Saturday, January 17, 2009

Pink Saturday - Floral Plate

People! Beverly at How Sweet the Sound hosts Pink Saturday. Pause at her Place to see Plenty of other Pretty Pink items that Precious Pink Participating People are Putting out for Presentation.

Today, I want to show you another treasure that my mother left me. There are no markings on the back of this plate. I remember that Mama used it to serve cookies for company.

When I was about five years old, my mother placed some cookies on this plate, and allowed me to take it into the living room where some special ladies were visiting. She was going to follow with coffee.

I was so proud that she entrusted me with this task that I shook a bit. The plate tipped, and all the cookies began to slide off! I did exactly as I had been taught. Mama stepped around the corner of the room to see her daughter carefully picking up the cookies one by one and blowing off first the tops and then--because this was Special Company--the bottoms, before I placed each one back on the plate!


I keep this plate in my china cabinet on display. I don't think I've ever used it. And it seems that as time passes, I'm less reluctant to put it to any functional use; I prefer its aesthetic purpose.

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59 comments:

  1. ~♥~ Monica SJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Aaw.. I could picture you as that little girl trying so hard to get hose cookies to the table... It's not as easy as it sounds with a plate like that!
    IT IS GORGIOUS THOUGH!

    Monica

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  2. JudithJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    hahaha what a delightful story - it funny itsn't the things that we remember from our childhood. The plate is gorgeous and comes with priceless memories. Take care, Judith

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  3. UnknownJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    What a lovely plate, and a great memory!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Sally. I think Peter Piper must love this post.

    And, I love the plate from your mother. Thank you for sharing your special memory with us.

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  5. Raxx - A day in the lifeJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    LOL!! I love that memory! You sure cleaned those cookies up good!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    That's such a cute story Sally and the plate is beautiful! Happy Pink memories to you!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    It is great you still have this beautiful plate around!

    ~ Gabriela ~

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  8. KrisJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Sally, What a wonderful memory and beautiful plate.

    Happy PS

    Kris

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  9. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday! Beautiful plate...wonderful story! Have a good weekend!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday Sally
    *smiling* Your story makes me smile and I can just imagine the whole scene.
    That is a very precious piece and I can imagine you prefer not to use it. On the other hand I would be so tempted to use it because it IS so beautiful and I'd want to share that. It must make you think of the story everytime you look at it. Sweet.
    Judi

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  11. UnknownJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Great story and lovely plate! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  12. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday! and what a great story. and the plate is pretty! do you have any more cookies? hehehehehe ;-) have a great weekend!
    xo
    fitty

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  13. tammyJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Cute story. Love the plate.

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  14. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Hi Sally,
    What a beautiful treasure! Wonderful story too. Thanks a bunch for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    That is a beautiful plate, and what a cute story!

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  16. Linda CJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Very pretty! I have one almost like this and I love it. Like you I mostly display safely in my curio cabinet with it's matching 2-tiered candy dish.

    Linda C

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  17. BridgetJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    What a precious memory and a lovely treasure. I'll remember your trick next time I drop a cookie. lol

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Yep...it's a keeper for sure. What a treasure from your mother!

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  19. SalmagundiJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    It's enough to just remember the fond memories. Just enjoy looking at the plate. Sally

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  20. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Oh Sally.. How pretty. Having some things like that from your mother is SO neat. I have some little things from my mother also--but not a plate like that one. How beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  21. LvPoohBr2January 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    That is the funniest story! LOL I love it!! The plate is beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  22. CathyJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    A sweet story and beautiful plate, Sally ~

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Happy PS Sally
    I remember doing the same, but the dish I was carrying was not as pretty as yours.
    See you Monday yahooo
    Claudie

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  24. GlennisJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    What a beautiful plate, and what a funny story! I can just see you doing that! Have a great Pink Saturday!

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  25. The Bliss JourneyJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    The plate is beautiful. The 5 second rule always applies,
    Kathleen

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    LOL I loved your story. You have a lovely plate. It looks so delicate and pretty. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  27. imjacobsmomJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    What a sweet memory, I can just picture it. Your plate is so pretty, too. Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn

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  28. DawnJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    What a beautiful plate and such a cute story. The five second rule must have been around for a long time. LOL!

    take care,
    Dawn

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  29. Four Paws and CoJanuary 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Awww, such a precious story! The plate's beautiful & love the shape of it. ♥

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  30. StephanieJanuary 17, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    I love this dish...and the story is so touching!!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Stephanie

    P.S.. cool teapot!

