As I shared last week in THIS POST, I did a bit of antiquing and thrifting and found some great pieces. The outings also reminded me why I can't do this too often! There is just so much good stuff...
ironstone cake stands | the holy grail of antique ironstone
Jeff and I were planning to work on the hall trim on his day off a couple of weeks ago, but the weather was rainy and cold and it was not the best day to set up a miter saw on the driveway. On top...
ironstone pitchers | which way should the handles face
This post has been sitting in the drafts for a while and I opened it up, looked at the pictures, and it made me smile. So, let's dust it off. This post draft came from a few comments I've received...
buffalo china | bargain finds
Several years ago, I received a tip from one of my local friends in the antiquing community. She told me there was a huge stash of like-new vintage buffalo china at a thrift store and I might want...
thrifting & antiquing in Raleigh
I have always enjoyed poking around town, and checking out shops I haven't been to, so that's what I've been doing with my mom and mother-in-law. We hit some antique malls, thrift shops, and used...
a beginner’s ironstone collection
Yes, moving is a pain, but I have to say that there are aspects of it that have been very enjoyable for me. I've loved going through all of my things and deciding which ones are my current...
building an ironstone collection
I read an article on ironstone in a decorating magazine (I think Country Home) about 20 years ago and have been smitten with it ever since. I can't tell you exactly what draws me to it... maybe...
Sue’s Ironstone Palette
A few weeks ago, I spotted these amazing palettes on @whiteflowerfarmhouse feed and my heart started fluttering. It was a little hard to believe that I was looking past all of the ironstone...
german ironstone cake stands, a belgian bulb crate, & $100 giveaway
When I shared about the antique butcher's rack from Maria of Dreamy Whites, I shared a preview of a few other things she sent me. They were worth sharing in their own post because the items are so...
favorite things | ironstone molds
When I shared the ironstone mold I purchased at the flea market over Mother's Day weekend, I received a few questions about ironstone molds, so I thought I would share more about them. My...