Thrifty Vintage Finds

New Tablescaping Finds!

I am so excited about this pretty set of dishes!

You are very likely to see these turn up in a Tablescape in the near future.

My Daughter who lives in Illinois is always on the lookout for dishes, for her addicted mother. You might say she feeds my addiction. She recently found this delicately beautiful set at one of her favorite haunts.
The dishes are Taylor Smith Taylor and the pattern is "Celeste".

The Taylor, Smith & Taylor Pottery was founded in 1899 by C. A. Smith and Col. John N. Taylor, using the facilities of the Taylor, Smith & Lee Pottery.   TS&T began operations as a nine-kiln pottery employing approximately 50 people.  In the early days of production only local clays were used.  Later, TS&T bought clay from Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida.  TST´s plant was the largest and most automated in the United States.  More than 50,000 dozen pieces were produced per week by the firm´s 500 employees.
In 1903 the Taylor interests were purchased by W. L. Smith and his son.  The firm remained under the Smith ownership and management until early 1973 when the plant was purchased by Anchor Hocking Corporation to become the foundation of its Pottery Division.
For many years both earthenware and fine china bodies were used.  The Lu Ray Pastels was one of TS&T most popular lines.  The china body was discontinued in the early 1970´s.  TS&T closed in 1981.
Source: Robbins Nest Replacement Service

This china is whiter than in this pic.
It is a clean white with little grey/silver swirls and blue dots as stylized flowers and platinum trim.

Isn't this the sweetest little cup and saucer. Kinda of prissy, I think!
The six piece place settings will be very versatile.

This is the basic place setting.

 It appears this was originally a service for twelve. Some of the cups are missing and one has a small chip. I will use that one if necessary.  Do you ever do that? Discretely use the chipped or imperfect dish?
There are twelve dinner plates and fifty-five pieces in all.
The price was $28.00 total. Thrifty deal, don't you think? Kim is a great little shopper. Her mama taught her well.

If you are not already doing this, use cheapo paper plates for dish protectors. Works great, costs less and if you break the dishes you can eat out of the paper plates. No Waste!
Recently I purchased this beautiful stemware through Ebay.

I was looking for something delicate and etched. I took a chance on these because the pictures on Ebay showed up as being very cloudy. After some messaging with the seller I decided to take a chance. I think they are awesome!

Because I was still antsy, I purchased the water goblets, white wines and cordials. I passed on the tall sherbet/champagnes. My mistake. 

The water goblets and the wines have a flower, wispy leaf stem and little round dots/berries. I think they match the china beautifully. The cordials are a little different pattern.

The seller didn't know the pattern nor did I. I sent a photo to Replacements Ltd. and they sent me the name of the maker, pattern and price list. I did GOOD! I bought eight each of the water goblets and wines for $5.00 each and the cordials were seven for $5.99. This seller's shipping was nominal. Less than gas for a day of thrifting.
The manufacturer is Arcadia Export-Import and the pattern is "Orlean". This pattern was discontinued in 1951. Some information says it is German and some sources listed Hungary.
Replacements lists the water goblet at more than three times what I paid.

I have some other vintage goodies around the house, including me. I will use those to create a "Thrifty Vintage Tablescape" coming soon. 
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UPDATE ON GRIP DECK DETACHABLE BEDSKIRT

Thank you so much for your kind comments and many inquiries about the Grip Deck Detachable Bedskirt Kit.

Many of you asked where I purchased my Grip Deck kit for my bedskirt. I posting this update in an attempt to answer those questions.

My Instructions for making the actual bedskirt panels are  at the top of my blog, on the Tutorial Page.

There is good news and bad news. 

The bad news. It seems the Grip Deck kit is no longer available. I have tried to reach the website from which I purchased my kit. The site is no longer active. They are no longer in business.

I was able to find a patent filing for this kit issued to Sweet Dreams West of Tuscan, Az., their phone number had been disconnected. 

Looks like I am the only person who bought one of these kits. LOL! I really DID and DO like the product.

The good news. I have figured out how to make it with readily available supplies.  My suggestions are a part of this post.

I have been thinking about this and it can be duplicated.  There are three ways to achieve this.

My Method for making the deck!

1.  The base, the part covering the top of the boxspring, looks to be made from a product similar to a lightweight rug pad. You know the kind like the rubber shelf liner except heavier. You could purchase a lightweight rug pad that would fit your mattress. Cut to fit and stitch or glue the hook side of hook and loop tape around the perimeter of the pad/decking. Place this between your matteress and boxspring and proceed with the skirting instructions (on the tutorial page).

 2.  Purchase the rubber shelf liner. Cut three lengths, two for the side measurements and on for the foot measurement of your bed. Stitch or glue the hook side of hook and loop tape to one edge of each of the three sections you have cut. Lift the edge of your mattress and place these strips under the mattress edges with the tape to the outside edge. Proceed with the skirting instructions.

3.  If you don't mind adhering something directly to your mattress,  you could purchase the self adhesive hook and loop tape and attach the hook side to the top outside edges to your boxsprings.  Proceed with the skirting instructions.

You could adhere the self adhesive loop tape in the area shown in this photo. Top of the boxspring, outside edge.

I appreciate all the nice comments you left. I have tried to answer, in this post, the many questions you have. Thank you so much for your interest in this project. Hope this additional information helps.

I will be back Monday with the pillows and a surprise window treatment.

Please pray for all our friends in harm's way from hurricane Irene. I am praying for the safety and well being of you and your loved ones. 

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A Prayer For Charlie

We have been taught that Angels walk among us.

Today we recognize our little Angel, Charlie.

Dear Lord,  

Let us come before you as the little children.

With wide-eyed wonder we recognize your greatness.

It is with that wonder, faith and trust that we ask your blessings upon your little ones stricken at this time.

We know without asking that 

they are in your wonderful embrass.

May we follow your loving example 

caring and providing for the least of these

thy children.

In your precious name, Jesus

In order to assist in raising money for Charlie's charity, Miracle Makeover, I am posting this to:

Beverly's Pink Saturday@ How Sweet The Sound

Please go over, visit and leave a comment. That earns money for Miracle Makeover!!