Welcome to Show and Tell Sunday!
Today we are showing are beautiful China, Silver and Crystal!
Below is your list of participating blogs, we have a BUNCH of gals this week!
Side note: Typepad has (thankfully!) updated some features and the links should open in a new window... so less back and forth for ya!
Remember, if you are participating and do not see your link, just leave me a comment and I'll add you just as soon as possible!
One more note, as Cerri shared last week, Show & Tell is open to everyone to participate. If we find that you may have forgotten to post about this week's topic, we may remove your link from the list, as others are coming to see your Show & Tell post.
Also, we ask that you refrain from sending any spam and commercial advertising links in your comments. In keeping with the original idea of "Show & Tell Sunday", (being fun prompts for blogging and meeting other bloggers with similar interests) we will NOT post any links to on-line shops, businesses and/or commercial sites. Please leave your blog address only. Thanks! :0)
Okay, your list! Have fun and enjoy!
Also, don't for get to check in with Cerri at Little Pink Studio this week for next week's topic!!
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So, my china.
It's actually a cool story.
Before we moved from Texas to California 2 years ago, we sold a bunch of our junk in a huge "California or BUST" moving sale. I sold anything and everything. I wanted to start over. I literally remember pulling the sheets off of my mattresses and box springs and hauling them off of the frames and throwing them in the front yard... they sold a few hours later.
Jeff and I had to sleep on an air bed for a while after that. I remember we had to air it up every night because by morning, it was half flat and we would wake up having both rolled to the center, folded like a taco.
Aaannnnyway, I sold a lot of my dishes in that yard sale.
So, when we arrived here, I was a yard sale maniac. Looking for new treasures to quietly collect dust for me.
So, one day Jeff calls me. He says they are having a rummage sale at the church and he found "the perfect shabby chic dishes"!!!
You know how it can be when your husband finds things... sometimes it's totally right. You kiss him because you are completely stunned that he did SO WELL for you!
Other times it's totally and completely wrong, and you wonder if he's ever even met you. You smile and thank him and hide your new gadget in the cabinet over the fridge... you know the one you NEVER open. You check it only when you are moving OUT of the house and decide to just leave it as a "gift" to the next owner?
Well, this time Jeff got it COMPLETELY RIGHT! Whew! He came home and plopped this huge cardboard box down in the kitchen.
"Here are the dishes I was telling you about, 35 bucks for all of 'em." *smile*
I open them and gasp. For real.
I was like... "Uummm, do you know that these are really, REALLY nice dishes?"
"Ya, I thought you would think they were pretty."
"No, I mean, these are REALLY EXPENSIVE DISHES!!! And there are 12 complete place settings plus all the serving platters and bowls and EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!"
"Huh, let me look them up on eBay..."
Oh, you know you do it too... don't act so innocent...
So, he looks them up and this is his response:
"BE CAREFUL WITH THOSE!!!! THEY ARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING WE OWN!!! WHERE CAN WE SELL THEM?!?!"
LOL
Needless to say, we still have our Spode Irene china... I only took a few pieces of it out for photos today... So if you ever drop in... I'll set a pretty table and we'll eat on it together! :0)
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Oh! Thanks again for all of the well wishes on my wisdom teeth extractions! I had all four taken out last Monday. Unfortunately, I developed dry socket and a huge, I mean HUGE swollen face. I've been to the oral surgeon's office 3 times this week and have another appt. for next Tues. I am on antibiotics and LOVING the pain medicine! YEAH FOR THAT!
*SIGH*
So, hopefully, this week I can get back to normal. Sorry if I have failed to respond to your email and you are waiting on one from me... you might want to try me again!
*chubby faced wink*
Analise
How funny, I'm in Clovis. As you're in the neighborhood, I have a question...any hot tips on where (and when) to thrift locally? Perusing your blog, you seem to have great luck. Mine...not so good!
Hope you had a nice vacation. Back just in time for more heat!
