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| One of my favorite thrift shops offered me my newest "Favorite Treasure"... A West German Majolica Plate (only $2)! It's 12 inches and makes a PERFECT Cake Plate or Serving Platter... Love it, Love it, Love it AND Had to show it off!!! |
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| A few more GW treasures in my latest hunt are the "Red Strawberry Cruet"(made by Avon back in the 70s and only $1). Its red stopper is "A Strawberry"... "TOO CUTE"!!! The Amber Lido Sherbets(both for $1)... and "LOOK at that Sweet Chocolate Bunny"(only$1)... How do people PART with these??? |
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| How beautifully My New German Strawberry Majolica Plate looks beneath a cloche! |
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| Do you see my antique silver Fork&Spoon pair? I found this set at a local shop one day and "Of Course" it followed me home... I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE this set and later found out it was made in my hometown in 1885(the year my Grandmother was born)... The name of the Street it was made on was "Silver Street" and it was the next street over from Our Family Home! "I found the original advertisement for Rodgers&Hamilton Silver" and posted it below. You can see MY "Aldine Pattern" on it... |
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My Flowers are Parrot "Tulips&Cosmos"... I love the foliage of the cosmos contrasting against the strap leaves of the tulips!!! My Sweet Little Friend is one of Annette Himstedt's German Girls(If you look VERY CAREFULLY behind her you will see "Princess Diana's Memorial Tartan")... The bunny teapot is quite large. It's the type you definitely need two hands to pick up and pour... It's a Polish Beauty that I have had for years... I also have matching mugs and several other pieces... I will have to go on a treasure hunt in my attic to find them and show them off!!! "Happy National Tartan Day Everyone"!!! ...April 6th... |
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| Can you picture an elaborate 4th of July "Strawberry Shortcake" on this platter? It's a deep dish, so it would collect all the juicy juices of your delectable delights...I LOVE the fact it has little wild strawberries instead of the big plump hybrids... It's background is the most gorgeous robin's egg blue... |
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| The strawberry sugar&creamer are "Fritz&Floyd"... I have had them For-E-Ver!!! and they seem to be regulars at Lots of Breakfast, Luncheon, and Supper Tables... I've even seen them gleaming at picnics!!! |
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| My Teacups&Saucers are Vintage Syracuse "Dogwood"... |
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| This is what is smelling "Oh So Good" from my Kitchen! Fresh Strawberry Scones!!! To get the recipe visit "Confessions of a Tart"... There's LOTS of yummy confections over there!!! |
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| The Fluttering Butterflies and Dragonfly are gifts from my sons "SO Many Years Ago"...They are from Arthur Court... |
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| The table runner is also German...Click on the photo to enlarge and see the flowers... I think they look JUST Like the little strawberry blossoms, What do you think? |
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Maybe you can see the flowers better in this photo... The below photos are a Strawberry Jar planted with Mara des Bois Strawberries  |
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93 comments:
How lovely and your new acquisition is heavenly. I love anything Majolica and this is such a pretty piece. Wonderful find!
Beautiful post and I love, love that Majolica platter! It is gorgeous! I'm like you, when I fall in love with something, it follows me home inmediately!!! Beautiful silverware from your home town, wow, what a nice coincidence Donna. The sconses look yummy, wish I was having one at your house, though.
XOXO
FABBY
So very pretty! The Majolica platter is beautiful. I love your strawberry sugar & creamer too. I need to find a chocolate bunny like yours, he's great!
Lovin' your new strawberry platter Donna! That chocolate bunny is just adorable-enjoy:@)
love the plate! but I am spying that chocolate bunny! I want to eat his head off........did i say that? :)
How wonderful! Very, very pretty. It's so nice to have something with the family connection.
Your plate is a wonderful addition to your table! What a lucky find!
Pat
I love the strawberry plate, Donna. The strawberry scones look divine!
Donna, this is just gorgeous. Such a beautiful tablesetting. Love all of your dishes and the scones look fabulous. Hugs, Marty
Oh so pretty! You found some great treasures. I love the plate...anything with strawberries this time of year is so pretty! The chocolate bunny is great! It looks so real as does your party guest, she is darling!
Gorgeous things, I especially love the green bunny teapot.
Donna, another charming vignette at Conghaile Cottage! You thrifty finds are wonderful! It's always exciting to find something unusual such as the majolica strawberry plate. And that chocolate bunny is too cute. The scones look delicious! I may need to make some of these. ;-)
~ Sarah
Hello Donna,
you have such a good eye for special treasures and treats. The plate is amazing. How do you know it is German, has it a mark? I don't know much about German majolica, only Wächtersbach is a common name for me. But the plate is truly lovely and perfect for offering some treats with strawberries. I will try to make this yummy looking scones.
Best greetings, Johanna
Great strawberry plate!
