I have had a delightfully busy last few days; my Rapunzel group came to town and we had a wonderful time laughing and talking and eating and drinking and touring Prescott. Unbelievably, I did not take a single photo; there were so many cell phone photos being taken, it seemed like overkill to bring out my big camera. Before our group toured downtown on Friday, my friend, Nevin, wanted to quickly look through some antique stores to see if she could find a Blue Ridge plate or cup to add to her huge collection. It was she who got me started on my own collection about twenty years ago, and it was my friend, Joan, who gave me some pieces in a Blue Ridge pattern that I have had such a difficult time finding since then. Blue Ridge dishes (handpainted in the 1930s and 40’s in Erwin, Tennessee) are usually in a flower pattern- and there are dozens of patterns. The dishes that my friend, Joan gave me have a barn and an appletree- a much less common pattern called Weathervane and almost impossible to find. A year or two ago, I had found a platter and was thrilled.
Saturday, I was not looking for myself- just going along with Nevin, when she spotted a whole set for six in the Weathervane pattern. I gasped in astonishment- and bought it on the spot. Here is a peek into my china cabinet at my new acquisition:
What a perfect memento of a wonderful weekend with my longtime friends!
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Yes! It was a wonderful find! Love the pattern!
Sounds like a delightful fun few days with good friends. Since I grew up under the Blue Ridge Mountains in VA. this is a lovely find. Good for you, I still think of all those lovely antique shops in Prescott.
How exciting , good job !