Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Cottage By The Sea 1940 - A postscript to the story


Here's the original story, with an additional chapter at the end.
Be sure to read the UPDATE at the end of this post!
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This tablescape includes so many of my favorite things and favorite colors.

Vintage Fiesta
Ephemera
Gifts from A Friend

My friend lives "down by the sea" and also collects vintage Fiesta, her name
is Saarin and she recently sent me these sweet carved wooden napkin rings
that look like they were made for this 1940 tablecloth.  The tablecloth was a premium for Dutch Clenaser and the one I have still has the original mailing envelope with the enclosed ad for matching napkins. Sadly the original recipient of the tablecloth didn't send away for the napkins.
And here is how Saarin's table in her cottage down by the sea might have looked in the 1940s. The sweet fruit and veggie napkin rings accompany the vintage Fiesta in six colors.  The individual covered casseroles are Kitchen Kraft also from Homer Laughlin glazed in Fiesta colors.

Saarin's table could easily look this way today, as she uses her vintage Fiesta on a regular basis. Thanks so much for the sweet napkin rings Saarin!
That's where the story ended last summer.
Before the internet, the chances of ever adding the napkins to my collection,
would have been maybe 1 in a million.  But, lookee here!
Neat, nice, nifty napkins to match my tablecloth.
Thanks for joining me again this week here on The Little Round Table.

72 comments:

  1. How fun to see the vintage advertisements and to know the history of this particular tablecloth! Maybe the matching napkins will come your way some day. The napkin rings ARE darling -- and I also love those individual casseroles. Charming!

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  2. Love vintage ads - and all the color in your post!

    Happy Rainbow Summer School,

    LOLA:)

    btw My quick Rainbow link is here

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  3. G'eve Candy ~ My Mother actually did that sampler design stitch, she loved it. The old advertising pieces are fabulous ... back when advertising was fun to view.

    Beautiful kitchen, the setting, furniture, EVERYTHING is just gorgeous.
    Have a beautiful day ~
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  4. The vintage ads certainly add to this one! Cute napkin rings and they are perfect for this textile with all the colorful vintage Fiesta. Beautiful!

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  5. This is one fabulous vintage rainbow post. I smiled all the way through. So much eye-candy.

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  6. It's so neat that you have the original envelope and information. What a fun and cheerful table.

    - The Tablescaper

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  7. That is so neat. I love the vintage tablecloth and the dishes and accessories are perfect!

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  8. Well this is amazing! You are such a connoisseur! Great table with Candy colors!

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  9. Fiestaware is so cheerful. Beautiful!

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  10. It's so cool that you still have the delivery envelope and the way it is addressed....'Rd 2" and no zip code. Definitely gives it some age.

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  11. Love the wonderful color in your scape!

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  12. What a great tablescape, those napkin rings are fabulous! Too bad the original owner didn't get the napkins, but you're so lucky to have everything else.

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  13. I think that my older relatives used to cross stitch right over the pattern on linens that were printed like this. I love it--and the old ads are so entertaining. Linda

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  14. What a wonderful explosion of fiesta colors! Love the vintage tablecloth.

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  15. Candy....what a PERFECT tablecloth for your lovely Fiestaware!! THe ads are grand. I LOVE Old Dutch Cleanser :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  16. And i THOUGHT I had ENOUGH FIESTA..gotta go shopping for MORE FIESTA..Mine is displayed in cabinets WITHOUT DOORS..isn't that just the best way to enjoy it?? Good Job..bet you had fun doing it too!

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  17. The tablecloth is so cute with all your colorful dishes. I have several dear friends who live in Pennsylvania Dutch country and I enjoy visiting their area. You are so lucky to have the ad and packaging for such a neat tablecloth.

    Thank you for always putting together such cheerful tables. I really love visiting your blog.

    Mary
    From Virginia

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  18. Oh, I can see that tablescape being perfect at Saarin's home! The veggie napkin rings look great, and it's a treat to see the ephemera that goes with the tablecloth. Hurray for Tablescape Thursday!

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  19. I love seeing the old ads. The tablecloth is great with the Fiesta.

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  20. THank you for all that Old Dutch information! I loev the tablecloth!

    Too bad about the napkins ;(

    Happy VTT!

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  21. Those napkin rings are adorable and the story of the tablecloth is neat! I sure hope you get a hold of those napkins one of these days!


    Have a wonderful ViNtAgE tHiNgIe ThUrSdAy!!

    Sarah

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  22. That Dutch Cleaner was always a favorite of my mom's and the fiesta ware. Reminds me of my late aunt Ang. She had a complete set and her cupboard had clear glass doors. It was so pretty to see it on display all the time. Anne

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  23. I love this post. I love Fiesta ware. And I LOVE your kitchen. Your logo photo is a feast for the eyes. TERRIFIC rainbow post!

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  24. The advertisements are great, love the tablecloth! Perfect for the Fiesta ware. Happy VTT!

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  25. Oh, Candy, you know my favorite colors! That table looks simply wonderful, and I knew you'd find the perfect use for those napkin rings.

    cheers, Saarin

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  26. Ooo, definitely an interesting tablescape :) I love the cup handles. They're very unique...I wonder if it's comfortable using them like that...

    Thanks for sharing such a beautiful setup!

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  27. Perfect...simply a perfect table from the fruity/veggy napkin rings to the wonderful Fiestaware to the Old Dutch tablecloth!

