I donated three big bags of clothing to the kids' school fundraiser last week. I suppose that's why I felt entitled to visit the thrift store one day even in the midst of January de-cluttering. I try to be picky about what I bring home, but I felt myself drawn to all sorts of blue plates that were clustered together on a shelf.
As I wrote in this September post about plates, I like to collect small, round plates for food photography. For my weekly What I Ate Wednesday posts I tend to go with a white plate or bowl, but for my recipe posts I like to shake things up a bit.
I gotta say, as much as I try to be positive when faced with the gift of a shiny, brand new year, I pretty much think January sucks. At least when you live in a virtually sun-free winter climate. Perhaps finding all these lovely blue dishes alleviates some of the winter doldrums, allowing me to wallow just a bit in the "blues."
In any case, my selection process is simple. I buy what I like. I don't care about the pedigree so long as the plate is pretty. The cream-coloured plate with blue and green circling the rim (above, bottom left) is Joshua Maxwell Studio Madison Blue (made in China). Next to that plate, the white plate with the blue and yellow tall, slim flowers simply says "Made in China" on the bottom. But isn't she pretty? The largest plate (top) with blue flowers around the outside is Cooks Club Englishtown.
This heart-rimmed plate will be perfect for serving yummy treats on Valentine's Day. It is Oxford, made in Brazil.
This lovely plate with the colourful flowers was handmade in Hungary and is meant to be hung on the wall.
How is January treating you? Are you indulging in any shopping expeditions?
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Great collection of cheerful plates Joann, great vintage backdrop of old and well used wood. Thanks for hosting Vintage Bliss Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThey're lovely, especially the hearts plate!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I find them cheery. :)
DeleteThe plates are lovely the colourful flower plate is one I would pick up if I saw it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the party.
Denise
Yes, that one is definitely unique!
DeleteThe plates are so cheery amidst the gloom of January. I did some retail therapy today in a thrift shop and at Michael's for some crafting stuff and yarn. January and February just seem like knitting and crocheting months. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteDianne
So true - we hit Michaels recently too! My daughter has been knitting (and therefore I have been knitting as her helper!) ;)
DeleteI love the plate made in Hungary!!!! Those all blend really well together!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think it's a pretty one too!
DeleteI love those plates my friend :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Keith! :)
DeleteLove that colorful flower plate, must have been handpainted. The brush stroke, the brilliant color, and the design thought process are gorgeous. Great thrift find!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it says handmade but I think it must also be handpainted. Thanks!
DeleteOf course you are entitled to visit the Thrift Shop after donating. And who couldn't resist Pretty Blue Hearts and Flower Plates!
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! I certainly couldn't resist...;) Jo
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