I do love the memories they bring back for me though...one of my aunts had the whole set and I never thought much about them back then...
But one day I saw where our very own Dana over @ The Stone Rabbit had done a tablescape with them....and the moment I saw them I started crying...
I couldn't believe the flood of memories that came rushing over me of my childhood and my sweet Aunt Odell....
So I immediately set out to find me some and I am so glad I did...some were even given to me by sweet blogger friends...how precious is that! So I decided to play with them seeings as how I want to rearrange the china cabinet that they were in...first I tied back the curtains...yes that was important..they were messing with me being all straight and stiff! ( I used a cord that I cut off of the bamboo blinds that Bill has on the back porch..he lets them down when the morning sun is too bright on me while I am sitting in the swing...I left just enough for them to come down to the rail...he'll never miss it! lol)
Then I got serious about playing with the dishes...I used the dishclothes that I bought at TJ Maxx that matched the color of my dishes I bought there a couple of weeks ago....I used the new dinner plate as a charger....
See all the different dishtowels!!!! lol
That center piece will not be staying...I haven't been to the grocery store yet to get fresh flowers...
I had my amber goblets like my grandmother's but they didn't have the look I wanted..so I used my Jamestown goblets (correction......I sent Bill down to Jen's house to sneak in while she was at work to get my Jamestown goblets back that I gave to her a few years ago..she doesn't use them and she will never miss them....
UPDATE: Oh lordy...Jen just called ask what I been doing...told her playing tablescape in the kitchen...she said 'that's nice mom...you always make things pretty'....guilt set in..I had to tell her about the glasses....I think I could feel the steam coming thru the phone....MOM!!!! lol lol
You can tell Martha doesn't live here....we are country folks and we keep our silverware simple!
I am just loving the mix matched 'place mats'....
I am loving even more the warm beautiful feeling I have when I look at these old wheat plates...
Speaking of old....does anyone else out there have the old Sears Mushroom canister set! I bought mine back in 1973...it has traveled to 4 states with me and not a crack or chip....
I found the little creamer and salt & pepper shakers a few years ago at thrift stores....
There are quite a few things from the 70's that I still love....
So there you have it...that's my morning of playing...now I better get to 'playing house' and turn on the vaccuum cleaner and washing machine! lol
To see some sure enough beautiful tablescapes...go over to Susan's @ Between Naps On The Porch.. it's Tablescape Thursday! There is some great inspiration out there in blogland...but always remember...never and I mean never be intimidated just because you may not have the fancy crystal or silverware or dishes....that is not what tablescapes are about...you take ideas and use them with what you have...use them with how YOU live....live with what you love. The idea is to make your surroundings and your home feel warm and inviting to you and your family...look around at what you have stashed away in those cabinets...those old dishes your grandmother won at the county fair can look mighty pretty mixed with those old jelly glasses....just don't be afraid to try and decorate....you're family may not say anything but they will love the special touches you do for them everyday....take care guys and have a great Thursday! ~♥~
58 lil sweet taters came by...:
Simply lovely Picket.......
What a lovely tablesetting.
I love e-bay don't you?
Blossom
Good Thursday afternoon! Your table turned out so pretty...I love the different placemats.
Ro at A Hint of Home...she HAD those canisters. I think she got rid of them a few years back. Better not show her or she will be sad!
I just went to a wedding shower and the bride's colors for her kitchen? Avocado green, gold and orange...hello?? did I fall asleep or something for 30 years!
It's all so pretty. I love how your new yellow dishes mix with the wheat pattern. Sorry but I had to laugh that y'all snuck in to get those goblets. Something tells me that your daughter didn't really mind. :)
wow.I am flooded with memories! I used to have those dishes..hmmm? wonder what happened to them? They look so nice on your table and I LOVE the GOBLETS with them! SO NICE...AND the MUSHROOM pieces...I had those too...I got married in '79 and I had a thing for those mushrooms and yep I got mine at Sears! WOW I am having flashbacks! Thanks for the memories!
Love your blog!
~~Patti~~
I very much love those old dishes, too! Now, you know who I will be thinking of when I see them in a thrift store or at a garage sale! I love the way they match all your TJMAXX-imus finds--did you know they would look so good together when you bought them?
XOXO
Joni
Oh Dot, you're hilarious. Everything looks so warm and welcoming. Martha has nothing on you. I prefer your style any day. ~ Robyn
I AM that old that I remember my Grandmother getting them from the DUZ boxes, but she was not a real sentimental old gal! By the time I was actually old enough to care about them, she had updated and "gotten rid of those old things!" :(
Your table looks so nice...maybe I can find some of those pretty dishtowels that will go nicely with my only set...my 1970's Pfaltzgraff Village! BTW...they look real good with the Thanksgiving turkey on 'em, but I haven't had enough Summer burgers and potato salad yet! LOL!!
