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| Royal Albert Old Country Rose |
hat china or dinnerware patterns do you use? What are your favorites?
Do you use your good china often?
I use mine every week and have 3 special sets for holidays.
Packing, cleaning, getting ready to move and store things I will not be using right now is keeping me busy.
The floors pf my little apartment are well on their way.
First a "deck" had to be built, now a sub floor will go down
Walls go up next, creating a small apartment for me.
Afterward cherry laminate floors will be installed and I suppose I will paint the walls.
At the end of the week the electricians are coming to move the fuse box , install recessed lighting and outlets for lamps, etc.
Now I have to weed and pick and choose what to keep. I have so many of my mother's antiques,etc.
I have a Victorian parlor set, a small sofa and one ladies chair and one gentleman's chair that I will probably take, along with my two china cabinets and a buffet table that was my grandmother's. As they are small in size they will go well in the smaller living room.
I have tons of books. I will probably tie them up tightly with cord and move them.
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| Blue Willow |
I also have Blue Willow, which was my mother's
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| Winterwood |
That's not all. There are a few other sets too.
It is a big job.
Moving is a love/hate relationship as I am giving up a lot in the process and not happy about it.
If I was an old lady perhaps it would not be as difficult, but, I am not. Circumstances make it almost a necessity right now. But then again, I suspect no one wants their situation to change whatever their age. And until I try I won't know if this is for the best or not.
Well, life can be a storm but as my motto says, we learn to dance in the rain and you never can tell where you will end up in life.
And, I realize God can rescue me at any time.
Have a lovely Sunday!
Hi Annie,
ReplyDeleteI never use good china anymore. All my Mom's went to my son and DIL and I forget what kind both are but the one pattern is called Desert Rose. I love yours very pretty. I can understand how you feel Annie I would not be ready to move in with my kids either yet. I know some day I will have to because I don't have that BIG retirement a lot of people do. I sure hope it all works out for you. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Hugs, Dru
Hi Annie;
ReplyDeleteLovely china patterns. I had to give mine up along with all my belongings when I moved from NY to Calif. and don't really miss them anymore living alone and most of my family far away. I understand the feeling of leaving everything behind to go 3,000 miles away to live with my daughter. Both of us weren't ready for it and after 9 months I came back to NY. I know that my situation may not be the same as yours for you'll have your own apartment which is a good thing. I'm sure things will work out for you.
Have a lovely evening my friend. Hugs
Hi Annie! I didn't realize you were moving... thjought your place was getting new flooring. I must've missed the other part. I think it's great if you're moving in with family. My mother lived with us. It was great having her... we never had to look for a babysitter and my kids loved having her always there.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE dishes- way more than I should for living in earthquake country. My favorite is my Portmeiron Botanic Garden. I also have Naif by Villeroy and Boch. I have their Christmas dishes, too. I have a white Dansk set (with scalloped edges) and another Villeroy and Boch set called Amapola. Fianlly, a deep blue set of earthenware by Heath. I also have random cups and saucers including Old Country Roses. (((Hugz)))
I navigated away from the comment board so hope my long comment didn't get lost! :(
ReplyDeleteHi Annie,
ReplyDeleteCame by to see how your remodel for your new apt was going? Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday.
Hugs, Dru
I love your china..always thought it would be wonderful to have but never have. I am a plain person who mostly uses stoneware. Oh well. Hope the move is not too upsetting and that you learn to love where you go. Big loving hug!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, I love your china, Annie! :) Simply gorgeous! My Mom have so many awesome sets (hers, her Mom's, her grandmothers...), and I too have one (brand new!), but I didn't take it with me in Scotland coz we do not have much space here. :(
ReplyDeleteHope everything will go well with your move, and I am sure your family will love to have you there :) I had my Mom's Mom living with us and I am so glad I got to grow up with her. I sure hope it all works out for you. Have a wonderful weekend ahead!