The other day my daughter and I decided to take a quick trip to the thrift shop.I am often lucky and can find lots of cool vintage treasures.
And on this day as I was in line waiting to pay for a few things I found I spotted a display case full of lovely china was sitting there staring at me to take it home…..really it’s true!
And as I stood there in line waiting to pay my daughter gave me many reasons of why I should not buy this china.
Mom you have enough…..how much more do you need?
True I do …but recently I sold and donated pieces I no longer wanted.
It sounds a bit mean doesn’t it.
I got tired of some beautiful pieces so off they go until the next pieces steal my heart.
But that pretty bluish green color was melting my heart.And that sweet floral pattern….and look at all those dishes for….only 1.00 a piece.
A 39 vintage china piece set in practically mint condition with the exception of a few little chips on three piece…for only 39.00.
I knew if I walked out of that store I would keep thinking about that china and how pretty it would look in my cabinet.And how lovely it would look at my table at one of my family dinners.Or maybe just eating pizza.
Well as soon as it was my turn before I could change my mind….before my daughter could change my mind I said proudly I will take that china set please.And with a big grin and smile on my face I paid for my 39.00 beautiful Homer Laughlin Georgian eggshell china.
And there it is in all it’s glory my beautiful vintage china.
It adds just the right amount of color.This cabinet was a steal when I found it a few years ago for 25.00.
It is painted with Old Fashioned milk paint.I love the chippy look.
I decided to close the doors on the cabinet.My new china looks pretty peaking through those glass doors.
Like it’s saying come on over and take a peak inside to see how lovely we are.
Could you have passed this up?
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Absolutely no way would I have passed that up………….and OMG just look how it perfectly it belongs in that awesome corner cabinet.
Anne, ya done good, lady. Whoo hoo. Looks awesome and I love HL china, made in the good ole US of A!
See? You were even patriotic to boot! Well done!
this almost looks like my mom’s. i don’t have the complete set
but i love it anyways with the chips. it was used many times.
Those are some lovely pieces! I know I would not have been able to pass those up for $39! Great find!
I don’t blame you for buying that pretty set! I once had one plate of that pattern. I’m not sure what happened to it. I probably sold it at a consignment store or something. I love how that looks in your cabinet. I remember loving that color blue around the rims too. Great score for that price!
Oh, Anne, you couldn’t have just left that china there at the store…it was made for that cabinet!! Beautiful 🙂
Susan
so pretty! I remember this pattern, too. Enjoy your beautiful china!
Just gorgeous Ann…love the color of the band around it.
Wow, Ann, what a steal! It is beautiful and I am glad you brought it home.
The china is beautiful and looks so pretty in the cabinet.
No, I would not have passed them up, especially with that beautiful soup tureen just sitting there! Swell find!
Woooow! Those are some gorgeous dishes for a great price!! Love the pale aqua and the flowers are lovely! The soup tureen alone is worth way more than $39.00!
Never in a million years. It looks beautiful in its’ new home. Deb
I found the exact same pattern, also at thrift, though for only $15 (dinner service for 10, minus teacups and serving pieces). And I was stupid enough to leave it behind for all the same reasons your daughter cited. Luckily, I came to my senses by morning and ran back to find it still there, waiting. I still inwardly giggle with happiness every time I see it. The square salad plates are the best part, aren’t they? In case you haven’t figured it out yet, it’s called Blue Chateau in case you want to find more. Enjoy!
No, I could not have passed that up, esp. because it is Homer Laughlin AND because you got the tureen!! I scored a set of Noritake’s Azalea pattern this weekend – I need it like I need a hole in my head, but I just needed it. I totally get you.
Have a great week!
Rita
Hello Anne! I love china and this set is gorgeous, so romantic and femenine…
The cabinet is wonderful too.
Besos from Argentina, Silvina.
Thank you for your visit and your nice comment!
I would of taken it home too. It’s perfect in your cupboard…so pretty!!
Nice set, Anne. Of course they look beautiful in your cabinet. What a deal on the cabinet too.
Anne,
What a great score!!!! That china rocks and for only a $1 a piece. Wow!!!!!!! So pretty in your cabinet.
Kris
so sweet and delicate:) looks wonderful in your chippy cabinet, anne:)
It is too sweet to pass up. I wld have snatched it up too! Such a deal, I dream of such things here but they never seem to appear…. Patty/BC
If you ever decide to sell it would you please contact me? Thank you!!
Oh my, just gorgeous!
Good Call! I’ve let my daughter talk me out of things she didn’t think I needed, and I regret it. This china is so YOU!
Looks great in your chippy cabinet.
-Revi
I’m crazy for china too…I love it! So vintage and romantic looking!
A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do, even if it goes against the advice of your shopping partner. 🙂
The china is beautiful and looks lovely in your chippy cabinet. An early birthday present?
Wow, Anne! That was a very good buy. I checked the china out on e-Bay and it is far pricier there. If you want more pieces, you may be able to pick them on e-Bay, however. I also love Replacements, LTD, not too far from where I live in North Carolina as they are a very good source for china as well. They do mail order if you are interested: http://www.replacements.com. If you are ever in the area, this place is a must see!
Love the china! Take care.
Deborah
I just love those beautiful dishes…they are so romantic and soft looking…love the way they look in your cabinet…just lovely
What a deal! I have the round and square salad plates. they are some of my favorites! They are also available withe a lovely pink border!
Dear Anne, What a treasure What a steal! And, of course, it looks beautiful in your home. I always love it when White Lace Cottage is in my inbox. Thanks for sharing.
Anne, I have a few pieces similar only where you have the band of pale blue mine is th softest pale pink. I love it.
I wouldn’t have come home without the china either! It’s beautiful.
Wow I wouldn’t have left it there either. But you wouldn’t find this chine in thrift shops in Australia. If it was it would have the full price on. Great find!
This is my 93 yr old’ mother’s china. Only a few pieces were left and I didn’t get any of them. As 1 of 13 I suppose that is to be expected, but I’m looking for a set. Can’t believe the amazing buy you got.
I would search on ebay you may find some there.Yes I was shocked when I came across this set for such a great deal!
I have that same pattern china. It was given to me by my grandmother and I love the sweetness of it.
What a deal and how perfect in your cupboard! MY you enjoy it for many years 🙂
Thank you Debbie!
Good choice! If it speaks to you buy it. There have been too many times I’ve ignored that, and gone back later and it was gone. Just beautiful!! Love it.
Thank you Lynne! Yes I too have done that many times.When I miss out I always figure it was not meant to be.