REDNESDAY - JUNE 2ND

It is Wednesday and time to show off our Red's at

It's A Very Cherry World 

When I saw these items I knew they would be perfect for today

This really sweet table runner is in some of my favorite colors

Red, Blue and White!

And this 99 cent red basket makes me smile

Gotta love the cherries!

I have been wanting a Rubbermaid dish drainer in Red but didn't want to spend the $$, found this at the thrift (looks brand new)

Now it's mine and I'm very happy!  I hand wash most of my dishes.

I found this cute tile and these napkin rings for 50 cents

they will be in a future tablescape for sure.

So be sure to head over and check out all the other Red's

Happy Rednesday!

Always,

Linda

WHERE DO YOU KEEP IT ALL???

If you are a 'dishaholic' you will get the question

 Well today I'm going to show you..

I am joining THE TABLESCAPER  

to share my storage.  How fun to see where everyone keep's it all...

This is my 'Dish Closet'

It is a small walk in closet in our TV room

I have added several of those closet organizers

(all thrifted)

That is a lot of dishes.  I try to organize by color.

The top shelf has rolled up placemats

Boxes hold napkins sorted by color

Large items on the very top shelf

Some placemats on a multi-clip hanger

Tablecloths hang on multi-pant hangers

This closet still needs some more organization but it's getting there

Now on to the Dining Room and the Hutch

On the top are several apothecary jars 

Inside is mostly glassware.  Shelves of water & wine glasses.

Tea cups, salt & peppers and other decorative items

Lots of clear glass serving pieces

This hutch was Mr ALC's Mothers and I love it

A thrifted tea cart is a small storage area also in the dining room

In the kitchen my high up cabinets hold mostly Christmas dishes

This corner cabinet

Holds most of my Pyrex collection and is a wonderful display

Now we go downstairs to the basement

This is a work in progress

This very old hutch needs some TLC but at the moment

it holds most of my Milk Glass collection

This bookcase needs to be organized for some holiday decorations

I try to keep the heavy dishes up stairs because I'm old and hate carrying them up and down but items I use less frequently are going to be stored down in the basement.  I have plans for more shelves and or another hutch for storage. 

And of course some things are still in boxes waiting for a home

So that is my answer to 

Where do you keep it all!  

Go check out others storage and you will be impressed.

It makes me feel better about my dish obsession!

Don't forget the last day for the #5 Giveaway is June 2nd

Always,

Linda

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!

If you are a regular reader of A La Carte you know I have ties to Texas...in fact I was born there!  June 9, 1950 in Corpus Christi!

So I am a Texan because as my Mama says...

Once a Texan always a Texan!!

I have a collection of items with the 

Don't Mess With Texas 

slogan on them.  I love the red white and blue

and the Texas Star

I thought I would share with you the origins of 

"Don't Mess With Texas!"

The phrase is a registered Trademark of the Texas Department of Transportation and is part of a statewide advertising campaign started in 1986 to reduce littering on Texas roadways.

The phrase was prominently shown on road signs on major highways, as well as in television, radio and print advertisements. The campaign is credited with reducing litter on Texas highways 72% between 1986 and 1990.

More than its immediate success at reducing litter, however, the slogan became a Texas cultural phenomenon and the slogan has been appropriated by the citizens of Texas for general use.

Though it appears on countless items of tourist souvenirs, the phrase is actually a federally registered trademark; the department has tried at times to enforce its trademark rights, with limited success. The slogan is a frequently cited example of Texan cultural elitism.

Twenty years after its introduction, the success and popularity of "Don’t Mess with Texas" has earned it a spot among the best advertising slogans ever. "Don’t Mess with Texas" has been awarded a plaque on the Madison Avenue Walk of Fame and a place in the Advertising Hall of Fame a distinction given to only two slogans annually.

"Don’t Mess with Texas" is also the official motto of the Virginia-class submarine USS Texas.

This is a fun collection for me

And one of you will get this

If you win my final Birthday giveaway
A few of my Favorite Things
Check back for the details on June 3rd

I'm joining up with my friend Troy for his weekly party

I Refuse to Recede

 

There is a very cool 'tie-in' to Texas

OK, here's a hint

So be sure to check it out!!

Always,

Linda

RED, WHITE & BLUE TEA FOR TWO

Today was so pretty and busy but thought I would stop for a cup of tea and what better way to celebrate Memorial Day then with red, white & blue!

A simple tray with a $1 place mat

I like the flowers on these cups 

These were made in China and I found them at the thrift store last week.  They are in very good condition and may find their way to my Etsy store this week.

The little red teapot was found at Home Goods

The pretty white napkins are also thrifted

I am joining these parties...

Tea for Two

 Tea Cup Tuesday

 Tea Time Tuesday

 Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays

Hope you enjoyed your tea! 

Always,

Linda

SEMPER FI

Happy Memorial Day! 

I want to take a moment and Honor all the service men and women who have served our country and are currently serving in all branches of the armed forces

I want to pay special Honor to one Special Marine

 SEMPER FI

I miss you Dad!!

Always,

Linda