On my way home from grocery shopping this morning,
I stopped by the thrift store for a quick look.
I picked up these four 75 cent floral plates
to add to my mismatched collection.
And then, I spied the blue & white ticking
stripe wallpaper...I couldn't resist.
At first I thought about lining some drawers
and cupboards; now I'm thinking maybe a wall
in the laundry room...what do you think?
Beautiful plates. We never have pretty plates like that out here. Seeing the pillow in the background I can see why you bought the wallpaper. I think it's perfect for a laundry room!
ReplyDeleteThose plates were the same as my grandmother's everyday dishes. I don't know what happened to them, but I have amassed a good part of a set thrifting over the past few years. They make me smile. I hope they will make you feel the same........
ReplyDeleteYou got some good buys. Those kind of buys don't exist here in thrift stores. I like the blue stripped wallpaper and I think it would make a fabulous accent wall in your laundry room :-)
ReplyDeleteWell those rolls of wallpaper look like they would fit right into that gorgeous little laundry room of yours. LOVE the antique laundry cart and your pretty covered table too.
ReplyDeleteThose plates are gorgeous! And, yes, I think you should paper your laundry room wall. Hope you'll let us see what you decide to do with it.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
Such pretty plates. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have those plates!! Well, I have one plate and one saucer left. They originally belonged to my grandmother and were a set she collected as grocery store premiums years and years ago. They were passed on to me when I got married to use for our everyday dishes.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wouldn't hide the wallpaper in a drawer - put it up in the laundry room!!
ReplyDeleteLove the plates - what a deal!
Such pretty plates, that was such a good find. The wallpaper is far too lovely to put in a draw - I think it would really brighten up a laundry room.
ReplyDeleteI have a set (not a full one) of those very same plates.
ReplyDeleteFun.
I'd use it line a drawer or shelves - imagine the "fun surprise" each time you opened them... ;)
The wallpaper would work either way, it's classic and would go anywhere.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, Deb :)
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it when you find a deal...and you certainly did with the plates and the wallpaper....The plates are beautiful and yes I agree I think the wallpaper would be great in a laundry room.......
ReplyDeleteLove the plates and the wallpaper. If your laundry room needs some sprucing up that would sure be the ticket!
ReplyDeleteJust love the "gifts" to be found on the fly at the thrift store!! Enjoying the new banner. ::sigh::
ReplyDeleteWow - I'd go for the laundry room if you have enough! Ticking always looks fresh and clean and goes with everything. Pretty plates!
ReplyDeleteLaundry room wall sounds great.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'm not the only one whose Grandmother had that same pattern of plates. What a fun find for a casual stop!
ReplyDeleteLaundry room sounds like a great idea. I don't comment often, but I really love your blog and the way you incorporate vintage items into your house.
Gorgeous plates!! Don't you just love thrift stores? My catch from my local thrift store this week yielded 3 wonderful historical-fiction novels for $1.00 each, and 2 lovely European lace pillow shams!
ReplyDeleteGood finds! Pretty dishes. And that might be a good idea in the laundry room. :)
ReplyDeleteLaundry room....oh the ideas are swurling in my head!! Marybeth
ReplyDeleteI almost went to the Thrift store myself today too! Now I am regretting it after seeing your pretty plates. That's one of my favorite things to find, pretty little plates. Dessert plates to be exact. Makes for a special time every time I eat on one while drinking a cup of tea. You have some great finds!
ReplyDeleteWallpaper - laundry room - definitely!! I love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, Happy New Year. Laundry room sounds great to me. Plates look so delicate and pretty, enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI found a complete set of those dishes at a little old ladies yard sale a while back. There are lots of pieces in a place setting-so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe ticking paper is perfect for your laundry room.
The blue and white would look really nice in a laundry room. I too love old plates. I only have 4 so far because I want them to be mismatched and of a certain style. I eventually want to have around 10 or even 15. Aren't thrift stores the greatest?
ReplyDeleteMismatched plates and ticking - it doesn't get more cottage than that.
ReplyDeleteI love getting a good bargain at the thrift store. In the past few weeks I have seen at least 5 new ones open there doors.I can't wait to see what they have in store for me.The blue ticking is a favorite whether fabric or paper.I have fabric and I'm thinking of lining the back of my cupboards for a little lightening up.My dishes tend to be blue and white.Hmm Could I be in a color rut? Naw.Enjoy the day,love the bird feeder.
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness...I think I grew up with plates very similar to those...if not that pattern! Thanks for the memories...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Dianne
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