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Friday, February 28, 2014

Roses & Tea

Good Morning

I am still pricing items to take to an indoor garage sale at our little convention center across from our big mall. Anyway because of the weather I haven't been working as hard and fast as I usually do. Our weather  forecast was predicted freezing rain and snow tonight and Saturday morning and I'm not driving across town and unloaded in freezing rain. Since I am a senior lady now I don't want to fight the ice LOL and take the chance of wrecking my car because it is such an ordeal to get it repaired etc. right? agree with me LOL
                                                               
I have been pricing all my dishes with roses on them. I collected all these from thrift shops and antique malls because I set a table once at a ladies luncheon and I wanted to use all  dishes with roses on them. 

I have dinner plates I need to get out also. These rose pedals are from my valentine roses some friends sent me . I like to dry rose pedals
In one picture is a set of dresser lamps with Marie Antoinette and her husband? I always thought any thing like these were just beautiful. However I am still down sizing and purging which I have a long ways to go still.


Soon as this sale is over I hope to have a private sale inside my house with friends that always tell me if you get rid of this or that let me know. Well I am going to let them know I am ready to let it go LOL
 I have my favorite tea sets and dishes which is by Stafforshire England Calico blue & white  which I will always keep I have loved them since 1975 when I first seen them in a bridal magazine

I also have a complete set for 8 of Portmeirion Strawberry Fair with lots serving pieces I am going to part with 

linky parties 

22 comments:

  1. Love all the pretty dishes and those lamps. I with you on this snow and ice. After struggling to get to work in every kind of weather for over 30 years....I would consider myself a fool to get out in it when I really don't have too.:):) So yes, use your head when roads are bad. Your health is number one priority. But good luck with your sales. I am praying we don't get the nasty weather. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  2. Love all of these pretty dishes and tea cups. I agree with you 100%. Don't go out in bad weather unless you have to.

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  3. I love the china and I think I will buy some flowers just so I can have the pretty petals when they are done. I am so longing for Spring..........lovely post
    Janice

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  4. "Hi" back at you! :-) Your roses are pretty. I know all about letting things go; I'm doing the same. I've already done the first round of "inviting the friends and family", but I'm sure there's another one in my future! I hope your sale goes well.

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  5. You have some really beautiful pieces!

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  6. Smart lady. I agree nothing is worth the risk of getting hurt.

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  7. Everything is delightfully cozy and peaceful. I love pretty things. I'm glad I stopped by. Take care.

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  8. Love all those rose dishes and totally agree about staying off the icy roads!

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  9. definitely stay safe in icy weather!
    a damaged car and your own shakeup wouldn't be worth a few missed sales ;)
    Have a blessed rest and refreshing weekend - HPS!

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  10. It is smart to stay at home when there are icy roads. I'm always nervous when there is ice around. Love your pretty teapot! I was admiring your red transferware on your sidebar too. I adore red transferware!! What fun your friends are going to have with your down-sizing! Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  11. The tea pot is too pretty. Be careful in this cold weather. xo, olive

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  12. Beautiful treasures! I don't mind the rain, but I wouldn't want to be out with all the ice either.

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  13. How gorgeous!!! You won't have any trouble selling and of these precious items.
    I do love the figurines though.How tall are they?
    XXOO Marie Antoinette

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  14. I agree with you, you should not be driving across town and unloading dishes when it is cold & icy outside. And I hope those friends will follow through and buy EVERYTHING as soon as you inform them it is ready to go.

    I have been collecting teacups for awhile and decided I will begin to make a tea chest for all 8 ( going on 9 ) grandchildren that will be comprised of 1 teapot of their choice, at least 6 teacups of their choice, a table-cloth and cloth napkins. Maybe a sugar & creamer too. I will have them all packed into a vintage ( read thrift store ) suitcase or chest. With my left-over teacups I am going to throw a fabulous tea party and ask the guests to take their tea-cups home. Voila ! Tea items shared with joy and friends I love , and given away as tokens of love.

    I hope all goes well, and fast !

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  15. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I really enjoyed my visit to your etsy shop....great stuff. Almost bought the belt buckle but I need a gold one.

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  16. So pretty! I've always loved rose patterned dishes. We've had enough winter this year! So ready for spring. Take care, and it's nice to make new friends here in blogland.

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  17. Good Evening Janice, I have to say, I do agree with you, you must be careful when out and about, because your weather seems dreadful at the moment..... far too much snow and ice.
    I adore your dainty cup and saucer with the little blue flowers and the pink roses.... it is such a lovely shape.
    I will keep my fingers crossed that Spring will reach you very soon.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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  18. This has got to be hard. Those lovely roses! I bet the party with all of them was beautiful. Good luck with the sale and the downsizing.

    xo

    Sheila

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  19. Such pretty patterns. I think we can all relate to the need to downsize, I know I should! Laura

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  20. Thank you for giving me hours of enjoyment! Your blogs are interesting, beautiful and exciting.
    Dining Room Table Sets for Your Modern Dining Room

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  21. I love tea cups, tea pots and pretty dishes too although I don't have a lot. I have been trying to declutter and simplify but I am drawn to buying these things. It is a good thing that I don't go to antique or thrift shops often!! I go back and forth between wanting to declutter and wanting to buy! LOL Nancy

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