Vintage Bubble Dishes & UPS
My adorable parents sent me 10 boxes in the mail while “stationed” in Phoenix helping Grandpa downsize. It felt like Christmas morning when I happened to go to my front porch to grab some basil, and there was a gigantic stack of boxes with my name on them.
(You couldn’t knock, UPS man, and let me know? Geesh. I found out soon enough the quality of the UPS delivery man, however.)
Granted, most of the boxes had broken dishes in them. Thanks, UPS.
However, a few survived.
And they were gorgeous. My Grandma had good taste.
Enough survived that I could at least entertain with.
My Grandma passed away while my family (and I) were still living in Germany. I really never got to know her. I don’t have much from her, except a few pictures and a quilt she made for me as a baby.
But, now I have dishes that she once used. Or, at least the ones that weren’t smashed to smithereens.
And I am in love. I can’t wait to have a party and put these dishes to good use.
“New” Vintage Bubble Dishes seem like a good excuse to have a party. But really, any excuse is a good excuse for me to have a party.
So, who wants to come over?
My grandmother has a HIGE set of those dishes, and she has always called them her Candlewick Set… Also, I think $100 of insurance is automatically included in every UPS box that is shipped. If you can’t have the dished, at least get the replacement value!)
Enjoy you new treasures!
Candlewick Set, huh? I can’t wait to google that and find out more. Thanks for the tip! My mom called UPS and I think they are going to give her around $100 for all the broken dishes. Lame, but at least it’s something….
Your dishes are BEAUTIFUL! It makes my heart race to see the pictures. I love old dishes and it’s fortunate we don’t have a lot of storage room, or my whole house would be filled with them. I inherited a set of Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf dishes from my aunt/godmother. It’s so nice to have them because I think of her every time I see them.
Mary-
I’ve been cut off (by my own recognizance) from buying more dishes. I think I have what’s called an addiction. But, if other people give them to me, then that’s acceptable. Right?
I grew up in Germany too. where were you living?
We lived in Baumholder for about 3 years. My father was in the military. I don’t remember much of it, but my heart still faints for all things German….