Easter 2011
What fun I had this year using china I had collected from
my mother, grandmother and from places where... well, I just felt the need to "rescue" it.
Pink has never been a color of choice for me, but what better time to take the plunge and "pinkify" it would have to be
Easter.
Haviland's Rosalinde is a beautiful pattern.
I used my stainless since I did not have enough silver place settings for all of my guests, but I was very content to use it.
The tablecloth and napkins are from Syria. As pretty and
delicate as they are, they can withstand a Kenmore delicate cycle with ease. (Thanks, Mother! These were purchased when my late parents were living in Damascus.) The wine glasses with the green stem are a memento from a trip to Tlaquepaque, Mexico probably seven years ago.
On the other hand, the clear water glasses with the fine gold rim were purchased for $3 a stem at our local Tuesday Morning. I love them!
The silver coffee service graced my grandmother's dining room for many years and made its way to mine via my generous mother who knew how much I would enjoy the set.
While the possessions are so beautiful and special to me, the best part of the day was being with our youngest son and our precious friends.
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Today I am liking to
The House in the Roses
for
Show Off Your Cottage Monday
I'm highlighting my dining room that also has a very small sitting area. This is where I talk on the phone, sometimes nap and once in awhile just sit with my thoughts.
It's a work in progress... still pictures to be hung...
eventually.
