Amazing Tablecloth

I recently stopped in a thrift store that helps support abandoned dogs and cats

I've purchased a few items here before but its always a bit of hit and miss

This time was a hit

Someone put some amazing time into making this a very special tablecloth.  Look at this center section.  Not only does it have this lovely embroidery but also these crocheted inserts
*updated to say that several readers think this is tatting and not crochet....thank you ladies!

Close up of one of the corners

The tablecloth is more of an ecru color

Amazing work!

The backside!  

I am going to list this in my Etsy shop and hope someone will give it a good home!

*updated: one of my wonderful blogging friends has offered this lovely tablecloth a good home!*

I'm joining these parties today

Vintage Thingy Thursday

and 

Home and Garden Thursday

Hugs, 

Linda

Decorating with Plates

I love plates!  Vintage plates are my weakness!  I will buy one of a kind at the thrifts if they 'speak' to me.  But what to do with these...a plate rack is perfect!  You can show plates by color, theme or whatever is pleasing to your eye! 

In January I choose 4 plates of the same pattern
but for February I'm doing a month of Pink
So here is my plate rack now

I have chosen 4 plates with Pink in them

These top two are from a set of dishes by Vernon Ware called "Tickled Pink"

This is a restaurant ware plate from Syracuse USA

I have found a couple of other pieces in this pattern also

This restaurant ware plate is also made by Syracuse China.  I love the Pink on this plate!

I'm joining Suzanne for 

Vintage Thingy Thur

and

Kathy for

Home and Garden Thur

Hugs, 

Linda

Vintage Cooking With Betty

I am a really 'basic' cook!  I enjoy making healthy, inexpensive meals for my family, but what  I really enjoy is collecting

COOKBOOKS! 

I started finding vintage Betty Crocker cookbooks in the thrift stores and wanted to share some of my favorites with you!

This was my first cookbook!  Published in 1957 I was 7 years old and thought cooking with Mom was so much fun! 

Who doesn't love pigs in a blanket

 I used this cookbook with my daughters 

when they were growing up

I recently found this 'newer' edition of the Boys and Girls Cookbook...copyright 1965 and this one was printed in 1971...still way before my girls were born.  I like it and the 'updated' illustrations.  Lots of the same recipes but this one caught my eye

Didn't we all make a bunny salad as kids?

Moving on to Grown Up Cookbooks

This 1960 edition has Party recipes and ideas

Here are some fun ideas for Valentine's Day

This Outdoor Cook Book was printed in 1961

It has barbecuing, outdoor cooking and camp cooking ideas.  It's really fun to look at!

I love the illustrations for this one!

The Hostess Cookbook is from 1967 and one of my favorites...just look at the cover! 

Valentine's Dinner

Chinese New Year Buffet

This cookbook is especially fun to look at all the vintage dishes and serving pieces

The Do-Ahead Cookbook is from 1972

"Your life is crowded: you don't have the time to spend in the kitchen that your mother and grandmother did.  Wouldn't you like to put together a real home-cooked meal in the limited time you have?"  

How to make your own 'freezer meals'

Remember Swanson TV Dinners? 

I love these Betty Crocker cookbooks and have a few duplicates I'm going to list on my Etsy shop soon.  Let me know if you are interested in any of them first! 

This cookbook is not from Betty and it's not really 'vintage' but it is special to me

Printed in 1993 this was a cookbook from my church.  I had several recipes included.

This is my favorite!  It is sooooo good.  I entered a small cooking contest in my little town with this recipe and won First Place in Vegetables!  So not vintage, lol, but I am! 

I'm joining these parties  

Suzanne for Vintage Thingy Thur

Kathy for Home and Garden Thur

Diann for Thrifty Things Friday


This is post # 499....so that means the next post will be #500....
I think that will call for a giveaway! 


Hugs,
Linda