The Great Dilemma

After three years of complaining about our dishes we decided it was time for a change! Being an avid vintage shopper, I was on the hunt for something mid century and a little fun. In one day I found not one, but two (!) sets! Each one comes with a few missing pieces (but also a few extra goodies) and some imperfections.

They were both well priced (about 1/8 what you would pay for a new service for 8!) and just cute as can be! So how could I decide? Ahhh yes, buy them both and decide later. Besides, I get to list the "losing" set for my fellow Etsyians.

So friends and family, I ask you, which should I keep?

FYI, the blue leaf pattern is Noritake and the yellow one is Franciscan.

So, Why Blog?

It's not like I have all this extra time that I am just looking to fill up. So why start a blog? And why now?

Good question. I'm not sure I quite know the answer. But I know that I want to share things. I want to share some of the wonderful tips and advice I have received over the years. I want to share the wonderful world of remodeling an older home. I want to depart wise advice upon you all. OK, so there is a good chance that won't happen. But if I am lucky, I just might get some from you!