Thursday, January 13, 2011

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  A couple weeks ago one of my coworkers brought me this beautiful English teacup that she no longer wanted.  She thought it looked like something I would like and she was right!

Then this week she came in with 10 beautiful dessert bowls for me...lucky me!!

I love the sweet little roses...
They were made in Bavaria...
Thank you Jill, I really love them!
As you can probably tell, I have a thing for pink roses!
If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate. If you would like to join in, please enter your name and leave your exact Show and Tell blog post link, not just your blog link and as a common courtesy link back to my blog. If your link has been removed, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions.


Thank to all of you that join in every week!
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43 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 6:36 PM

    Love those dishes!! The photo with all the pretty dishes in the background is so inviting also!

    thanks for the party!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 6:38 PM

    You are lucky to have a friend who passes such pretty things on. Everyone I know has the same style as me, so other than my grandmother, they tend to hang on to their treasures. You do indeed have a good friend who is willing to share. All your new things are lovely.

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  3. The TablescaperJanuary 13, 2011 6:40 PM

    Lucky you! How neat that she brings you these things. She clearly knows what you like.

    Thanks for hosting.

    - The Tablescaper

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  4. TeresaJanuary 13, 2011 6:40 PM

    so romantic looking. i just love them.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 6:42 PM

    Cindy I am having trouble seeing the link to join the party-

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  6. HoosierHomemadeJanuary 13, 2011 6:43 PM

    Beautiful dishes! I have a few of my Mother in laws, and cherish them!
    Thanks so much for hosting!
    ~Liz

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  7. MarthaJanuary 13, 2011 6:44 PM

    Love those little bowls -- they are so pretty!

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  8. Melissa MillerJanuary 13, 2011 6:50 PM

    Ciny that was so sweet of her. She knows you very well. They are delicate and lovely.

    Thank you very much for hosting each week. You have a wonderful link party that I do enjoy.

    I meant to tell you how gorgeous you look. Wow! You go girl with your fabulous weight loss and healthy life. You're glowing with happiness! *Smiles*

    Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  9. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 13, 2011 6:53 PM

    Hi Cindy! What a beautiufl gift! You have a very sweet friend who knows you very well, huh? Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  10. CarolynJanuary 13, 2011 6:53 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    What a great co-worker-pretty gifts!

    Thank you for hosting,
    Carolyn

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  11. LindyJanuary 13, 2011 6:59 PM

    Lovely dishes. Sweet friend...
    thanks for hosting~

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  12. DebbiedoosJanuary 13, 2011 6:59 PM

    Thanks Cindy for hosting! Gorgeous dishes, and lovely photos as always..they look so soft and pretty, just like the china. What a nice friend, she knows she is blessed to have you too.

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  13. BrushedByAnAngelJanuary 13, 2011 6:59 PM

    The dishes are very pretty. I love the teacup and saucer, I believe it is called Trinity Rose, I have the set and love them.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 7:08 PM

    Hi Cindy, I LOVE English china. How thoughtful of your co-worker! Thank you for hosting each week Cindy. Even though I don't always join in, I always enjoy blog hopping! Marcia in Turlock

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 7:12 PM

    I am IN LOVE with the dessert bowls!!! Xoxoxo

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  16. NanaDianaJanuary 13, 2011 7:16 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous...Does your friend, Jill, want any NEW friends? Hey...you need to spread the love around a little, ya know? Hugs-Diana

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  17. The Charm of HomeJanuary 13, 2011 7:18 PM

    They are really beautiful. I like the Bavarian china as much as the Limoges. I usually find more of it too.
    Sherry

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  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 13, 2011 9:02 PM

    Cindy, What a great friend! The dishes are lovely.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  19. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJanuary 13, 2011 9:43 PM

    very pretty dishes! thanks for hosting this blog party.

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  20. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 13, 2011 9:59 PM

    Your china is so lovely and delicate. Thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful link party each week. I enjoy visiting so many great homes/blogs this way.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 11:00 PM

    beautiful bowls and so delicate, and so lovely and girly to. Have a lovely friday, Dee x

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  22. Ami AllisonJanuary 13, 2011 11:26 PM

    WOW! What stunning dishes. Thanks so much for hosting, Cindy! :)

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  23. lvroftiquesJanuary 14, 2011 12:16 AM

    You lucky ducky you!
    It's so "The Secret" isn't it? You put out in the universe how much you love roses and now they're just showing up left and right!
    Thank you for hosting this party week after week Cindy! I really look forward to it. Vanna

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  24. TerryJanuary 14, 2011 1:56 AM

    What a great friend!Pink roses are my favorite too. I'm not sure if even any of my friends have flowered dishes. Their tastes seem to be more modern.