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  31. joyh82January 17, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    What a beautiful plate and such cherished memories.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    What a cute story. And the plat is so pretty. I love it.
    Thanks for the compliment of my doll dress. Yes, I did make dresses for my daughter when she was little. I made dresses for my mother about that same time. My mother sewed for me when I was young and then when I learned how she just about quit sewing. I have a picture of me and her with dresses I made for both of us on Mother's Day back in the 60s. Maybe I'll feature that picture for Mother's Day.
    Happy Pink Saturday.
    Charlotte

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    I see I left the e off of plate. Guess I got in too much of a hurry.
    Charlotte

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  34. LADY JANEJanuary 17, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    I love a treasure with a great story behind it...makes treasures far more memorable! Happy Pink...see you Monday!

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  35. BabaJanuary 17, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    This is a precious story!! I can just see your little hands carrying this beautiful plate with the cookies to your mom's guest...at least you did not drop the plate and break it!!! Blowing off the cookies is what I would do too..thanks for sharing this tale with us ..
    Hugs, Baba

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  36. RhondiJanuary 17, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Hi Sally
    That is a precious story!
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  37. AprilJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Sally,

    I just love to read all the stories behind some of your treasures. Just like taking a walk back in time...so refreshing! That plate is so pretty AND sentimental...I don't think I'd "use" it, either. I'd be afraid something might happen to it, so I'd leave it safe and sound in my china cabinet.

    Enjoy your weekend! ♥

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  38. nikkicrumpetJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    What a precious piece...there is no reason to use it..it makes such a statement as a decorative piece...and the lovely memories attached.

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Pretty plates are always slippery aren't they? thanks for the pink plate story.

    Kathy b

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  40. alicesgJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Lovely chinawares. Happy Pink Saturday. Do visit my blog for the year of the Ox. :)

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Beautiful!!Happy Pink Saturday

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  42. PicketJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful treasure from your mom girl! I thought you was gonna say because it was special company you licked off the bottoms! lol lol Thanks for coming by...I am hoping to do something pretty with that brown & blue material.the blue is scarey to me but I do so love it in that fabric! Have a great weekend friend!

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  43. Cottage RoseJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    OH Sally I can picture you doing that how cute you must have been. Love the sweet story about your Moms cookie plate. It is so lovely. Happy Pink Saturday

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  44. UnknownJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Hi Sally,
    LOve your tongue twister and your story about the plate.

    It is beautiful, and I understand your reluctance to use it!

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  45. The Raggedy GirlJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    What a lovely memory to go with a lovely plate.
    Roberta Anne

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  46. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Wonderful story, Sally! And this is a lovely plate... looks like Haviland.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  47. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    I love the stories attached to our favorite things. This plate is magnificent.
    Happy Pink Saturday.
    Karen

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  48. Lady KatherineJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    The plate is so lovely..... Your story is so sweet, I just loved it! What I want to know is: Did the ladies eat the cookies? I am sure they did, after such a sweet jesture you had made.

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  49. LorrieJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Sally this is such a pretty plate, but I love the stroy that goes with it even more! Thanks for sharing.

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Sally, Well I finally made it to your Pink post. Your plate is beautiful. I wonder if it was used very much in the day, I had a collection of plates similar to yours and gave them to my children when we moved. too many things and not enough walls. I did love them too.

    Love your pink Sally...Jeanne

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  51. The MuseJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Thanks for Pink Saturday fun!

    I am not covered up with pink here, at our cottage, The Painted Nest, LOL so that SAT was a stretch for me!! :) LOL

    I am running behind on my comments as I have been traveling for work :)

    Even if you don't use it functionally...to have it in the open...gives it a purpose..it PLEASES you ...and makes you smile :)

    I adore the story in your post ! :) LOL
    What a good girl!

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  52. BelindaJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Awwww...and you were trying so hard to get those cookies out to your guests, being a good little hostess. :-) Such a sweet memory, and your mother's plate is a beauty. At least the cookies were the only casualty, and the pretty plate is still intact.

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  53. Cami @ Creating MyselfJanuary 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Awww, how sweet! The plate is beautiful too.

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Can you recall if any of the ladies ate the cookies? LOL What a wonderful memory. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful plate.

    All the best, Lana

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  55. P.January 19, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    Waw!This is a nice plate!

    Alfazema

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  56. bjJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    I love the little stories you tell with your posts. This plate is so pretty..I can see why you treasure it.

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  57. sweetmemorymakingmomJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Sally, What a sweet memory. I love the plate. It would look perfect with cookies at my tea party! Happy belated Pink Saturday. pink hugs, Ellen

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  58. sweetmemorymakingmomJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Sally, What a sweet memory. I love the plate. It would look perfect with cookies at my tea party! Happy belated Pink Saturday. pink hugs, Ellen

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  59. Prim Rose Hill ©2008-2020January 22, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    What a delicate plate! Beautiful! Hope you had a fabulous Pink Saturday!
    Hugs,
    ~~Sheri~~Prim Rose Hill Studio

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