Monday, January 12, 2009

Blue Monday - Dishes on Wall

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Today I have three dishes that hang on my dining room wall to share. They were quite difficult to photograph as there's a good bit of gold on them, and it tends to show up brown or black. There is no brown or black in any of these plates. This is another gift from my mom. She handed them down to me, and got to see me display them to enjoy in this spot.


This is is largest and the most blue. Of course, it's my favorite. (You knew that, didn't you?)


Then, there are two matching, smaller plates. They have less blue, more green.



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70 comments:

Anonymous said...

All of these plates are so beautiful Sally. I'd hang them on the wall, too. Happy Blue to you !

Anonymous said...

Beautiful plates! The detail is just exquisite!

Happy Blue Monday Sally!

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

Sally! These are fantastic! I love their colors. So vibrant

Cathy said...

Those are beautiful plates, Sally!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Great 'blue' post, Sally... Those gorgeous plates remind me of a little restaurant where we used to eat in Sarasota, FL.. They had beautiful plates all over the walls... AND they had the best grouper I've ever eaten.

Thanks for the memories.
Hugs,
Betsy

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Sally, those are some amazing plates. I cannot get over the detail. I'm so glad you shared them with us. I'm going to go back and ogle them some more!

Happy Blue Monday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Belinda said...

What an eye-catching trio of plates, Sally...and I love that they were something your Mom cherished, and then passed on to you to enjoy just as much as she did. They are beautiful, and make such a striking wall arrangement. :-)

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

The plates are gorgeous Sally. I think everybody loves plates.

Baba said...

Good Blue Monday morning, Sally it is so special to have treasures handed down to us from our moms..I love your colorful plates hanging on the wall!!! I am headed off to bed.. see you tomorrow... hugs, Baba

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Sally, Very beautiful and elegant plates! True Treasures! :)

I "messed up" on typing in my link under #6. I was linking it to the specific post, and didn't type it in right. So sorry! #8 is correct.

~hugs, Rhonda :)

Anonymous said...

Wow Everyone is up late. It's 12:30 here and I must get myself to bed.
Lovely blue post Sally. I love plates & yours are very special indeed.
Happy Blue Monday
Love Claudie

Anonymous said...

Hi Sally,
As always, your blues are just beautiful...the plates are wonderful. Happy Blue Monday, hope it's a great one.

Sue said...

LOVE THE PLATES



SUE

Neabear said...

Your favorite plate is also my favorite. But all of them are so pretty. Happy Blue Monday!

The Muse said...

The colors are bright and delightful...I do totally understand the gold trim and highlights hard to photograph!...
But I think you did just dandy!

Unknown said...

These plates are beautiful! I have trouble photographing anything metallic also. do you edit your pictures after you take them? Sometimes a color enhancement works.

~♥~ Monica S said...

VERY beautiful plates you've got! :-) I have a similar one that I bought in spain.... I think they're lovely!

Monica

Mamapippa ... said...

Happy Blue Monday !

Anonymous said...

Those plates look so pretty hanging on the wall. Made me think about a plate my Mom always had on her wall, it was a gold rimmed plate with little circles with a president's picture in the circle. I used to think it was hidous, do you know what I'd give to get the plate now.I would surely hang that plate on my wall now. :)

Hugs,
Chris

April said...

Hi Sally,

Beautiful plates! I have some hanging on my wall that belonged to my mom, as well. Such a treasure to me!

Happy Monday!

Sweetie said...

Sally, Each plate in itself is lovely. The grouping is beautiful. Happy Blue Monday!
Sweetie

Gemma Wiseman said...

Love the attention to detailed, exquisite patterns on those plates! So very pretty together!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful plates Sally. another wonderful treasure from your mom. It is very special that she knew how much you loved them by hanging them for her to see.

Hugs...Jeanne

Judith said...

Sally those plates are beautiful and what wonderful memories attached to them. I am not one for buying ornaments etc for myself I prefer when they are given to me then they hold precious memories of that person and when I look at them I can pray for that person too. God bless you, Judith

Darlene said...

Hi Sally,

Those are beautiful plates...I LOVE them! Hope you have a Wonderful Blue Monday!

Missy Wertz said...

Those are beautiful plates Sally.

Anonymous said...

Now Smiling One, you know I'm a dish gal and I love these beauties! I'm Blueing with you this morning!
Be a sweetie,

Shelia :)

Heidi Pocketbook said...

Very pretty plates. It sounds like your mom passed down all kinds of goodies like mine did.

Happy Blue Monday!

Unknown said...

Great coloring in your plates...just gorgeous!

Carlotta said...

Oh my those plates are gorgeous. I especially like the first one you photographed, lots of blue in that one.
~Carlotta~

Patty said...

Those plates are really pretty! Happy Blue Monday! I just tagged you for a fun and easy photo tag.

bj said...

Oh such lovely plates...the first is my favorite but I would take ALL of them!! They are all just beautiful and so special coming from your mother...
Thanks again Sally for letting us have this wonderful way to start our week.
hugs, bj

Dixie said...

Mornin' Miss Sally... You did a great job of photographing your beautiful plates. What a wonderful momento from your sweet mom.

Blessings... wishing you a Blissful Blue Monday... Dixie

jlshall said...

Very pretty plates - and very nicely displayed. They really brighten up a Blue Monday!

Raxx - A day in the life said...

Sally I clicked on the plates and they really came alive! They are really pretty!

Life on the Edge said...

I'm finally back for Blue Monday! Love those plates! You know I love porcelain plates and these are lovely and unique!

Kady

Anonymous said...

The plates are so pretty. This is a nice way to display them.

I just scrolled down and saw your red neck pictures for the first time. Sooo funny.

