Silver Sunday, Tea Anyone...?

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, anyone for tea?

I love old silver,
but much of it is out of my price range.

So what I have, are bits and pieces
 I've collected from my flea market adventures.

This set was black with tarnish when I found it,

but I knew something wonderful was hidden underneath.

This is my wedding china, really French faience;

heavier and hand painted.

No two pieces are exactly alike.

Pewter tea tin...

With my favorite Scottish biscuits,

 "McVitties Digestibles".

They taste a little like graham crackers,

but more dense.

my "new" silver spoons,

and "old" butter knives.

Oh and let's not forget the Crabtree & Evelyn.

The tray isn't very heavy and it's a completely

 different style from the Georgian tea set,

but I love the ornate design, vintage by Wallace.

A lot of people like their silver tarnished.

And I have certain pieces that I do,

but silver is such a gorgeous metal

I like to keep mine shined.

 

Hope you have a delicious day!

Drop by and visit Beth over at

Gypsy Fish Journal

for a day of Silver inspiration.

Wishing Big on White Wednesday

This is another day for "two, two, two parties in one",

well three, if you count my previous post.

I had so much fun with the Multiples Party,

 that I wanted to play along with Vintage Junky's

"Wish List Party".

 Her instructions were to be totally selfish,

 and find something for which you were wishing.

And of course, I just love participating in White Wednesday,

so today I'm doing both!

Classical English Conservatory

OK, so I'm going BIG

And while I'm at it I'll take the flagstone or brick paver patio.

I love English Country Design and this is just something

 I have admired and desired for a long time.

Do I need it? no. Would I love to have it? yes.

Today you get just a hint at my totally decadent desires.

OK, it won't fit in a stocking.

My life is full of wonderful people and things,

But there are just a few items that a girl can wish for...

(images from Town and Country US and Oakleaf Conservatories)

And THEN, I could do this...!

AHHHH, just a little daydreaming, here.

I'll try not to let it get out of hand.

images from Country Living

I guess if you're going to wish, it needs to be good!

Say Hi to Michelle at Vintage Junky

And Kathleen at Faded Charm

And may all your "White Wishes" Come True!

Debra