It's a phenomenon I've observed for years now: When a hostess breaks an item, consequently breaking up a set of four place settings or four snack sets, she donates the other three sets to charity. That's why I bought this set of three snack sets and this set of three bone china trios recently. And my third set of three? It was three clear glass snack sets I found at a thrift store in Carrollton a few weeks ago.
Curiously, I don't believe I've ever had glass snack sets. That's probably because they're so easy to find, and if I needed twenty or so, I could probably pick them all up tomorrow at any of our area antique malls.
But the floral shape of these was just too charming to pass up at a mere $3 per set. They definitely remind me of sunflowers, which play a role in my next Silver Sisters mystery, so for that reason alone, I "needed" these. I believe they're by Hazel-Atlas, although I've seen the pattern referred to online as sunflower, daisy, and cosmos, so I'll continue to look for an "official" name. When I was at the thrift store, which benefits a local ministry, I was mulling over the fact that there were just three of the sets when the clever store manager suggested I could invite the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to tea. (At the risk of sounding like a total heathen … but where's my set?)
And since today is what I consider the first day of Psychological Fall (September = Fall, even with 90-degree temperatures here in Georgia), I've begun pulling out some fall linens. With colorless plates like these, I think colorful linens would be a must, don't you?
Beautiful! I have the oval glass sets. But never saw this shape. I will look for a fourth for you! Frances
ReplyDeleteThat's a perfect autumn tablecloth to go with those cute transparent snack sets!
ReplyDeleteThat's really pretty. I too think colorful linens are a must with clear plates.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness. I have the exact set (4 sets to be exact) that belonged to my maternal grandmother. They are special to me because they came from her. I'll have to research Hazel-Atlas to see what I find. If you find an accurate identity I hope you will post that. Enjoy them. I know that I do.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have a set of four and to know that they belonged to your grandmother. That's truly what I consider a treasure!
DeleteYikes, you find the prettiest items! May I come ‘thrifting’ with you sometime?😁
ReplyDeleteHappy Labor Day weekend, V.
Ha! A tearoom owner I know has actually talked to me about leading a "party bus" visit to thrift stores. If that ever comes to pass, I'll post here!
DeleteYes, to colorful linens for fall. Love the snack sets. I have never seen one like it. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI love your Autumnal arrangement! And as for that set...
ReplyDeleteI hope you break one piece and decide to sell the rest!
Your blog is just wonderful too: I'm so glad I visited. Happy Autumn!