Thursday, May 24, 2012

Roses, Napkins, China and Fond Memories ~

Hello everyone, it is good to be back.

I love white napkins, a while back I bought a dozen gorgeous restaurant quality napkins and I have enjoyed using them. But, last week when I wandered into Marshall's after shopping at the nearby Trader Joe's (aren't I lucky to have two such great stores side-by-side). I found these great white, lace trimmed cotton napkins...




...they called me over and then jumped into my cart saying, " You need us, take us home".



Well, what could I do? I mean really...white, a great size, and lace.



I can hardly wait to invite someone over for dinner so I can use them.



The dishes I have paired them with are from my Aunt Lolly who I have mentioned here before. They are the Rosette pattern from Fiji China. Over the years I have eaten many wonderful meals off of them; she was a fantastic cook.  I feel so lucky to have them now in my home.





Roses, lace, lovely china, and fond memories, can anyone ask for more.


Have a happy day and thank you for visiting.


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25 comments:

  1. Oh those are really beautiful and they look like they could be heirloom linens. Had I been there I'd have had to buy some too.
    Lovely roses and such pretty china.
    I am glad that you are back online Adrienne, it was only this afternoon that i wondered why you had not been posting. I hope all is well.
    Hostess
    XO

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  2. They're beautiful!

    And with that pretty tea cup, well, buy some fast store bought sweets, put them on a pretty plate and invite a friend over for tea to use those napkins - no need to wait for the time and energy of a dinner!!!! ☺

    Very beautiful post!

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  3. Your vignette is beautiful. I love both the dishes and the napkins. Whoever you invite to dinner when you set up a table with these things will be very lucky to enjoy so many pretty things. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  4. I haven't seen such pretty napkins that weren't vintage! I wish Marshall's had "standard" inventory and I could go buy some. They are so pretty with your lovely china. What a nice connection with your Aunt!

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  5. Those napkins are pretty, but I wouldn't wait to use them! I use pretty cloth napkins everyday...because Don and I deserve them...and so do you!!! Have a great day!!

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  6. Welcome back!
    I'm not sure where you've been, but you've been missed...
    Love-ly place settings & those napkins are a wonderful score!
    Hugs....

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  7. Welcome back. You were indeed missed. A beautiful post. Such pretty napkins and gorgeous china.

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  8. Hello Adrienne:
    How lovely to have you back once more and we do hope that you have enjoyed a restful break. Your napkins are wonderful. One can never beat white, in our view, and it is always good to have them of a large size. And, of course, your china is so very, very pretty and makes for a perfect summer picture.

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  9. Beautiful! I love white napkins, especially when they sre trimmed with lace.
    ~Adrienne~

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  10. WElcome back, I've truly missed your special view on the world.

    And, I'd save the napkins for luncheons under your gazebo.

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  11. Oh, those napkins are pretty! They would've needed to bring them home too. Hope you have a happy weekend :)

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  12. HPS! 4th Year!


    Those napkins are so very pretty!


    Gabriela

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  13. "Beautiful Post"! Oh I know how those pretty things can follow us home...Your napkins are WONDERFUL!!! and those dishes with their sentimental value are "PRICELESS"! Is that a pale yellow I see on them??? LOVE THEM!
    Lucky you to have Trader Joes next door to TJMAXX...
    Have a fun holiday LONG weekend,
    Big Hugs,
    Donna

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  14. Beautiful post-I love that rose!!!

    Carolyn

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  15. Such a sensational entry for Pink Birthday!

    Please come and link at my Color Connection meme through my PINKentry, hope you'll join the fun!

    I am now your follower.

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  16. I love the linen napkins - I have some that are quite similar & I adore the pretty china! I just stumbled across your lovely blog & have signed up as your latest follower! I look forward to popping back soon for some more pretty inspiration!

    Melissah
    {Country Style Chic}

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  17. Hi Adrienne! I found you over at Pink Saturday's Party. White napkins with lace! What a great find!! Now we will all be going to that store looking for them! Your rose china is very pretty. Denise englishpurpleribbon.blogspot.com/

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  18. Of course you had to buy them! They look lovely along with the beautiful rose china. Have a wonderful week!
    Nancy

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  19. That is just so pretty. The good stuff always find those who will most cherish it, I think. Those napkins knew what they were doing. Thanks for coming by Quirky Vistas and leaving me a nice comment. That's how I found you and I'm glad I did. I'm now following your sweet blog.
    Liz

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  20. So nice to see that people with good taste still appreciate the finer objects of a bygone age! It is sad when family members give away or sell cherished family items such as dishes. Your dishes with memories of fabulous family meals cannot be duplicated!

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  21. I love white napkins too, and your new ones are really pretty. I can't believe you found them at an outlet store... You are indeed lucky to have such wonderful stores close by. Beautiful Post!
    Blessings!
    Geneva

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  22. The white napkins are very lovely and perfect with your beautiful rose china. They are too pretty to be put away so I hope you use them both often. I love the wonderful connection of the china with your aunt...that makes it extra special.
    I also love your beautiful David Austin rose! So lovely to have you back.

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  23. Well of course you had to have those pretty napkins. They look so nice with your beautiful china and those gorgeous roses. Your blog is lovely so I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the nice comment on my summer tablescape.-------- Shannon

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  24. Thanks for stopping at Quirky Vistas and leaving me a sweet note about my flowers. Yours are lovely too, all those roses! My goodness, it must smell heavenly there...and your photography is so soft and pretty! Enjoy!
    Liz

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