Recent Thrift Finds

Lately things have been busy, but I have found a half hour here and there to do some thrifting. These are some of my recent finds:

First is a tiny soap dish made by Limoges for the Hotel Prince de Galles in Paris. I thought maybe it was a sign that I should stay there during my upcoming trip, but unfortunately the hotel is currently in the middle of a year long renovation. This little dish is perfect to corral loose coins or jewellery.



These hexagonal Bavarian plates with gold edging were just too pretty and unique to pass up!! In perfect condition, they would be great as side plates for a casual lunch or for afternoon tea & cookies.

Have you thrifted any cool items lately? Please share!!

Bavarian China

On a recent visit to Value Village I found this
beautiful teal plate with gold trim...

...and when I flipped it over...

...Bavaria.

Lately I've developed an attraction to pieces made in Bavaria. A couple of weeks ago I spotted (but did not purchase) a 40 piece set of Bavarian china at Nostalgic Journey in Peterborough. Simple and elegant, this set features gold trim on a creamy white background.

I don't know much about the history of Bavarian china, but I know that I love the pure beauty of these pieces. So pretty!! I think I may have to make a return trip to Peterborough for this set before it's gone.