tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post3527446161788285014..comments2023-11-03T06:21:49.474-04:00Comments on Shorehouse chic.: What a dish.Laura @ the shorehouse.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-84805747084572282762009-04-02T17:25:00.000-04:002009-04-02T17:25:00.000-04:00Those plates are beautiful! I would leave them al...Those plates are beautiful! I would leave them alone too. At that age, they deserve to be treasured for what they are.<BR/><BR/>(What DO you make from plates?)Marie Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-60645332578683044062009-03-18T01:56:00.000-04:002009-03-18T01:56:00.000-04:00Those plates are GREAT! FUN quaint dinner party w...Those plates are GREAT! FUN quaint dinner party with al your new OLD finds!<BR/>ENJOY!Fifi Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186646442542919342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-46076534433907694232009-03-17T12:07:00.000-04:002009-03-17T12:07:00.000-04:00Seems like a perfect time to host a ladies lunch! ...Seems like a perfect time to host a ladies lunch! Those plates are lovely. Do you drink mint juleps out there? How about sweet tea? Here in California, a nice glass of Chardonnay, no matter the time, would be perfect.julia@lookiloos.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298957451093712053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-50442390346067443692009-03-17T05:41:00.000-04:002009-03-17T05:41:00.000-04:00Pretty plates and what a great find! Limoges plate...Pretty plates and what a great find! Limoges plates are pretty expensive here in Europe and I've just had a google and found these which look very similar to yours. http://www.antique-china-porcelain-collectibles.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/533/products.asp<BR/><BR/>Probably best not to craft them at $30 a plate ;)Local Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342839881399615844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-91835729992569196792009-03-17T02:40:00.000-04:002009-03-17T02:40:00.000-04:00Hi Laura thanks for your comment, sorry you are wo...Hi Laura <BR/><BR/>thanks for your comment, sorry you are working so hard for no more money. it's a sad old world sometimes isn't it <BR/><BR/>love those plates, aren't limoges meant to be worth a fortune?? I'm no expert but just thought they were....so don't do anything until you know!! <BR/><BR/>SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-13259450005206244562009-03-17T00:42:00.000-04:002009-03-17T00:42:00.000-04:00Nice, those are beautiful! Lucky you :-)Nice, those are beautiful! Lucky you :-)Melissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-73912700564637990882009-03-16T11:00:00.000-04:002009-03-16T11:00:00.000-04:00Very pretty. All I can think of is "It's beginning...Very pretty. All I can think of is "It's beginning to look a lot like Gimbels..." the old ads at Christmastime. Is that just a store from the PA/NJ area? I used to live in Philly which you probably realize and worked right across the street from a store that was Gimbels (and Lit Bros. too!)Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01272801737748446181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-70341833970122705282009-03-16T09:52:00.000-04:002009-03-16T09:52:00.000-04:00Lucky me, I am the proud recipient of one of shore...Lucky me, I am the proud recipient of one of shore(house) chic's lovely plates which was cleverly perched with some help atop a candle holder, it is now the spot for sweets. Everyone loves it!pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-27039851794027630792009-03-16T09:04:00.000-04:002009-03-16T09:04:00.000-04:00"not too shabby..." You crack me up. Those plate..."not too shabby..." You crack me up. Those plates are beautiful.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198477292452749031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-78691352449131452542009-03-16T08:43:00.000-04:002009-03-16T08:43:00.000-04:00These are beautiful. I remember trips to Gimbels. ...These are beautiful. I remember trips to Gimbels. What a treat that was. You have quite a party in the making.<BR/><BR/>If you are into cooking books you'll love what Me, PVE and the gang are reading it's full of food. Trail of Crumbs by Kim SuneeKwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-65538842228714379172009-03-16T01:57:00.000-04:002009-03-16T01:57:00.000-04:00You're too cute :) They look great for being almos...You're too cute :) They look great for being almost 100! I don't blame you for not wanting to get crafty with them - love them~<BR/>;)Ms. Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155900118539180624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-5795002401311487972009-03-14T20:08:00.000-04:002009-03-14T20:08:00.000-04:00Beautiful plates--how nice of your aunt to give th...Beautiful plates--how nice of your aunt to give them to you. I can remember shopping in Gimbel's in NY with my grandma when I was small.