Ya'll know about this time of the year I am itching to do something with a fall theme. I couldn't think of a better combination than white ironstone and straw bales.
This was that little vintage ironstone teapot I found at the thrift store on clearance for $2.50. Chari at Happy To Design emailed me and showed me the rest of the dishes that go with this teapot. I was amazed because I just happened to realize that this very set of dishes was down at our Salvation Army on clearance for $10! Chari said she purchased her dishes at Green Stamps! Do you guys remember those? I have bought things with Green Stamps when I first set up house. So, anyway I am a proud owner of 40 more pieces to this vintage ironstone set for just $10. I plan on using it in one of my Halloween tablescapes, more to come on that later.
Mom had been storing a little spice cabinet for me for years. I got it back recently and found this in one of the drawers! I'm keeping it! That is what I call interest!
Fall is so on my mind! I will be posting more about summer looks but, the hay bales are starting to multiply in my dining room!
The label on the ironstone: Designer Group pattern White Dover Ironstone
Sherry
I will link this to:
A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life
Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups
Tea in the Garden with Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
Heart and Home with Trish's Heart and Home
Teacup Thursday at Miss Spenser's Blog
Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Very nice! I love white ironstone and the shape of this is so nice. Great vintage tea table!
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I love your little hay bales with the cow creamer and cute teapot. What a buy to get more of it for $10.00! I saved Green Stamps too and got a few of the things I had when I was first married. Thanks for reminding me of them.
ReplyDeleteSherry, You got a great deal on the ironstone. It pays to stay current on your thrift store visits! Love the little bales and your cow creamer. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteI remember my aunt saving Green Stamps. The teapot is charming.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry, I am so happy to see a touch of fall... I am so ready for it! The soft fall color of the hay looks gorgeous next to the ironstone!!!
ReplyDeleteYour's is the first touch of fall I have seen on the blogs! Wonderful!
Sherry, your hay bales and cow creamer as well as the cute teapot make a very cute tablescape! The hay bales are adorable but I'm not ready for Fall just yet. If Fall and Winter never came, I would be quite happy! Thank you for joining me for tea today and have a fabulous week.
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Sandi
I have this tea pot and some of the dishes. I also have the taller coffee pot. All found at flea markets. It was fun to see yours. SO, SO hot here...summer is now wearing on folks....but weather forecast is for two more months at least of this three digit heat and drought. We long for rain and pumpkins here.
ReplyDeleteLucky you to find such beautiful china for such a great price! I'm not ready for fall yet though.
ReplyDeleteHello Sherry,
ReplyDeleteYour setting today is so lovely. I know what you mean about thinking about fall already. My daughter returns to school soon and that always gets me thinking.
Your tea cup is fine. I love the white iron stone too. What fabulous deals you are getting!
Hugs,
Terri
OOOOOOOOOO no now you got me thinking about fall decorating-We all love it though-might as well start coming up w some plans and ideas..have fun ya'll!
ReplyDeleteJonell
So pretty! Fall is calling to me, too, Sherry! Love your header!
ReplyDeleteSuch a classic set. I think your tiny bales are so cute. I've never seen them so small. xx
ReplyDeleteMy mother and I pasted stamps and more stamps! I remember those days fondly. I love ironstone, but parted with mine in an effort to clean out -- keeping my Fiesta. Love your ironstone and Autumn is calling to me with its cooler weather! Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeletelove your vignette, sherry:) i just bought my very first ironstone pieces last week. i was amazed how heavy they were!
ReplyDeletereally a perfect pairing!
ReplyDeleteThe white ironstone will go with any theme and the little hay bales are the cutest thing for fall. I was thinking today while gardening, my plants are where they should be at the end of August, not July.
ReplyDeleteI love your Ironstone set. Fall is my favorite time of year and I'm already thinking about it as well. Have a lovely week! ~ Jamie
ReplyDeletefor $10.00!! what a steal/deal! Would bank awards points today be the same as green stamps? :) I remember my Mom saving her books of stamps. HWW
ReplyDeleteOh what a super tea vignette. Love your ironstone, soooo pretty. Thanks for joining TTT.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty, Sherry! I remember green stamps and gold bond stamps. My mother let me get things for my Hope Chest with them! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love tis teapot ! I can not beleive you only paid ten dollars for those dishes! I wish our Salvation Army was this good. Ours would charge ten dollars for one chipped tea cup!
ReplyDeleteI love but links! Great!
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