one thrifting stop, after all it was convenient to Hobby Lobby, and as I justified to myself, it never hurts to … Continue reading Thrift Store Tuesday: A Surprise

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

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