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  25. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlJanuary 14, 2011 4:52 AM

    Cindy,
    Those dessert bowl are great! I love the pattern and colors!

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  26. Becca BertottiJanuary 14, 2011 5:26 AM

    I LOVE your new dishes! So fresh and romantic, too! What a great friend to send them along to you. Thanks for hosting and allowing me to join the fun. Have a great day, *Becca*

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  27. LynnJanuary 14, 2011 5:48 AM

    What a great friend you have, Cindy! It's so nice to be blessed in unexpected ways. I have the same teacup you featured in the first photo ... love the roses and the beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing and for hosting this fun party.
    ~ Lynn @ Cottage and Creek

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  28. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 6:16 AM

    Dear Cindy: What a sweet friend you have! I love the way the blue is highlighted with the pink roses on the dessert bowls. Just stunning. Thanks for hosting this gorgeous party every week!
    Roselle

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  29. NanyJanuary 14, 2011 6:48 AM

    Oh Cindy... what a beautiful lady...my favorite is the cup but the dessert dishes are very elegant too..Thnaks for hosting the party once again...Hugs

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  30. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 7:17 AM

    Such sweet dishes and teacup!! What a nice friend to give such a thoughtful gift.

    Thanks for hosting

    Heidi

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  31. AmandaJanuary 14, 2011 10:04 AM

    Hi Cindy! What a pretty post! I have a thing for pink roses too! It's hard to imagine anyone not liking them...but it worked out in your favor here! I had a conversation with a friend a while back about tea sets...she had clearly never been to my house or seen my space at the antique shop. She said "I have an ugly tea set...it's old and it has pink roses on it!" I nearly died right then and there! She was embarassed when I told her that pretty much everything in my house is old and has pink roses on it! We joke about it now and are still able to be friends, in spite of her distaste for pink roses ;)

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  32. JacquiJanuary 14, 2011 10:17 AM

    What pretty items, and what a thoughtful friend!! I was born in Staffordshire, so was pleased to see the underside of that gorgeous cup and saucer. Happy weekend to you!!

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  33. Cass @ That Old HouseJanuary 14, 2011 3:09 PM

    Beautiful little dessert dishes and cup and saucer -- your colleague knows you well.

    As always, beautiful presentation and picture-taking.
    Best wishes, Cass

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  34. Elise LowerisonJanuary 14, 2011 3:10 PM

    I just came across your blog, and your insights into home improvement, DIY projects, and overall design are very interesting. Your article about show and tell Friday was especially interesting. I really liked your comments on the pink rose plates, they go so well with a vintage decor in, say, a dining room or kitchen. I am adding you to my favorites. Since you and your readers have a flair for interior decorating and interest in design, we thought you would especially be interested in our custom window coverings. Heritage Window Coverings is located in Huntington Beach, CA and we have a wide selection of treatments to complement any home’s interior design! Any feedback would be appreciated as well. As a special thanks to you and your readers, I would like to offer a 20% off coupon using this code upon checkout: BLG20.

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  35. PamJanuary 14, 2011 7:49 PM

    So pretty

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  36. xinexJanuary 14, 2011 8:19 PM

    Wow! Those are adorable, Cindy! Can you introduce me to your girlfriend? LOL! How generous and kind of her!...Christine

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  37. ElizabethJanuary 15, 2011 8:29 AM

    You lucked out big time with those wonderful dishes. What great gift! Are they displayed in your hutch? I love pink roses, too.
    Blessings - Elizabeth

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  38. Designing Lady JaneJanuary 15, 2011 1:06 PM

    Those pieces are beautiful. The roses remind me of the ones on my wedding china. You are lucky to have such a generous coworker.

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  39. summerland cottageJanuary 15, 2011 4:10 PM

    Thank you SO much for hosting all the fun inspiration !

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  40. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 15, 2011 7:39 PM

    Cindy, I really love the cup and the dishes too! they are so beautiful especially when you arranged them with other pretty pink roses dishes! awesome! thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 7:38 PM

    Beautiful dishes! I also wanted to say thanks for being one of my top referrers for 2010. You rock!
    http://thriftyandfabuless.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-love.html

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  42. MackenzieJanuary 21, 2011 5:23 PM

    Beautiful-especially the ones from Bavaria. My husband grew up there so his family has lots of similar dishes. They are my favorite!

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  43. One Shabby Old HouseJune 24, 2011 5:55 PM

    What a sweet friend. There is something special about giving a gift to someone that you know truly loves the gift. Enjoy

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy