Thursday, March 14, 2019

Dishes to Welcome Spring


I’ve always believed that there is good and bad in everything, and the good that I am finding in cleaning out dad’s house this week are these lovely dishes that my mother bought back in the ‘70s.
She was an avid bridge player, and played with any number of groups of women. They would alternate going to each other’s homes for lunch and card playing.
Lunch fair usually consisted of soup and a sandwich or soup and a salad, and ALWAYS dessert.
I still remember when my mom bought this cute snack set. I had forgotten all about it until I found it in one of the cabinets.
In a nearby drawer I found this set of darling napkin rings. I’m so glad to have both in my home. It will challenge me to work with an entirely new color scheme from what I'm used to. 

What would you serve in a set like this one?
Get the look.

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15 comments:

  1. thepaintedapron.comMarch 14, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    Oh Pattie, what a find! This dishware is adorable, and those napkin rings, cutest thing ever!! What a treat to have something of your mom's! ❤️
    Jenna

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  2. ScribblerMarch 14, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    I am in love with the napkin rings! It is very poignant to unearth these things from our parents after they have been tucked away for so many years and find a way to use them. I recently unpacked my mother's Desert Rose, and I find that I do enjoy using it. I like pink and green anyway, so of course these napkin rings resonated.

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  3. gluten Free A_Z BlogMarch 14, 2019 at 12:02 PM

    Pattie,
    Your dishes are charming but I LOVE the napkins and the napkin rings! So special

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  4. Thelma March 14, 2019 at 3:35 PM

    They are so cute and precious. The napkin holders are unique. I've never seen anything as beautiful. I'm anxious to see what you will do with them. I'm sure it will be lovely.

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  5. jmacMarch 14, 2019 at 7:47 PM

    Love! Love! Love!
    Like finding hidden treasures...with loving memories attached!!

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  6. sweet violetsMarch 14, 2019 at 11:32 PM

    Yes, yes, hidden treasures with loving memories!!! Love this set!! And the napkin rings are adorable!! How about tomato bisque soup and tuna salad triangles??

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  7. Debbie - Mountain MamaMarch 15, 2019 at 1:45 PM

    Those dishes are precious, Patti - perfect for grilled cheese and tomato soup!! :)

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  8. Tanza ErlambangMarch 15, 2019 at 2:29 PM

    adorable dishware...love them.
    have a great day

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  9. SimonaMarch 16, 2019 at 3:29 AM

    Hello Pattie, there are wonderful dishes! Love it. You can serve so many things with them or decorate with them. Have a lovely weekend!

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  10. LindaMarch 16, 2019 at 7:07 AM

    This is adorable! I love the pink and green together. What size are the plates/bowl?
    It has been decades since I played bridge with a group, and this really brought back memories. :)

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  11. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaMarch 19, 2019 at 11:52 AM

    The bowls are BIG! I would say about 4" across and 2" (or more) high. It should hold a very hearty amount of soup or stew.

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  12. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 21, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    Those snack sets and napkin rings are so adorable, Pattie. I can picture your mom's bridge group sitting around and oohing and ahhing over those cute dishes. I would love a cup of tomato basil soup and some chicken salad in a lettuce cup.

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  13. Pinky at Designs by PinkyApril 1, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    I just love these napkin rings!!! They are fabulous as are the plates! I never learned to play bridge but have a group of friends who get together to play and yes, alternate each others homes. You are finding some great things!

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  14. BethGWilsonApril 12, 2019 at 5:22 PM

    I adore those napkin rings! I have many but I have never seen any like that!

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  15. GinaMay 8, 2019 at 7:42 AM

    The napkin rings are ridiculously cute!

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