Thank you! Barb
Posted by: Barbara Logan | July 26, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Your dishes are lovely and perfectly suit you. The story behind them is lovlier still. He knows you and what you love - that is a good thing.
Posted by: Patti | July 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Amazing story and beautiful, beautiful set. Lucky you!
Posted by: Laura | June 01, 2008 at 11:05 AM
The dishes are amazing!!! How lucky are you. SOOOO PRETTY!
Posted by: ELe | May 31, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Gorgeous china! Sorry I missed this Show and Tell Sunday, but I had fun browsing at all the amazing patterns!
Posted by: Cindy Roberts | May 27, 2008 at 10:34 PM
This is my first experience visiting an official Show-and-Tell Sunday! If I can get my act together, I'd love to participate. So, making sure I "get it," we let someone (you? someone else) know if we're "in" for a given week, we post the icon on our blog and show (and tell) whatever the topic is, right? And it goes up on a Sunday? (or maybe the day before?)
Please let me know! I'd like to play!
Posted by: Jeanie | May 27, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Analise...btw I love that name! Thanks so much for having me in my 1st show n tell. I really enjoyed myself and loved getting the comments from everyone. I also had a blast purusing all of the other very wonderful ladies blogs out there in blogland! Can't wait to see what the next one is.
Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Lorena | May 27, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Lucky find - the china, of course, and that husband!
Posted by: Barbara | May 26, 2008 at 05:44 PM
THAT was the best china story I read ...and surely beautiful too...I'd never part with them!
Posted by: phyllis | May 26, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Wow, wow, wow, he found you a complete set of Spode china for that price??? Amazing!! and they are one of the most beautiful sets I have ever seen, that is a great story :)
Posted by: Lynn | May 26, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Thank you for lovely party and I met some new friends! Sundays are hard for me! PS Your china is so soft and lovely,beautiful photos! Hugs Denise
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | May 26, 2008 at 03:55 AM
wow great collection!
Posted by: svenja | May 26, 2008 at 03:54 AM
Hi again, Analise...I just listed a post for Show and Tell Sunday/China...Would you mind adding me to your list? Thanks so much, Katie
Posted by: hazelsvintagepretties | May 25, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Wisdom teeth surgery pain....the worst!!! Sorry to hear you're suffering so much! I remember when I had mine taken out, they all ended up infected because they didn't give me the little cleaning water squirt thing that they were apparantly supposed to give me. I was in so much pain that I would cry whenever anyone walked in the room and looked at me. It was horrible so I hope you are feeling much better very soon!
Now, about that china. It is simply stunningly gorgeous!! It's really breathtaking, and the story about how you got it was great!!
Michele
[email protected]
Posted by: Michele (Luvkitty) | May 25, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Oh, what a guy!! And what a great story! I adore your dishes, they are soooo beautiful. Sign me up for show and tell next week, please!
Love, Tammy
littlejunkshop.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tammy | May 25, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Hope you feel better soon. What a nice story and such a find! Last time we moved I hand carried some of my blue and white but the collection has grown so much over time I might have to make some cuts if I moved again. Ow..that hurt just to type that!
Posted by: Carla | May 25, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Love it, LOVE IT ALL!! What a great story too! So funny but right where you typed "Smile" I found that I was actually smiling :) Love happy stories! My husband does the same kind of stuff. Anyway, I'm sorry I forgot to get my pictures up. We had a HUGE party today for my husband and daughter (they have the same birthday) I am waiting for my camera to charge AGAIN and then I will be posting some pics but I am oh so jealous of your beautiful dishes!!! Thanks for sharing with us! Liz
Posted by: The Paper Peddler | May 25, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Analise,
What awesome china! And what a great story!! I feel exactly the same with my husband bringing stuff home....I just have to hold my breath...'cause you just never know!
I just got back from an antique show and should have posted my Sunday show and tell before I left on Saturday morning. I thought I had WiFi where I was...not. So, I hope this is a case of better late than never. If you could ad this to the link list I would so appreciate it...I just put my post up. And...I'm having a giveaway that's part of the post too. So, I hope you can add me and that I haven't missed all the traffic. I'll be reading everyones posts tomorrow.
