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Friday, July 15, 2011

Hollyhocks

I've always loved hollyhocks, their tall spires of cupped blooms that reach to the sky add so much to any cottage garden. A while ago, sweet husband and I were perusing an estate sale when I spotted these dishes on one of the tables. I fell in love with these immediately but the price was too high to justify buying them.  I walked away wishing ...
Sweet husband went back and bought them for me:>)

 Aren't these just the cutest, cottagey dishes ever?

Royal Staffordshire "Hollyhocks".  Four cups and saucers, four dessert plates and a pretty little 10" cake tray.
I adore sweet husband:>)
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42 comments:

  1. DebJuly 15, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I would fill that cake tray and make him a cake. Those are the sweetest dishes I have ever seen. Lucky you!

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  2. Blondie's JournalJuly 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    The little things that husbands do...it's hard to believe we can love them more! Your dishes are lovely. I really like hollyhocks, too and wish I had some success growing them.

    Have a great weekend, Kathy!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. Sweet Bee CottageJuly 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Adore (No really, they are the cutest cottagey things) those dishes and that hubs is a keeper! What a sweet thing to do. So.....when can we come for tea? LOL

    Have you ever grown hollyhocks? I am a hollyhock slayer - somehow mine never grow and yet I see them all over town. One day I'll figure out what I'm doing wrong.

    Just buzzing by......

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  4. Anita KehnJuly 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I really do love those beautiful dishes. A big enough set for a few friends to come for tea! Please, please may I come?? You have a very lovely family, Kathy. I hope your girls can find good husbands as you have!

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  5. birdie blueJuly 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    those dishes are absolutely darling. love hollyhocks in the garden, and on this unusual, adorable china pattern.

    even more darling, is that sweet husband of yours. love this story.

    have a lovely weekend.
    xo
    ~molly

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  6. Jane, Naples, FloridaJuly 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Oh they are simply wonderful! You
    will cherish them always!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  7. Terri SteffesJuly 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    He's a keeper!

    I love hollyhocks, too. When I was little, my dad planted a bunch in a circle, tied them at the top and made a little hidy hole for me to play in!

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  8. CarolJuly 15, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So pretty, perfect for a cottage! Your hubby is a gem!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  9. Me, stillJuly 15, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    It's almost like Peter Rabbit is coming over for tea! They are soooo sweet!
    Sweet husband deserves a great big slice of cake!!!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    So pretty and perfect for your cottage! What a sweet hubby to go back and get them for you.
    Have a great weekend.
    Cindy

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  11. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Oh my gosh....these are the best "cottage" china I have ever seen! You need to keep that man!!!! LOL :):) I will be keeping my eye open for this pattern....simply perfect!

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  12. trishJuly 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Oh Kathy. Those are the most darling cups and saucers. You sure have a sweet husband to cherish you so much, that he snuck away for something so dear. :o)

    When I first saw the pictures, before reading, I was hoping they were an addition to your lovely shop! :o)

    Enjoy many cups of coffee with one another ... oh and a cake plate, your sweets will taste even sweeter when served upon it. :o)

    Have a lovely weekend.
    Sincerely, Trish

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  13. Visits With MaryJuly 15, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    What a wonderfull hubby you have! Those dishes are gorgeous! !

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  14. camp and cottage livingJuly 15, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I've never seen hollyhock dishes before.
    What a unique find.
    And so.... sweet of your DH!

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  15. JeanetteJuly 15, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    They're gorgeous and your husband is a sweetheart!

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  16. LindaSoniaJuly 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Adorable!! the dishes AND your hubby!! ;-)

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  17. bjJuly 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This is the sweetest cake set I have ever seen. I've never seen the pattern but it is adorable.
    SO IS EARL....
    xo bj

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  18. Barbara F.July 15, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Love this set, very pretty. Very nice husband, too. I haven't seen hollyhocks in a long time. xo,

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  19. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!
    You have a wonderful hubby!!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  20. Patty MarkerJuly 15, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    What a pretty pattern and what a sweet hubby for listening and then acting on it. I agree, he deserves an extra big piece of cake!

