CONGHAILE COTTAGE

CONGHAILE COTTAGE
"The love of gardening is a seed that once sown never dies" ...Gertrude Jekyll...

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

"Bargains for Breakfast"!!!

"I've been hunting again"... I heard a "Little Chatter" in my head saying "STOP at GW"! "STOP at GW"! SO who am I to argue with fate... LOOK who was waiting inside for me!!! This is the CUTEST ever vintage milk jug...It's big enough to hold enough milk for my morning cereal, AND just LOOK who's "Hanging out on the side of the jug", JUST Waiting for me to pick him up for a Hug!!!
Do you see those wonderful little Vintage cereal bowls? They are PERFECT size for my portion of porridge, whether it be hot OR cold...They are a Creamy White and are "Made in the USA". I think they may be McCoy??? If anyone knows for sure, please enlighten me??? The bottom is embossed USA... The Brown&Cream Vintage Pitcher with the little Snowdrop flowers(in the back) was Made between 1910&1930 and is made by the "Oxford Stoneware Co(Made in the USA), the pattern is "Snowdrop" ...It's such a useful size. Big enough to serve a family their morning milk AND a bargain@$1... My guess is that these beauties must have all come from the same home...I can tell because "I can See them all Smiling in Celebration of their Reunion"!!!
"Isn't he the Cutest Thing EVER"???
"Ok, Ok! NOT as cute as you"!!! If you would like to join me I have some Nut Breads "Stashed Away"!!!
"I just LOVE my new bowls"(there were 6 for only $2)! Did you notice I have a few strawberries at my Breakfast? Of course I do, what would a breakfast table be without them. ("Too Drab")! To me, strawberries are Always in season...
The chipmunk milk jug was only $1... It has a bit of crazing(which I happen to love)... To see the little wicker charger with the handles(which is REALLY an Antique hand painted wicker tray check out my other post and you can see the whole tray) http://conghailecottage.blogspot.com/2010/08/discovery-of-chocolate.html
To get a better look at the majolica leaf plate I used as a charger check out my Oktoberfest post herehttp://conghailecottage.blogspot.com/2010/09/oktoberfest-at-conghaile-cottage.html

I'M LINKING TO
http://ljm-alacarte.blogspot.com/2010/12/junkin-finds-friday-9.html 
 



"I'm LINKING today to SEASONAL SUNDAY"... Come on over and smell the CRISP FALL AIR! @ http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/2010/11/seasonal-sundays-24-national.html

"I'm LINKING to Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life"... Come on over a Stroll with Us, You will LOVE IT over there!!!
http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2010/11/39th-table-top-tuesday.html 

"I'm LINKING to Tabletop Thursday" AND she's having a WONDERFUL Giveaway so be sure to come and see everything that is going on over there, "VERY Exciting"!
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/11/awesome-giveaway-from-mikasa-welcome-to.html 

55 comments:

KimMalk said...

What great finds, they look so pretty on your fall table. I really like how you used your lacey table linens.

Annie Jeffries said...

Great finds. And oh to I LOVE your brown transferware. Now tell me. What is GW????

Lynn said...

How fun Donna! Lovin' your new milk jug, what a great way to start the day:@)

Jenny @ Simcoe Street said...

Great finds!

Martha said...

Great finds and a great fall table!!! Love the browns of fall dishes! And those little bowls are just perfect!

Anonymous said...

Donna,
This is a BEAUTIFUL breakfast table! The dishes and the bowls are lovely. The patina and character of the table top really sets every thing off and is warm and inviting.

Marigene said...

What wonderful finds...my mother had some of those little cream colored bowls when I was growing up. Your breakfast place setting is beautiful...the doily really adds a special touch.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Fabulous treasures, and I love the way you have displayed them. Gorgeous tablescape too. I would love to be there to have breakfast with you. Stunning. Hugs, Marty

Donna @ The House on the Corner said...

So cute!!! And even better that they were a bargain! Your GW has better "stuff" than mine, but after spending several hours in my one of my spare bedrooms going through all my "stuff" ~ I definitely need to cut back on my "gathering"!!

Have a wonderful day!

