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Wow Karen...that's quite a 'Therapy Session'...and I'm sure still cheaper than one with a 'Dr' and a lot more fun!! Love all your great finds. I've always had 'Bunny Envy' from your collection. I'm amazed over the ones you keep finding. I love the large white one that says 'Costco'...also your Old World Bunnies and especialy the one with the cart. The two with the basket and the carrot is really nice too...in fact I love ALL your new bunnies. I can't get over you finding an 'Easter Golfing Nutcracker' !..First time I've seen one of those. Very thoughtful of Luvs to send those two Bordallo plates and then throw in the cute bunnies too...what a sweetie she is. Too bad on the cabbage bunny plate. I'm sure you can patch it up with glue/paint and then some nail polish over it..I know it hurts tho to have to do that, but it's worth a try. Finaly, I'm glad you were able to find another fairy figurine to replace the one Jazz broke. That has to make you feel good...she's a beauty. Now that I've seen all your new goodies..seems you had a very productive Therapy Session Karen.... I see you smiling from here!! jane

Luvs, I have some beautiful rooster plates that normally are displayed on the kitchen counter "plate rail" I made. Plus some large rooster figures and a cannister set. I really need to let these go instead of taking up space in the cabinet unused (and un-appreciated). If you come again in Jan, take them home with you.. if you want them! Playing with a table setting will be real interesting with my Jazz Cat around. I'll have to lock him in the bedroom for sure. I had to laugh when Betty suggested setting things out, sleeping on it, and rearranging till I was happy. Jazz would never allow that. LOL. My other cats would be good, but definitely not him. I can't even sneak anything in, he knows when something new comes in and has to check it out. A 4-legged version of the Dish Police? hugs, Karen

I love the creamy color of your new dishes - and plain. I did recently buy some colorful bowls in green, gold, turquoise - and another color - maybe yellow? Bobby Flay. I wanted something more colorful for my soups/chili. or ice cream. 'I also love Franciscan Desert Rose and Apple' I had the apple dishes - I inherited from my MIL and used for over 20 yrs. I just got tired of them and there were soooo many! being alone since the kids are grown and gone I just didn't want or need them anymore. I gave them to one of my best friends (along with some silverplate serving dishes). She a lot younger and her girls were still young and she loved to entertain. Someone who could really use them! I bought myself a set for 4 of corelle that I still love after 14 yrs. The colorful bowls tho will add a spark of color. Sometimes we just need a change!