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  21. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 15, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    HiKathy,
    It's Deb, again...
    Could you email with all that is written on the bottom of the cups of your darling new Hollyhock set as I want to see if I can find a cup and saucer for myself?!
    Thank you!
    Deb

    email:dbrhgn@aol.com

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  22. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJuly 16, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    That set is absolutely lovely! What a sweet hubby to go back and get it for you. Enjoy! and have a great weekend. Tammy

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  23. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 16, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    They are CHARMING! And they scream vintage. My mom used to grow holly hocks.

    I adore your husband too.

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  24. .July 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Que coisa mais linda...eu que adoro porcelanas,nossa,nunca vi nada tão lindo.
    Até fico imaginando,tomando um delicioso chá nessa xícara...
    Amei...
    Bjs

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  25. Sewn With GraceJuly 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I have never seen that pattern before, it's just charming! What a wonderful gift!

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  26. CoraJuly 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    You are one lucky lady! These are beautiful and I would have wanted them too! They made me think of Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor's garden! Beautiful indeed!
    Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

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  27. RosieJuly 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    oooh, they're wonderful! such a dainty set on which to have tea and cake :-)

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  28. AdrienneJuly 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    What beautiful dishes - even more beautiful because of your hubby's surprise!
    ~Adrienne~

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  29. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    AWWWWW! That Earl is some special fella! The dishes are so sweet. I know you will enjoy them.


    Debbi

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  30. Susie QJuly 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Not only are the dishes as pretty as can be but you have one sweet husband too! He is a definite keeper! Hope you are staying cool and enjoying your Summer!
    Love,
    Sue

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  31. BailiwickStudioJuly 19, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    They're wonderful! What a great find! ::Jill

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  32. Mary Ann PickettJuly 19, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Just darling. So many pretty colors to pull out. Good man!

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  33. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJuly 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Those ARE the cutest most cottagey dishes ever! I love them. They remind me of Mary Englebreit - don't know why, but they do!

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  34. bee'nmeJuly 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Kathy - that is the cutest china EVER - wow, I just love the cottage colors and the whimsy of the hollyhocks. I just HAD to pin one of the photos on Pinterest!! :o) That hubby of yours is amazing - what a sweetheart!

    Hope you're having a great week!
    Hugs & Blessings,
    Becky

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  35. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Squeal! These are wonderful. They are just the most perfect dishes. No wonder you adore that sweet man of yours.
    Karen

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  36. The Weathered PaneJuly 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I agree with all the commments! These are the sweetest dishes ever.

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  38. Mimi SueJuly 19, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Sooooo adorable. And your dishes are cute too ;) Mimi

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  39. PCovi July 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    They are over the top cute!!!! I've never ever seen those! Hollyhocks!!!
    You lucky!!!

    I met the lady in question thru her daughter's blog. Mimi Charmante aka Kimberly Taylor. We (Barb) and I have chatted for a few months and she is just such a servant ...a true Mother Teresa and I'm blown away by her lack of self...unreal what she does after work each day all for those orphans she happened upon while in Uganda. She couldn't rest...and came back and began baking banana bread to sell. She lives in Canada and recently *finally* a news station picked up on her story and donations came which were the first besides maybe my small one and a few others. You saw the cow that was sold :) I'll bet I'm out of characters for this comment...

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  40. PCovi July 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Everyone has their pet charity or whatever but just watching her I felt she needed a teammate and I'm sticking by her on this...and isn't Jowann so cute!!! She has siblings. All are HIV positive (but Jowann does not know it). You can write a child without having to send a donation by the way! Just a letter and a photo will be a huge huge gift!!!

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  41. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 21, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    The hollyhock teaset is sooooo cute!!! LOVE those! Your hubby is a keeper, that is for sure!

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  42. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseJuly 24, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I love hollyhocks too, and I have never seen sweet dishes like these! What a loving gesture for your husband to go back and get them for you; touched my heart!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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