So while I'm off at the Class of 1969 HS Reunion I thought I would leave you with a little show and tell. Isn't that something what we did in grade school on a Friday? Weren't you excited when it was your turn?
I have had this plate for sometime now. It is called "Mable's Sunny Retreat." I am not a plate collector but when I saw this one I knew I needed to have it.
Looks like it may have come out in 1994. Mark's grandmother had a hutch in her kitchen and this reminded me of that. But there is more to the story of this plate.
Mark's grandmothers name was Mable and she was born in 1900. Of course she wasn't a cat like this Mable but you get the idea. So if you look behind the cat there is a teapot and behind the teapot is a large oval serving plate.
This lovely oval plate belonged to Mable and she gave it to me so I could enjoy it. I have loved this plate from the first day I saw it. I have had it in places of honor in all of my homes. Before I started collecting my Jim Shore pieces this was on my hutch in the same spot as on the plate.
They are not exactly the same pattern but close enough! So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. The Mable's Sunny Retreat plate sits on my night stand in the bedroom so I am always reminded of Mark's Nana Mable.
Here is a recent picture of our wall of canvas
photos from places we have visited.
(biggest is 18 x 20)
And this little guy is "Olaf" from the movie Frozen.
He is a Jim Shore piece and I think he is adorable!
That's All Folks !
Enjoy your weekend....
I just love the story behind your plate! It's perfect. Sometimes we just need to have something for sentimental reasons, not because they are valuable to anyone else.
ReplyDeleteWe just had show and tell this week at preschool, and the kids were SO excited. Everyone loves show and tell!
The Mable plate is so cute!
ReplyDeletei love the mable plate with the mable platter. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, the Mabel plate definitely belongs to you. Isn't it sweet to find something so personal? I like your canvas wall, too. What a cool idea; you can just stroll by the wall and visit each place again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty Mabel plate with a great story behind it! I know you'll treasure that plate forever :)
ReplyDeleteI liked your show and tell and you are right, it did seem to be on Fridays; probably the wind down for the weekend. I remember one time our son took Koda in for show and tell :)
Bet you are having lots of fun catching up with friends from school!
betty
I love your plates.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where you were going - gosh a reunion from 1969 - I hope you have a fantastic time.
the plate is beautiful. i like the cat and all the things behind it... i have thought about putting a photo on canvas but could never decide which one or where to hang it. i like the giraffe
ReplyDeleteI love the plate, the platter and especially the Olaf!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful plate. I loved hearing the story behind it. Oh I loved the movie Frozen. Olaf was just too cute. Hey, have fun at your reunion... :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful keepsake. No wonder you were drawn to "Mabel". Thanks for sharing this lovely story with us.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous plate. I hope that you are having a great time at your reunion.
ReplyDeleteI love your pretty show & tell & your sweet story! have a good time on your trip! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you have!
ReplyDeleteOh Debby, what a great idea to have canvas photos of the places you've visited. Such great memories!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday!
I love Show & Tell and that's a great story about the plates and Mabel. And your travel wall is beautiful.
ReplyDelete:-)
Traci
Such a great story...love your travel photo wall...great way to remember and enjoy the trip all over again.
ReplyDeleteThe wall of canvases is a great idea! I may steal! :)
ReplyDeleteDear Debby,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. I used to love show and tell. Yours is especially wonderful. I love your Mable plate and that platter is just gorgeous. What a fabulous wall of memories too! =) Thank you so much for your recent lovely comments on my blog and for the follow! I truly appreciate it. I hope your time at the reunion is lovely.
Blessings and Sunshine,
Valerie
Hi Debby, I pray you had a wonderful time at your reunion. I haven't been to one since my 25th-and I didn't stay because we had my dad's funeral that day.
ReplyDeleteI love the plate-for all the reasons. I also have collected plates over the years, some with special meanings to. I also love Jim Shore-especially his pieces with quilts on them and his Christmas ornaments. I've been thinking and praying for you my friend.
Hugs, Noreen
OMGosh love the plate and the plate in the plate that is so amazing!
ReplyDeleteI so want to do a photo wall like your's. It's so beautiful!