I am in the midst of my "Winter Cleaning". We're having a big holiday party in a few weeks and I want to get the house in order. I find that entertaining is always a good catalyst for me to get all those projects done that I have been putting off (and off and off). Case in point, my vintage china plate collection.
It's gotten totally out of hand - with stacks and stacks piled on virtually every surface!
So, I felt it was time to do a little "editing".
I've decided that I am just going to keep my absolute favorites and the rest are headed for my shop and the donation center. The plates in these photos are actually "the keepers". But I have many, many more that I just don't have room for, so look for a shop update in the new year. (And for all of you who have emailed about purchasing them, I promise I will give everyone a head's up here on the blog before I list them).
Now my house is going to look a little spiffier and I will be a little less likely to end up on an episode of "Hoarders"!
Jessica
I NEED this! Can't wait to see it in the shop.
Posted by: Jen | December 05, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Wow you have such a beautiful collection. It would be hard to part with these gorgeous dishes.
Posted by: Jocelyn | December 05, 2011 at 11:49 AM
oooo, when when. I bought a few of your pieces last year and they were beautiful.
When, when??
Karen
Posted by: Karen | December 05, 2011 at 01:30 PM
Oh my goodness, I can't believe you're getting rid of them! I'm just starting my collection-going to use them at my wedding someday!
Posted by: Rachel Gunn | December 05, 2011 at 03:28 PM
I love these, I want these!!!
Posted by: kristen paul | December 05, 2011 at 06:20 PM
beautiful collection!!!
Posted by: Marcela | December 05, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Well heaven forbid you wind up on hoarders. I won't watch, LOL so guess you have to weed out. But how? Jeez, they sure make for gorgeous photographs. I'm sure your table will be out of this world. Margie
Posted by: Latebloomerbuds.wordpress.com | December 05, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Gorgeous, beautiful, don't get get rid of a thing. I did the cleaning to get ready for a party last week. I go crazy for crystal and silver.
Posted by: Spiral Style | December 05, 2011 at 09:31 PM
What a gorgeous collection - so pretty. I have some vintage china that has been passed down to me but I try to keep it for special occasions!I think I should use it more often.
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Posted by: miss b | December 09, 2011 at 01:03 PM
they're all beautiful.. I could never part with them. never. xo
Posted by: bonitarose | December 11, 2011 at 02:21 PM
That's exactly what I'm going to be doing as soon as Christmas is over.......down with the tree, then lots and lots of china washing and cleaning.... :-)
Merry Christmas,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | December 24, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Beautiful plate collection. One is just more gorgeous then the other.
ColleenB.
Posted by: ColleenB. | January 02, 2012 at 08:44 AM
I have no idea how you could ever part with any of the collection! It is just gorgeous all together. I will have to check my local thrift and antique stores. I'd love to build a small collection like yours.
Posted by: Julia | August 06, 2012 at 09:51 PM