My Plates

New "blate", though not as deep as my other one.
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I don't know how I missed this thread! I love to look at what people have in dishes. My mother was absolutely set that I had to have matching dishes. We went to multiple stores but I never saw anything that really struck me as desirable. Finally, I told her that I wanted the blue roses dishes. She stared and said, "You know those came from the grocery store, don't you?" Yes, I knew. When a different piece would come out, my sister and I had to go through the line ahead of her so we each could buy a piece. Now, ironically, these are collectable but, at the time, they ranked right there with carnival glass (also now collectable.) The pattern is Johann Haviland Blue Garland. Purchased in the mid-70s at Payless for 5-25 cents a piece or $2 for a set of 8 of something.

I like them because they are frilly, pretty, and make me smile remembering how my mother wanted them for special meals. I use them for everyday and put them in the dishwasher without issue. (No microwaving though.)

Basically, I love playing house. Some people collect coins, models, etc. I collect pieces and items that flesh out what my grandparents and parents had. My great grandmother had 8 siblings which she raised. One Christmas they bought her a silverplate luncheon set in William Rogers 1937 Memory Hiawatha flatware. It was a "grilling set" so the forks and knives were of a very different style. When antiquing or thifting, I enjoy finding pieces in the pattern and I do love using them. I also have the hand-painted china from my great-grandma, which were wedding gifts from relatives and friends.

For me, it is memories of those who used them and contributed to me becoming me. :flowers:
 
Kathleen said:
I don't know how I missed this thread! I love to look at what people have in dishes. My mother was absolutely set that I had to have matching dishes. We went to multiple stores but I never saw anything that really struck me as desirable. Finally, I told her that I wanted the blue roses dishes. She stared and said, "You know those came from the grocery store, don't you?" Yes, I knew. When a different piece would come out, my sister and I had to go through the line ahead of her so we each could buy a piece. Now, ironically, these are collectable but, at the time, they ranked right there with carnival glass (also now collectable.) The pattern is Johann Haviland Blue Garland. Purchased in the mid-70s at Payless for 5-25 cents a piece or $2 for a set of 8 of something.

I like them because they are frilly, pretty, and make me smile remembering how my mother wanted them for special meals. I use them for everyday and put them in the dishwasher without issue. (No microwaving though.)

Basically, I love playing house. Some people collect coins, models, etc. I collect pieces and items that flesh out what my grandparents and parents had. My great grandmother had 8 siblings which she raised. One Christmas they bought her a silverplate luncheon set in William Rogers 1937 Memory Hiawatha flatware. It was a "grilling set" so the forks and knives were of a very different style. When antiquing or thifting, I enjoy finding pieces in the pattern and I do love using them. I also have the hand-painted china from my great-grandma, which were wedding gifts from relatives and friends.

For me, it is memories of those who used them and contributed to me becoming me. :flowers:
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This is a beautiful story and such wonderful family history to keep!
Thank you for sharing this 🥰
 
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