Hello Everyone,
I'm so excited to share with you
'My Vintage Bird Cage'
A few weeks ago I won a $50 dollar gift certificate from
Between Naps on the Porch.
for
I thought today's tablescape would be an appropriate time to show
'My Vintage Bird Cage'
as the Tablescape Centerpiece.
as the Tablescape Centerpiece.
I also just had an update to Picasa 3 and added this wonderful Museum Matte.
Just love the look!
Just love the look!
I've had the bird's nest and eggs for awhile
and
the bird I just bought at Yes, you guessed it
Tuesday morning.
It isn't vintage but just about everything else on this table is...
It isn't vintage but just about everything else on this table is...
The beautiful dessert plates and tea cups and saucers were my Father's Grandmother's dishes.
The plates have RS Prussia marked on the back.
I don't know how my family acquired the dishes, but I was was the fortunate one to inherit the antiques.
There is something soft and romantic about vintage table settings.
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"RS Prussia" porcelain is know both for the complexity of its molds and for the beauty of the patterns, most of which were applied using floral transfers, such as gold gilding or embellishments like thick enameling to give the floral prints texture.
'Shell Pearl' by Fostoria
Wedding gift 1960
Wedding gift 1960
I found the vintage napkin rings at the thrift store and 12 napkins came with a
120" tablecloth I found at a yard sale.
Hand made in Columbia
Ralph Lauren Plate - gift 2010
Ralph Lauren Salad Plate - gift 2010
Tag Dessert Plate - Tuesday Morning 2011
RS Prussia Dessert Plates
cups and saucers - Inherited gift 2005
Thank you all for visiting My Cozy Corner.
I hope you enjoyed your journey into the vintage era...
I just love my
Vintage Bird Cage
and
Vintage dishes are a plus.
Please join me as I travel to some of my favorite blogs and share my Vintage Bird Cage.
Faded Charm for White Wednesday
Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday
Colorado Lady for Vintage Thingies Thursday
A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday
and
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday
I am so delighted you all enjoyed
my Tea Room...
Your comments were awesome!
xo
Betty
Beautiful dishes, I love the roses~! Fantastic bird cage too, looks nice on your table. Happy VTT~
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love vintage bird cages. I have one in my flower bed covered in ivy. Looks great on your table.
ReplyDeleteI found you over at White Wednesday and have become your newest follower. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and maybe you'll decide to follow back. THANKS 8-)
Well, Betty, I just love love love everything on your table! You are a lucky girl to win that gift certificate and a smart one to choose that bird cage! The bird and nest are just right in it. But----that china from your great grandmother is breath taking! The fluted edges and the design are wonderful. I enjoyed my visit! Linda
ReplyDeleteYour table is stunning! I LOVE birdcages and could never resist bringing them home, "YOURS is SO Sweet"! Congratulations on your win!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you have your father's grandmothers heirlooms. I have always admired the beauty of dishes from PRUSSIA! They are so exquisite...
I've had a wonderful visit with you today!
Big Hugs,
Donna
Beautiful table setting! Funny detail to allow the bird cage can be a jewel in the table setting. Very sweet dessert plates. Inheriting beautiful china is happiness. I wish you a wonderful weekend! Zinnia
ReplyDeleteYour Prussian set is beautiful - especially the ruffled dessert dish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table. I like how you have the centerpiece at the end. It all looks so cozy and inviting. You are lucky indeed to have inherited those pieces. They are fortunate to be in a home that appreciates them and uses them.
ReplyDeleteYou tablescape is just beautiful! I especially love those scalloped plates!
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Linda
Oh my I love your plates and cups and saucers! How lucky they are your Great Grandmothers!
ReplyDeleteLove the birdcage, what a wonderful win!
I love the bird cage - so vintagey and elegant.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see vintage bird cages in antique shops etc I think of all you girls who love to use them in your decor.
ReplyDeleteI'm in LOVE with those shell pearl glasses you got for a wedding present back in 1960.
Your dishes are beautiful! I love the roses on the teacups too! A very pretty table. Congrats on winning the vintage birdcage...its pretty.
ReplyDeleteBlessings My Friend,
I love the bird cage--it is so pretty on your table. The whole setting looks lovely! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThose dessert plates are stunning! I love the vignette in the birdcage too, very cute!
ReplyDeleteI adore your bird cage and like how you've put it at one end of the table making that the focal point. So interesting and pretty! Those ruffled plates are beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous spring table. I love your spring decor with those beautiful bird cage, dishes and colours! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on my blog:)
Have a nice day.
Hi Betty! What joyful treasures you share! I love that birdcage and the bird inside. The plates are gorgeous. You are setting a pretty Easter table today. enjoy the weekend. Anne
ReplyDeleteits so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMy Pink, you might want to link up with my Color Connection meme as well.
Your birdcage is adorable! And it looks so cute on your table. I bought the same napkin rings at an antiques store in Ocean Beach a few eeks ago. I used them to make little pin cushions. Happy Pink Saturday. ~Marti
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