Happy Blue Monday.
Charlotte

LADY JANE said...

Smiling Sal, Love your plates! Ok, why does my Blue Bird Button Show up on the Bottom of my post? I suddenly feel he and Mr. Linky are in ca-hoots...it took me three tries to get my post up this morning...oh well it WAS there when I left! Was wonderful Sal to see you EVERYWHERE on PINK SATURDAY, I bet you finished the list,I am still trying...HAPPY BLUE LOVE TO ALL!

LADY JANE said...

SOS...when I try to type in name and URL it says URL contains illegal letter
Trying to learn about permalink I copied exactly title
ladyjanesemporium.blogspot.com/2009/01/blue-mondaygo-blow-your-horn.html

what am I doing wrong? That is what shows up on my BLUE MONDAY post? Help!

Anonymous said...

Those are lovely. I'm glad she got to see them displayed.

Sherrie said...

Hi Sally,
Those are beautiful plates!! How did you get them to hang on the wall? They are pretty hanging there! My Blue is posted. Have a great day!!

Sherrie

Unknown said...

Hey Sally,
Love the plates!

Thanks for hosting Blue Monday! I'm late getting my post up, but finally got it done!

Anonymous said...

ooooohhhhh, i like the last one!! so pretty!! Happy Blue Monday!!

Rhondi said...

Hi Sally
Those are very beautiful plates!

Salmagundi said...

Tell us more - do you know anything about their history? Do they have any marks on the back? They are beautiful. Sally

artis1111 said...

Loving the colors on them! Have a great week. Kathy

Lorrie said...

Beautiful plates Sally, they photographed well. I just love the detail in them and the fact that they came from your mom of course is so special.

The Bliss Journey said...

The plates are beautiful

akawest said...

Your plates are lovely.

Again, I want to thank you for hosting Blue Monday. I had a lot of fun with my post today.

nikkicrumpet said...

Very pretty plates....although I struggle every time I come here....I have to quickly scroll past your header picture or I just get GREEN with envy!!!

Linda said...

Your plates are lovely and have wonderful detail.

Mojo said...

Curious... my link back to here took me to last week's post.... I've got it set up to search out "blue monday" posts so those who click it later in the week will find the meme post directly.

Ahhh... I see why now. You have a period between the "Blue Monday" and the "decor" in your tags. And my link was looking for "blue monday" not "blue monday.decor"

anyway, I've been up since midnight wondering where the Mr. Linky was.

Actually my post has been up since midnight. I was asleep. Gotta get my beauty rest ya know. Otherwise I'm scary.

Betty said...

Beautiful plates, Sally. My blue Monday item has been posted. Can you please tell me how I can get the "Blue Monday" blue bird sign to put on my blog? Thank you, Sally.

Betty said...

Never mind, Sally, I think I got it. Too late to put it on today's post, but maybe it will work for next week.

Shimmy Mom said...

Your plates are lovely Sally. And I have you interview questions.

1. With all the books you've read which one is your absolute favorite, besides the Bible?
2. What made you start a blog?
3. What is your biggest regret?
4. What is your greatest accomplishment?
5. Where or what have you always wanted to visit or do that you haven't done yet?

Can't wait to see your answers.
*hugs*

sara said...

the first plate is absolutely beautiful!!! what treasures!! I have a few things my grandmother gave me before she passed that she got to see my enjoy...very special!

Hey, I wanted to let you know that i have not received that book yet......I am dying to go through it, so have been looking for it. Just wanted to let you know in case it got lost or something!!!

Thanks again for all your great giveaways!!

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Happy Blue Monday! Love your blue plates!

Picket said...

Beautiful plates Sally...I love plates hanging on a wall! Thanks for coming by and reading about my Aunt..she really is a hoot! lol lol

Linda said...

This is my first Blue Monday. Due to the lateness in the day ...dinner and bible study, I will visit tomorrow. Thanks Sally for pointing out my blue.

Virginia said...

Beautiful plates!!!!!

Have a Blessed & Happy Blue Monday,
Virginia :)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous plates Sally! I love the colors and patterns on both, and the first one reminds me of a deviled eggs platter :o) Have a great week!

Anonymous said...

Good evening Sally,
Your plates are just beautiful! I love anything with gold in them. I think it adds a touch of elegance. I hope you are having a happy Blue Monday!

Andi said...

Hi Sally! Your plates are just beautiful! I adore pretty plates and those are really special.

I did manage to get my Blue Monday post up...just running a little late.

Hugs, Andi

Anonymous said...

Beautiful plates! They're so detailed! Thanks for sharing. I'm enjoying seeing everyone's Blue Monday thingys!

The Muse said...

I take your feedback and critiques to heart and thus it over joys me that you have encouraged the continuation Blue Monday's Symphony of Silence... :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sally
Your plates are gorgeous and so special being as they came from your mother. I'm glad she was able to see them displayed too...you always set them up so nicely too. You make sure they are just perfect!
Thank you for sharing Blue Monday.
hope you've had a lovely day.
Judi

Shirl said...

Hello Sally, I'm still making my Pink Sat. visits and found your Blue Monday. I love your blue plates they are a treasure. Your pink sat. cottage teapot is adorable. I'm going to try and join in next week for Blue Monday, I have alot of blue so it would be fun. I'll try to schedule it thru the week, then I'll just have to link up on Sunday.
Have a great week! Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage

The Raggedy Girl said...

The plates are lovely and do have plenty of blue. I really enjoyed my first Blue Monday
Roberta Anne

tammy said...

Those are beautiful! And they're from family so that's even better.

KatCollects said...

Hi Sally, I came for pink Saturday but will enjoy your blue Monday post instead : )
Kathy