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hello Donna,
oh my God, this is so cute. I love this little chipmonk on the creamer. I have prepared a similar cute post for Tea Time Tuesday next week. Your bowls, creamer and mug are such a beautiful find. I guess you enjoy your breakfast twice now.
Greetings, Johanna

D. Jean Quarles said...

Oh, that is too cute. Love the chipmunk. Too sweet.

Anonymous said...

I am crazy about crazing too and adore the chipmunk pitcher. How cute is he? And I really love how you have the piece of crochet work "pouring" out of the pitcher. Very clever!

Sue said...

What is it about pitchers...especially the small ones? I just love them. I had a bowl that matched your brown and white pitcher. When we were first married it was what I used to pour the bacon grease after frying it. It has been gone a long time...thanks for the memory!

The Tablescaper said...

Oh so beautiful. I love how you layered it all - the doilies add the perfect touch. It's amazing what the layering does. You really got some great bargains.

Thanks so much for bringing your seasonal post to Seasonal Sundays!

- The Tablescaper

Sarah said...

Donna, I'm glad you listened to that little voice. These were meant for your breakfast table. I'm always delighted when I see a new post from you. You have a beautiful sense of style with your vignettes. Love the lace streaming from the pitcher. Your photos offer a charming visual tale. I think I'll pull up a chair and join you. ;-)
Happy Sunday! ~ Sarah

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

What a warm and cozy table! I love it when GW finds come in clusters. I think you may be right about them coming from the same place. LOVE the bowls! Just lovely!

Diann said...

What wonderful and fun finds! So precious! And the table looks just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Oh I love both the jugs Donna...I wouldn't have passed them by either, I have a passion for jugs myself. Never quite figured out why, but I think it must have something to do with the shape, it's a bit like my own...bigger at the bottom end! LOL!
Warmest Hugs,
Sandi @ Ess D'Ess Bears

Anonymous said...

Hi Donna! What great finds! I love everything you found especially the little chipmunk pitcher! Now I love strawberries too - anytime!
I'm cracking up at your comment on my two Rooster loves!! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Custom Comforts said...

What beautiful finds and your pictures are gorgeous! Everything just fits right in. I sure love it when I come out of Goodwill with some special treasures. Thank you for sharing yours ~ makes me want to dash right over there. Well, maybe tomorrow when they open again.
Cindy

Kathleen said...

Do those voices ever say, "Drive on by!" ? The ones I hear don't! Wonderful finds, and such a lovely table, warm and cozy!

Denise said...

Hello Donna ,enjoyed my first visit with you.Drop by any time for a visit with me.Friendly village was the set I picked out for my wedding in 1977.I see you have some of it also.Back in 77 it was popular for us girls who liked that style.My two sisters thought I was crazy.

Marlis said...

Great finds!!! I love the little jug. Your breakfast table is so very civilized. Beautiful way to start the day. absolutely. Thanks so much for sharing this vision of loveliness.

Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photography said...

Hello Donna! What a sweet tablesetting and I LOVE your little squirrel pitcher and your bowls. I love my porridge in the morning too and they look to be the perfect size for sure. The larger pitcher is nice too...I love pitchers of all sizes and shapes. Great finds! I hope your weekend has been a good one...enjoy your week ...Maura :)

Toocutedobs said...

Absolutely LUV IT!! So pretty and you pulled everything together so nicely. I've been having a great time at GW, SA, and the local SPCA Thrift stores myself. Do you think your little squirrel pitcher might have a brother or sister out there somewhere? I have mama squirrel and babies on my mantel you might want ot check out at http://summersetsewing.blogspot.com/2010/11/mantel-reveal-with-thrifted-items.html

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

What a vute little jug. It must make you smile every time you use it.

I'd love to join you there...

Mine's white and a sugar, please...

Sarahx

Anonymous said...

Donna, we have tons of deer but they have plenty to eat without coming right up to the house......until this year. They ventured right up to the front porch at night and nipped all the buds out of my tea roses. We gave up trying to have a veggie garden a long time ago. None of the usual remedies for keeping the deer away worked for us. The Knock Out roses aren't planted anywhere near the house so the deer should LOVE those.....sigh. Have a wonderful week.

