Monday 1 July 2013

Let's Get Shabby #47 - China Serving Ware Inspiration


This piece of serving ware was a gift to my mother on her wedding day; the marriage lasted just 18 months or so and Dad only came back often enough to give me a brother and two sisters beside myself; their second child. There were no supporting parents benefits in those days and because we knew where he was, we could not claim abandonment; this meant that we had to rely on his choosing to send a cheque occasionally until the youngest child was old enough to be looked after by my brother and I; I was about eight when Mum began her nursing career and we began to take care of ourselves. Mum was too tired to bother with housework and we were too young to do much more than what was absolutely necessary. Our house was not in the best condition but this piece of plate ware, a sandwich tray, was a tiny bit of elegance in our house and was only brought out for the very occasional guest; I remember curried egg sandwiches with shredded lettuce on top. I have always loved the elegant feminine image on the plate and was saddened to find its sister broken when recently cleaning my mothers flat. I have brought this one home for safe keeping.
I needed an elegant feminine photo for my layout and chose this one of my new husband and I cutting our wedding cake; the background reminded me of the plate, my bridesmaids wore lilac with purple flowers and I carried yellow frangipani's, the cake also had frangipani's on it; it seemed to be the perfect match. Interestingly, the cake was made and decorated by the same lady who made Mum and Dad's wedding cake 25 years earlier. It's a good thing I don't believe in bad omens; My lovely husband and I have recently celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary and are very happy together.
Thank you for looking and any comments you may leave, best wishes.






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9 comments:

  1. What a beautiful inspiration piece you have chosen and the page you have created from it is just gorgeous. Thanks for joining in with us at Let's Get Shabby.

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  2. Oh Susan, I am sure your Mum did what she could to make your home a happy place with what she had.. Your layout is so pretty, I love the colors you have used, and I hope that tray is still being used somewhere...

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  3. Wonderful story and beautifully elegant page. I can definitely see the connection with your very special piece of china. Thank you so much for playing along at Lets Get Shabby.

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  4. That makes me so sad to hear. Dad never talks about his childhood but I guess I never would ask either.
    I'm glad that this is in such great condition ... And a little surprised!! Lol
    I never knew you had frangipani like I did
    I love this page... You do look so elegant and you have made so many fantastic similarities with the gorgeous platter.

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  5. wow Susan , thanks for sharing this story with us .. you certainly have resilience .... a stunning layout made with love . I can see why we connected , our lives have been parallel in so many ways .... take care beautiful friend ... love you xoxoxo

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  6. Just love the colours you have used. Thanks for sharing the story behind your inspiration piece and playing with us at shabby

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  7. Oh Susan, your page is so pretty and elegant....and you can see how you were inspired by your gorgeous china, Thanks again for sharing with us at Let's get Shabby :)

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  8. Waouhhh, what a beautiful inspiration and your page you is so pretty !!!

    Thanks for playing along at shabby with us

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