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Monthly Archives: October 2016

Apple Crisp, Raspberries in White Wine & A Pretty Vintage Spode Plate

30 Sunday Oct 2016

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apple crisp recipe, cape may antiques, Chelsea Gardens, dessert, English vintage plate, shabby chic, Spode, vintage plate, white wine with raspberries, wine with raspberries

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It’s that time of year to enjoy apples but still reap the fruits of the summer season! I’ve combined the 2 by creating an Apple Crisp and pairing it with a white wine accented with fresh raspberries!

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I used a white wine and tossed in a handful of these beautifully colored fresh raspberries!

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Pretty from any angle!

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Now to the apple crisp!

What you need:

6 apples peeled, cored and cut into wedges

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons of flower

1 tablespoon of lemon juice to keep apples from browning

Toss all together and set in a large casserole. I like mine spread out in a large casserole so I can distribute the crisp over a larger area.

Next comes the topping that is sprinkled on top of the apple mixture. You need 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1 stick of butter cut into small pieces. Mix all together, I used a fork so I could cut into the butter. Once well mixed, sprinkle even over the apples already prepped and sitting in casserole dish.

Bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

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Whip cream optional, but a good option!

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Served on a Spode small dessert dish in the Chelsea Garden pattern. The colors look so pretty with raspberries! Enjoy!

Antique Childs Clogs as Window Box Planters! Yes!

29 Saturday Oct 2016

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antique clogs, childs clogs, gardening, planter ideas, set of clogs, unique window box, window box

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I found these adorable antique wooden clogs at auction last week and I was so glad that I shot a photo of the most adorable window box planter idea when I recently visited Lewes, DE so I can show you how to use them!

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Collards, Kale Bacon & Eggs served on French Toile Plate

28 Friday Oct 2016

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collard greens, French country meal, French toile, greens recipe, hard boiled eggs, healthy recipe, kale, recipe, set the table, vintage French plate

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Worked a wee bit late last night and didn’t plan for dinner. Opened the fridge and found some leftover collard greens, kale and hard boiled eggs along with a package of bacon.

Decided to go somewhat healthy! Besides the bacon.

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I diced 4 pieces of bacon and sauted over medium heat. Once they were cooked I removed the bacon but left the bacon fat.

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Then I added my greens and let them wilt down, kept adding more because they really do wilt down. I used a 1/2 of a bag of kale and 1/4 of a bag of collard greens, all pre-cleaned and cut. I also added a 1/2 of on onion cut into half moons.

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Secret ingredient, Bragg’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar! I poured about 1 tablespoon and perhaps a dash more to the sauteing greens! Dash of pepper and very little salt because bacon is pretty salty! This literally took less then 5 minutes to make!

 

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Once the greens were cooked down, I added the bacon back into the saute pan. Mixed it all together and I was ready to plate and add my sliced hard boiled egg.

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So French so I thought I would go French Toile plate style!

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Yummy~ so easy to make!

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Still in Love with Tole Trays even after all this time

15 Saturday Oct 2016

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antique, cottage chic, dragonfly, hand painted, pink roses, romantic tray, shabby chic, tea tray, tole tray, toleware, Victorian

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When I first started buying antiques for resale, I was drawn to tole trays or toleware of any kind for that matter. Timeless elegance, beauty and individuality grace so many tole treasures. I stumbled upon this latest beauty at auction that was filled with other “not so great” items but I spotted the pink roses and could tell immediately they were hand painted. Had to have it!

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So this tray is very unique because it’s not painted on metal and it has the most amazing gallery trim! Clicking my fingers on the painted interior portion, it almost feels like artist board from back in the day, not wood or metal.

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See the intricate pierced sides of this tray and slightly visible is the intricate detailing on the applied brass or bronzed metal handles. And I almost forgot to mention the dragon-fly fluttering about the pink roses…see below.

 

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So if you like shabby chic, romantic cottage, pink roses etc., this tray might be calling your name!  Imagine treating yourself to you afternoon tea using this tray! Plenty of room on the tray for your favorite book and small plate of cookies, no-one has to know! Hope you’ve enjoyed reading about this lovely tray and if you gotta have it, visit my online store.

 

 

Irish Coffee Mugs and Saucers, New Orleans Style!

14 Friday Oct 2016

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bistro, coffee bar, dessert bar, Irish coffee cups and saucers, Irish Coffee mugs, Loubat, New Orleans, restaurant ware, set of 8, vintage, vintage restaurant ware

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Serving Irish Coffee has never been so much fun! Bring out this fabulous set of 8 tall coffee mugs and saucers after dinner to create a great conversation and lots of oohs and ahhhs!

