{My 2nd Most Popular All Time Post So Far}

It is my blogpost: {1862 Christofle Sugar Sifter Spoon 'Filet Violon'} that received the 2nd most pageviews of all time. Just click the above hyperlink...

Guess this IS a lovely presentation for a warm heart shaped waffle with hot tea served on a tennis tray with teacup from Royal Albert Princess Anne in a lovely rose pattern...

The 1862 French Christofle Sugar Sifter Spoon 'Filet Violon' is a beauty!

The silver muffineer we had made for us while living and working in Indonesia, following an antique pattern and I will show that soon.

Cupid Awake and Cupid Asleep with its original 1897 sepia photos is THE most popular, even if it has been sold right away.

Temporarily you will find this sequence on my sidebar and you can also click on the thumbnail for going there...

{Never Mind a Headache with SUCH Rose Bud Ice Bag!}

Having a headache, a fever or a swelling, is never fun but here I want to present a very practical (the BEST I've used ever!) ROSE BUD ICE BAG. 

It comes with a handy screw on watertight plastic cap and you fill it with ice cubes or cold water. 

The outside is made of latex-free, rubberized fabric that feels soft on the skin and is lined with vinyl. 

This ROMANTIC + PRACTICAL Rose Bud Ice Bag is really a great GIFT!

Photo taken on our white teak table on the balcony, in daylight...

Lovely Vintage Rose Bud pattern.

And YES, such romantic patterns do work soothing for any headache or fever!

This treasure is available from The Vermont Country Store.

This would make a great Christmas Gift!

{VINTAGE 800 SILVER REPOUSSE PLAQUE - MADONNA with CHILD}

Very timely for the coming Christmas season, I do have for sale this beautiful VINTAGE 800 SILVER REPOUSSÉ PLAQUE - MADONNA with CHILD.

You can find this at my Zen Cart powered on line Boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics

VINTAGE 800 SILVER REPOUSSE PLAQUE - MADONNA with CHILD 

The Vintage patina I leave for the new owner to decide...

It comes with this red velvet ribbon loop for hanging.

I did search at Christie's Auctions but unfortunately the only one I found did not show a picture...

AN ITALIAN REPOUSSÉ PLAQUE DEPICTING THE MADONNA AND CHILD

just click above link for reading...

It is a beautiful 4" round REPOUSSÉ PLAQUE...

The Makers Mark with 800 is visible to the left of the CHILD.

Also the back does show the same Makers Mark.

If anyone would know more about this particular Silver Mark, please let me know!

Sold out...