That's a great deal on the german majolica plate. I love majolica and have quite a bit of it myself.
I can't believe you found the majolica plate for such a steal of a deal! I am so jealous!!! I really like your dogwood chine. Too, too pretty!!! :D You are set for Easter!
I love the history behind your silverware find. I believe there were relatives on my grandmother (father's mother) side that lived in Waterbury. I must look that up and get the history on them. Your strawberry plate is beautiful and I love the dessert dishes. Great finds! Pamela
Love your new plate. The silver has such a fun story behind it. The scons are to die for and everything is a visual delight. Joni
Love the strawberry plate. If it says W. Germany it is vintage. Cheers
I love the majolica plate...what a find!!! The amber lido sherbets are lovely in your tablescape!!!
O, how COULD anyone part with that beautiful majolica plate? All of your treasures are lovely.
I just adore *your* photo taking technique ...
very unique.:)
What a deal you got for that plate. It is just beautiful as is all the other things you have displayed. Have a nice day.
You did a really great job! Thank you for sharing this at Masterpiece Monday. Have a great week, Mary :O)
Hi Donna,
Your Majolica plate is really pretty and a shortcake would look delectable on it! What a sweet dollie you have at your party today! I love dolls and yours is so sweet! Love your silver set; such an interesting story to go with them too. The chocolate bunny is a real find and he looks so real! The teapot and teacups are perfect for your post! Thanks for sharing all your treasures and thanks for joining me for tea.
Blessings,
Sandi
You definitely found some goodies while thrifting! I am in love with your sweet little green teapot with bunnies dancing around the bottom.
Tammy
Oh how pretty everything is! I'll be right up for some tea and a nibble on the chocolate bun!
xx, shell
Wonderful finds. The Majolica plate is especially nice. I love Fitz and Floyd anything. The bunny is too cute! Well done!
Hi Donna, I spent last Sunday at Mattatuck Museum looking at pictures of Hamilton Park from long ago! My dad grew up in that city near the park, and I was born there at St. Mary's. I did not know that Rogers silver was made in Waterbury! Your posts are always full of such interesting details! Linda
What a lovely find and a beautiful treasure.
You have found some wonderful treasures and so cheap, Cheers Kaylee
Lovely treasures. I especially like the tea cups.
Thanks so much for joining in Tuesday Treasures today. It's always wonderful to see what you have to share, Your photos are magnificent and so is your collection of beautiful things.
A beautiful straberry filled post. Enjoy your treasures.
happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Beautifull treasures so beautifully displayed and photographed....
Hugz
Donna, everything is so beautiful, it's hard to pick a favourite. I think my choice would be the cottage its self - stunning! Tracee xx
Just LOVED your gorgeous new majolica plate! And the green tea pot, with the bunnies is as lovely!
Best wishes!
Fábio
I love your strawberry Majolica plate! What a great find! I couldn't take my eyes off that sweet bunny teapot in the background of your tablescape! Love it!! Your entire table is so beautiful..love the aged look to everything..just cozy and warm!
Miss Bloomers
Dearest Donna,
I am always transported to the most magical and happy place when I visit your lovely blog for teatime!... Oh my!..,
What a darling, masterpiece with those chocolate bunnies and other visual delights for teatime! Especially the Majolica!
Thanks for joining in with the fun with Pam and I once again for TTTT and also for my 77th, Tuesday Tea For Two.., We always love having you join us!
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
What a lovely vignette created with some wonderful pieces!! And you are right....how do people part with these things!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Interesting post , love all your beautiful dishes .
Oh your plate is really special! Love it!
And your silver...so fascinating that you could find all that out and even have an advertisement!
Your beautiful tea cups and saucers look just like the dogwood flowers right outside my window.
Hugs,
Terri
Love the addition of the Diana cashmere throw. Yummy, just like those strawberries! ~ Sarah
OMG Donna! The strawberries and the pot are so beautiful! Your majolica plate is grogeous also, love the runner too...Christine
And a Happy National Tartan Day to you as well!
Cheers,
Scot
The Adventures of Tartanscot
Hi Donna! Oh what a wonderful post! I love your vignette and that plate are so beautiful! Oh, I love strawberries!
I try to have some sort of Heart of the Home Party each year just a little different each time. So maybe next year you can come. Enjoy visiting all the other kitchens.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi Donna!
Girl, you struck gold when you found that gorgeous strawberry plate! Love it! the whole table filled with beautiful treasures is great!
