Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Elegant Snack Sets - One of My Mother's Day Gifts


It is so fun to shop when you are on vacation. 

 We were in California
for the temple sealing of my son and daughter-in-law and their
little girl and
we had the opportunity to vacation and shop too.  

California has the most amazing shopping!  So much better
than ours.


I walked into Bloomingdale's Home Store and they had this
white textured stoneware on display.


At first I only bought the cups and saucers.  I was just enchanted
by the texture on the cups themselves.  


The handles are just amazing, but what made me even
more interested was that they could go into the oven.


I began to imagine all kinds of desserts that I could bake
int these wonderful little cups.  I picked up eight of them
so that I could use them for a dinner party.


I even served some amazing cupcakes on the little saucers
when we got back to the hotel.   We had bought  them
at a wonderful grocery store - Bristol Farms near
the Newport Mall but my husband accidentally broke one.

I went back to replace it and my daughter decided to help me
buy some of the other plates to go along with the cups and
saucers.



I also had to pick up this amazing pitcher that matches.




Look at that handle!


I am so glad it didn't break on the way home.


Bloomingdales also had these great napkin rings.


They look like a wonderful cocktail ring.




I paired everything with my linen with French script and my
black flatware.


Beautiful white and green flowers fill the pitcher.


Hydrangeas are just so delicate and amazingly beautiful.


I love the smell of lilies.



The spider mums are so unique too.






A lamp with French script joins the table centerpiece.


It creates such a nice glow as night begins to fall.







The San Diego Temple where they were sealed
together as a family for time and for all eternity.




The beautiful family Marcus, Lindsay and Goldie.


Families can be together forever.

I will be posting this with

48 comments:

  1. Your new dishes are beautiful. I love the unique cups and saucers. Yes, I can just see lots of options for recipes with the cups being able to go in the oven. Your son and his family look so sweet and I love the picture of their hands. Looks like the perfect little family!!!!

    Hugs,
    Katherine S.

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  2. I adore that whole tablescape, but those tea cups are to die for!

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  3. Lucky you, lovely cups and the pitcher just perfect. Glad you went back.

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  4. Great shopping and OH! what lovely treasures,this tablescape is perfect,and these dishes can go in the oven!..they look so eloquent,but tough.
    Beautiful "little family",I love the photo of their hands with their precious Goldie.
    ~JO
    LazyonLoblolly

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  5. What a sweet family photo..and the hands:) Beautiful family!

    And I am certain they will love being treated on the new commemorative set:)

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  6. This is my kind of shopping.
    I tend to collect white pottery—particularly pitchers—so I was engaging in a victory dance right along with you.
    Lovely family!

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  7. Those dishes are a fabulous find. I love Bloomies! Your family is beautiful, your gdau is the most precious little girl. I am looking forward to your "cup" desserts. xo,

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  8. What a wonderful memory for you. You will think of the "white experience" every time you use the white dishes.
    The photos are crisp and tender....
    Thanks for sharing all of your ideas.

    I got the headband this week, and love it! Thanks again,
    Tawnya

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  9. What a lovely ceremony! Darling family. Your cups and saucers.. well they are amazing. I love the design of the cup. I'm happy to see the plates to go with them. and the pitcher too. Great choice of colors for the table. I need to go shopping with you!

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  10. What a beautiful gift and beautiful family!

    I truly enjoy every post you create, my friend. You're truly inspiring and talented.

    Have a wonderful day!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  11. This is just gorgeous. My Mum would love this style of decorating! Tea cups are perfect for all mummies :)

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  12. Love the tea cups. Such detail. The mums are fun. Love the picture of Marcus, Lindsey and Goldie. Wish I could of been there. I sure everything was perfect. How blessed we are Jackie to know families are for ever!!

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  13. I can see that the dishes will give you pleasure in lots of ways - they are lovely!

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  14. The Grand Dame (minus the age factor!)always gives us the definitive on STYLE! Love the dishes and the occasion, special with a capital "S!" I envision chocolate lava cakes, lemon lava cakes, passion fruit lava cakes in the cups...

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  15. Jacqueline, what a beautiful family!
    All your images are gorgeous. You have a great eye! Of course I love the new pieces. Anything white with great texture usually calls out to me. Your idea of baking desserts in those cups is very creative. I like the way you think! Beautiful as always, my friend. ~ Sarah

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  16. Temple sealing isn't a term I've heard before. What is that exactly? As for the dishes...oh my. You know how sometimes you are reading a blog post and you get to a picture and your mouth just drops open and you fall in love...that is what just happened when I saw the handle on that pitcher! The cups are wonderful too...lucky you!

