What is it about Ironstone? Why does is call to me so loudly? I think it might be the fact that is is simple, classic, and white. Maybe it's because it comes in so many beautiful shapes? Whatever the reason, I am addicted. Like Lays potato chips or Doritos, or chocolate chip cookie addicted. I can't stop at just one! I have been collecting for a couple of years now, and I love the creamers and sugar dishes in particular. And I have many. WHAT? Don't judge. They MAKE me take them home! ;-)
This week I found another beauty while I was out on my regular thrifting run.
Here she is...
Isn't she gorgeous?
Meakin for only $1.99! Not a scratch on her either! In fact, there was still a bit of sugar in the bottom when I brought her home to clean her up. I like wondering about the people who owned, and also loved these pretty treasures before me. I am always amazed that these wonderful pieces wind up at the Goodwill and other thrift stores. It's most likely because family members are not always aware of the value of such pieces when they are cleaning out the homes of lost loved ones.
I like to think that I am giving them a new happy life. Another shot. After all, one is never enough!
I have been collecting ironstone strictly from thrift for a few years now. Oddly, when I was an antique dealer, I was not collecting for myself at the time. Weird. I'm complicated, what can I say. Maybe it's more attractive to me if it's more challenging to find? I think that's why I won't pay full price on ebay, Etsy, or antique stores for it.
Here are JUST my sugars and creamers...I will show you my entire collection sometime soon.
I bought all of these for anywhere form .69 cents to $3. Not bad, huh? I think there may be 3 or 4 displayed in various spots in the house, that did not get gathered for the pic.
Do you see why they make me happy? I keep hoarding them and hoping to have a white kitchen for them someday soon.
I love the different shapes. They just don't make things this pretty anymore.
And since one is never enough, I found another fun thing to have more that one of...
Got these at the flea market this week for $3 each!
I think they are so cool.
I bought 4 of these. One of them is metal, which I have never seen.
I love anything with letters or numbers. The older the better.
I may or may not have a sickness.
Whatever. I'm happy, and so are my new collections, I think.
Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
xo
-Lisa
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Love your collection! My Pop had several rulers like that. I think my mil probably has a few somewhere too. Have a fabulous weekend. Didn't get a chance to take pics of the family room yet, the weather's been kinda gray!
ReplyDeleteSorry for your gloomy weather, but maybe it will help your crazy pollen problem if it rains? Still looking forward to seeing those photos when you post! Enjoy your weekend!
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Love all of those ironstone pieces! You are one lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! You are awesome! I am inspired by YOU! Big hugs to you this week! Loved your spring mantel! Hope you have a nice weekend!
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Lisa,
DeleteWould like to connect with you through email if possible. I haven't connected with many other women who have been through cancer. If you could email me at julieinspiredbyyou@gmail.com, that would be great! It would be great to have someone to ask questions to. Thanks a bunch!!
Julie
Of course! I will email you right now!
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I love your collection. I, too, am surprised what people drop off at our Salvation Army store. Seriously nice pieces ... full sets of Crate & Barrel white plates ... Pottery Barn plates and pieces. But then again, my Salvation Army store is located on the fringe of one of the richest neighborhoods in the city! So they are cast-offs from rich people who apparently change their china with the season!
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Linda
Ok, I'm coming to your Salvation Army! ;-) Geez, how do you even control yourself? I'd stalk that place if the pickings were that good! :-)
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xo-Lisa
I love all your ironstone pieces! I'm a big lover of those too. I have very few REAL pieces, but have alot of white dishes in general. I just go for the look. Ha! I agree with you that you can't have just one either. Gotta have in groupings.
ReplyDeleteYep. Grouping is the key! I like white dishes as well. I have some of those too, but I've been pretty lucky finding the real thing too! :-)
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I'm in love! I am so obsessed with ironstone myself! What a great find!
ReplyDeleteI know, right?! LOVE, LOVE. LOVE it!
DeleteHave an awesome weekend! xo-Lisa
If you have a sickness - we both need immediate medical attention! Love you Ironstone collection - they really look happy at your house! I have one of those old folding rulers (of course, I now want more)! Great finds and keep on collecting!
ReplyDeleteWould you mind if I suggest you turn off word verification. It makes it tough to comment and many people won't bother since word verification is such a pain (typing in two words that are really tough to read before a comment can be left).
Kelly
Kelly, I am so glad you told me that my word verification was on! I had no idea! Duh! Well, I think it's off now. Weird. I thought I had made sure it was off. --I'm such a rookie! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat's only a small part of my ironstone. I am working on my display hutch for the rest of it. And I am not sure what it is about those old rulers, but I've always loved them!
Thanks so much for jumping through the fire-y hoops of word verification to leave a comment! I am horrified it has been on all this time! Ugh! I really dislike it on others blogs myself.
Hope you have a great weekend! I am taking an 8 hour class tomorrow to learn to shoot in manual setting on my Nikon, and hopefully improve my photography!
xo-Lisa
Your collection of ironstone is so pretty. I love little pitchers...can't resist them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I know, it is IMPOSSIBLE to resist! :-) Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Love your ironstone collection. They would make a pretty display together!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerry! I have grand plans to display my entire collection! (Which also means some work for me!) Stay tuned!
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Hey fellow ironstone lover...
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to come share this at my linky party, Cowgirl Up! going on right now!
♥Linsey
Wow! thank you, Linsey! On my way over to link up! Thanks for the visit and the invite!
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I love ironstone as well although I wish I could say I'd paid those prices! Sadly, I am a sucker for the unusual and have paid dearly on occasion. Sigh....oh well, I love my stuff and have no regrets. So happy to have found a kindred spirit. Come by and visit sometime.
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Judy
You have a beautiful Ironstone collection here! Do you display them all?
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at Beautify It Monday! We were thrilled to have such a great turn out for out first party! Features will go up on Saturday and we hope to see you back again on Monday for week 2!