My New China Additions
Good Morning Ladies,
Sorry for the no-post on Friday and for not having a video this past Sunday. I have been really busy! I took Friday off to go to the license branch to renew our plates and to get information about our new driver’s licenses that we all have to get.
It’s insane! I don’t know about you all but by October of next year we (residents here in Indiana) all have to have these Real ID driver’s license or we won’t be able to fly or enter federal buildings. I have a feeling that these licenses are going to be required for lots of other things.
So after I dealt with that we took our daughter to see the new Adams Family Movie. It was okay. Okay, I won’t lie. I fell asleep in the theater. It was quite boring. It’s for smaller children which is fine. Once we left I looked at my daughter (who is in high school now) and said, “We should have gone to see Gemini Man and she said, “Yes”!
I also got another private invitation from Von Maur to attend their cosmetic show this past Saturday! It was wonderful! I had such a good time and got lots of free products! I also had my first mimosa. Not bad if I may say.
Alright, let’s get into my new (to me) Royal Albert Old Country Roses plates that I ordered from eBay.
Let me start off by saying that I have been trying to win a bid on these plates since 2014. It has been a very LONG journey. Normally when I place a bid someone always bids higher than me at the last minute. It has been very frustrating.
When I placed my bid for these I truly did not think that I would win. So I was shocked on the last day of the auction that I was the only bidder and that I had won!
I got four dinner size Royal Albert Old Country Roses plates. They were from an estate sale and I paid $35 total! Outstanding!
I cannot tell you how excited and happy I am! I have loved these plates the moment I saw them. I remember Trina Levers from Youtube showing her collection. I really miss her!
This is a simple table setting at home. This is nothing fancy just a typical dinner night.
I’m loving my new napkin ring holders. I found these at Sur la Table last year. They look vintage but are not. I just love them!
This is where I would sit. I am the only one who would have a cup of tea with dinner. This is the only Royal Albert teacup that I have. I have my large breakfast tea set but that one stays at the office. I am hoping to get more soon.
I feel like home life is elevated when you can dine like this. As simple as it is. Dining well and living well at home can cause you to forget some of the crazy people out there.
I always move my large arrangments to the end of the table. It’s mostly just me, my husband, and daughter. They don’t mind it being a garden at the end of the table.
I also have this Royal Albert set. This is called Hawthorn. All I need is one teacup and saucer. I have three so I need to get on eBay soon!
Okay, ladies, I am going to start my day. I have today off because it is a federal holiday and I have a list of things that I need to get checked off. I plan on posting a new video today as well so we will see. Enjoy your Monday!
(photos via Mrs. Shockley)
Dear Mrs. Shockley,
Good things come to those who wait. Very nice purchase. I have never seen Hawthorn….it's just lovely. Your table looks so pretty, too.
My husband just received his new DL in the mail….I have to go in two weeks. I guess I'll pack my lunch and take some reading material. The photo on his new one, that came in the mail, is black and white. It looks strange…I wonder how my pink lipstick is going to look.
Aren't mimosas good! Von Maur is such a nice store. My first visit was a few months ago in Columbus.
I forgot and went to the bank yesterday. Good things are coming your way.
Warmly, Kathleen
Hello Kathleen,
Thank you for visiting as always!The photos are in black and white? That is strange I have not seen our new ones yet. No one has gotten theirs yet. At least no one I know. Lol, I would wonder how you makeup would look too.
I love Von Maur. They have old fashion values with great customer service! Thank you again Kathleen! It made me smile!
Hi Mrs. Shockley,
I just love your tablescape. It's elegant, yet looks simple to put together. I have been using my best at the dining table and you are right, it elevates life a bit and distracts us from the outside world. Thank you for another beautiful post.
Best,
Mya
Hello Mya,
Glad to hear that you have been using your best. I tell my friends all the time. Use it, why wait. It's there to enjoy if not someone else will enjoy it for you. Beautiful things beg to be used and we should. I hope you are having a great week!