Have a great day, Dot!
Lynne
dlynne172@yahoo.com
Hey Picket,
My Mom had those dishes and I remember her pulling them out of the Duz box. After that she had the brown with with tan Pfaltzgraff dishes, I have a few of her pieces, I left so many in her home when the people buying it wanted it furnished...I should have, could have, but didn't, now I wish. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Now in 1973 I had orange counters gold appliances and wallpaper along with a patterned floor, Oh My.
Hugs,
Donna
Oh my gosh,
The tears are flowing.
Both my grandmother and my hubbys grandmother had these wheat dishes.
We were given a few plates and a couple of bread plates :)
It was so unexpected to see these today.
Thank you for the memories.
I guess I need to dry my eyes and go find the few I have and suprise my hubby.
Thank you so very much .
Blessings to you .
Hugs
Oh Dot
I forgot to tell you how beautiful your table setting looks .
So nice the way everything matches :)
You have a fabulous tablescape !
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Hi Picket,
I just love this yellow tablescape. It is so pretty with the wheat design. And the snazzy "placemats" really put a fresh spin on a cherished design.
Dawn
Hello Sweet Pea! Oh my I can't believe you posted about these dishes! I was thinking of you the other day, when I was at an antique store. I saw something that would go perfect with these dishes!!! I picked them up for you, and would love to send them along. If you would please send me your address, I will ship them right out. Send me an e-mail.
dustbun55@aol.com
Debbie from NJ xo
Dot, your tablescape looks like you opened the window and let some morning sunshine in ... it's just beautiful. I love the mismatched placemats, and your new dinner plates make perfect chargers. And your ... uh, Jen's ... goblets are the icing on the cake!
I love your table girlfriend...thanks for sharing.....Pat H
I love your wheat dishes! The tablesetting is so pretty and I love the different placemats. ..so welcoming and cheery! You sell your self short...you've got Martha beat by a mile!
Kevin's aunt had two sets of those mushroom canisters and accesories. ...she passed them on to me. Do you need any more pieces? I can look through them and see if we have what you need! I was saving one set for the farmhouse, but the other is just taking up room! Let me know!
Hugs, Rhonda :)
Your playing paid off and into another tablescape of beauty! It made me hungry on this stormy rainy day for turkey, mashed potatoes and some yummy gravy. The 70's were great, weren't they? I had orange formica counter tops and thought they were gorgeous! I still love my pyrex from that era and even use our Corelle ware on most days because of how light they are easy to stack in the dish washer.:)!
My mom has the beautiful gold goblets...I might have to borrow, say about 4 of them. Hopefully she won't mind! Jen made me smile!
Thanks for the memories!
Beth~♥
Picket, my Momma had those same wheat dishes when I was growing up! Oh boy the memories are flowing back to those good old days of roast and mashed taters on those wheat plates:) Beautiful table setting and I love the new dishes as chargers and the place mats and the goblets. Thanks for playing today. It was so much fun:)
Debbie L.
Your new dishes were meant to go with the wheat dishes. AND, the color of the placemats (aka dish towels) are perfect. Tell Jen to hang in there - she'll get the goblets back eventually, I bet. I'm an Indian giver, also; as I'm always borrowing back things I have given the kids. Especially, if they are using them. Have a great weekend. Sally
Hi Picket! Oh,how pretty! I love your Wheaty dishes and you've made everything look so nice. Now, I had to giggle when you said you sent Bill to get those goblets back! He's such a good hubby! :)
Love your dish towel placemats! The colors are certainly perfect! You didn't mentions that square bowl on the table, but it's marvelous!
I never had those mushroom canisters, but I knew so many who did! They're precious!
Be a sweetie and love your advice, Most Wise One!
Shelia :0
What a wonderful color combination! I love that you used the dishtowels as placemats and that yellow plate as a charger. And I love that you used a set of dishes that have such wonderful memories for you too. Beautiful table setting!
As always - warmth and love is showing in this.
You know Picket, everytime I see that pattern I am drawn to it...you succeeded in your goal of making everything warm and inviting...love the use of different dishcloths!
Also, your words of encouragement regarding joing in were so kind. I imagine there are many who are just starting homes and may be intimidated about joining in...I say, the more the merrier!
Blessings,
Susie
Lovely table! You did a great job!
I just love those wheat plates on top of your yellow dishes. And how smart of you to use dishtowels as your placemats! I'd love for you to stop by my blog sometimes. I've just started it. I'm a fellow Alabamian too. I'm right on the Alabama/Tennessee line. Keep up all your good work!