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So this is vintage Restaurant Ware. Simply meaning, yes, it was used in restaurants. This particular set is signed Loubat, New Orleans LA. Can’t you see this is an elegant French Quarter restaurant or coffee shop!

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We couldn’t resist making our own brew and topping it off with whipped cream! A nice biscotti or sugar cookie would fit perfectly on the saucer as well!

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Invite your friends, there are plenty of cups and saucers!

Here is a quick Irish Coffee Recipe:

2 Ounces of Bailey’s Irish Cream or any other cream liquor

6 ounces of hot coffee ( we like it strong)

1 ounce of Irish Whiskey

Top with dollop of whip cream. ( as shown, yummy!)

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A Vintage Ironstone Tea Party…..and your invited

10 Monday Oct 2016

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cottage, dessert party, English, gift, ironstone tea set, ironstone teapot, irsonstone, shabby chic, tea set, vintage, wedding theme, white

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The prettiest vintage ironstone tea set! Set among blue hydrangeas stems and a vintage porcelain pedestal cake stand. Featuring cupcakes with creamy buttery icing!

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I was inspired by this lovely vintage blue and white corn flower tablecloth I found on my latest antiquing trip! Works perfectly with the white ironstone.

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Hope you can see the detailing on the spout of the teapot featuring acanthus leaves! So English, so Traditional!  Also found on bases of sugar and creamer.

 

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Lovely grouping for a tea party, dessert party or even a small wedding celebration! The perfect shade of white! Your invitation is in the mail…..

To purchase click on this: https://cape-may-antiques-inc.myshopify.com/admin/products/8726871756

 

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chrissy

Vintage English Dessert Serving Plate Johnson Brothers

10 Monday Oct 2016

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cake plate, dessert plate, dessert platter, English, Johnson Brothers, pink roses, serving plate, shabby chic, vintage china, vintage porcelain

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When you think of Johnson Brothers you typically don’t think of Shabby Chic styles such as this lovely round dessert cake server! Fine vintage quality English porcelain by the “BOYS”, the Johnson Brothers. Sweet!

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Pretty floral swags including pink roses and blue accents. Love the flared gold accented handles for easy carrying! So pretty for a dessert party, tea party or wedding shower! We’ve paired this plate with some pretty mismatched vintage flatware, small knives for easy cutting and dessert forks!

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Just add some pretty desserts and your all set!

A Mottahedeh Flower Frog Makes for Easy Floral Arranging!

08 Saturday Oct 2016

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Canton, crocus bowl, easy flower arranging, floral arranging, flower arranging, flower frog, Metropolitan, Mottahedeh, Museum of Art, porcelain, white blue

I believe that Floral arranging is an art form. A talent, that was not bestowed upon me.  So, I believe you should use tools to make it look like your a pro! Thus the flower frog bowl!

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I just plucked this from auction. Gorgeous blue and white Canton style pattern and it is a fine quality Mottahedeh piece of porcelain from Portugal.

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For this gal’s photo shoot I used some pretty silk flowers from my shop. Short stems and large flowers for the larger holes. Then you can fill the many many smaller holes with pretty baby’s breath or other tiny flowers, dried or fresh.

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See the many options for inserting your flowers!

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This lovely flower frog or crocus bowl was made for the Metropolitan Museum of Art! I love how they have re-created so many treasures from the past for us to use in present day…..wonderful pretty piece!

Vintage Elegant Happy Hour for 2!

08 Saturday Oct 2016

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barware, elegant barware, gift, glass ice bucket, happy hour, ice bucket, relax, vintage

So you have had a long day and it’s finally quitting time! You rush home to enjoy a little relaxation time with your best bud (aka hubby, friend, cat or dog, I’m sure I’m leaving others off the list so my apologies). Treat yourself to a pretty scene!

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This is a great vintage glass ice bucket, small scale, thus for 2! It still holds plenty of ice for a happy hour treat and of course can be used for parties etc but in our hectic lives, I like to emphasize you treating “you” nicely!

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See. Holds plenty of ice!

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Great detailing and lines with a pretty gold metal trim on the rim and for handle. I love to set this up in my bar area with some easily accessible glasses, stirrers etc. So pretty in a silverplate tray or even tole tray. Ready to go when you come home!

This doubles nicely as a fresh flower vase too!

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So, I hope I have inspired you to treat yourself to a pretty happy hour instead of one standing up in your kitchen beginning to cook dinner! Relax, take the time to enjoy and unwind!

Thanks for reading,

Chrissy x0x0

The Prettiest Vintage Platters

06 Thursday Oct 2016

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Achieve a similar look with some of the platters we have to offer….

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