I just love anything with strawberrys decorated on it and I loves to eat them as well. Thanks for stopping by. Richard at My Old Historic House
Mmmm those strawberry scones are making me hungry! Love your little treasures...Just found your blog! If you get a chance stop by ours, we do alot of gardening and looks like you love that! :)
I tried to email you and it didn't work out so well, (our computer, not yours :) anyway we are located in Grand Rapids,Michigan! You should stop by if you are ever in the Midwest :)
~ Thanks for being our newest follower! I will become yours too! :)
Had to come back and look again. I love the majolica plate. It's stunning. I'm with you on the wild strawberries, they are the most charming. The runner is quite a treasure too. Great post! This week, I'm hosting a Mikasa giveaway.
What a great majolica dish you found. You have it perfectly set up with all of your strawberry goodies. I especially love the F&F creamer & sugar. Your scones look so yummy, I'll take one, please!
Beautiful Easter table....love it! Happy VTT!
I was excited to see your Annette Himstedt doll! I have a few of hers..they are exquisite! ♥
HOw pretty, I especially adore the creamer and sugarer (is that how you spell that?) Oh, I will be right over for those scones. I have been craving something with strawberries in them. I have never had scones with them and they look fabulous. Can't wait for my own strawberries, but that will be a long time.
Beautiful as always Donna!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
What a terrific plate... and I love the Syracuse Dogwood, too!
Hey girl! I was so glad when I opened up my blog and saw your comment and sweet Goodwill finds. I can't believe you found all those goodies thrifting...what a blessing for you! Love them all! Oh, I also love the pic of your house all covered in snow...it's SO pretty. Your house is just lovely...like something out of a storybook. :)
Hope you have a blessed day and thanks for linking up!
Love ya!
Missy
Girl....I clicked on both your webpage and blog. These cobblestone cottages....DREAMY! Wish I could have myself one built. Absolutley a fairy tale. Stunning!
Thank you for dropping by Tales from Bloggeritaville. I LOVE new friends! Come again...and soon :)
Have a great day!
Live (really LIVE)* LOVE (deeply)* Laugh (alot)
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com
...oh! AND TY FOR LINKING TO THRIFTY THURSDAY! You're awesome!
Oh I do love anything strawberry! I can't wait to get my plants in this year. Your scones look scrumptious. Happy VTT!
Beautiful setting! Love the bunnies! I am your newest follower!
I would LOVE to have you link up to my PARTY! WHASSUP WEDNESDAY!!
And I have a party button you can grab and put on your blog so your friends can come too:)
*ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *
xoxokara
That strawberry plate is just as darling as can be Donna! Adorable...and, those strawberry scones, well they have our mouth watering - wonderful!!
No, we didn't make the lamp, we purchased it that way - it is too cute though, isn't it??!
Hope you have a great week Donna!
Karla & Karrie
Wow, what fabulous bargain finds. I love the majolica strawberry plate and the bunny teapot. I have a Polish teapot in a blue and white geometric pattern that I use everyday.
Those strawberry scones look yummy - thanks for the link.
I have to agree with you when you said "How do folks part with these treasures"?..It always boggled my mind when I would find such beauties..I'm happy for us..but still have to wonder..
That is a gorgeous plate, really a work of art!
Oh my!! I love your tea pot... so so gorgeous!!
Donna,
It is always a delight to come and visit your cottage. Love this new strawberry plate, the bunny, and the bunny teapot too. Such lovely treasures you have shown us today. Wonderful! Thanks for linking up!
Sherry
I absolutely love your vignette! Spring truly has sprung.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Donna, Your majolica strawberry plate is to die for! Don'you wonder how anyone could have given it up? I have a small collection of majolica and just found a small pitcher yesterday at a flea market. Your Annette Himstedt doll is so lifelike and being unfamiliar with them, I looked online, got so enthralled I forgot to leave you a comment. Anyway, love all your finds and have a great weekend.
Hi Donna~ Love your majolica and oh those scones and dipped strawberries look amazing!! Yum!!! - thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
Oh Donna Sweetie...
What a gorgeous share. I love, love this stroll through Conghaile Cottage today. So beautiful.
You found one heck of a bargain with your beautiful Majolica platter. I can't wait to see that strawberry shortcake in July. I will be waiting. One of my favorites for sure.
Your silver is so beautiful, and to be cherished even more now knowing its history. So close to your childhood home. How wonderful.
Your table setting just took my breath away, and that runner does look as though it has strawberry blossoms on it. Loved the desert cups and that chocolate bunny was the element of surprise. He looked so precious setting amongst the setting. I loved it.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful table. Set for a queen. Oh and that strawberry pot looks fantastic. I have one that has nothing in it. You have inspired me to plant something.
Have a glorious weekend sweet friend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Thank you for your kind words :) I'm sorry, but I do not understand you, which of my two blogs you watched. But now I just placed the flags of translations in each blog. So I hope that everything already is known.
My other blog "Ceramica che passione" can be found here: http://ceramicamia.blogspot.com/
Have a wonderful weekend:)))
Hi Donna...what a sweet Easter tabletop! LOVE the teapot!!! and everything else you pulled together for this beautiful setting.
