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'Dish Addict' Finds

16 years ago

Well, in the last 6 wks or so, I've added to my "dish addict" syndrome...mainly because of being led to this Holiday Forum! Ummmmm!

Here's some good "finds" from thrift shops & other sale items over that time...I've taken the pics on my paper cutter so you can see the size:

Plum Blossom dinnerware found at TS (one of my fav places) for 50 cts. each pc....got 4 cup plates, 4 cups, 2 bowls, 2 small plates (that's all that was to be found!):



I love pottery ... so these will be fun to use...we've been using them for snacks & such...here's the logo:

Went back there the other day with a friend & got these little white dishes..."everyone needs white dishes"...ummm, think I heard that somewhere! LOL... here's the logo:

There is 2 sizes of small bowls plus 2 small plates...I was hoping I could add to these...but not much luck looking for info on Internet...think they were a restaurant type dinnerware:

They are cute & have an embossed design on the edging.

Last month at Gordmans, I found these 4 plates. I've been wanting some "square" plates & love the dinnerware/pottery type...so got these for $3 each on clearance...plus 1 large serving plate for $3:

Today I lucked out at Kohl's & found 4 large bowls with handles like cups...that are the same Sango dinnerware...on clearance for $2.39 each...so I am happy with my set now! I've been ckg. Target & also online & didn't want to spend money for a whole 8-pc setting. These we will use on an everyday basis for soup & sandwiches:

And my last find...today at the consignment shop in town when I got my haircut...been watching these 8 Spode butter plates to see if they would go any lower in price...25% off so paid $12.50 for the set of 8...and a couple mos. ago I would not thought of having these dishes...but the use of transferware on this forum has been so lovely & the use of b&w really has appealed to me...so here's my start:

Ok, that's it! Well.....I did buy some a 10-pc set (not settings) of some blue & white Chinese dishes online GW...will share them with a tablescape sometime soon...also have added some pcs to my winter dishes, Plafzgraf Winter Frost pattern...will try a tablescape before I put them away in the top cupboards.

From a long-winded "dish addict" ...thanks for lookin'! Jeanne S.


Comments (12)

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Great buys Jeanne, you will have so much fun with all your new dishes. My favorites are the brown square ones, but I like all the others too. I love how wide the border is on the black/white set. I'm so glad you were "lead astray" errr, I mean "encouraged" to come join in here with us. ;o) Can't wait to see future tablescapes using your new finds. Luvs

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    GREAT BUYS, Jeanne! I love the plum blossom ones!!! and those jumbo cups you found to match the Sango plates are awesome!

    Not sure what you're looking for re the Oneida 'Espree' set, but a quick search turned up the link below (don't choke on THOSE prices!). Oneida Silversmiths is about a 1/2 hour drive from me... I should take a ride and see if they still have their "seconds" outlet! The last time I went they had a big table outside with a FREE sign on it! but the indication was that they were closing the outlet down. I didn't want to be a 'hog', but I did grab two different sets of salad plates. :)

    I'm a dish and glass-aholic too. :(

    Here is a link that might be useful: Oneida Espree replacements

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    WooHooo Jeanne!
    What great buys and finds. 'My kind of shopping'.
    The 'Plum Blossom' pattern is very pretty and I like the 'wide' soup bowl.
    Lots of pretty tablescapes coming from them!
    Now White Dishes are a 'MUST HAVE' staple!
    I hope you find more.
    You'll be able to mix and match them in many ways.
    I have a couple of sets plus various pieces I
    use in that way..
    I really love those brown square plates and bowls.
    We use dishes like that for breakfast/lunch too.
    You'll get a lot of mileage from them.
    Now...you did save the 'Best' for last..IMO..lol
    I LOVE your Spode Transferware plates..You Never...Never can have tooo many of those.
    Trust me..this will be 'The Start' to that collection. They're like 'Potato Chips'!!
    I'm looking forward to seeing your B&W from GW online.
    I've seen nice things, however the shipping cts seem so high. Do you find that too?
    TFS you new buys.

    jane

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    What a wonderful haul. My favorites are the black and white salad plates. And the Sangos aren't too shabby either. My dish collections is growing and growing, I need to stop and do some tablescapes. But, it will be Spring here soon (I just know it) and then I'll be outside for the most part.
    Syble

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Well, Jeanne, you're now an official dish addict (LOL)!
    Love all your newest finds. The Sango browns are wonderful. I really like their edges. I think that your Plum Blossom plates will make a great table setting. I think you can intermix them with the Sango, too. Have you tried that yet? You're right, everyone needs white dishes, or at least white dinner plates. The do come in handy! And, as for the b&w transferware . . . ahhhhhh! How pretty! Jane's right, Transferware is addicting. I just bought 3 of the R&W cups in a different pattern. I love mixing the patterns. BTW, I saw some black & white transferware in TJMaxx or Marshalls just last week. Do you have any near you?
    Lynn

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    What a pretty haul Jeanne.
    Love em all but the black/white is my favorite.
    I can see them sitting so nicely on a red charger but then we all know I'm a sucker for that color combination..lol :).

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Yep! I second milosmom's black and white pick. And how great that you found 8 of them.

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    You are doing so well with your "dish addict" syndrome, Jeanne, and have made some wonderful finds. Of course I like the black and white transferware the best and that's a fantastic price for Spode. I never met a transferware plate I didn't like! ;-) The Plum Blossom are a really interesting design and color combo and will be fun to 'scape with. All great choices you will have so much fun with.

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Great finds, J!
    The Spode are wonderful!!

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Jeanne..you are HOOKED, and reeled in!! LOL. Aren't these Enablers something here!
    But WOW, what great buys on everything. Those square plates are awesome. I really, really like them.
    Of course I definitely love transferware. Its always just so pretty.
    You did great with your shopping!

    hugs, Karen

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Thanks for your comments, everyone!

    Luvs...you tried to "lead me astray" last winter, I remember! Tsk! Tsk!

    PM50...those plum blossom I've been using alot...hope I'll run across more somewhere...need 2 more plates & bowls for a setting of 4. Thanks for the Espress website...I did look but I still can't find ones like these ..embossed around top edges ...same color. Think I will probably watch for a cheaper set somewhere of white.

    Jane...Spode & potato chips, uh? Sounds like trouble! Will be fun to watch for when we go camping & such this summer! And, yes, the GW online dishes I got for $9 but the shipping killed the deal! UGH! No more of that!

    froufrou & lynn... I do love the contrast brown Sango's! Gordman's used to be called "Half Price Store" & lots of good deals there...these 4 plates caught my eye on the clearance table! I do ck out TJMaxx here, Lynn...love that place...cause something's always changing! Today I got another garden bunny statue...I'll post a pic later.

    Milo,OA, Lucky & Kathleen...Thanks! Spode is beautiful! Thanks to you all, I am hooked...YES, purplemoon! Am looking forward to using them all! Jeanne S.

  • 16 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Jeanne, wonderful tables are coming our way I can tell. Sooooo happy for your finds. This is so fun.

    Punk