There are times when I wonder if I have lost my mind; there are
other times when I’m certain of it. There’s something about the comfort of late
nights and wonderful solitude that doesn’t (and by that I mean shouldn’t)
pair with online shopping.
I was wondering what I was going to do this year
for my Christmas table (bear in mind I have no parties planned) that would be
vastly different from what I’ve done previously. I happened upon this
set of dishes on Amazon for 69% off (They still
are at the time of writing.) Soon, not only were the dishes in my cart, but
they were joined by the
mugs (25% off), matching chargers, and salt
and pepper shakers that were so cute I thought
it would be a disservice to myself to say ‘no.’ (The pattern, by the way is Lenox Balsam Lane.) The next thing I knew I had placed my order not only for the dishes, but for
six cans of aqua
spray paint. Why the paint, you ask? It’s
because I decided that these dishes would look wonderful at a table with chairs
to match. Does this sound like the definition of crazy to you, because it
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At any rate, the dishes arrived, (I love them), and
over the weekend, because it warmed up into the sixties, I backed my car out of
the garage, and started spray painting the first chair. Let me explain
something about the chairs. These are inexpensive Windsor-style chairs that I
have owned through two husbands. The crossbars have become weak, so I decided
to upgrade to black Windsor chairs from Pottery Barn, that look the same, but
are much better quality, just ask my backside. I was thinking about donating
the old chairs, when I came upon the idea to paint them. I mean, why not?
Surprisingly, I have quite a few sets of dishes and stemware that will look
beautiful with this color come spring. They will also go nicely with a variety
of greens, and make neutrals setting pop.
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Rest assured when I get everything done, and the
table set, I’ll be certain to share it with you. (FYI the chair color matches the dishes much better than it appears here.) Meanwhile, go to bed
early and don’t shop online after midnight. You've been warned.
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Pattie how did you get a picture of me? LOL! What a fun post. I love that Lenox line, the colors are perfect, and everything you got is right up my alley. Can't wait to see your table!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about those dishes and am excited to see where your creativity leads you this time!
ReplyDeleteI shop little on line, only when local options have been checked.
ReplyDeleteYou will have a lovely table, as usual!
I love the color and actually the chair really look pretty! I find it hard to resist sets of dishes. I think those xmas dishes are really lovely. My issue is storage. Where to store them?
ReplyDeleteJudee,
ReplyDeleteWhat I don't store upstairs I store on metal industrial automotive shelves (each shelf will hold u[ to 800 lbs.) in the basement.
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and blog full of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJust had to order the full set of dishes- couldn't resist lol. Its lunchtime here so I have no late night excuse.
Looking forward to seeing your table.
Terri
Terri! Thanks for your comment. It is so good to know that I’m not alone. I like being in the company of other crazy people who find sets of dishes to be irresistible.
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