Last week I ran across a blog (of course now I can't remember the name!) in which I saw the sweetest dishes. They were made by Haviland and had been a grocery store promotion sometime in the 1980's. My aunt and grandmother bought me some dishes from a grocery store years ago. These were different and I wished mine had been like these! Anyway, on Monday, Labor Day I went to the PTO thrift store, they were having half off everything in the store. Well,.....you won't believe what I found.......
The same dishes for $5.00. I couldn't believe it! There are four dinner plates, four salad plates, four dessert plates, four soup bowls, four fruit bowls, four teacups and saucers, a vegetable bowl and a serving platter. I think it works out to about .17 cents a piece!
I love the shape of the teacup. One cup has a small chip on the rim but all the other pieces are in perfect condition.
Some of my smaller ironstone pitchers and a final view of the table. Still missing some napkins! Maybe a brighter tablecloth. I like the white lace but it disappears with the white and blue dishes. I couldn't wait to share my bargain! I will be joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Thanks for stopping by!
They are lovely, what a pretty table! I did a post last week with china my mom got for me from the supermarket. And I have a set of Haviland from there too!
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of the cup, and ruffled edge, so pretty!
You're kidding!! What an awesome score on such pretty dishes. The table is so pretty, and the thought that you got them for such a bargain is incredible.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I just found the blog where you saw those dishes!
ReplyDeletehttp://sweetladyelaine.blogspot.com/2010/09/welcome-to-my-house-for-tablescape.html
Oh they are so pretty. What a lovely pattern and you have all the pieces too. I LOVE the 3 pitchers down the center of the table. So creative and ingenius. Gorgeous table. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWow, Lisa! Lucky you! I love those sweet dishes and I'm so glad you were in the right place at the right time! You'll enjoy creating tablescapes with them and trying different accessories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find -- and what a lovely table you set with your new dishes. I love your pitchers, too. I did a "Pitcher Perfect" tablescape just a few weeks ago myself! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLisa, you got a fabulous deal on those gorgeous dishes.
ReplyDeleteNow that was some find!!! Very pretty dishes, sweet and delicate...as time goes on, you will discover other colors to use with the blue and white...enjoy!!!....Cleo
ReplyDeleteWHOA...FIVE bucks for all these beautiful dishes?
ReplyDeleteAWESOME deal...they are just beautiful. Your table looks stunning.
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What a find! Those are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis table is just so beautiful! I love how it is laid out and your dish bargain looks like a million dollars, not just a few dollars!
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What a deal! I love the Haviland Blue Garland and I've picked up several place settings too. I don't have those wonderful teacups though -- and I sure didn't get your great deal! You've set a lovely table with them. Thanks for sharing -- now I'll have to be on the lookout for those cups.
ReplyDeleteIt was meant to be! The table is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteJohann Haviland manufactured his Blue Garland china in Germany beginning in 1937. An exact match was reproduced in 1991, as a grocery stor promotional. i've read that it has become just as popular as the original. The difference will be in the mark on the back. I'm so excited that you found them. They are often, also available on eBay if you want to add to your collection. Thank you for sharing your charming design...so pretty! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful dishes and what a great deal. Your table is just lovely. Sometimes things are just meant to be, aren't they!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe what a fantastic deal that was! And the table is so elegant and pretty! Very nice. Linda
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