It's time again for Blue Monday over at Smiling Sally's and today for my Blue item I would like to show you my late-MIL's Beautiful set of Dinner wear called First Love by Norleans. It has small delicate blue roses all the way around it and silver trim. She purchased this from A&P one piece at a time back in the 70's. It was one of those buy so many groceries and get a piece of the week for .49 cents. She did buy the large platter extra for I believe 2.99. And the Creamer & Sugar for $1.99. She purchased the whole set, cups, saucers, bread & butter plates, dinner plates and soup bowls. The cabinet they are in is her China Cabinet that I recieved when she passed.
I also keep some of my other treasures in it. You can see her blue bowl on the
second shelf. And some of my egg cups.
I hope you enjoyed lookng at my blue offering,
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What an amazing collection!
ReplyDeleteM ^..^
Delicate, and pretty set.
ReplyDeleteKathy b
Such a lovely set! I remember getting my first set at the A&P too ... one dish at a time LOL. Thanks for the fun memories Molly!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a pretty pattern. And the china cabinet that you showed in the last picture...my grandmother had one just like it...boy does that bring back memories! I used to love to stand and look at all the goodies inside it! I have a little santa "toothpick holder" that I used to want to reach in and grab so badly (as a kid). My mom gave it to me years ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Tammy
Molly, this is such a sweet, pretty pattern, and I enjoyed seeing it! Thanks for sharing it with us today. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday!
XO,
Sheila
Good heavens, I have not heard the words "A&P" in such a long time! Remember their Ann Paige brand? I did enjoy their coffee. Yer MIL's set sure is pretty, they look almost like blue roses on there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Blues!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely china. I remember those promotions by the grocery store. Gas stations used to have them too. My mother had a set of china with a gold wheat pattern from a gas station.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. These are nice heirlooms. Your close up of the tea cup is beautiful.I can really see those tiny blue roses and the curvy silver lines.
ReplyDeleteI think that china with delicate blue flowers may just be my favorite. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteLot's of pretty blues in there:) I love the cup and plate set.
ReplyDeleteGina Jo
Your MIL's dinnerwear is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe dishes are wonderful and that cabinet is very cool! Happy blue Monday to you!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, and lucky you for being the recipient! What a lovely gesture. You must have been awfully special to your MIL. Don't you wish that the stores would have offers like this again? Happy Blue Monday. ~ Robyn
ReplyDeleteI love the dishes. You are fortunate to have them. My grandmother always bought her coffee from the A & P so she could grind it there. Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteSweetie
I had no idea you could buy such lovely dishes at a grocery store way back then. Those are really pretty plates.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty china,love the little blue flowers.
ReplyDeleteHow neat! My MIL has the identical set in her china cabinet...purchased a piece at a time!
ReplyDeleteJudyBug
Just a beautiful set of china! Thanks for sharing. Esther
ReplyDeletebeautiful set! Running late this week visiting blogs....Hope you had a great Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteSusan
What a beautiful china set. How wonderful! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteJen
I wish they still gave dishes away with groceries! The set is very pretty and so special when inherited!
ReplyDeleteVery nice china. I bet your mother in law cherished it. So glad you have something to remind you of her!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday!
xoxo
Janie