Wednesday, January 27, 2010

It's simply in the details...


I was shopping at TJMaxx the other day and ran across these little plates. I loved their shape and color.


I thought they'd fit nicely with a set of dishes that were given to me by my sister.


I've admired aluminum pieces on many blogs and have been on the lookout for a few pieces. While out one day, I found this bowl...my collection began.


I don't remember the price, I'm sure it wasn't too much, perhaps a dollar or two.



On another venture, I found this piece. The leaves on the handles were the selling factor.




The edges were the same as my first piece, I was thrilled!


This past weekend, I picked up this little sugar and creamer, $1.00 for the set.


They look like they've been well loved.

With these few pieces, I wanted to put together a simple little tablescape.


I've had the best time thrifting for treasures...you never know what you might find!
{I'm still on the lookout for a few more special pieces to add to my collection.}





Thanks so much for visiting.
Be sure to stop by Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday.


The Details:
Salad plates - TJMaxx
Square dinner set - Target
Napkins - World Market
Flatware - Michelangelo
Aluminum pieces - Goodwill, antique store




29 comments:

  1. What cute dishes! Love shopping there, it's like I'm a kid at the candy store..they have great prices. Your table scape looks great!

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  2. I keep "visiting" those dishes at TJMaxx! You set a lovely table with them, incorporating the aluminum pieces as well. I love it! I'm off to see more of your blog! Thanks for the lovely comment on mine! --Delores

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  3. Oh Sharlotte, Such a lovely tablescape. Love it all. The aluminum pieces are just great. Wish I still had my grandmothers! The salad plates really add zing!
    smiles, alice

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  4. I love your gorgeous plates. I saw those too and they really are just beautiful. Your aluminum collection is just fabulous. You have a great start on your collection. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Those TJ Maxx plates are really pretty and different! Love how you paired them with white. I think you found some excellent pieces to start your aluminum collection. I have several trays but your bowl is wonderful. Love how it looks all together, great job.

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  6. those are the same print as the dishes I got from Horchow! SO great! :)

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  7. I know I know, I have to stop going to TJMAXX, every time I come home with something new... I just love that store!

    cielo

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  8. Everything looks so pretty. Those little square dishes are just lovely and I really like yur tin pieces.

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  9. Very pretty! Those plates are beautiful!

    You aluminum collection is all very lovely! You're making me want some too! ;-)

    Great job!

    Katherine

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  10. What a lovely tablesetting. The hammered aluminum is making a real comeback. I've noticed several pieces in our shop and they are now moving fast.

    Sissie

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  11. What great pieces you have! It all makes a wonderful table. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!

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  12. Lovely table...salad plates are really nice. Love the aluminum collection you have started. It is amazing what you will find at the thrift stores!

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  13. It's very pretty ! I'm on the lookout for some treasures too.

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  14. This is gorgeous! I love those plates! I'm trying to get to Ross/TJ Maxx if the snow will just wait:-( I also love the table, it is beautiful. I love the wood and the white with the aluminum. What great finds and beautifully put together!

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  15. Our Marshalls here had that same dinnerware, I resisted them but it wasn't easy. They are pretty, nice addition to your tablescape.
    Linda

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  16. So lovely, the tureen (is that what you call it) is to die for.

    Lovely collections.

    TY for sharing.

    Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden

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  17. Love your new dishes and the aluminum is all very pretty, too, especially the base with the Greek Key pattern. Oh and the casserole with the gorgeous handles!! I'm going to email you right now about my silver teapot lamp!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  18. You have some great pieces. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

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  19. Oh I love those dishes and I love TJ Maxx and GW too! I just got some great dishes from GW that were wonderful and such a bargain! Your plates are beautiful and I love the silver/aluminium pieces too! Beautiful tablescape.

    Miss Bloomers

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  20. Love the new dishes..and the tablescape. I am always picking up (maybe I should say purchasing) plates at TJ Maxx, Homegoods and Marshalls. You can't beat their prices. Thanks for stopping by my blog and your sweet comments.

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  21. I love your tablescape. I was in TJ Maxx the other day and saw those plates as well.. fell in love with them, but I was a "very good" girl and didn't bring them home..lol.. wish I had now. Thank you for swinging by my blog and saying hello. Pop in any 'ole time.. hugs ~lynne~

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  22. Very nice! Those pieces look great together.

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  23. Beautiful tablescape! I really love those plates. I've been eying square plates lately. And I think I have a similar cream and sugar set that was my grandmother's packed away in a closet that you have inspired to fish out!

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  24. What wonderful finds. I wish I could find some of these pieces when I'm out looking. You should connect this post to Silver Sunday because you have found so many great silver pieces. There's a button on the side of my blog, if you don't have it yourself.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  25. Sharlotte
    What a beautiful tablescape, it's so unoque! I love the salad plates from TJM. Tha aluminum antiques are gorgeous. You are so lucky to have such a great collection of them! Just love this all!

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  26. Sharlotte,
    I just linked to you from BNOTP, and I
    am almost certain we teach for the same district! What a small world we live in! I teach at DWE! BTW, I love your tablescape; it's lovely. Please stop by my blog (I'm a newbie...so beware)at Momma C's Good Stuff. I would love to know about your favorite Goodwill store. Have a wonderful day!

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  27. Thrifting for treasures is such an adventure! You never know if you'll find something wonderful or nothing at all. Your new pieces are great and your tablescape turned out so pretty!

    Manuela

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  28. What a beautiful table setting and I love the square plates...so unusual. Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment...come visit again soon.

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