So last Friday, the day I told myself I was going to look for lace and laciness everywhere I went, I happened upon this set of two plates at Goodwill in Carrollton. The set was marked $2.12 with a B, and since the "B" items (blue) were half off last week, that meant $1.06 for the set. Just 53 cents apiece, which struck me as a deal. Now I don't normally like to buy a set of anything that I can't see half of, but since I couldn't very well stand there and rip off the tape, I decided I'd take a chance. Besides, even if the second plate was a dud, who couldn't use a little more "Joy" in their life, right?
I got home and discovered the second plate read "Faith" and featured a teapot on a lace doily. Kind of ironic, isn't it, that I found a plate with a teapot, lace, and the word "Faith" on it that day?
When I first saw the "Joy" plate, I thought it was a Sandy Clough design, but then I noticed the name Galen Huang. Never heard of this artist before, but I sure like the plates, and I was very happy that these cleaned up so well.
Now my cleaned-up plates are hanging happily next to a Sandy Clough print that she actually signed for me many, many years ago at a women's conference I was attending. And that's my tale of lace, Joy, and Faith!
Those plates are fabulous, and I love that you found them when you were looking for lacy things! And yes, it was certainly worth taking the risk on the 2nd plate at that price. They look wonderful next to your Sandy Clough print. I think they were meant to be yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! I love them! Good for you! (Audrey Stewart / jozywails@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteLucky you!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful stories these last 2 blogs have been. It must have been an exciting time for you--Serendipity! Enjoy your special finds.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find! I was thinking of the word "serendipitous" as I read your post, and then I see that commenter Diane Ritchie thought the same. I think if we are open to serendipity, it often finds us. --from Vernona in DC
ReplyDeleteGreat find. They look perfect hanging on your wall.
ReplyDeleteThey do look like Sandi's work so make perfect companions. Having Faith and Joy and lovely lace...a sweet tale.
ReplyDeleteThose plates were meant for you! They complement your framed print so well.
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