Beth said...

Nice breakfast tablescape, Donna! Love your new little bowls and milk pitcher! Really like your brown transferware, too - Friendly Village?
Blessings, Beth

Denise said...

Hi Donna,Thanks for responding and following me.Yes,I have become one of your new followers.As I browsed your blog I could tell we do have alot in common.I'm pretty much new to blogging .It's so much fun and comforting meeting new kindred spirits.

Lui said...

Hi Donna! I passed by with the hounds, and told them to behave in case we break anything, and had all of what you have on the table! But you and the boys were out so I washed the dishes, sang to your lovely home and packed the hounds until our next return...

merrily, merrily adieu,
lui and the hounds of heaven

Aledia said...

What lovely finds!! I especially like the chipmunk creamer. I also get those GW voices in my head as well, I think my car could drive there itself! lol... Thank You for sharing! Have a blessed day!

Retirement... said...

I'm ready for breakfast at your house! Looks so inviting.

Your chipmunk friend is sooo cute - we have a sqirrel - a crazy one - at our lake house. He's not afraid of us at all and lets us get within a foot of him (actually it freaks me out)

We call him "Errol The Squirrel)

I really enjoy your posts. Kathy

Lady Katherine said...

Just love the bowls, for my 90 year old neighbor had the same ones and I was the lucky one to get them! The squirrel is too cute! Love the strawberries! Oh the Tea, come link this to Tea Time Tuesday! I do love it!
PS if you find out anything on the bowl, I would love to know too!

Designs on 47th Street said...

Three words...charming, charming, charming! I LOVE that sweet little pitcher AND I just love your place settings. Do you mind if I ask where you found those wicker chargers?

Love what you hve shown us today.
Donna

Denise said...

Can you add a little information about the large leaf charger(?)? It is gorgeous!

Melissa Miller said...

How precious and pretty! :)

Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio Photography said...

What a wonderful fall inspired table and all those great finds at GW, seems we both struck USA gold...I love those bowls also, they are just lovely and I enjoyed both your squirrel jug and your chipmunk co-host...

Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a lovely comment.

Blessings Kelsie

Anonymous said...

Wonderful finds! I love how you photographed them.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Thanks so much for linking to TTT. This is just gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

So precious! Your new finds are wonderful. Trying to type with a cat on my keyboard. See you later!
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yours said...

What a delightful table -- and fabulous finds! Somehow when that little voice in MY head says "Go to GW" I don't find treasures this nice! LOL

Carrie said...

Such a delightful post!

Theresa MacNaughton said...

My goodness! How lovely this all is. I ADORE that little squirrel creamer. And that pitcher...what amazing finds! Theresa

Jacqueline said...

What a pretty breakfast table you have set. I love your little guy. He is so cute, but true, not as cute as the little one outside. The strawberries just make the table pop.

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady. I love your Breakfast Tablescape and the little squirrel creamer. I love going to consignments shop for vintage china, for my Tablescapes. You have a nice evening.

Lindy said...

I always listen to that little voice as well. Love your little milk pitcher and your beautiful breakfast setting!

Sue said...

What an adorable little creamer! The table looks adorably sweet and cozy, Donna. ♥
~ Sue

Barbara said...

Lucky, lucky you! I wish that little voice would whisper in my ear about some pretty dishes. Love this table!

Decor To Adore said...

What an absolutely perfect table setting you have created just in time for the holidays. I just love all of the different textures. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

That chipmunk creamer is just too adorable.

Entertaining Women said...

Your pitcher is so darling...he looks like he must like to dress up...hanging out on that marvelous lace topper. I love the creamware of the bowls. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

Linda @ A La Carte said...

What wonderful finds! I love the little pitcher! Glad I looked at some of your older posts. I've become one of your followers also!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

So glad you did this repost! I love that creamer with the cute squirrel. The bowls and the other brown pitcher...amazing and so cute together. Thanks for joining JFF!!! Happy New Year! hugs, Linda

Marla said...

I love your cottage, oh my it is so darling! Happy New Year to you!

The Lazy Peacock said...

amazing finds! i love that little chipmunk!