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05757301438009300674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-42800960760316264512009-03-14T15:45:00.000-04:002009-03-14T15:45:00.000-04:00Love your blog. I live about 1 hr. from you in the...Love your blog. I live about 1 hr. from you in the northern part of the state.<BR/>Those dishes are beautiful - so elegant and vintage looking.<BR/>Enjoy them!Purple Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831681595310623140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-6915067109188640652009-03-14T11:50:00.000-04:002009-03-14T11:50:00.000-04:00Beautiful plates Laura, I am big plate collector m...Beautiful plates Laura, I am big plate collector myself - especially Italian ones - with those plates and those beautiful knifes you have to make a fabulous meal to serve them on!Linda Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734895825034491491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-67344078897375455482009-03-14T10:07:00.000-04:002009-03-14T10:07:00.000-04:00Such amazing treasures passed down from your famil...Such amazing treasures passed down from your family - WOW! I love antiques but when they're attached to family I'm WILD about them. I know you'll provide and care for them and give them the best home.<BR/><BR/>Blessings - DebbieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389464422030487063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-30190491138120866692009-03-14T09:46:00.000-04:002009-03-14T09:46:00.000-04:00Beautiful plates!blessings, kari & kijsaBeautiful plates!<BR/>blessings, <BR/>kari & kijsakari and kijsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047434064728375340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-87089609967338189822009-03-13T20:47:00.000-04:002009-03-13T20:47:00.000-04:00Who would have thunk that you would hear Gimbels a...Who would have thunk that you would hear Gimbels and Limoge in the same sentence let alone on the same plate!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074713188145597455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-13768878641629248572009-03-13T14:56:00.000-04:002009-03-13T14:56:00.000-04:00Those are beautiful plates, and Limoges to boot! H...Those are beautiful plates, and Limoges to boot! How fantastic!! I think it's fate that you found those knives... here's to finding coordinating forks and that nice bottle of wine!! :)Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792420120553159434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-14668382621142220792009-03-13T12:56:00.000-04:002009-03-13T12:56:00.000-04:00Awesome acquisition, my friend!!!!Awesome acquisition, my friend!!!!heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896915486353470418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-6943847370327117212009-03-13T09:42:00.000-04:002009-03-13T09:42:00.000-04:00I love the plates. Yes my friend you do have a gre...I love the plates. Yes my friend you do have a great party lined up! All those plates need are one of your fab desserts!<BR/>I have vintage forks and spoons. What time should I be there?!<BR/>Have a golden weekend my little "dish" of a friend! xoxoJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809643560097517895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-72878458410562310942009-03-13T02:06:00.000-04:002009-03-13T02:06:00.000-04:00Beautiful. I love them and they will be perfect wi...Beautiful. I love them and they will be perfect with the silver.desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474570949856512048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-2350593114665620632009-03-13T00:44:00.000-04:002009-03-13T00:44:00.000-04:00gorgeous!gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-90491151720339977242009-03-12T21:26:00.000-04:002009-03-12T21:26:00.000-04:00I'm not an expert on antique china, but before you...I'm not an expert on antique china, but before you paint or otherwise "craft" on these plates, I would check with some one who knows about their value. I believe the name Limoge may make them valuable.<BR/><BR/>Besides, they have intrinsic value of heritage.Keetha Broyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850398844489825600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-7195721197376512942009-03-12T17:51:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:51:00.000-04:00Laura, I love those plates! They are beautiful, a...Laura, I love those plates! They are beautiful, and I'm a limoge nut! LOL! Also a shore nut and a silver nut and a furniture nut and a thrift store nut and an antique nut and you get the picture! Those are truly lovely.<BR/><BR/>I'm so excited that I'm tempted to just MAIL you some forks if I find some! LOL! Go forth and hunt and gather and have that party! THEN take pics and blog about it! <BR/><BR/>XO,<BR/><BR/>Sheila... who has her limoge cake plate out today! (eBay, baby!)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105607278252204740.post-49475423550964629032009-03-12T17:13:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:13:00.000-04:00I would love a cold one... don't mind if I do. Bea...I would love a cold one... don't mind if I do. Beautiful find!Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245669152916738961noreply@blogger.com