If you were coming to dinner, I might have to keep the dishes I bought at the auction Saturday: Fire King Pink Swirl. (Think of Jadeite, but in pink.)
If I were keeping the plates, then I might as well keep this tablecloth.
And the glasses I got last week.
Are you bringing your doll? She can sit in the pink wicker high chair.
If you were coming to dinner (with or without your doll), I would keep the net picnic cover.
And I'd keep the napkin holder.
I'd go pick a bouquet of sweet peas from the garden.
We could sit down and say "What a pretty table," and then we could ask, "Where's the food?" And I would say that I'm too busy building my antique-mall kingdom to bother cooking.
So since you aren't coming to dinner (I was afraid the lack of food might be a deal-breaker), I'll show you what I'm toting over to my display case - all of this stuff, some that you've seen before, and some that I I got Saturday at an auction that was completely enjoyable.
Even though I didn't get everything I wanted, I got enough to make me happy. Like these hangers.
And a teapot grease can. How is it possible that anything designed to store grease could be so cute?
More from the auction to come - in the meantime, happy Monday!
You sure went to alot of trouble to set that pretty table, so I guess I better come for dinner. Just don't accidentally pour me a cup of tea out of that grease pot!
I guess I've been living under a rock. I had no idea there was such a thing as pink Fire King. My world is no longer the same!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | July 19, 2010 at 08:31 AM
I cannot find a single thing to buy here the ENTIRE summer and yet look at all that crap you find to buy!
That's it. I am moving in. Will be there in 3 days.
Posted by: Sarah | July 19, 2010 at 08:41 AM
It's official. I'm hooked on your blog. I check it multiple times every day, hoping for a peek at your latest loot. How 'bout I come up there and junk with you for a while?
Posted by: marykayandrews | July 19, 2010 at 09:36 AM
I absolutely love those pink dishes and the pretty flowery glasses. Really, what do you need food for when you have all that vintage yumminess?
Posted by: Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk | July 19, 2010 at 10:47 AM
So, so pretty Barbara. I am truly amazed how you find such good stuff. Puts mine to shame! I can live with that, as long as you keep sharing! At least I can dream.
The sweet peas are so lovely! I bought some seeds this year and didn't get around to planting them. Shocking, I know. I don't think our summer heat would bode well for them. Your summer climate is probably better.
Posted by: Shelley Germann | July 19, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Food? I am too busy drooling over those pink plates and that tablecloth and those glasses. Ok now where are they going?? Road Trip!
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | July 19, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Oooo I love your finds and I would come to dinner even without the food!!! Love those pink plates!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | July 19, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Oh my goodness, think about how good a big fat juicy piece of golden fried chicken would look on one of those lovely pink plates with a side of mac n' cheese, with a homemade biscuit and gravy...I could faint...Then I would need to have a big glass of sweet iced tea from one of those perfect pink glasses...my mouth is watering ...also we must be very careful to not get any food on that beautiful tablecloth..Thanks for the wonderful blog, I love it!
Posted by: Kathy | July 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Oh good grief -- that little teapot grease thing! Seriously. Cuter than a unicorn.
Posted by: Into Vintage | July 19, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Your stuff is great! Fantastic. Keep it all. (or give it to me)
Posted by: Nanette | July 19, 2010 at 03:02 PM
I'll bring a doll...I LOVE that sweet highchair! Wish I could shop at your store! ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | July 19, 2010 at 04:18 PM
I want it all. I guess I have to start going to auctions. Now that my shop is open, it is time to do some major shopping for the shop. By the way, I just posted the photos today of the shop's opening. Yes Hard work, but so much fun.
Posted by: Sherrie | July 19, 2010 at 05:06 PM
Well, that is such a delightful place setting, it doesn't even need food! And that little grease pot is so cute!
Posted by: Janelle | July 19, 2010 at 09:50 PM
Well, Barbara, you've gone and done it. You've made me mad. I am absolutely in a crazed frenzy trying to find pink Fire King and I visit you and what do I see! Oh, look what I found, you say! I am green with envy. And if that Pink Swirl was not bad enough, that table cloth is eatting away at me! I almost cried when I saw the pink wicker high chair. Why do you do this to me? Why can't I live in your area so I could shop in your booth? Life isn't fair sometimes. Thanks for the beautiful post. I really did love seeing everything. Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | July 20, 2010 at 03:06 PM
Funny story! Great finds! Good pictures! You crack me up! :D
Posted by: mary | July 22, 2010 at 09:59 AM
I've never seen a napkin holder like that. How awesomely cute!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | July 22, 2010 at 03:37 PM
I have that punch bowl. It was mine when I was a child and I saved it. I still Love it. Great finds!
Posted by: Julie | July 23, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Okay, tell me you are selling those pink plates. To me please. They are so lovely. I have never seen them before. What a great find!
XO,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | July 23, 2010 at 10:21 AM