Enjoy your weekend!
Hugs,
Debbie@lakehouse
Donna, Your new treasures are fantastic. I love your strawberry majolica plate- that definitely was a bargain! I have amber sherbets just like yours and I like to serve all types of desserts in them.
Thanks for placing my button on your sidebar and for being a follower. You are most definitely entered in the give-away for Paula's book! :-)
~ Sue
Hi Donna:
You certainly found some wonderful treasures. The majolica plate is beautiful. Great to have you as part of Seasonl Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
What fabulous treasures, Donna! I'm wild over majolica, and I love the strawberries on your plate. It's neat! And so is the Princess Di throw and the antique silver made near your home. How wonderful to find that! You had a good day shopping!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Luv your Easter table scape. You did a beautiful job on it Thank You for sharing.....Julian
Happy Sunday! Your plate and tablescape are lovely. I can almost smell the scones..wonderful!
Wanda
Good Morning my friend..Donna you always have the besteye candy stuff on your blog and all your photos are wonderful girl..Many you have a Blessed Sunday my friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria
You sure did find some treasures - I always wonder at why people part with such loveliness - but I am very, very thankful! The strawberry scone looks absolutely divine! Love your strawberry pot - my strawberries are still green!
Hope you have a blessed day,
Kathy
Congratulations on your prize!!! I just saw the posting on Hyacinths For the Soul. Have a great week!
Donna, just left Sarah's "Hyacinths For the Soul" and wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! I'm sure the shortbread will be a treat. Wow, you certainly found a deal with the majolica plate, its perfect for spring.
~Emily
The French Hutch
OMG!What a stunning tablescape!
You got a lovely blog:)
Sanghamitra
http://rainbow-thecoloursofindia.blogspot.com
Hi Donna, The majolica plate and the bunny teapot are wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your newest treasures at my party.
xo,
Sherry
I don't even know where to begin to start commenting! I love all things Majolica and the strawberry plates are lovely. The Diana throw is beautiful and is such a treasure to have on hand, I love it too. As someone who has tried many times, always unsuccessfully, to grow strawberries in a strawberry jar, I'm most impressed by your bounty. Enjoyed this lovely post.
Holy Moley, how do you find all those memes to join! I think you win for the all time high! :)
Such pretty things! I am impressed with the strawberries you made, they look delicious!
And I love the colors in that blanket too, just lovely!
Hi Donna, I wanted to pop in last night, but I was late, and got so exited about all my thrift shopping yesterday. Kept me awake all night, lol.
Your table is beautiful. Those scones OMG... and you have strawberries already? WOW. The name struck me... Des Bois.. my maiden name is Charlebois. Bois means wood, but it really has nothing to do with it, lol.
Love your table runner too. I've simplified my life. From 4,000 sq. ft. to 950. Small cozy cottage life, so my Tablescapes wouldn't look as good as yours trust me ; )
Enjoy the rest of the day and thanks for popping to see me.
I love new friends always.
Love Claudie
xoxoxoxoxo
Thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's last week...Fantastic strawberry pot! & all the strawberry goodies look scrumptious! xoxo, tracie
Donna, what a deal on that plate! And you have the perfect accessories to accompany it. That runner is gorgeous, and I love your bunny tea pot. That strawberry pot is so pretty, and what a healthy strawberry plant. How awesome that you found that beautiful fork and spoon and then learned that it was made in your home town! Thank you for linking to Favorite Things. laurie
I'm charmed by your teapot. The strawberry plate is a treasure.
You're makin' me drool with those scones!
If I remember correctly, last s _ _ _ _ _ (we daren't say the word around here as it makes it s _ _ _ EVERY time we do) you showed some photos of your little chipmunk friend. I THOUGHT of you when I made this post last Sunday, but I kinda think you missed it, so let me point you toward it.
http://keethastuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/we-didnt-see-hide-nor-hare-of-easter.html
Very sweet strawberries indeed!
Hi Donna...
What a beautiful table, my friend! You always set the prettiest tables...eye candy for sure! What a great deal you got on that beautiful Majolica strawberry plate! It really is pretty and I love the soft blue background! Such a sweet addition to your beautiful collection! I just adore your sweet bunny teapot as well! Ohhh...and that darling chocolate bunny too! Sooo many pretties, my friend! Wow...how special...to find the antique silver spoon and fork. That really is a gorgeous pattern and it's sooo cool that it was made the same year your grandmother was born and in the same area! Soooo unique! I love when things like that happen!
Well dear friend, I do apologize at being so late to get by to see your Sunday Favorites post. I am finding it difficult to get back into the swing of blogging after being gone for two weeks! I sure did enjoy your post though...thank you so much for sharing it with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week! And...thank you soooo very much for your sweet, warm welcome back!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
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