Dot I wish I had time to relax and play in my kitchen, I know, I have 3 days off but by then I'm exhausted and don't take the time to play! OK, enough of the pity me party! The plates look so great with the chargers and the different linens, I'm lovin the soft colors, really pretty Dot! Just think, soon you will have both daughters to trade stuff with!! Come by and see Amelias dancing! TTYL! xoxoxox
Hi Picket, another post where you speak to my heart. I couldn't agree with you more, it's those little touches that lets our family know how important they are. The name on the bottom of the plate doesn't matter! I almost cried when I saw your canister set, I was given a set of those when I got married! When green and gold came back "in" a few years ago, I said, "Oh, no! Not me, I had all that years ago." But guess what? I'm loving those colors all over again. I thought I was the only one who gave things to my kids and then wanted them back when they weren't using them! HA
Everything looks so pretty, Dot.
I so remember those wheat dishes..my mom didn't have them, I didn't have them...but a lot of people I knew did. They do bring back good memories...
Enjoyed seeing your pretties...
xo bj
This post had me feeling a tear or two. My grandma had the canisters like your mushroom one...whole set for the kitchen, and my mom had the wheat dishes...wish oh how I wish I had them now!!
Hi there ~ I especially love your photos today ... black and white are my favorite. Your 'Place' always looks so nice.
Aren't sweet memories the best?! So glad you got those dishes...I know you need more ; )
So, did ya really seak to get those goblets...really??? It looks wonderful!
I sooo remember those canisters. Mine have roosters on them. Country is the way to be.
Believe it or not, I have my Mom's old wheat dishes! Every time I visit your blog, I see something else that I have, also. I love the way you put your tablescape together. Looks SO pretty! You are BETTER than "Martha" and a real person. No pretense!
Betty in Oklahoma
I those dishes!. I think you will enjoy todays post!hehe It has dishes! hehe Kathy
Dot, it looks so pretty. And, my mother had those mushroom coffee mugs. I guess she must have sold them at a yard sale because we don't have them anymore. She loved them, too.
Good Morning Picket,
I was thinking about emailing you the other day, I've just been extra busy and time seems to be speeding by.
I love setting a table with dishes that have fond memories. Although these days, I'm lucky to get dishes on the table for our meals. Between First Communions, Graduations, Birthdays and Weddings, I feel like I'm in a whirlwind.
Did you get your pumpkin seeds planted?
Our son his here this weekend and I can hear him stirring, so I better get breakfast started. Keep in touch and hope your weekend in a good one.
Hugs
'D'
I saw a set of the wheat dishes at our GW....they look so familiar but I don't think my mom had any of these. I will ask her.
Take care and everything looks great you just need a pumpkin and a turkey! Dianntha
Picket,
I love your dishes!!!! :) I love the wheat pattern! I saw those same dishes on craigslist! I could slap myself for not getting them!
I hope all is well with you! I miss you!
xoxoxoxo
Donna Marie (deembee)
Hi Picket, the plates are as beautiful as the moemories behind it. I remember those mushroom canisters. Your tablescape is pretty and your kitchen is beautiful....Christine
Ok Dot, this was so cool reding through your blog this morning. My mom had a set of those dishes with the wheat pattern on htem, now not a whole set like you have, but I do remember eating off of those plates as a little girl. The mushroom canister set I had when Mike and I first got married. Mushroom deocr was real popular back in the early 80"s and I has a set in our first home we shared! Thanks for the memories this morning. Mom and I are having a tag sale at her house this afternoon. The work is all done, everything is tagged, but weve had a rain delay. So I haven't headed over there yet. I so want her to go back a reread your blog. You and here would be great fiends if you lived near by. I know she would love you. Your writings would inspire her too! She loves reminising about the past and your stories and memories remind me of her. Have a great day!
Hi Picket :)
I love what you said at the end of this post. Ah heck, I love what you always say LOL
I've seen those mushroom canisters before! Your tablescape is darling as always sweet sis, just like you :)
love you,
rue
I remember those dishes; they look great in your tablescape. I had the mushroom canisters and everything that went with them. I got everything for my bridal shower in 1974 and got rid of it years ago. Ughh...who would have thought I might want it one day. Love your blog!
Oh Picket this was such a sweet post... LOVED your tablescape today. Funny thing I had the entire collection of mushroom canisters and accessories... They sadly are long gone. I really liked the different placemats (towels) so cute. Have a good one my dear friend
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Hey you!!! Think my Mom had those cannisters way back when...love all your photos and I like simple silverware too!! Hope you are well, talk soon, Chrissy
Oooooh Girl I am sorry I'm so late...this is just another lovely table Picket and I love your new dishes the cream is just so you...I bet this would look great even with RED place mats or black ones...What are your plans for this weekend hope it something fun for you and Bill..May you be blessed my Dear friend...have missed you...Love ya sis...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
I just had to comment on the mushroom canister set! What a flashback! I got the entire canister set and salt/pepper shakers as a wedding present in 1975. I used them for years. At least one is glued together. They now sit on a shelf in my fruit cellar. You make me want to get them out!! I also inherited my grandma's dishes and I'm almost sure they're just like yours. Sadly she isn't here to ask her where they came from.
