It is the first week of 2014
and I have already stopped at the thrift store.
Yes. I know.
Why? I haven’t even put away the Christmas decor yet.
So why am I out at shopping the thrift store for ironstone?
Well…
I think it’s called an addiction
Right before Christmas I found a load of great old ironstone and blue transferware platters at some pretty great prices- just a couple dollars a piece. I picked up 3 blue platters- for that wall in the sitting area and a very old set of two ironstone transfer ware pieces
While I was shopping that day,
I also saw a huge Johnson Bros Ironstone pitcher
tucked in among other treasures on a shelf near the counter.
It wasn’t priced terribly high but too high for my comfort zone
since it had a little tiny ding in one side
and I was already buying that stack of platters & ironstone
and I knew that half price day was coming in a week
so…
and I was already buying that stack of platters & ironstone
and I knew that half price day was coming in a week
so…
I walked away.
Rationalizing that I could probably find one in perfect condition on Ebay
if I decided I had to have it if someone bought it
and then I forgot about it.
if I decided I had to have it if someone bought it
and then I forgot about it.
But not really.
and I was wondering if that pitcher had found a home yet.
I decided to just stop and peek in the door while I was out and about
and see if it was sitting on the shelf.
and see if it was sitting on the shelf.
On half-price day.
So you guessed it… it came home with me.
If you have been reading my blog you already know
that I kind of have a little obsession with white dishes.
I once filled the bookcases in the cottage with white dishes for a photography project
If you have been reading my blog you already know
that I kind of have a little obsession with white dishes.
I once filled the bookcases in the cottage with white dishes for a photography project
and my grandmothers old china cabinet was filled with various pieces at one time.
Yes, I freely admit that I might be obsessed.
But they are white dishes.
Always in style.
Easy to mix and match with everything
Always in style.
Easy to mix and match with everything
and overall perfect to use pretty much where ever.
So I justify the obsession.
Especially on half price day.
🙂
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Betty Sneeringer says
Such very nice pieces you find and so reasonably priced. I love white too. But, never seem to find much at low cost.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Oh I love it, it is fabulous and for half price, I think it definitely had to come home with you. Hugs, Marty
White Ironstone Cottage says
fabulous treasure LOVELOVELOVE it
Becca says
And, what a fabulous addiction it is! I LOVE all of your pieces, Shannon! I need to work on that myself (especially finding a bit of blue and white). Happy New Year!
Becca says
Oh goodness, Courtney … please delete my other comment (I was just on Shannon's blog and had her name on my mind … sorry). LOL 🙂
Unknown says
I love the picture of your all white china so pretty. And as you said so easy to match in. I think you were really good waiting for half price day. I could not of waited.
Rosezeeta.
Nita Stacy says
That is gorgeous! I love Johnson Brothers. I have a set of Richmond White that I love. I too would have gone back for that pitcher on half price day! Your Thrift Store is way better than mine!
Anonymous says
You are so funny. Plus I think that is a famous mold or popular one. I used to paint pottery and buy the molds and I recognize that one. It's so pretty. I've been refraining from going to the thrift shop because here in Italy I assumed they would be closed since in Italy the party is still going on. Realize the obsession might actually be the thrift shop.
Cheers,
Natalie
Wendy@Once upon a rose haven says
Absolutely a treasure!
XO
~Wendy
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
That is a gorgeous pitcher, Courtney! I would probably have been thinking about it constantly once I left the store. Although, sometimes they do price things a big too high. Glad you were able to get it on half price day. The dishes and platters look wonderful, too. Looking forward to seeing that wall. I have to do something in my dining room and have been kicking around the idea of plates or platters as one option.
Seawashed says
You find the best stuff. My thrift stores do not have anything like yours!
Anonymous says
Creative, stylish women nEVer have to justify their obsessions!!!
What a FABulous find–I would have totally competed with you for it! ; D
Catherine
Nancy Carr says
Some things are just meant to be. Beautiful!
Our Hopeful Home says
Okay, now that's just not fair lol ~ I'm like you, a bit "obsessed" but in a good way:) So glad you got it on half price day. I'm always just tickled pink when that happens. xoKathleen
Pinky at Designs by Pinky says
Beautiful pitcher, love the curvy handle especially!!! GREAT find!
bruinmom says
Obsessions keep us focused. They are a good thing.
Bev Poag says
You were so lucky! Usually, when I find something like that, if I don't swoop it up it'll be gone forever! I love white pitchers too!
Bev Poag says
You were very lucky! Usually, if I find something I fall in love with and I don't swoop it up it's gone! I love white ironstone too!!
Sammy says
Hey, if you enjoy it isn't a bad addiction at all.
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
She's a beauty Courtney!!
[email protected] says
Love it, and the blue and white, too. It was meant to be 😉
Unknown says
Don't you just love it when a piece just had to be yours? It's beautiful. I have the same weakness for enamelware. We're hopeless….
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Totally jealous!! You can't beat half price day!! 🙂
One More Time Events says
Very Nice! Love it….it was meant to be!
OQUEENDANA says
Too funny! I completely understand! I once HAD to stop on the way home from stomach surgery and a week in the hospital at TWO different Craigslist items for sale. And I bought BOTH!! Made my recovery sooooo much better, having those 2 pieces to look forward to working on!!!
Unknown says
Love your collections! Glad you were able to purchase your newest treasure at 1/2 price!
Unknown says
Love your all white collections! So glad you were able to purchase your latest treasure at 1/2 price!
PamLuvsPink says
Hi Courtney!!!
I also love white ironstone!!! I have several in different sizes and design.
Yours is absolutely gorgeous and I was glad to hear that it was still
there!!! There's nothing like going home without the item, hoping it will
come down in price and then going back and paying less for it.
Good things come to those who wait:)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!!
Pam
xox
Dee at The Carlton says
Be still my beating heart … what a fabulous find, especially reduced. White is just so classic & elegant & as you say, it goes with everything!
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
I love how "chubby" it is and how delicate the handle is.
Our Way says
The two of you were meant to be together:-) Addictions can be good especially when the end result is the beauty that you display.
Anonymous says
LOVE it. I have a lot of collections… my newest being ironstone!
Athena at Minervas Garden says
Well, I adore anything by Johnson Brothers, so I can see why you went back! I had no idea Johnson Brothers made things like pitchers, so now I will have to be on the lookout for something shaped as pretty as the one you found and brought home, Courtney.
Sandi~A Cottage Muse says
She is a beauty!
I just love your chalkboard…there is one similar for sale at our shop and I wish we had 1/2 price day!
pathtojunkentreasure says
We all have our obsessions. I have a few of my own, especially half price! Nice job. Milena
Unknown says
I'm obsessed too and I've been to thrift stores already this year :::grins:::
Happy New Year!!
Cindy says
Ha!!! Fabulous that it was still there on half price day! What a score!… and i adore your white dishes. I collect them too, and they're pretty with everything…
Cindy
Sarah says
Yes, she is a beauty! Glad she was there waiting to go home with you, Courtney. Wish our thrift stores have half price days. 😉
Ruth A says
Love your new pitcher, I too have started to collect ironstone. My mother hsd the Willow set and I got a few pieces plus alot of small white pieces.
Something Nice and Pretty says
Such a pretty pitcher, I would have went back for it too!
Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says
Courtney, this pitcher is Positively BEAUTIFUL!! So glad that it has a Lovely home to reside in 🙂
PINNING!!!
xoxo
Unknown says
I collect ironstone too! Your collection is gorgeous! This pitcher is so so pretty! Wish we could head out together thrifting for ironstone pieces! Pinned!