China

As in new and beautiful dinnerware. We have plates and such now! We tossed ours when we moved back from Bridgetown because a couple of kitties had broken a few items and there wasn't any sense bringing old broken stuff back. This was an early and unplanned purchase. And a steal of a deal ($30!). On our way to go to Zellers and then bowling (I'm an embarrassment to bowling, FYI), Jenny Babe's eagle eyes spotted a yard sale. Naturally we stopped to a have a peek. Due to the keen vision of a beautiful lady, Q and I now have something fancy. I'm not sure how old this china is, the gentleman who was holding the yard sale said that these belonged to his mother. I love the cool turquoise colour and the gold flourish. Beautiful!

Everything seems to be in great shape; although most of the sorbet bowls no longer have the gold flourish design and the tea cups and creamer have some wear-and-tear marks and cracks. I like the chips on the plate edges, lots of character.      :)

What kind of dinners did you present to that family, Plates? They all seemed to really enjoy dessert, evidenced by your sorbet bowl companions. I can't wait to clean you up all nice and shiny, give you a nice cupboard to sleep in and call home, and then bring you out to play when everyone comes over for good times and yummy eats. Oh yes, we will have many delicious meals together.

$30 for this whole gorgeous set! Unbelievable!

The sugar bowl, tea cups and saucers are my favourites. Although the coffee pot is pretty stunning......

Sorry for mega back and forth between good and crappy lighting, the most accurate true colour captured is the first photo in this post. Meh, I'll get good, one day.....

Oh my gosh, totally broke the 5 or less photo rule. Curses! Oh well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Well the next gigantor and megasaurus posts will be: wedding and new house. Promise.

xoxo

Wink Wink Nudge Nudge

Although Q and I don't have a wedding registry anywhere for anything, there are a few things I would like to own someday (soon). Here's a little peek (hint hint) into what our future kitchen would house: dreamware!

I adore the chameleon plate and the bee plate. The beast's feast bowl is beautiful.
I have always wanted a clawfoot tub. The bowl is the closest I will get for a long time.

I have been 200% smitten with the hobnail pitcher. The blue is delightful and bright with enchantment.
It's gorgeous in it's other hue: purple. I would happily shelve both of them in our cupboards. ;)

All items available at your local Anthropologie stores and online at anthropologie.com

My favourite store and zen shopping retreat. I would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't experienced the calm of this artistic environment. And right in the middle of an urban shopping centre! Favourites collide!

xoxo

Who Likes Cupcakes?!

I do I do I do!!! So much so that I devoted this past Saturday evening to making Halloween cupcakes and Q played a new video game, Rage (pretty cool so far I must say). All in all, a pretty good Saturday night for us. I must say that my favourite part of cupcake making is mixing the icing into fantastic colours. And then of course the decorating with sprinkles and such. Have a looksy!

Ready to decorate!

Test tube sprinkles?! How cool!

Bright icing and cool sprinkles make for tasty treats for boys and ghouls!

I was lucky to have an adorable audience/helper: our little Arkham.

Don't be fooled, this little guy did not help with the huge mound of dishes.
He just chilled out for a bit in the sink.     :)

I would also like to show off my sweet find: a pretty cake plate. I found it on kijiji.com and paid a whopping $5 for it. $5! How amazing is that?! And look at how pretty it is!

Best deal for a wedding cake! And it will be eternally useful for various parties too. Not just for a dessert platter, but as a punch bowl!

Best $5 I ever spent.     :)