ALMOST THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPE!

Oh my Goodness...only one week until Thanksgiving!  I am excited to be cooking a turkey and all the side dishes this year.

Meanwhile here is a fun Fall Table for Two!

I found two of these charger plates at the GW and they were the inspiration for this tablescape

I love the details, acorns, blue berries and leaves

This is the back side of a place mat

The leaves and pumpkins were perfect for this table

 These dark green plates were next

I have used these plates many times, the edge makes them one of my favorites

The salad plate was next and I love the colors and the pumpkin on this plate

The flatware is the bronze set I use often with fall tablescapes

The centerpiece was fairly simple

These cute S & P shakers are from Michael's this year bought with a 40% off coupon

Water and wine glasses in green and amber, both with square stems add a nice touch 

These napkins are from WalMart and the napkin rings are from Pier 1 found at a thrift shop

The fruit bowls are from a yard sale I went to while visiting my Mom in Texas...love the colors

A favorite fall serving dish

The candle is lit

The table is set

Ready for the meal to be served! 

Everything on this table was thrifted or found at a retail store on sale.  It makes me happy to set such a pretty table for such a thrifty price!

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch

Be sure to stop by and see all the lovely tablescapes!

Don't forget the link will be up Thursday evening for 

Junkin Finds Friday!  Hope to see you there!

Happy Junkin,

Linda

OH THE THINGS I FIND!

I want to share with you some of my vintage finds..

 I found four of these Harmony House Christmas plates last spring

They have an area for a cup, so I guess they are snack plates

I think the design is so fun

Do you remember SANKA decaffeinated coffee?

 This is a restaurant ware pot made as a promotional item by Hall China company...it is a wonderful size!

 This green and white creamer was found last week 

on one of my thrifting adventures!  I can't seem to leave a cute creamer on the thrift shop shelves!

Sadly, I am running out of room (you are so not surprised are you?) so all these are going in my Etsy shop AntiqGirl!

I'm joining Thrift Share Monday 

With Apron Thrift Girl

and

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays

With Linda At Coastal Charm!

Happy Junkin! 

Linda

SILVER MAKES ME HAPPY!

Today I'm sharing an 'encore' post from January 9, 2010  It was a post for Silver Sunday

 These three silvers were thrift shop finds from my Marathon thrfting the last few weeks...

 The large tray has not been cleaned at all...It was $2.50 on 1/2 price day.  I like the edge detail and think it is a good size for many uses. It has some weight to it but silverplate I'm sure.  It does have markings that say Leonard and E P (electroplate?) marked Italy and some other symbols.  I tried to get a photo of those but they did not come out.

These next two items were only $1 each again at 1/2 price.

The oval tray is Oneida.  The cup is marked Wm Rogers & Bro(?).  Both were very tarnished so I used a little silver polish on them so I could see the details better.  There is still plenty of tarnish, er I mean character left on these pieces. 

A little more detail on the oval tray...

This photo includes the large serving spoon that was a gift from my Stepmother, Gypsy....It is quite lovely.

So many interesting details...flowers and monogramed with an S

It is marked Wm Rogers pat. 1904...is that a pattern number?  I will have to look it up.

This is a highly collectible silverplated floral pattern called Berwick aka Diana. The pattern dates back to 1904 and is a product of the Art Nouveau period. The pattern features flowers, leaves and vines, very ornate. Berwick was made by International Silver and the pieces are marked with the "Eagle Wm. Rogers Star" mark along with "Pat. 1904".
Wow!  Interesting information!  I have several more pieces I inherited when Gypsy passed away and I will have to get them out.

I'm joining these wonderful parties

LAURIE 

 CHERI

SEASONAL SUNDAY

Happy Junkin!

Linda

JUNKIN FINDS FRIDAY #3

Welcome to Junkin Finds Friday!  This is my 3rd party and I am so glad you joined me!  Last week we had 24 participants!  I hope you got a chance to visit and see what so many others are finding in their thrifty shopping.  I was asked if it had to be a 'new' post or current find and the answer is no.  I welcome re-run posts and old finds that you want to share.  I also want to invite those of you who don't 'junk' but do find great thrifty items at retail stores.  You are welcome to show off those great bargains here also.  So let the party begin!

These are my latest junkin finds!

 These hooks are awesome for Christmas ornaments

and keep them safely on the tree

I have been wanting to read this book and found it yesterday

A beautiful orphan salt shaker

The shape and colors are gorgeous and only 70 cents!

 This little Stangl creamer was 99 cents

I really like this spoon rest, 20 cents

I adore hammered aluminum and this handled tray is really nice

The detail on the handle is great

Only $2.98!! 

So show us your Junk! 
I ask that you link up your post not just your blog.   Link back to this post so others can join in~that's it!

Happy Junkin!


Linda

PYREX ADDITIONS TO MY ADDICITON!

Yes it's true...I'm a Pyrex addict.  I'm in a 12 step program as we speak but yes I do love my Pyrex!  Recently I had lunch with some of my favorite Atlanta blogging friends.  We celebrated Sues (Rue Mouffetard) birthday...let's just say Sue is now my age!  Welcome to the club!  After a fun lunch, presents and more desserts then we could eat (really that's true and who would have thought that) we went to this great Antique Mall.   Along for the fun was Sandie from Chatty Crone and our wonderful friend Denise who does not blog but should!   Now I love Antique Malls and looking but unless it's a great price I don't usually buy...but look what I got!

This wonderful 1~1/2 qt beauty

No lid but for $4.50 I grabbed it

So far I have not been able to identify this pattern

This next piece of Pyrex has led a rough life

Scratches, discoloration and less then stellar cleaning

It needed a good home and for $1.50 it found one

Cleaned up and happy now, I will use this piece for sure.  

I am joining Vintage Thingy Thursday

with Suzanne at Colorado Lady
Be sure to visit all the other great vintage posts today!


The link for Junkin Finds Friday will be up later tonight

I hope you will come join me and show off any of your thrifty finds! 


Happy Junkin,
Linda