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 🥰
 
Table set with my grocery store dishes, which are now weirdly collectable. Johann Haviland Blue Garland is the pattern.

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My Christmas dishes come from my grandmother. She worked at Montgomery Wards. After Christmas, she went to Woolworths to buy these dishes called Poinsettia and Ribbons as they were on clearance. I believe they were made by Fairfax or Holiday House. In other words, they were very cheap, but I think they are pretty and they bring many memories.

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I have luncheon plates from a great grandmother made by limoge. I also have some milk glass buffet plates made by Anchor Hocking from Momma.

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I have assorted pieces from other patterns. Handpainted from Great-Gma. Blue Willow from paternal grandmother. Some diner dishes from my maternal grandparent's diner. Rose dishes from same grandma. Etc. I love dishes. I even have some breakfast dishes from a great grandmother that has burns on them from wood stoves, but I don't have entire sets of these.

I don't know why my sister has no interest in these items nor do her children, but these dishes enchant me. It's a way to keep connections with my memories and loved ones past. I'll take more photos as I use them.
 
Kathleen said:
Table set with my grocery store dishes, which are now weirdly collectable. Johann Haviland Blue Garland is the pattern.

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My Christmas dishes come from my grandmother. She worked at Montgomery Wards. After Christmas, she went to Woolworths to buy these dishes called Poinsettia and Ribbons as they were on clearance. I believe they were made by Fairfax or Holiday House. In other words, they were very cheap, but I think they are pretty and they bring many memories.

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I have luncheon plates from a great grandmother made by limoge. I also have some milk glass buffet plates made by Anchor Hocking from Momma.

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I have assorted pieces from other patterns. Handpainted from Great-Gma. Blue Willow from paternal grandmother. Some diner dishes from my maternal grandparent's diner. Rose dishes from same grandma. Etc. I love dishes. I even have some breakfast dishes from a great grandmother that has burns on them from wood stoves, but I don't have entire sets of these.

I don't know why my sister has no interest in these items nor does her children, but they enchant me. It's a way to keep connections with my memories and loved ones past. I'll take more photos as I use them.
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Beautiful! And Havilland is very collectible! ❤️
 
Kathleen said:
Table set with my grocery store dishes, which are now weirdly collectable. Johann Haviland Blue Garland is the pattern.

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My Christmas dishes come from my grandmother. She worked at Montgomery Wards. After Christmas, she went to Woolworths to buy these dishes called Poinsettia and Ribbons as they were on clearance. I believe they were made by Fairfax or Holiday House. In other words, they were very cheap, but I think they are pretty and they bring many memories.

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I have luncheon plates from a great grandmother made by limoge. I also have some milk glass buffet plates made by Anchor Hocking from Momma.

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I have assorted pieces from other patterns. Handpainted from Great-Gma. Blue Willow from paternal grandmother. Some diner dishes from my maternal grandparent's diner. Rose dishes from same grandma. Etc. I love dishes. I even have some breakfast dishes from a great grandmother that has burns on them from wood stoves, but I don't have entire sets of these.

I don't know why my sister has no interest in these items nor do her children, but these dishes enchant me. It's a way to keep connections with my memories and loved ones past. I'll take more photos as I use them.
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I really like the board in the center of the table! Great idea, Kathleen!

How come you place the napkins on the right?

Lee
 
QSis said:
I really like the board in the center of the table! Great idea, Kathleen!

How come you place the napkins on the right?

Lee
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You know, I cannot say about the napkins. My grandmother generally placed them there, as did Momma and now, it is habit I guess. I know what is "right," but always fall back in habit.

Thank you about my centerboard. I was questioned with raised eyebrows when I bought it, but it has been the best thing. I can "hide" hot pads under it in a blink of an eye.
 
QSis said:
Honestly, I can't believe so many of you do that, LOL! In 72 years, I've never seen that done - anywhere! And now maybe half the members of a small forum, place napkins on the right! :LOL:

You guys are pranking me, right?????

Lee
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QSis said:
Honestly, I can't believe so many of you do that, LOL! In 72 years, I've never seen that done - anywhere! And now maybe half the members of a small forum, place napkins on the right! :LOL:

You guys are pranking me, right?????

Lee
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We are not pranking you. This is interesting though, because it is a small forum. I hope out table manners are better, lol.
 
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