Friday, July 18, 2008

Pink Saturday, Espisode Two!

Happy Pink Saturday everyone!

Pink Saturday is hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. Be sure to visit her to view more blogs sharing their pink pinkiness!


This week I'm sharing my dainty pink patterned china, and the rest of the depression glass that you got a glimpse of last week. My mom gave my sister the depression glass, but I'm storing it for her right now. I'll be sad to see it go, but I'm sure I'll find another collection to replace it! There is a story behind the china that I'll save for a future post.


This china cabinet was given to me because the owner's son had shot one of the panes of glass with a BB gun. My inlaws replaced the glass for me, and if I had known how much it was going to cost I would've never let them do it. I could've used lace or something! However, it does hold these collections beautifully now.

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The china set does not have a name or any marks. A few peices, such as the large platter and the little teapot (I *think*) are Limoge but they are not a perfect match. No, they are not the Haviland Apple Blossom pattern... I WISH! They might be cherry blossoms, but I haven't found anything about them yet. The large platter is what led me to find the other set of blossom china.
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I love these etched glasses,


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These were taken last Valentine's Day.


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And this was taken at Easter time. The appliqued placemats were an eBay find. The are completely hand stiched and just amazing. I love the napkin pockets! Please click here to see the detail! The pink plastic *chargers* were a buck each at Tarjay...


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I found the bunnies in a store next to Gary Dowd's restaurant. The beaded wreath was a Big Lots find, and the mirror came from a consignment shop.


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22 comments:

Life on the Edge said...

You know that plate of mine that you like so much? I would happily trade that for all that depression glass and porcelain pretties in that gorgeous cabinet? So have we got a deal? lol

Love everything you have posted! Depression glass and porcelain is right up my alley, and oh my, I think I saw a couple pieces in the Mayfair open rose pattern! That's the one I collect! I am still searching for some of my depression glass since the move. I just know it is in a box that I put in a special safe place...so special that now I can't find it, lol.

I joined Pink Saturday too!

Kady

Heather said...

The china is exquisite! But the Depression glass..........oh my goodness it made my heart go pitter pat! I love Depression glass- especially the pink but haven't been able to find any- in my budget!! Wowzers it is gorgy!
-Heather :)

Heidi said...

Your china & Depression glass are incredible!!! I love them both!... and in that wonderful little cabinet they can peek out for everyone to enjoy!....Happy Pink Saturday!.....Heidi XO

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Nikki.

I love everything in your post today. And, I do know for a fact that it cost a fortune to replace a piece of glass in a bowfront cabinet.

I have been searching for pink depression glass ice teas for years.

Dawn said...

Your china is very pretty!!!! I like the Depression glass too! Oh, and the cabinet is simply wonderful!! How pretty it all looks together.

Happy Pink Saturday!
take care,
Dawn

Darlene said...

You have some beautiful china and Depression glass....it is just gorgeous. I love that pink beaded wreath that the bunnies are sitting on. It is cute. Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday!

Justine said...

Ooh, what a beautiful collection you've got there, Nikki! I LOVE the etched glasses. Are those meant for champagne, wine, or water?

Justine ;o )

Anonymous said...

Love all your pink china and the depression glass. How fun to mix the two on table settings. Very pretty. I have a good amount of pink depression glass from a great, great, aunt of my husbands. Fun stuff...

Debbie in CA : ) said...

Oh so pretty! The delicate china floats on the tabletop. So quietly beautiful. I just love it! : )

Jaede said...

The colour of the depression glass is exquisite, I love the cabinet.

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hi Nikki!

You always have such pretty things on your blog! I love all of your lovely china!

Happy PINK Saturday!

Hugs,
Maryjane

Anne Fannie said...

What beautiful pink china! I especially love those pink glasses.
Love, Ann

Marina Capano said...

Hi!Your china & Depression glass are incredible!!! I love them both!Happy pink saturday...
think pink, piensa en rosa...
visit me anytime...
xoxo

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The pink glassware is delectable. Makes a stunning collection.

Rue said...

That china is really pretty! I love depression glass. Maybe you can trade your sister for it ;)


hugs,
rue

CONNIE said...

Hi, Nikki! I just adore your china collection. If there are roses on it...I'm sold!


Have a nice Sunday!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Your pink items are beautiful. I have a curio cabinet very similar to yours. And the bunnies on the pink wreath is just too cute!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Oh, Nikki, what beautiful PINK Heaven!! Can you tell me what the name of the pattern is to your lovely pink etched stemware?

BTW, I seem to remember you having some GWTW cross-stitch. I hope I haven't got you confused with someone else....Where did you get the cross-stitch kits? I'm into a cross stitch frenzy right now & want some GWTW ones!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Nikki,
Your china cabinet looks beautiful with all the pink! I hope your sister will leave it there since it looks so perfect! I love the china and the pink crystal!

I like the little bunnies too!

Katherine

Margie said...

All of your things are so lovely. I especially love your pink depression glass!

Carrie said...

Your display cabinet is wonderful. You have placed the china and depression glass in very harmonious groupings on each shelf.

Lallee said...

I love all the pinks. All the dishes look so pretty on the table. I especially love the pink glass. You have a beautiful collection!