Thrift-Larking Treasures

You'd think that because I'm decluttering and downsizing that I wouldn't be going to thrift stores. Well, you'd be wrong. I love going to thrift stores because you never know what treasures await. And, frankly I just like seeing and touching pretty things. Occasionally I find a piece that grabs my heart and won't let go.

Some years ago I bought a set of 12 pink dessert plates, just because I couldn't resist the lovely feminine color, rimmed with gold.

I love using them! They are especially pretty for Valentine's Day or a Spring luncheon or tea.

Last week on a little thrift-larking adventure I found a platter that caused me to say, "Be still my heart!"

Isn't that the prettiest platter ever? I love it!

On a past adventure I found these two delightful glasses for when TopDad and I are alone for breakfast.

Now, for proof that more is going out than coming in, a couple of photos of the stuff stacked up for a yard sale and/or donation.

Have you been doing any Larking? (Search for, or creation of treasures)

Tuesday's Treasures

Plates used exclusively for desserts make even a plain piece of banana bread special!

It's easy (and cheap) to set a beautiful table with thrift store finds. I found these pretty dessert plates a dozen years ago at a thrift store where I volunteered one afternoon a week. The lead crystal spoon holder was a gift from my mother many years ago. The silver plate forks were a more recent purchase at a thrift store for 35 cents each! And the pale blue damask tablecloth was purchased at a thrift store (when and where I don't remember!). I enjoy using these to make dessert special.