I so enjoy your blog. I have read it for months!
Of course, I think those wheat plates are fabulous, but the way you've coordinated everything is devine! The pretty plates are perfect chargers. Love the dish towels (so clever). This looks great. laurie
I love those plates! Wow, no wonder you love them, too! And with great memories attached, a winning combination! Your table is amazing with those colors...
I'm new to your blog, but I came by to congratulate you on winning Christine's giveaway! ;-)
Once again you've put me to shame with your "______-a-holic" ways! (I don't dare print the word for fear of great wrath descending upon me, LOL!! My little wheat plate looks so lonely in my china cabinet and you have all it's siblings and cousins at your home! Someday I will get her some friends but until then I'll just come back and visit your little wheat family and dream of what could be! LOLOLOLOLOLOL!! Me
Oh Picket I just had to stop by again today and tell you what I saw at the Estate Sale I went to today. A whole, complete set of Wheat plates! Only this set had a yellow border around every plate and bowl. I said, "You know honey, I saw these on a wonderful blog just yesterday....they are coming back and I think they would be just lovely in our dining room!"
He said, "Oh really! We have too many sets of dishes!" That's a man for ya! The whole set was only $25.00....teapot and everything....You would have loved it!
I had those mushroom canisters for years after I got married in 1975...wonder whatever happened to them??? Must have blessed somebody else with them along the way. My mom-in-love had the dishes too. Wonder if she still has them? hmmmm
One of the reasons I like looking at your blog...... your plates! You have the best ones!! The wheat on those plates is very pretty. Some colors are always in style, no matter what!!
Oh Dot, you have such beautiful dishes!!! I firgured it was about time i got over for a visit, life is so busy right now, but im doing my best to stop into blogland when i can. Thank you so much for stopping over to see my cabinet/tv nook makeover, im so thrilled that it turned out as i had visioned, that doenst happen often with me...lol and thank you Dot for your kind words. I hope you are having a fantastic weekend.
hugs
janet
Picket: You're absolutely right, the esophageal spasms do feel like a heart attack. The GI doctor told us that most people think they're having heart attacks when it happens. It breaks my heart to see him hurting so much and not be able to do anything about it. Jill is an absolute angel though. She knew when she agreed to marry him that he had this medical condition and that they would probably always have medical debt but she's agreed to do it anyway. Bless her little heart, who knew it would start just two weeks into their marriage. Larry and I are covering all medical bills until they're married. Our insurance doesn't cover him as he's over the age of 19. It's drained what we had for Trav's mission so we're just walking by faith that we can get by. We now have a grundle of medical debt from it but I'd rather have Nicholas get better. I overheard the doctor saying some pretty nice things to his nurse about Nicholas and then I heard him say, "he has a horrible disease" and then told her to do whatever they could to help us afford the procedures. He's a good man who truly cares about his patients. Anyway, sorry this turned into a novel but I'm on a break at work (working all the overtime I can right now) and so I had a minute to stop by. Thanks for your prayers for him, I usually don't ask people to pray and I'm glad you took the initiative bz he certainly needs divine intervention at this point (so does Trav). :) Thanks.
hi, sweet Dot! Judy told me you painted your lower cabinets black & I had to come by & see them. They look great! You have been on a painting frenzy around your place, haven't you?! Really looks good & I love keeping the top ones creamy white. You did a super job. :)
Your table looks lovely, saw a set of your wheat dishes today at a local antique mall (not sure what they wanted for them)It's amazing all the different dishes that were giveaways with detergant or gas purchase.
Love this post!
And guess what? I grew up with those mushrooms, and my mom had the matching wallpaper!
Wow, did that ever bring back memories!
Love that you found your childhood dishes! They are back in style, girl!
Do you need any more pieces? I see some now and then at the consignment stores I haunt and I would be happy to pick some up for you if I see some again.
Your tablescape looks so pretty and inviting!
Well I had forgot about the mushrooms ! LOL . I had a friend that did her kitchen in them and I thought I was going to be attacked by mushrooms every time I went in that kitchen, LOL . They were everywhere !
Oh your table looks awesome! I had thought that I had the same dishes as you, but now that I see your dishes again, you have a gold color in the wheat. Mine are the Golden Rhapsody pattern by Kayson.
My mom had the golden rhapsody dishes. Her father owned a Mobil gas station and they were something people could earn for buying gas there, but he gave her a whole set for free! My brother has the set, but I found matching dishes at Goodwill. Like your dishes, mine sure bring back wonderful memories and make me feel closer to my mom who has been gone 27 years this month.
It's too funny that you "stole" the goblets from your daughter! hehehe!
Kady
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