Our kitchen has strawberry-themed wallpaper, and I have somewhat of a collection of strawberry items. I've always liked them, and once people realize you collect something, they tend to find things for your collection. You can see some of my strawberry items here:
Vintage Strawberries, or just click on "strawberries" in the label cloud to the right to see even more.
Interestingly, I have no duplicate strawberry items in my collection. One would think it would become harder to find unique things after awhile, but that hasn't been the case. Recently, my mother-in-law gifted me with the little set pictured above. She was so worried that I probably had one just like it already. But no, I don't. This is a very pretty mug, and the set also includes a little tray, which is a nice idea for enjoying a mug of tea with a few cookies or a muffin.
The set also included a coaster, seen under the mug in the photo above. A berry sweet gift that I am enjoying so much!
I have some vintage white tablecloths with strawberries on them - nice for the summer family reunion.
ReplyDeleteOh, those would be lovely indeed for a summer reunion. I'm always amazed at the vintage strawberry items that are out there.
DeleteIf I were going to collect something, strawberry stuff would be a great idea. Love your little set.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandy! I didn't really start out to have a collection, but as Vee points out below, once people *think* you have a collection, pretty soon you do!
DeleteWhat a sweetie pie mother-in-law you have! That is a darling set. My aunt collected cows as I recall...not living, large ones. Ha! I asked her how long she had been collecting cows and she told me that she didn't collect cows, but my mother thought that she did. ☺
ReplyDeleteIsn't it so sweet, Vee?
DeleteA friend of mine also collected cows (neither living nor large -- thanks for specifying that). I think she eventually gave them away and changed the theme of her kitchen to teapots.
That's so funny about your aunt not collecting cows, but your mother thought that she did! Something like that seems to have happened to my sister with her dog collection. She passed away some years ago, so now the dogs are, I suppose, mine to dispose of. Think the collection is all boxed up somewhere.
Oh, what a lovely set and my, what a precious mother-in-law you have!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for the VERY SWEET email you sent my way. Your brought tears to my eyes, dear friend.
May you have a lovely day. Hugs!
It is a pretty set, isn't it, Stephanie? I've never seen one like it. When taking it out of the clear plastic box it was packed in, I found that the strawberry design was on one part of the card that held it all in place. But folded underneath were two other sides of the card with two other designs -- oranges, and apples. I'm sure those sets are equally lovely.
DeleteOh, Stephanie, you are most welcome for the email. I'm thankful for such a nice shop, free shipping, and lovely items I can send for gifts. You do an amazing job!
May you have a blessed day, and hugs to you as well!