As always, thanks for your great hostessing (is that a word?)!
Posted by: Lisa B. | May 25, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Spode-tacular! Okay, forgive me! Gorgeous collection.
Posted by: Cami @ Heart-Shaped Rock Cottage | May 25, 2008 at 07:01 PM
GREAT story Analise! I laughed out loud, and then read it to my husband. He said he and your husband would get along great. :0)
What a fantastic find! They are just stunning!! I can't believe they were only $35!!
Ugh, I hope your mouth feels better soon. I had LOTS of problems when I had mine pulled too, but I didn't want to tell you about that in advance. Didn't want to scare you. Believe me though, when I went back for my final check, I let the dentist know had he not taken all 4 at once, he NEVER would have gotten the other 2.
Cerri xo
Posted by: Littlepinkstudio | May 25, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Very pretty...and a great story, too!
I'd like to join in the fun!
Rene'
Posted by: miss gracies house | May 25, 2008 at 06:01 PM
wow, that is a beautiful set! Spodes are expensive but for $35.. that is awesome find!
thank you for letting me join your show & tell and also for coming to my page :-) Feel better soon
Posted by: fitty | May 25, 2008 at 05:11 PM
score!!! what a good hubby to bring those beauties home to you:)
feel better soon!!!
Posted by: Lori | May 25, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Hi Analise! Wow, don't you just love that Spode china!!??!! AND your DH!!!!
Sweetie, take good care of yourself & feel better soon!
Thanks for hosting an awesome Show & Tell!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Posted by: stephanie | May 25, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Ha Ha, great story and what a find! I do so know about the cabinet above the fridge! So sorry about your teeth, I had the 4 taken out at once and got an infection and the big fat face - ouch! It should be classed as major surgery! One of these days I will get to play show and tell cos believe me I have lots of everything! If you are up to it I am having a party and would love you to come along:) Rachael
Posted by: Rachael | May 25, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Wow!! That china is gorgeous!
Posted by: Cathy | May 25, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Your husband is a keeper! GORGEOUS dishes!!! Beautiful pictures too :)
Posted by: Melissa | May 25, 2008 at 02:40 PM
I am speechless! Your husband deserves an award for bringing home THAT rummage sale find!
Blessings!
Liz
Posted by: Kentucky Bound | May 25, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Your plates are GORGEOUS. And this is yet another good topic!
http://karlascottage.typepad.com/
Posted by: karla nathan | May 25, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Thanks for the fun topic! I have joined in too.
http://karlascottage.typepad.com/
Posted by: karla nathan | May 25, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Hi Analise...Those dishes are incredibly beautiful, and what a price!!! (Good job, hubby)...I have many dreams about things like that happening...One of the dreams I have most often is that this sweet little elderly lady is selling all of her beautiful vintage things for next to nothing, and I'm the only customer! (I shouldn't take advantage of the sweet lady, but I do, and I buy it all!!)...I enjoyed your post...Thanks, Katie
Posted by: hazelsvintagepretties | May 25, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Analise. You crack me up! What a great story. I love the part about hiding stuff in the shelf for regifting later. You have a great guy. My hubby is like that too and actually went garage sale shopping with me yesterday since my bf was out of town. Sorry about the face swelling. It will go down soon! Take care. Di
Posted by: Di | May 25, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Wow - you and Cerri have some great hubbies! It's a lovely set. Hope you're feeling better soon!
Margo
Posted by: Margo | May 25, 2008 at 11:39 AM
OMG Analise! What a gorgeous set you have!!! And a great story to go along with it! Hope you get to feeling better soon.
Alisa
Posted by: Alisa | May 25, 2008 at 10:53 AM
What a lovely show and tell. I enjoyed seeing your very pretty china and spent the best part of the Sunday afternoon looking at the other blogs.