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  28. What gorgeous colors!!! I love reading the old ads. It just gives me a comfort of how things used to be, not that they are that bad now. I just really like how those days make me feel!! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. Oh, between you, E and D, I've finally succumbed to the original six palate. Staying with the cool tones of ivory, turquoise, light green and cobalt. Although now I'm thinking some yellow and red might also be required! :-)

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  30. Awesome. I love looking at all your tables. Love the story behind the tablecloth. Praying you have a blessed week. Debbie

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  31. Wow! Love love love all those gorgeous colors. I really need to get some new dinnerware and start brightening up my tables!

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  32. I wish that tablecloths like those were still made today!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  33. I love your tables. Lucky you to have such a nice friend- those napkin rings are so much fun! Your tablecloth is wonderful.

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  34. This post is so much fun! I love the mailing envelope, I think that's so great! Hoping the matching napkins find their way to you.

    Happy VTT,
    Sally

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  35. Great multi-colored table. And GREAT nostalgic stuff, too.

    =)

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  36. I always enjoy your tables. Seeing the mailing envelopes and the ads are just wonderful. The colors here are so fun and retro.

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  37. Loved the glimpse at history with the ads for the Old Dutch Cleanser. It's amazing the value and quality of items that were once free give aways. The napkin rings are priceless...love them. Thank you for sharing your colorful, well-done design. Cherry Kay

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  38. The bright colors all fit so well together on your wonderful table top. The table cloth is such fun.

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  39. Oh my! I'm so pleased you all enjoyed this little journey back to 1940. The inspiration is all due to Saarin's sweet gift of the napkin rings.

    It is a post full of the things that remind me of my grandmothers and what seemed like simpler times.

    Hope to see you all again next week for Tabletop Tuesday and Tablescape Thursday .... more tablescapes to come.

    Candy

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  40. All those colors work so well together. BTW, have you done a post on those green bowls on your island (right hand side - look like fish scales)? Those are gorgeous.

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  41. What gorgeous vivid colors! That tablescape makes me feel downright happy! :)

    Donna

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  42. That lovely, vivid tablecloth looks so perfect with your dishes.

    As always, I am drooling over your tablesetting and totally, totally loving the top retro graphic!

    What a fun stop on our last little journey through Rainbow Summer School!

    Thank you for linking.

    A+

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  43. How fun to step back in time and read the ads. I love the table and the tablescape. The chairs are darling and the flatware and china completes the whole festive tablecloth.

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  44. Thanks everyone for stopping by for this look back in time! So glad you enjoyed my table. :-)

    Pam those are vintage, maker escapes me right now, but it will come to me ....... some of those "fish-scale" bowls have appeared on posts for Show and Tell in my old printer's cabinet and one of the smallest ones will appear this afternoon in the tablescape for Tabletop Tuesday.

    Here's the link for the S and T post:

    http://happenstancestuffhappens.blogspot.com/2010/05/mixing-it-up-summer-rotation.html

    Stop back later for Tabletop Tuesday post!

    Thanks,

    Candy

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  45. The bright colors are wonderful. My world here in South Carolina is covered in white.

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  46. It looks so warm and inviting. You could serve a baloney sandwich and it would be wonderful!

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  47. All the vibrant color is just what this cold snowy day needs.

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  48. You got the napkins! Holy cow! That is totally exciting! I'm really, really happy for you!

    I remember that post from before and thought how neat it would be if you could find them someday! And you did!

    Hooray for you!

    Such a beautiful, happy and nifty stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's letter "N"!

    Thank you for linking.

    A+

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  49. Such festive colours! Fiesta is perfect for brightening up anyone's day!

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  50. Beautiful, colorful post! A feast for the eyes!

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  51. Love all your fiesta ware. What a great gift. The napkin rings are perfect. Blessings, Debbie

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  52. Beautiful table and thanks for the interesting history lesson.

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  53. I always enjoy seeing your colorful Fiesta Ware. That tablecloth and napkin set were just meant for it!

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  54. Great vintage ads. And as always, lovely table setting.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  55. Your Fiestaware is so pretty. The colors are so vivid they brighten these winter days.

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  56. That tablecloth is gorgeous! How in the world do you find these things! And 50 cents for 6 FABRIC napkins! Wow, things back then were really inexpensive! I'm glad that you found your matching napkins, even though they probably didn't cost you 50 cents to get them.

    Love the Fiesta ware and I love the napkin rings!

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  57. Candy, Although I've already commented on theis post once, this morning I took a little time to come back and look at your kitchen and how it developed. It is so beautiful...my dream kitchen. You did a really fantastic job. I am a regular follower and love your Fiesta Ware!

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  58. I'm so glad you found the napking, Candy!

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  59. WOW..what a terrific score on the napkins and tablecloth. Perfect with all your lovely fiesta.

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  60. I remember Dutch cleanser very well.

    =)

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  61. I love this post, so much fun! I love a happy ending! :)

    Happy VTT,
    Sally

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  62. GREAT post! And I love the napkin rings. I have some similiar, but they are all chili peppers.

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  63. I am so glad I didn't miss your darling vintage post. I LOVED the ads and all your wonderful
    Fiesta ware dishes. My grandmother served her meals on dishes just like these. I loved all the bright colors and you just took me back in time. Thank you for sharing your treasures with us.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  64. Such cheerful pieces and I love the napkin holders too!

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  65. Thanks ladies, there is something so very appealing about looking back at those "simpler" times. Although we are so lucky to have many benefits and conveniences that weren't available decades ago.

    Candy

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  66. I'm so glad you got the matching napkins, The colors on that tablecloth are so vibrant. Such a great one to show when i'm dreaming of Spring!

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