The Stillroom

I found this really pretty piece that ended up being perfect for weighing and packaging the culinary lavender for The Stillroom tea shop (inside of Diamond Antiques) It’s on the larger side of a small serving dish that was probably used for olives etc. I’m a real sucker for these old dishes and serving pieces that come in an array of beautiful shapes and floral paintings. I really do use the pieces I have collected over the years. This goes to show that you don’t need a lot of money to set a beautiful table. This beauty was $1.99 and is in perfect condition. There are no marks indicating that it was imported or made here. I guess it is “shabby chic?” I enjoy the delicacy of the shapes and painted gardens they hold. They put a smile on my face. I sometimes wonder who’s table did this sit on over the years and what was served in them? Gherkins, olives, a side of applesauce perhaps? Was this used only on a special holiday. Then I snap out of it and think, Hmmm…you know what I could serve in here? M&M’s. This is a keeper!