Thursday, October 21, 2010

Plates


On Sunday we went for another walk. We had to buy Mr. B's son a comforter (you'll see why tomorrow). Anyway, I also live a short walk from Walmart. I'm really big on "buy local" and "support Canadian" (hmmm, that tape and twine isn't Canadian, oh, just forget about that). but sometimes you just need a cheap comforter, and Walmart is just around the corner. Well, when we were there, we passed the tableware aisle and I spotted some really nice looking dishes! I really wanted the Anthropologie Fleur de Lys plates, but they're a bit too spendy (they cost lots in Canadian dollars)..... So I bought these! Luckily Mr. B was there to carry them. I do't know how they'll hold up over time, but I really like them. This plate makes my ham and cheese look really yummy, doesn't it? (16 piece place setting for $40) (They are Better Homes and Gardens "medallion")(plus some extra $s for some completer pieces like a platter, serving bowls and ice cream dishes). Let's hope that this cools that lust for the Anthro dishes..... Well, if I don't stop going to the website and looking at them, it won't :)

(no mom, I'm not a hoarder.... I'm a collector)

5 comments:

Irene said...

I'm with you about buying locally, but you are right, sometimes you just need a spool of thread or something and there isn't any other store around. I hope your dishes hold out well also. And I too am not a hoarder, I'm the Chair of Acquisitions.

Joanne Huffman said...

cool looking dishes.

Heather Simpson-Bluhm said...

OMG those are CUTE!! I hope they wear well, please update with the chip situation. I am so sick of my old plates and have been wanting new ones..

jocelyn said...

Hi Martha! Just getting caught up with your blog in time I hope to wish you a speedy recovery! SOunds like a great time to be making some art too. Love the i-pad cover! xo

Maija said...

You did good!!