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Friday, March 26, 2010

Beautiful Pink Flowers - Homer Laughlin Empire Green



Happy Pink Saturday


Look what I found at the thrift store this week.  Aren't they lovely.  They are Homer Laughin's Empire Green pattern.  When I saw the three pieces sitting there, I knew I wanted them.  I then checked the prices and I "double knew" I had to have them.  The large oval platter was 99 cents.  The vegetable bowl was $2.99 and the square plate was 69 cents.  Less than $ 5.00 for all five pieces.  They are in excellent condition.  I used the platter for fruit just last evening.  I think they will make great serving dishes.  I found the oval platter and serving bowl on Replacements, Ltd.  The Round Veggie Bowl was listed for $36.99 and the oval serving platter for $33.99.  I realize no one probably pays their prices but it did make me smile!

I thought the lovely pink flowers in the center of the dishes was just the thing for my Pink Saturday post this week.  Hope you enjoy looking at these beauties.  The quilt in the background was a gift from my friend, Susan.  The lovely fabrics just "sings" Springtime.  Hope you are experiencing Spring weather this lovely weekend.

For more Pink Saturday posts check out the list on Beverly's How Sweet the Sound.  Then "hop" on over to the Rose Chinz Cottage where you will find the most lovely things in pink.  There are flowers, tea cups, and lots more pinks.

21 comments:

Beverly said...

Your dishes are lovely and, I agree, the price even made them better. I'm sure you will find lots of uses for them this spring. They would be pretty on the wall too.
Just wanted to comment on how pretty your apron is. I love the way you used the embroidered piece and added the pocket.
Thanks once again for visiting me.

Lisa said...

Lovely!! I like the dark green boarder! The square plates are nice too! I hope you have a wonderful Spring Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa

Maggie said...

What a great find!

Happy PS!

In Shoes We Trust.
Maggie Mae
"Do these shoes match this purse?"

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Wow! Those dishes are beautiful and who could pass them up with such low prices. Fabulous! What a lovely quilt too. The perfect backdrop. Have a great weekend. :) Tammy

Char said...

You hit it just right for sure with those. I love buying serving dishes like that and using them with other dishes. I would not have pasted them up either, what a fabulous bargin. Happy Pink Saturday and enjoy looking at those lovely roses, Char

Mari said...

HELLO, YOUR DISHES ARE BEAUTIFUL AND FOR THE PRICE YOU CAN'T PASS THEM BY....LOL!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY MY BLOG AND FOR YOUR SWEET COMMENT!!! HAPPY PINK SATURDAY ONE AND ALL :p

Vicki said...

Hi, Pam,
I want to visit your thrift shops. I am never so lucky to find any Homer Laughlin here. You got an amazing buy on those beautiful pieces. The quilt looks so pretty behind them, too. The apron you designed and made is so sweet and pretty. I hope you have a terrific weekend, dear friend! Blessings to you! Vicki

CC said...

Hi Pam..
Your dishes are gorgeous..my gosh,what a find. I would have happy danced all the way to the checkout counter. And a beautiful quilt as a background..Just beautiful. Happy Pinks..have a lovely weekend.

Sue McPeak said...

What a great find and price for all three pieces. Do love that Pink with Green, too. The quilt is lovely, too. Happy Pink Saturday, Pam....Sue

Sherry from Alabama said...

Lucky you, those dishes are beautiful, and such a deal! I love the quilt peeking out from under them too. Thank you for stopping by my blog for Pink Saturday.

Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something said...

What a great find! This is my first Pink Saturday and I'm enjoying hopping around and seeing all the pink pretties! Please stop by my place and see my little Basket Full of Sunshine! until later...

Ann said...

Great pieces. Love to serve on pretty dishes,makes everything so special. Happy Pink Saturday.
Ann

Nancy said...

Oh, Homer Laughlin. A Fave! Very pretty. Happy Pink Saturday.

Betty said...

Those plates are gorgeous! I haven't seen the Homer Laughlin green plates. I have a few of the blue ones that I love. I'll have to keep my eye out for the green now.
Have a wonderful pink weekend!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Hi Pam- thank so much for stopping by my blog! I've enjoyed visiting yours, too- your dishes find was wonderful- so pretty! I look forward to reading more!

Betty Jo said...

Happy Belated Pink Saturday! Your dishes are gorgeous and what a wonderful price. The apron in the post before this one is incredibly beautiful. I adore your blog and am now a follower. Thanks for visiting me!! ♥

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

I did enjoy looking at these beauties!! Thanks for sharing them with us and WOW!! You did good on those prices!! Terrific buy!!
Debbie

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Pam,
Your plates are lovely! You got some wonderful bargains. You are so sweet to feature my blog this week and I want to thank you for the honour! Have a beautiful Easter week.

Blessings,
Sandi

Unknown said...

Your dishes are amazing, so pretty and nice!!!
Thanks for visit me.
Happy Pink Saturday!!!
Charo

Susie Jefferson said...

You can't beat a bargain - especially when it's as pretty as this. Sorry to be so late visiting - I've ricked my neck & should badly, so having to stay off the computer as much as poss (didn't even turn it on Sunday & Monday) as typing is killing me. Happy PS anyway - will try to do better next weekend.

Unknown said...

all sets of flower, specially pink is a symbol of love.