Monday, June 4, 2012

Feeling Blue


Having spent most of the weekend on a (cold, rainy) soccer field for my son’s tournament, I didn’t get any time for thrift store shopping. I even missed the neighbourhood garage sale!


So, today I want to share a look at some more items from my (large) collection of dishes. All of these unique items were given to me by my parents.

As I have mentioned before, my parents collected a great deal of decorative treasures over many years of garage sale, flea market and auction shopping.


There’s something about the combination of blue and white (or blue and cream), isn’t there? So peaceful, calming and pretty, it lends a dressy look to any table.




 I really like this apple dish.


I think my favourite is this silver shell with a blue dish inside.

How about you? Do you have blue dishes in your collection?

This post was featured at Cap Creations.

Linking up with these wonderful blogs: Hey What's For Dinner Mom? and Me and my shadow and Cap Creations and Coastal Charm and Knick of Time and Her Library Adventures
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30 comments:

  1. DanielleJune 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful peices & yes blues & creams are just always perfect. I don't have a lot of blue, did thrift a simple set of blue floral glasses recently (on blog post today). Too bad you didn't have your moment of thrifting... or even garage sale shopping, complete bummer! You will have to add an extra trip this week to make up for it.

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    1. JoKnowsJune 4, 2012 at 1:52 PM

      Can't wait to see your floral glasses! Probably not a bad thing that I missed one thrifting session. I am getting out of control! But yes, I will add a trip. ;)

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  2. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Just gorgeous! I couldn't agree more about blue & white-- its so serene~*

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  3. Bijou Sugar-SocksJune 5, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    so royally blue! these are treasures :) i love that they are from your parents :) the love continues :)

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    1. JoKnowsJune 5, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      My mom tells me that some of these were actually her mother's. Once she figures out how to comment here, she will tell us more! ;)

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  4. Mama SmithJune 5, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Great pieces. I have none but I am visiting my cousin right now and her entire house is filled with that blue and white china. Even the dog bowl :) Jealous, it's so pretty.

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    1. JoKnowsJune 5, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      Even the dog bowl? That's funny. Must be lovely. :)

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  5. momto8blogJune 5, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    gorgeous pieces!!

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  6. Jeannie MarieJune 5, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Your pieces are gorgeous! My favorite is your butter dish!

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    1. JoKnowsJune 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

      I like it too. Funny thing is, I don't eat butter! ;)

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  7. Marcela GmdJune 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful!!! thank you so much for your visit!!!
    I follow you now!!
    Have a good week!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  8. Sarah ~ Magnolias AtticJune 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I think I like the shell dish best too -- so unique with the blue glass inside! And the little pitchers with the windmill -- I love anything Holland Delft Blue! You are blessed to have these remembrances.

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  9. Thoroughly Modern MeJune 5, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    This set is adorable. I hope next weekend affords you some time to hit the sales.

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    1. JoKnowsJune 6, 2012 at 8:21 AM

      I bet you I will make some time this week! :) Hopefully some garage sales.

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  10. CaraJune 6, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    These are adorable! I have always had a little knack for home decor type things. I love all the different shades of blue and find them all relaxing. Those salt shakers are the best! I have a friend who has a salt shaker collection and it is the bomb.com.

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    1. JoKnowsJune 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

      I have always liked home decor things too! When I was a teen I collected little sculptures and masks. A salt shaker collection sounds like fun!

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  11. Heather@Tatter and FrayJune 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Your Blue Willow pieces are just stunning! I also really love the cream and sugar (?) set with the blue glass interiors and the silver on the outside. Sorry...I didn't describe those well but they're lovely! Lucky you!

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    1. JoKnowsJune 6, 2012 at 9:42 PM

      Hi Heather, To be honest I wasn't sure what some of the dishes are for. I think you are right that the glass ones are for cream and sugar. I mean one has a spout, right? But I guess we don't have to be limited to what they are intended for. I would love to put some candy in a dish, but my kids would eat it all right away! ;) Apparently my uncle got the glass/silver dishes when he was working on a ship in the 1960s.

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  12. Cap CreationsJune 8, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Just lovely, all of it! The cream and sugar set are fantastic! Thanks for joining us at cap creations.

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  13. Cap CreationsJune 9, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    i featured you! :) have a great weekend!

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    1. JoKnowsJune 9, 2012 at 9:25 AM

      That's amazing! Thanks so much. I am heading over to look.

      Here's the link for anyone who wants to check out the other goodies:

      http://blog.capscreations.com/2012/06/thrifty-love-link-party-31.html

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  14. VickyJune 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Lovely! I really like the butter dish - a fabulous collection!

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  15. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    OMG - Joann, these are all stunning! Seriously! Your parents have amazing taste.

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    1. JoKnowsJune 15, 2012 at 9:01 AM

      Thanks Wendy! I am glad they are giving up their treasures...to me. :) Glad to hear from you. Sounds like you have been super busy.

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