Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! If you popped over to check out today's find expecting to see the popular black and white MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check, you're in for a surprise. I've admired charming black and white collections on some of my favorite blogs and Instagram accounts, but who knew MacK-C also creates romantic floral enamelware? Not me! I scored this lovely set of 6 featuring my favorite colors with the pattern I'm always drawn to--floral--at an estate sale.
Here are the lovelies as I spied them, stacked on the back part of a table filled with dishes at the estate sale. I didn't realize until I picked one up that they are enamelware, which I happen to love as much as the gorgeous colors and pattern.
Imagine my surprise when I flipped one over to find it was MacKenzie-Childs, which I've never come across thrifting or even at estate sales. After searching online, I wasn't able to identify the pattern, but thanks to the help of blogging friends who collect MacKenzie-Childs: Sarah at Hyacinths for the Soul, Susan at Ashtree Cottage and Rita at Panoply, I learned it's from a collection called Pressed Flowers. The pattern is Camp Mackenzie, dated 1995.
Next, I was really surprised (and happy!) to find these large square Corelle plates in the free bin at one of my favorite thrift stores! There are four and not one thing wrong with any of them. I have something non-food related in mind for these.
I also found two of these striped pottery mugs.
They have a very farmhouse feel to them--the blue stripes remind me of a grain sack stripes. AVAILABLE HERE!
Last but not least, a charming floral teacup by H & M, Sutherland Bone China from England.
I adore the pretty pink pattern! AVAILABLE HERE!
Until next time, happy hunting!
Wow! What a great find! The enamelware is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Leslie!
DeleteWowee. I hope you're keeping those Victoria & Richard era enamel bowls. They don't make them like that anymore. Beautiful, and wonderful price.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rita! Would you believe I was undecided about the price at first? I didn't have service to look online at that particular sale so I wasn't aware how much they go for--so glad I grabbed them ;)
DeleteYou find the most wonderful things, I need to shop YOUR thrift stores, LOL!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carole! Well I know you're a long way from here, but if you're ever in the area...
DeleteHow could anyone NOT buy a pretty pink teacup? I love all your other finds as well. You are the best thrift shopper! Wish I could go for a thrift shopping adventure with you some day.
ReplyDeleteThank you! That would be fun!
DeleteAnother tidbit learned today; never heard of MacKenzie Childs; those bowls are gorgeous! Will be awesome for soup come cold weather or maybe a chilled soup now? I'm guessing the Corelle dishes will be a tiered holder of some sort??? Always love your finds. I'd make a coffee or cocoa gift basket with those 2 mugs!
ReplyDeleteIf you come across her popular black and white checked collections, now you'll know! I learned some new things this week too ;)
DeleteLove all your finds today especially the Mackenzie Childs enamelware. They look like keepers to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon! I know how often we like the same things ;)
DeleteWonderful finds! I especially love the sweet teacup and saucer. Makes me want to start collecting again (sort of)....but tired of dusting:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheri. I hear you--dusting is not a fun aspect of collecting!
DeleteThose MC bowls are the perfect color. What a find!
ReplyDeleteThanks,AnnMarie!
DeleteWow...the MC pieces are just outstanding. I want... ;)
ReplyDeleteWow I love those bowls, too! I didn't know that MC did that type of pattern, either. Love them:) xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathleen!
DeleteI guess most everyone likes the MC bowls ... well, I do too. Great finds Cecilia.
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