Friday, May 7, 2010

Friday Pretties


Today I am participating in Joyce's (I Love Pretty Little Things) Friday Pretties.  I've been going through my china for the upcoming bridal shower I am hosting in June.  I love mismatched china, it all works like the different flowers in the garden.



I love the way the tea cups look on the crocheted table cloth against the red toile walls.  I could sit in this room and drink tea all day.


My weakness for china is only surpassed by my weakness for fabric.  Such a gentler, kinder time these beautiful pieces were created in.


A time when you might have made one of these adorable aprons...


And used one of these precious pink depression glass measuring cups...

Bakerella

To make a plate of these lovelies!  Be sure to stop over at Joyce's today for more pretties!

With joy,

20 comments:

  1. so many lovely 'pretties'! you
    definitely followed the rules
    better than i did.

    i'm happy to find your sweet
    place again.

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  2. So many pretties, Renee. I wanted to join Joyce, but don't have time to post tonight. Going out of town tomorrow for a couple of days.
    I love vintage aprons and wish I had not sold all of mine.
    Your mismatched china will be so "pretty" for the bridal shower.

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  3. I love mismatched china and yours is so pretty! Love the pink depression jug as well. Have a lovely weekend!

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  4. A lovely post, Renee. My sister would love your china....lol...! Enjoy your weekend, :) Jenny

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  5. I just read Alma post, and she's talking about old and pretty dishes as well. Here's the link http://blackbird-designs.blogspot.com/. I think you two are onto something great; I will look at the dishes at the thrift shop with new eyes now.

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  6. Good Morning Renee.
    Your china is so pretty and your aprons are just precious! :o)
    Sincerely ~ Tricia

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  7. Oh Renee!!! Pretty as usual!
    I love the china and Chelsea is going to have the Prettiest shower ever!

    Thanks for playing along with my "Friday Pretties"!

    Love,
    Joyce

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  8. ohhh, such lovely mismatched china!It will be perfect for the shower! If you've gotta have a weakness and don't we all, you've gotta a couple wonderful weaknessnes! Thanks for sharing with me it reminded me of my special grandmother who had such beautiful china and was also a wonderful seamtres, she always had stacks of beautiful fabric waiting to be turned into something of wonder.Enjoy the day!

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  9. A lot of pretties here on you blog !!!

    Beautiful blog you have !!

    Have a nice weekend ! hugs Ria

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  10. Oh, lovely! I love mismatched china, too, it's so pretty! I like the idea of putting little tealights in teacups for a centerpiece, as well! Anyway, I came over from I Love Pretty Little Things, sweet little blog here, I'm definitely following! Cheers!

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  11. My oh my....I could just come live at your house. I love all that vintage goodness. So, so pretty.

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  12. Your china is absolutely gorgeous. I love to mix and match. It is so much more fun and interesting!!!

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  13. So pretty!!!! I love the mesuring cup. Seeing all your pretty things makes me want to come over and a cup of tea with you.

    Sherrie

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  14. Dear Renee, I have loved your blog, and loved your mismatched china!!! And have browsed through your blog to find you are a so talented sewing woman, your quilts are so lovely and all the other things I have seen... and your garden is promising a paradise in your home, so beautiful!!
    I have never could managed to add a translator but I have found that there are other ways to translate which are in the upper bar of the computer.
    Cariños from Chile,
    Maria Cecilia

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  15. I love the roses plate! Just gorgeous. I have a few dessert plates like yours. Did you see my post where one lady tied the vintage aprons to the back of the chairs? So cute! I know it will be beautiful. Bridal showers are so much fun to do!

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  16. I love all your pretties Renee, especially your pretty china! Showers are so much fun and from the looks of your china, this one will be beautiful, too.:)

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  17. Very beautiful "Friday Pretties"! That is going to be one memorable shower!! Lucky girl!!!

    Have a lovely weekend...:)

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  18. Hey Renee,

    Just catching up here...I am so sorry to here about your friend! Will be praying for you and her family.

    The garden is looking quite lovely!!! and I just love your "pretties"!!!

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  19. I found your site through Joyce's ... and oh, I'm so glad I did. I love your 'pretties'. The mismatched china causes my heart to flutter ... and those cupcakes! I am a Christian also and am always delighted to find another sister. Sweet Peace to you .....

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  20. Stunning plates!

    I love collecting antique, vintage pieces! :-)

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