Found Items

When I first began blogging just over a year ago,

I saw "ironstone" everywhere!

I had collected white dishes for years - decades even.

But was it ironstone? 

Was there a difference 

between my hutch full of mismatched white 

ceramic plates, cups and bowls and the 

authentic white ironstone I saw in blogs?

I figured there probably was.

And, I was to embarrassed to admit my ignorance

to ask about it for a while. Then, I felt safe

enough to ask Rosemary at Villa Barnes just

what exactly ironstone was. 

"Now, I must risk looking stupid, but I'd like to ask you - what exactly constitutes ironstone? Is it any kind of white non-translucent ceramic piece? I know I've seen lots of it posted and yet when I try to find information, it's not terribly specific. I know it was originally made in England, it's not translucent, it's heavy and durable. Can you tell me anything else? 

When I started collecting, it was just white stuff. I don't know if any of it is ironstone or not - I just like it! Anyway, maybe because we're both Christ-followers, I feel safe asking you a stupid question. :)"

And  Rosemary was gracious to me.

"It's not a stupid question.  The difference between ironstone and porcelain is, ironstone literally has iron in it.  Ironstone is definitely heavier, especially the older ones.  I have old ironstone platters that weigh a ton.  Sometimes it will say ironstone on it."

xoxoRosemary

Since then, I've been reading the bottoms of

any English design pieces. I've found
Ironstone from China. Lots of it. I bought some.

But last weekend I actually found two pieces of

English Ironstone from the J and G Meakin.

Aren't they pretty?

They're not rare, but they're authentic.

I also found some silver plate flatware. 

Nice and tarnished, just like I like. 

I don't think I'll probably eat with it, 

but I'll be perusing Pinterest to see just

what clever thing might be done with it.

I also found these charming pieces:

A circa 1940's apple corer with a green wood handle,

and a charming turquoise speckled enamel spoon.

I found decorative items, too. 

This fiberglass medallion caught my eye...

It has a flaw...

but since I'll paint it anyway, it's not relevant.

Next time, you'll see how it's changed!

Now, I just have to decide where to put it.

This little lamp shade is nice...

Like new. Cute shape, too. 2 bucks. SOLD.

Within the hour, I stopped by Hobby Lobby and found this:

A lovely new burlap lamp shade that fits a lamp

in my living room perfectly! How much?

A harp and finial were attached. The lamp probably broke.

(The finial was orange...not the crystal one pictured.)

I was also excited to find these!:

What??? Don't you like them?

How about NOW?

These definitely look better naked.

Word for the Day:

Genesis 2:25

The man and his wife were both naked, 
and they felt no shame.

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