Monday, August 16, 2010

Miscellaneous Monday

It's Monday morning and I've got tons of stuff to do. But I wanted to share a few things with you all Above is a little scottie dog I have in my living room. I just love scotties, really all dogs.

I've had a few "meant to be" junking moments lately. This weekend I had another. On Friday I went to a favorite antique store and we drooled over a set of cottage plates. They were expensive and there were only 3.

So on we went. On Sat. morning Hubby and I went out garage saling-It's so hot here it was pretty bad. Until... This one sale had a stack of 3 cottage plates marked at $5 each. I asked her what her best price would be and she said $1 each-I'm sure because we were standing out in 104 degree heat and there was no one else around. Needless to say I bought them(and screamed when we got back in the car). That afternoon I go back to the antiques store to get a tablecloth I had seen the day before and went back to see the plates. Now I had a feeling they were the same, but wasn't sure and (Right you guessed) THE SAME PLATES. Of course I had to buy the fourth one, but still couldn't believe my luck. I know they are Edwin Knowles China made in 1933-but couldn't find a pattern name. Does any one know what it 's called? I just love them and can't wait to do a tablescape with them.
Sorry for rambling on so long. Hope your weekend was cool and fun!
Leslie

3 comments:

  1. The plates are so beautiful!!!! What a deal for a $1.00 a plate!! LOVE them! Can't wait to see your tablescape with them as the theme pieces.
    Debbie@houseatthelake

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  2. Hi Leslie!
    I'm so very sorry to hear you guys are still sweltering in the heat! We went to the Long Beach Outdoor Antique Market on Sunday and it was cold! Brrrrr! I had on two, TWO sweaters and still was cold the first hour. (By the third hour I was cooking as usual though - threw off the sweaters, put on my hat.) Sending cool coastal breezes your way.
    I adore your doggie stuff, so darling. And those plates are so adorable, anything with a cottage speaks to me. Can't wait to see a tablescape!
    Happy Tuesday,
    Sally

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  3. Oh, I love your Scottie picture!
    Your blog is wonderful too!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Leticia

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