Friday Favorites, April Edition

Okay, so I'm nowhere near reaching my goal of posting 52 Friday Favorites posts this year—I blew that goal last month—but I can try to post a favorites post at least once a month. I mean, that's doable. Right? Right? Tell me I'm right.

One thing that I am loving this month is the tiny milk glass creamer that I found at one of the local antique stores. I purchased matches and a set of adhesive strikers on Amazon, attached one of the strikers to the bottom of the creamer, and voila! I have the cutest set-up for matches next to my current favorite candle. Since the kids' wedding last year, my milk glass collection has grown and grown, and I'm not mad about it. Finding unique uses for the milk glass items is a fun challenge.

I am a big fan of drinking a cup of afternoon tea, and this particular Earl Grey is my absolute favorite. I discovered it at Marshalls and have made a point of purchasing a tin every time they have it in stock. This brand is also a favorite of one of our police detectives at Not So New Job, so I keep a tin there for him to enjoy when he is in the house for interviews. He's British, so his opinion on tea matters.

I am still receiving quarterly boxes from Wantable; these embroidered jeans were in my last box, and I adore them!

Spring has sprung, and the tulips, grape hyacinth, and daffodils at Not So New Job are on point!

(Don't ask me about the 100 or so tulip bulbs that I planted at home last fall, though. While they did sprout, they have not bloomed, and I am very disappointed. That is definitely not a favorite)

Earlier today, I picked up two vintage luncheon sets (circa 1940's) at a flea market held by the local Women's Club; they are definitely new favorites. 

The first set is vintage Hazel Atlas daisy glass. I had never seen a set like this before, so I snatched it up immediately. The glass is clear, but it has a golden tint, which is really pretty and very different.

The second set is also by Hazel Atlas and is in the Teardrop pattern. The glass is clear, but the rims of the plates and cups are silver. I had never seen this pattern, either, so I justified the purchase by telling myself how unique it is. I'm really good at justifying purchases of vintage items I don't actually need. It's my gift.

After the flea market, Mom and I hit the Goodwill, where I found a set of Bavarian China that I could not leave behind. Did I need it? You know I didn't. Am I 100% thrilled with the purchase? You know I am.

I also picked up this grab bag from the impulse section in the checkout lane, and, I don't regret giving into that impulse in the least; the tiny Limoges cream pitchers are precious.

This one is my absolute favorite of the three.

And that wraps up this month's favorites. 

I will definitely (possibly, maybe) commit to a monthly Friday Favorites. 

Again, how hard could that be?

(Ask me next month)