I want to thank both Leigh at Tales From Bloggeritaville and Holly at Homebody for being such a lovely host! Make sure you pop on over to her blog and say hello.
Before I show my finds, just a little explanation. I only started blogging mid-May. I was so green, I didn't know anyone or anything! I had no idea there were such things as these fabulous blog parties! Long story short, I posted my finds and no one found me lol!
So I gonna show a few of those items again only because I have nooooo time this weeks and the photos are already uploaded! I promise fresh finds next week...(got some really fabulous finds to share then! ;-)
Ok, well lets get this virtual party started!
I love white soup tureens; but I am picky, I won't just buy any...I want the matching lid and ladle. I've passed up many a pretty one because no ladle. I found one at a nearby thrift store for $8.99! No hallmark, but it's very heavy and thick! No chip, cracks, crazing or hallmark. That makes this one a keeper!
and I found this darling pretty in aqua and pink figuriene, she was the same price as the first soup tureen at $8.99
She has a mark on the bottom, but I don't recognize it, it looks like two sabers crossed. If anyone out there knows the mark, I'd be grateful to know who made this.
I almost forgot, one more soup tureen! This one is whimsical. I came across in either TJ Maxx or Marshalls a while back and I could not resist it.
Paid 9.99 for it. I love it's quirkiness and the detail. Underneath it is hallmarked handmade in Portugal. The best part of it was the fish ladle.
I thought it would great at my beach house (just dreaming now). Hey, if you dream it, it will come...yes? lol
Now, if anyone out there recognizes the mark on the bottom of that figuriene, please do let me know!
Don't forget to check out my How To blog (topic list are at the top of the left margin)!
Oh, and don't forget to pop back over the Leigh's Thrifty Thrusday #23 and to Holly's Thrift Store Thursday to see all the other fabulous finds!
Happy hunting!
Wow! I love all your finds...especially that first soup tureen...it's just beautiful! I have to agree the one from a fish would be absolutely perfect in a beach house. I don't yet have a tureen, but I've been watching for one for some time. Thanks for sharing yours with us! = )
ReplyDeleteYour soup tureens are fabulous! It's a fun item to collect. I confess I don't mind if there's not a ladle. The fish tureen is so cute and unexpected! Linda
ReplyDeleteOk, I almost didn't see your finds because I was so fixated on the tablecloths...lol. Yes!! I love your tablecloths...oh, and the other finds are great too...don't want to leave them out...no, not never!! Great blog!!
ReplyDeleteHI Tina!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love those soup tureen's. Especially the fish one. So cute! I hope someone can offer some info on the pretty lady. Thanks for linking up!
Beautiful blog! The fish tureen and ladel are too funny! Love the figurine, she was obviously waiting just for you, she goes so perfectly with your other things!
ReplyDeleteDawn
That first tureen is gorgeous! And the fish one...obviously you'll have to make some chowder!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you joined TST :)
I love your tureens. I have yet to find one at a garage sale with the ladle. When I do I am going to grab it.
ReplyDeleteTina...I just ♥ that fish tureen girl you did great on that...I just had a give away last week and had a Beautiful white Ironstone soup turren with the ladle I gave away..You my friend would have loved it...it was just so you...Now I am loving that table cloth..I know not what you were showing but I do love the colors of it...so pretty girl..Thanks for coming by and seeeing me and becausing a follower I'll do the same...May you have a great day my new found friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely white dishes!
ReplyDeleteVery cool soup tureens. I especially like the fish one and lucky you to get the ladle too.
ReplyDeleteLove that little ladel.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the idea about the glass insulators and buffet lamps...that sounds really neat...I would probably have to use tea lights...I am not good at wiring things, but it is a great idea! Thank you.
Kristine
Love the pretty figurine and the soup tureens are adorable...great finds!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Nerina :)
That fish ladle takes the cake!
ReplyDeleteHi and a big welcome to blogging even though you have been doing it a few months....I went 8 months before I realized how to get people to read my blog so don't feel bad! I love the first white tureen you found...it looks like old milk glass...which I love and collect...that is one thing I haven't mastered yet...finding good stuff at thrift stores...I have to work at that...Nice to meet you...Sue in Atlanta
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds and so inexpensive! I gotta hit one of the thrift stores soon so I can start finding me some goodies like I've been seeing in most of Blogland!
ReplyDeleteI love those soup tureens! The fish..how precious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit!
Some great finds -- I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteHi Tina! It's so nice to meet you and I'm thrilled you decided to be a follower of my blog! Oh, how I love tureens too! You're so right, I've found a many without the ladles - so sad. I did go ahead and buy a large one even without its ladle! You have some nice tureens and some cute ones!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
I love white china anything. When I used to live in Florida, I would hit all of the junk stores...most of my milk glass comes from there.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the little fish! so cute. Does glycerine help with floating the flowers? I heard it somewhere.
Best,
Michelle
Hi Tina! Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments on my Tablescape Post! Love your bargains. I am not positive about the marking on your little lady.... I have a VERY old plate that has that same marking printed (not embossed) on the back.
ReplyDeleteIt is from Germany and at least 70 years old.... But I don't know anymore than that. Sorry.
It is a sweet piece and I think it is from the early 40's...Not sure though.
~Liz
Great finds all. I believe my favorite is the first white soup tureen. But that fish tureen is soooooo unique with it's little fishy ladle!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm really not a collector of anything being from a military family all my life you don't tend to do that sort of thing. I do like your finds and especially the fish tureen with the great ladle. I've been out of town and wanted to thank you for visiting my blog on Pink Saturday. The color changing infinity pool was actually very easy because I took several photos and I got all the colors. They coloring changed every 10 seconds or so.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finds & terrific prices! I sooo love that first soup tureen!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Just returning your visit. Very lovely blog. TTFN
ReplyDeleteoooooooooooh Tina,
ReplyDeleteI love white soup tureens....I love the first one you bought but the fish one is the most adorable, whimiscal tureen and the figurine is so very pretty....I would love to know where you shop but it wouldn't matter since I live in Oklahoma.
hugs to my new friend
debbie