Friday, August 27, 2010

autumn leaf

one of the things that always reminds me of home is the china pattern autumn leaf, by the hall co. it's our "good china" and always displayed in the corner shelf of the dining room. my mom bought it piece by piece from a jewel tea traveling salesman...


right after I got back to wichita after being home I went to an estate sale & what should I find but this cake carrier covered in the very familar pattern:


I about cried with homesickness right then & there!

I like to buy my mom pieces she's missing but they tend to be so pricey - the carrier was pretty banged up though so the price was low & I'd never seen one before so I got it for her. although I haven't mailed it off yet. I want that little piece of home with me a bit longer...

{have a lovely weekend!}

p.s. thank you for all the stories about your hometowns on my last post - I am having so much fun reading them :)

7 comments:

Charlotte said...

I collect any Autum Leaf item that I find whether it is damaged or not. My aunt had a whole set of these dishes and I always thought they were ugly. They are expensive, aren't they? We used to buy from Jewel Tea when I was younger. My daddy wouldn't drink any other tea but the Jewel Tea brand. I have never seen a cake plate before, so you did good.

Martha said...

Years ago I picked up a bowl in this pattern at a thrift shop because I loved the pattern. It's nice to learn a little about its history and the connection with the Jewel Tea Company. Your mom is going to love that cake holder.

Meghan said...

That carrier is so nice, knicks and all. What a sweet gift for your momma.

Kimberly said...

That is so exciting and endearing! How fun to find a piece. And even though it's not in tip top shape, it only gives it more character. Think of all the places it's been and cakes it's held!

Lorelei said...

Such a sweet story....and I really like that pattern!

Catherine said...

That really brought back memories; it was always exciting to see the Jewel Tea truck coming down the street! Wish I had any of my mothers autumn leaf pieces :-)

Silencer said...

OMG! I also collect autumn leaf and have NEVER seen a cake carrier! and I'm a baker!! I did pick up a platter this weekend in really nice condition, but now I'm on the hunt for a cake carrier. Thanks for sharing!