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15 years ago

Just got back. . . from a shopping spree. You guys are such enables. I never thought Id see the day I was interested in buying the below items.

Value City is closing so everything is on sale and going fast. It started out with my finding Christmas tablecloths. Remember how I said IÂd use the gold for both holidays? You canÂt walk away from $6 tablecloths when you donÂt really have any. : ) Bought one for each of my tables. Then I realized my everyday white and blue plates will look bad with the tablecloths. No problem, walked a couple isles down and found the LAST TWO sets of white dishes trimmed in gold!! I have a thing for reindeer and I got set of two acrylic reindeer with silver antlers. I had other things in my cart that I had to put back to fear DH would pack my bags. . .

Went over to wal mart and bought those clip on poinsettias in silver. I think IÂm done shopping for awhile!

On the way home I called my Mom and blabbered how I bought all this stuff. Her response was,"Why did you buy those dishes? We could just use paper platesÂ" I told you we donÂt do fancy!!

I am a little annoyed that I just noticed the dishes arenÂt microwave safe and arenÂt recommended for the dishwasher. IÂm assuming it would take the gold off? Not to mention, if I have more than 8 people I donÂt have enough matching dishes! Do you guys seriously buy 3+ sets?? IÂll use these for Thanksgiving and IÂll probably be cooking Christmas Eve. WeÂre not sure whoÂs doing what yet.

Forgot to mention last night at the thrift store I found a crystal dish very similar to one in Cattnaps pics I saved, an old silver ornament and brown transferware plate. I actually thought it was same crystal dish until I looked today. :(

HereÂs the pics.

I honestly thought DH was going to do a bunch of grumbling. However he it wasnÂt too bad. He canÂt understand why I needed the dishes. He also says how we really donÂt get company a lot so nobody ever sees our "decoration." My theory is IÂm starting with nothing here. I donÂt have any holiday stuff. Plus once we have kids I doubt IÂll be spending money like I do at times. Trying to buy it all quick! Haha

Well I need to place my bid on a really pretty, really full Christmas wreath I saw on ebay and then IÂm off to cook his favorite, baked mac and cheese. :)

p.s. after all that do you think I remembered brown paint for my Thanksgiving centerpiece basket? Noooooo.

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Sandi_W
15 years ago
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Sheesharee, Congrats on all of your new goodies. You bought some very pretty stuff. Your Christmas decorations are going to be so pretty.

I don't think any metallic trimmed dishes are really microwave or dishwasher safe. I've never put any of mine in either, but I know lots of people do. Besides, no more than you will probably use them it won't be too bad to hand wash them. ;~) And those dishes are going to look lovely on your new tablecloths.

And you're right, buy what you want before you have kids because then it's usually buy only what you need. LOL

And the baked mac & cheese should make DH feel better too.
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15 years ago
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Oh yeah, I need to go back to the dollar store to get those white birds and FLAKE glasses now!! Teehee.

Will white roses and silver poinsettias look stupid on the same tree? I dont have a ton of the roses.

Heres my wreath I just won on ebay.

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plainjane425
15 years ago
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Shee...another Congrats from me!! You did so well with your purchases. I was smiling with every sentence that you wrote about what you bought. I think you really bought some lovely things.. I Love those reindeer...and your silver ornament. Also, over time, you will enjoy the fact that you purchased those dishes. You can use them for so many ocassions. Believe me, as you said, once you have kids..all your purchase from then on, will be mainly for them..I know from seeing my DD. She did buy many lovely things before they came along..but very few now that they are here. Also what a great buy with your tablecloths. All of these things that you are buying, you will have for many years, to enjoy . I am so excited for you and am looking forward to see when you put it all together. Just a note, you don't have to be 'fancy' to enjoy nice things...and, as time goes by, your friends and family will really enjoy coming to your home. They will also look forward to seeing all your special touches.. Who knows, over time, you may start to inspire them, and become their 'Enabler'..lol
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plainjane425
15 years ago
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Shee...I just saw the wreath you won from Ebay.. How Beautiful..Congrats again!!
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Bright199
15 years ago
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What wonderful treasures!!!
The silver ornament is a frendship ball. You put a gift inside and give it to a friend. I used one to make a silverware windchime. Very pretty.
I love the way the deer sparkle.
We just got a special add from wally world and they have a setting for 4 of white plates with gold trim for $16! Was thinking what Judith said about starting with white dishes!!
luvstocraft
15 years ago
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Shee, you are just having too much fun with all your shopping, aren't you? Your family is going to be so impressed by your pretty decor this year. You found some really neat things, and that wreath is absolutely gorgeous. Luvs
valleymagpie
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Sheesharee,

