For Love of White Dishes

There is something about white dishes that I love. In 1981, I traded in my wedding stoneware for  my first set of white dishes. I  purchased a set of Nikko white classic and have been in love with white ever since! I  now have several sets of white dishes that we mix and match for family gatherings. White is perfect for every occasion - just change out linens and table decorations and there you have it! No need to have a cabinet full of dishes with Christmas trees and turkeys on them.

I never can pass up white dishes at a garage sale. I especially like to collect milk glass pieces. I have quite a collection, and like to use them wherever I can. I am not sure if any of them are valuable, but I enjoy them.

I know this is hard to believe, but I do not like to use a dishwasher! I do like to take a stack of dirty dishes, wash them and line all of those clean white plates up in the dish drainer to dry.What a transformation!

What is it about white dishes? Maybe it is the truth planted in my heart from Isaiah 1:18.

"Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord, "Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool."  Maybe I see myself in those dirty plates washed clean. "What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."

Thanks for reading!

Diana

Garage Sale Treasures

We do love garage sales, and one of our favorite is the annual sale at our local Methodist Church! It is particularly rich because many of the donars are older folks and they have much cooler stuff. This year I spent $7.25 and this is what I brought home. 

In the above photo we have a Fiesta ware butter dish, a white jewelry box, a soft white cotton summer blanket,a white pitcher, a footed milk glass planter, a small milk glass goblet, a crochet hook, and two pottery planters.

In this picture which is somewhat dark, there is a brand new 1983 toaster oven...still sealed in it's original box and a coffee press, also new.  We love the toaster oven and are having so much fun with it. The coffee press makes a great single cup of coffee.

I mentioned last time that my little granddaughter had broken her arm. Here she is sporting her new cast and swimming with her Aunt Sophie in the pool! You can't hold little ones down for long!

Here are some sage words from Mrs. Dunwoody:

One of my favorites:

"Always go to other people's funerals; otherwise they won't come to yours."

Work on your inner beauty.

It counts for all eternity,

but your looks and youth will

soon wilt like a daylily.

Blessings to you!

Diana