I grew up in the era of
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
and singing Chipmunks.
One of my nieces has embraced
the relics of that era.
She rescued the glass ornaments
of my childhood family Christmas tree
and now uses them for seasonal decorations
in her Mid-Century Modern home.
The ceramic letters above
are candle holders that were among
my mother's Christmas decorations.
It's especially sweet to see
these bits of the past being used,
appreciated, and cherished.
I had to smile when I saw she had her
table set for two, ready for meals
during the month of December.
Old Curiosity Shop
Produced by Royal USA, c1950s
These were my Mother's everyday dishes
when I was a child. The design was based on
Charles Dickens' novel, THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP.
Not Christmas dishes,
but how clever to mix them
with bright red for a holiday touch.
The various images on the different
pieces of the green transfer ware
reflect life of the mid 1800s.
To give the stack a contemporary twist,
my niece added in these festive
salad plates by Southern Living.
Christmas red wooden napkin rings
hold the simple woven feed sack style napkins.
All anchored by a tartan placemat.
A cheerful holiday setting
for a young couple.
A bit of nostalgia for moi!
Merry Christmas
from Texas, y'all!
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