Thanks, Anja
Posted by: Anja | May 25, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Wow! What an amazing score! Your hubby did good!! That china is beautiful!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | May 25, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Amazing! This gorgeous Spode set for $35! My mother's china set is Spode, and someday I want to own a set! You are so lucky to have this set...even more blessed to have a hubby like that! One time I saw a set of Spode (somewhat like your set) at an antique shop. I wanted it SO BAD!! But I could not afford it, as it was $400, which was even then underpriced! Good story, lovely set, I loved it all!!!
*Heidi*
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | May 25, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Love the story Analise! Beautiful dishes too, they mean even more since your hubby found them!
Please add me as a link for S&T too, my post is already up.
xo, Tiffany
Posted by: tiffany~shabbyscraps | May 25, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Spode !!!! A Spode teacup is worth more than $35.00. Wooo Weee Girlie ~ your hubby did well that day! I thought my set of 40 pieces for $40 was a good deal. My set is un-marked Nippon. It just says hand painted on the bottom.
Good thing I wasn't at that church sale. I would have looked like an old bridesmaid going for the bouquet toss, if I had been there LOL.
Enjoy your weekend.
~ Karen at Ciderantiques
Posted by: Karen | May 25, 2008 at 08:37 AM
wow, what a fantastic story analisa!!!! don't you just love when hubbies are so wicked THOUGHTFUL?!!!!
yeah, *sugar* sugar* alright!!! lol!!!
a lot of my stuff is still boxed up from when we moved from maine to cheeseland 5 yrs ago STILL!!! but, i've got some others that i was able to share today.
have a great memorial weekend!!!!
xoxo mary ann
Posted by: mary ann | May 25, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Wow - Jeff gets a gold star for this one. That set is sooo fabulous. Hope you feel better Ms Chubby Cheeks! Great post. Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | May 25, 2008 at 07:37 AM
What a fun story...priceless. Just like the beautiful china. Thank you for hosting this event! I'm new to "blogland" and by visiting all the links in your post I've struck gold in discovering some wonderful blogs. Love your sense of humor...
xo
Sue
Posted by: Sue | May 25, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Love the story and such gorgeous china! Love it!
Posted by: Rosanne | May 25, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Oh your china is breathtaking!! I love violets. What a great find!! Praying for you this week. And don't feel bad - some of us have chubby cheeks without the dry socket ;) Blessings... POlly
Posted by: Polly | May 25, 2008 at 06:20 AM
what an amazing set of china. so gorgeous.
what a fab find!! godd hubby!
oxoox,
jessi
Posted by: Jessi Nagy | May 25, 2008 at 05:43 AM
I like the challenge so much that I also made a post of it at my blog.
What a beautiful china you have I need a lot of time to see all pictures.
Nice challenge thank you.
Greetings from Holland
Marja.
Posted by: Rosabeer | May 25, 2008 at 05:34 AM
Analise, those are the most beautiful dishes I have ever seen. What a treasure. Having a table set with those would be gorgeous.
Dry Socket! Been there, done that. Unbelievable pain. Stick with the pain meds, they work wonders, don't they!
Posted by: Katherine | May 25, 2008 at 05:32 AM
ANALISE!!!! OH MY HEAVENS!!!! Your china is GORGEOUS!!!!! WOW! I cant believe your hubby paid $35!!! CHA-CHING! JACKPOT! Absolutely breathtaking set. Your photographs of your place setting is truly beautiful!!!!
OUCH! Im sooo sorry you developed dry socket. Oh I hope your swelling goes down FAST!!!! Hang in their sweetie!!! Thanks for hosting such a WONDERFUL Sunday Show and Tell!!! XO
Posted by: Jennifer | May 25, 2008 at 05:21 AM
OMG!!! Those are just Beautiful!!! A whole set for $35.00. The story about your husband I know what your talking about my husband is the same way. Gotta love those pain pills hope you feel better soon. Thanks so much for hosting this week.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 25, 2008 at 05:15 AM
Oh Analise you poor thing. How painful.
How clever is Jeff???? Mmmm very clever to get that china for $35.
So pretty. Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | May 25, 2008 at 05:06 AM