Beautiful wreath! It looks so good on your black (?) door. But only one wreath? What about the other doors, the windows, the porches...! Oh, the possibilities!
bettyd_z7_va
15 years ago
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Shee,
Our family always uses paper plates. We had 34 here last time and I can't afford that many dishes. But, I can still buy dishes! I may have a smaller gathering that I can use those dishes!
What a great beginning you have. That tablecloth will be perfect with some red dishes! LOL Just a thought for next year. You may even run across a great deal after Christmas 50% off! Green ones will work too! We ARE great enablers!
And you can use those new dishes to mix and match with other sets and stretch placesettings. Judith does it all of the time beautifully.
Put a couple or 3 gold balls in that new dish and sit it between those deer on a cheap gold charger in the middle of your table and you have a start on your centerpiece. Maybe some small silver items laying flat on the charger to connect with those sparkly antlers. You get the picture.
I love the friendship ball ornament. Never heard of one of those before.
That wreath is AWESOME! And white roses and silver poinsettias will be beautiful together on your tree. I have white and silver on my tree with some blue thrown in. Just don't forget pics for us to enjoy.
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15 years ago
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Sandi The people you know that put the dishes in the dishwasher come out ok? I probably will just hand wash though.
DH did like his mac and cheese!

Slinkey Thanks! Yeah I really like the reindeer too. Hoping I can inspire someone in the family. I know the reason Mom has never been into it was because the extra money they had while we were growing up went to us kids . Im sure if she had unlimited funds she wouldve done more of that stuff. I know I would go wild. Ha

Bright Thanks for the friendship ball info. I figured it had a name but didnt have a clue what it was called. Are they supposed to be ornaments? Come to think of it, I think I remember seeing those dishes at wal mart the other week and refrained that time. The reason I bought all that stuff at value city is because I know it wont be there too much longer. Its amazing how much that can influence your buying decisions.

Luvs Thanks! Im really excited about the wreath! All the ones in the stores are skimpy looking. I know I could add stuff to them but I happened to see this one and just loved it.

Valleymaypie Thanks! Acually thats ebay posted pic from the person who made it. My door is still white because I cant figure out what color to paint it. Heres the seller if anyone is interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=170275966166

Betty 34!? I cant imagine trying too cook for that many people! Paper plates would be my way to go too!! I plan on shopping the day after Christmas so Ill be buying lots of goodies. Plates will be on my list thanks to you guys!
You have my wheels turning about the deer on the table. I was thinking of using them in my LR but I just may go buy some more. I would need another set for my second table. Youll have to post pictures of your tree too. Were using blue on ours also.
donnawb
15 years ago
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Love the tablecloth you picked out and what a great price. Love the dishes and everything goes with white. Great job on your shopping. We don't have a Value City and I always thought it was a furniture store.
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15 years ago
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Dd50 - Thanks! Yeah we have Value City Furniture stores here too. This place has everything. It's like all the extra name brand stuff goes here? The same accent pillows I saw at Boscovs were there etc.
hin
Guess what else I just bought on ebay for $12.04...(that's with shipping!)
6 strands of pearl garland. 18' each! I still will probably need more for the tree to do that drape thing but I'm off to a good start. I haven't seen any white pearl garland in the stores. None.
:)
calicocat1967
15 years ago
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I love those reindeer !!! Simple yet elegant. I've got to get me some white dishes.

Kim
lynninnewmexico
15 years ago
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Love all your new finds!! My DH always warns me not to look at my decorating mags before I go to bed in the evenings for just that reason! He calls them "Lynn's Wild & Expensive Dreams" ;^P
We host an annual Christmas Day dinner for up to 21 people, so I do have a set of Christmas dishes and glasses for 24. They're a pain to store, though. Thank goodness they're dishwasher safe! I also have a cute set for just the four of us that I use during the Season, too. They're more homey and kind of look Thanksgiving-ish, actually.
Lynn
Sandi_W
15 years ago
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Another nice Christmas purchase sheesharee. And a great price on your pearl garlands. You're going to have so much fun this Christmas with all of your new decos.
Purplemoon
15 years ago
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That wreath is beautiful, no wonder you wanted it. I wish I could learn to make the fancy bows, I love them. I just bought one off Etsy last night, it was $6 and same type bow in Michaels was triple that.
And the reindeer are wonderful. I have a small collection of reindeer, and also reindeer ornaments. I put them all on a wreath last year and the deer figurines on my mantle, below the wreath.

congratulations on a great shopping spree!
hugs, Karen

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