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  17. Beautiful new additions to your tablescape treasure trove! Thanks for sharing! And that sweet family is beautiful indeed. Have a great day!
    Charlene

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  18. Congrats to Marcus and Lyndsay! I love the San Diego Temple. What great white finds -- so many things to be put or made in these. Love the texture too. Love the pitcher too. The hand picture is priceless. Joni

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  19. Your new cups and saucers are real show stoppers Jacqueline, just beautiful! I'm also lovin' those fun napkin rings! Sounds like a very special trip-enjoy:@)

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  20. Beautiful photos Jacqueline! Everything looks so elegant and pretty!
    Happy Mother's Day!

    xx,
    Tammy

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  21. WOW, you must have been in shopping heaven! Such pretty pieces. Too bad our part of California(unincorporated Santa Barbara Co.) has pretty skimpy shopping:(
    Congrats to the family on their temple sealing! :)

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  22. Ahhh, what a wonderful occasion..God bless their beautiful little family!
    And I love what you bought..breath taking! :D

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  23. Takes my breath away! Beautiful post!!

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  24. What can I say...love it all...
    Congrats to your family...
    Shug

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  25. These dishes are exactly what I ahve SEARCHED for, for a long time! Goegeous!!!! The fact that they go in the oven, a double bonus! Can you share the make and pattern???? szpinky@aol.com Thanks!!!!! Pinky PS, first time to your beautiful blog, I will be your newest follower!

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  26. Congratulations to you lovely family!

    These dishes are breathtaking! I had to laugh when you mentioned your husband breaking one. That is SO what my husband would do! Perfect opportunity to go back for more!

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  27. Your new dishes are amazing, but they pale in comparison to that glorious new eternal family! Our oldest son and his bride of 15 years now were married in that temple. Congratulations to all of you!

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  28. Those pieces are truly stunning...such texture and amazing shapes!!!! And the napkin rings are soooo like jewelry!!!
    Your family is beautiful--how wonderful to have the temple family sealing like that in such a beautiful place--an eternal linking!!!
    Hugs/blessings,
    Lana

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  29. Happy belated mother's day to you. That snack set is really elegant and beautiful! Can't wait to see what treats you'll bake in them. :)

    Amy
    http://utry.it

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  30. I love your snack set and would have bought them too! Very fancy....Your family is beautiful! I am glad you had such a wonderful vacation.
    Blessings My Friend,

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  31. What a beautiful set of dishes!! I'm so glad you were still there when one got broken so you were able to replace it, and add more!!!

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  32. Beautiful dishes...beautiful family.

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  33. Besides that beautiful family, I most certainly would've fallen in love with those cups!, stunning stoneware china, so different, such designs, wow! Looks like you had a good time at that magnificent temple with your family, the little cutie is adorable!
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  34. Oh, Jacqueline. I am in love with these pieces -and with your table setting.

    I would love to have one of those pitchers. Absolutely gorgeous!

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  35. I love these white dishes (and that adorable little family). Were you staying in Newport Beach? That is where I live. Next time you come, I can give you even more places to shop! (or window shop in my case :)

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  36. Love this set! Wow! The kids are beautiful! So happy for you all

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  37. I can see why you couldn't leave those fabulous dishes behind! The detail on the cup and saucer is intriguing. You are going to have lots of fun playing with these dishes!
    Tammy

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  38. Finally, I can speak again! Those dishes are so pretty. They look beautiful with the lovely flowers and blingy napkin rings! What a beautiful family you have. God bless them!

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  39. What gorgeous cups & saucers, I love the scalloped fluted design & handle, no wonder you couldn't resist them! What a beautiful family too~ I love the sweet hands photo!

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  40. Your photos are amazing! I love your new dishes too--they are thick with heavy scrolls and yummie details--looks fabulous on your table. Have a great weekend.

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  41. What a gorgeous table setting and I adore your new dishes. The french script table cloth and lamp shade are also fabulous.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  42. What absolutely beautiful dishes Jacqueline!! Just love the details and those cups are AMAZING!! Sounds like a fun time with your darling family! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)

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  43. LOVE, love these dishes! Your tablescape is so lovely. I know you had a wonderful time...the little family of 3 is precious.

    xo
    Pat

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  44. LOVE, love these dishes! Your tablescape is so lovely. I know you had a wonderful time...the little family of 3 is precious.

    xo
    Pat

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  45. Love the dishes you have a great eye! Also I haven't seen any pictures from that day so that was fun to see! I love the pictures and can't wait to see more!

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  46. Bonjour Jacqueline,
    When I open your blog, Istay a long time to enjoy every nice time that you offer here.
    I love your flowers and the tablescape.
    Warm Kiss to your granddaughter who is just 6 as my little Dany
    Have a wonderful sunday Jacqueline
    Frieda

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  47. These are amazing! I would love to have them but I couldn't find them on the Bloomingdale's site. Does anyone know where I can get these? I would really appreciate any help.

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  48. Tiffany, I got them from the store so they might never have been on their website. I got them last year. Hope you can find them. Did you google the brand?
    Jacqueline

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