Help! I am addicted!

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I think I'm addicted to vintage china.

I often find pieces for less than $2 at thrift stores;
 and when I do, I just can't seem to resist buying pretty plates.
Especially English transferware...
 but also these little squarish dessert plates.
 And flowers.
How about you?

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Comments

The Joyful Thrifter said…
Lovely finds! those plates are so pretty!

Smiles,
The Joyful Thrifter
June 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Leah said…
I love pretty plates too, great finds!
June 27, 2011 at 1:28 AM
LuLu Kellogg said…
I love vintage china! I have waaaaaay too much of it too!!

Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
June 27, 2011 at 5:39 AM
Lorraine said…
I love it too. Whenever I go to a rummage sale, that's what I head for first. That and teapots. Just where to keep them all is the question. No china cabinets here.
June 27, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Laurie, I won't be able to help you with a dish addiction as I suffer as well.

Love your beautiful plates. How could you pass them up? I totally understand why they came home with you. Nice finds!
June 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Into Vintage said…
I am completely addicted to vintage china and I think I inherited it from my mother and aunt who also suffer from this disease. Love your finds -- they're beautiful!
June 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Angela said…
Oh my, I"m absolutely in love with that second plate -- of course, it has roses!
June 27, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Anonymous said…
What's not to be addicted to? These are stunning!
June 27, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Madison said…
Oh, I'm definitely addicted to vintage china also. Love your plate collection. Maybe we should start a support group.;)

Madison xxx
June 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Suz said…
Me, too, Laurie. I cannot resist. And what I will do with it, I don't know. I usually have them in my bedroom and put all my little junk on them instead of putting it away!
Hugs,
Suz
June 28, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Tammy said…
I love vintage dishes too, especially tea cups. Very pretty plates you found!
June 29, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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