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Waiting on Tara Young & Blue Turkey Transferware


It is Monday morning and I am anxiously waiting on Tara Young, Etsy's in house producer to arrive at my house.  I've pulled out some transfer ware she requested to see and/or feature in the documentary and thought I'd show you these blue turkey plates I just recently acquired.

  I've got a full set of 12 plus the ginormous matching  platter.  I think this is the first time I've had so many turkey plates in one pattern.  

You don't often see blue at Thanksgiving.  I'm looking forward to creating a tablescape with these, using orange and browns as accents.  Orange and blue are complementary colors.


The plates are in my shop now, but won't be available for shipping until after the 18th when Etsy's done filming.

I hope to post something tonight and let you all know what's happening.   Wish me luck!





Comments

  1. I love the blue and white for Thanksgiving -- with yellow or orange it sets a pretty table -- I have two different kinds -- 8 each and I am yearning for the Spode Festival turkey platter . . . . What a great find of 12 plates AND the platter! Looking forward to your update.

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  2. These are beautiful! I love your new look on Etsy. Thanks so much for sharing all of this with us. It's so exciting. Good Luck!

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  3. Love those Turkey plates! and I can't wait to see your tablescape!! The orange and brown will be wonderful and will give a modern palette to your tablescape! Also can't wait to hear about your day!! Good luck!

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  4. I'm guessing these turkey plates won't last long in your shop. All the best with the shoot!

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  5. Good luck, Nancy! Although I don't think you need it. You'll be just fine! : )

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  6. I don't think i have seen blue turkeys either....lovely, can't wait tosee the whole arrangement...praying for you...God be center most this week....suek

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  7. Best of Luck, Nancy! I can't wait to see the video.

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  8. Gorgeous turkey plates! Can't wait to hear all about your adventure!

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  9. Beautiful piece, Nancy. Can't wait to see the tablescape with these. I like to use blue and orange together. I think it softens the orange. All the best for your filming and interview.........Sarah

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  10. Beautiful!! Love the blue and wishing you luck with your exciting venture today!!

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  11. I just finished catching up with your blog, and I was so touched reading your story of how it all came to be. Congratulations on this new adventure -- no one could deserve it more. I trust you will tell us when we can see it!?

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  12. That plate is beautiful. I don't have any Thanksgiving themed transferware. It may be time to add some, huh! ;)
    Looking forward to hearing more about this exciting time in your life!! Praying all goes well.

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  13. I bought an Enoch Wood blue and white turkey plate and was lucky enough to get it at half price. One day I opened up the cabinet it was in and it came crashing to the floor. I was just sick and I never even got to use it. Boo hoo!

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  14. Good luck, Nancy! I'm sure it will be wonderful. Just be sure to ENJOY the whole process.

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  15. Praying for you today, God's strength, boldness to share His love...suek

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  16. I love these blue turkey transferware plates!! I think blue is the perfect color to go with the oranges and browns of Autumn. You are the one who helped me to see that a couple of years back, when I was trying to figure out how to use my Liberty Blue dishes on my Thanksgiving table. I still think of you each Thanksgiving when I set my table.

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