A Trip to Replacements Ltd.

Those of you who haven't the slightest bit of interest in "dishes" -- china, crystal, silver, glassware, etc., might want to skip this post.  I just love dishes, etc., and periodically, it's fun for me to indulge myself.  Last Friday, Mr. Forest Manor and I went to Greensboro, had lunch, and then drove to Replacements, Ltd., which is just outside of Greensboro in McCleansville, N.C.  Five years ago, in 2011, we visited around Christmas time; my husband took a lot of pictures and I shared them in an after-Christmas post.

This time around, I went for the sole purpose of purchasing four cups and saucers to go with a set of my dishes.  I got those right away and then had so much fun looking around the store.  The displays were wonderful -- anything and everything spring and Easter.  I'd forgotten just how creative those folks are with their displays, and they have a small museum area as well.  They had even changed out many of the exhibits in the museum since our last visit.

My Mother-in-Law's Easter Tables

I haven't done any new tablescapes in 2012 -- at all.  For a variety of reasons, I just couldn't seem to get motivated.  We have a project pending at the moment, that I hope to be able to share with you later.  And I have plenty of small things like hanging some prints that I've had for a while, but haven't hung them because I got sidetracked with other things.

So, since I haven't done a tablescape this week, I've borrowed one instead. :)  I'd like to share with you some pictures Mr. Forest Manor took at his Mom's house last Easter.  I know Easter is still a ways off yet, but these pics are so cheerful and pretty, maybe I can be forgiven for rushing the season.

The first pictures are of the dining room, where the adults usually eat.  There are lots of pretty pinks here for Pink Saturday -- pink ribbons on the candlesticks, pink dyed Easter eggs, china with pale pink shells around the border, and pink flowers in the center. 

   

I Heart Valentines

I haven't done my Valentine Tablescape yet for this year.  Instead, I wanted to show some Valentine images that I captured throughout the house -- just some heart-shaped objects here and there, touches of pink and red, and romantic roses.

 

Potpourri made with petals from our David Austin roses

 

Heart-shaped potpourri bowl

 

Heart napkin fold. (Tutorial HERE)

 

Royal Doulton "Juliet" bowl holds heart candies

 

Valentine wreath

Conversation Hearts :)

 

David Austin roses

 

2011 Valentine Tablescape

 "Old Britain Castles" heart plate

 "Old Country Roses" and Laura Ashley

This snow lady's red, painted heart is almost hidden by her scarf...

An Austrian cow bell and wheat ornament with simple heart designs

An early Valentine card

Wedgwood Jasperware sweetheart plate was a wedding gift

Our David Austin roses...

I'm joining Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for Valentine Pink Saturday , Laurie at Bargain Hunting and Chatting With Laurie for her Valentines Party, The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays, Marty at A Stroll Through Life for Tabletop Tuesdays, Kathy at A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursdays, and Shannon at Cozy Home Scenes for Your Cozy Home Party. Thanks to all of these ladies for hosting and thank you for your visit!

Denise