Ironstone and Silver

What is it about tarnished silver and old ironstone that is so inviting?

I think it speaks of a simpler era. 

It's pretty to look at and it warms up a room.  It's  inviting and it's homey.

It says welcome, come on in.

It's heavy in the hand,

solid, yet feminine.

I came across this amazing stack of ironstone in perfect condition and it was priced at 25 cents per plate.  I bought all eleven plates.

When I walked up to the cashier to pay for them she said, "these things are so heavy, I just gave away a whole box of them.  I never did like them." 

I had to pick up my jaw off of the floor.  She didn't like them?  Too heavy?  What?

I just couldn't imagine not liking them.  Ironstone to me is just about as pretty as the finest china. 

In fact, I might even prefer it over the finest china.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

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Thank you to everyone who has been voting for me.  I really appreciate it.

I'm halfway there!!

Please keep voting ~ contest ends Wednesday and I'm so close!!

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xo and God Bless,

Kathleen