NASHCO TRAY

I found this very interesting tray while thrifting

This is a metal tray with a hand painted design

This angle does not show the design

It has a label on the back 

NASHCO PRODUCTS 

NEW YORK

Hand-Painted chip and alcohol resistant

The Nashco Products Co. of New York City produced serving trays from the 1920s through the 1950s. They were used for serving drinks or appetizers to guests or as wall decorations. Trays of the 18th and 19th centuries were painted black with handpainted or stenciled motifs; French-made pieces are known as Toleware. Nashco made circular, square, and rectangular trays, as well as bowls and vanity trays. 

In doing research on this tray I found mostly toile painted trays

This one is much more Mid-Century Modern as you can see

and I would guess made in the 50's

That wonderful turquoise color is so popular now

This try will be heading to my Etsy shop soon

I'm joining in these fun parties today

Diane at A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words 

Linda at

COASTAL CHARM

Troy at

I REFUSE TO RECEDE  

I hope you will go by and check out the other fun posts!

Always,

Linda

I MISS YOU DAD!

  My memories of my Dad are clear and precious.  I miss him so much and this year more then ever! 

Love you Dad!

Linda

IT'S SLIM PICKINS OUT THERE

I don't know about you but it was pretty slim pickins out there this week....now I didn't go to any yards sales this week, too hot and I just wasn't up to it but I do have a few finds left from last weeks yard sales and a thrift shop find yesterday. 

 A couple of pieces of pressed glass

I like the design and may have ideas for this piece

A cute little dish, looks like it's ready for a banana split!

Both of these were $1

I got these separately but they look good together

3 apple shaped turquoise dishes (probably from a snack set) 

and 2 juice and 2 large glasses with a cute floral design

I also got each set for $1

A green planter for my collection

Not one of the best but for 99 cents I like it

I got four of these pretty blue and white placemats

at Goodwill for $1.60

Not bad for Ralph Lauren!  

I'm joining in the fun ParTay over at 

DEBBIEDOOS

&

LAURIE 

For some of my Favorite Things

Be sure to go by and check out the other fun posts!

Always,

Linda

SEE MY FLOWERS GROW

I am joining in with TOOTSIE TIME
for Flaunt Your Flowers Friday!

This is my first year to really grow some flowers and plants in containers on my deck.  I am enjoying it and learning every day.

If you remember from my last  post I had one of my plants die....it looked like this

I cleaned it up and replanted this

A pretty white Begonia

I'm happy with it and it is doing well

Now for how the other plants are doing

 These continue to Bloom and Grow

The Zinna's are doing well and tolerating the heat

A couple of new plants in this corner

This cute garden decoration is a Birthday Present

From my Friend Melissa

Pretty flowers in the shady part of the deck

And one of the tomato plants has

It's first little bloom!  I may have tomatoes yet!

One last photo

Wishing you a wonderful Friday!

Always,

Linda

V IS FOR VERDE

 It is that day of the week that we join Mrs Jenny for Alphabe-Thursday and this week we are up to the letter 

V

I am going to share one of oldest collections

all in Verde

OK

GREEN!

PLANTERS

I remember my Mom having planters on our coffee table with ivy in them.  The first one I found at a yard sale I fell in love with.

They have been very thrifty finds at yard sales, flea markets and occasionally at thrift stores

Most were purchased for 50 cents of less

My helper was making sure these two round planters were ready for their close up

 Mama these two look alike? 

 Just slight color variations

I had one and a good friend gave me the other

The shape of this one is interesting

Different 

But the same?

Love this shade of Verde

Chartreuse? 

This one has an interesting glaze

 Fish scale design

This planter was bought 2 years ago at the Longest Yard Sale for 50 cents ~ it is a bright green and made by Shawnee

I like the handles on this one

Very art deco

This planter is made by Maddux of California

There were many California pottery companies in the

40's - 60's

Many of my planters are unmarked or marked USA Calif

These planters have a home on my 
bakers rack in the screened porch
Hope you enjoyed V is for Verde 

Please check out the other V posts 

at JENNY MATLOCK
and I'm also joining 

COLORADO LADY


Always,
Linda