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    I just wanted to share this beautiful dish set I picked up last week.

     I fell in love with the color and pattern, but didn’t think it would make sense to purchase.  Its awfully fancy and delicate, and I wasn’t sure it would get much use in my modern farmhouse.  But I loved it.  The set included service for 6, along with 3 serving dishes, some miscellaneous extras, and a sugar bowl.  It was priced at $37.  I could afford it, and I loved it.  But I am NOT fancy or delicate.  I never sipped tea with my grandmother.  I drive a pick up truck, wear boots, and do crossfit.  I like sweaty hot yoga, I run ultra marathons, and I work in the concrete industry.  Growing up,  I was a total tomboy.  I don’t do pink.  I don’t do lace,  glitter, or girly.  Ruffles, no thank you! I am very practical.  My home reflects me.   I do have beautiful things, but rarely does a scalloped edge tug at me like these dishes did.

    Besides,  I have a whole set of fancy wedding china that we hardly use…

    But I loved this.  The English roses, scalloped edges and all
    Then, it hit me!

    Plate wall!

    Can’t believe I didn’t think of it immediately!

    These dishes would be perfect in my dining room.  I have a bay window, and although not a priority, the area above it is screaming for attention. So I bought them. And, I am so glad I did 🙂

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    This picture is from the Summer.  In the winter, I have green velvet slipcovers for the chairs.  This year, I never bothered with them.  Otherwise you would see how the green china pattern works just perfectly.

    I mean, I love it.

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    I did some research when I got home and based on the stamp, it is English Staffordshire ironstone.

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    J&G Meakin began making this pattern in 1968.  They offered the Avondale pattern in green, pink, and a blue.

    Here is an advertisement from 1974

    The original set retailed for $59.99.  I think I got a bargain 😉

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    Original advertisement from 1974

    These dishes are not rare, and replacements are available.  But after scanning Ebay, I do think I got a really great deal!

    I brought my son in so I could get a quick look at what I am thinking… Tall kids are handy for things like this 😉

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    What do you think?  I am excited for this project!

    Thanks for stopping by

    Thrifting was last modified: March 16th, 2016 by christine
    March 3, 2016 2 comments
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