Do it on Tuesday

Back to a bit of a routine today, which is a good thing. I have lots to do for work and play. Taking action and moving forward is all that's required. The rest will follow as it will.

Reclaiming an interest in the old

I have begun listing the antique Haviland Limoges china on eBay. As there's never time for everything, my legs haven't been running.

But alas, my head and heart have been doing double time. Handling this more than 100 year old china makes my heart race, mostly because I want to protect it. My head races with ideas about how properly to list / market this fabulous find.

Part of me wants to keep it for myself to entertain in grand style. I am amazed by the intricacies of the details. Every piece is different! I never thought that flowers of only 2 colors could carry such allure!

More Haviland Limoges fun unpacking the lot

The fun continues....  Tonight we unpacked the china and found tons of serving dishes, from platters, to covered dishes to gravy boats, and bowls.  The details are more abundant than previously imagined, with gold accents and more.  I think that I have identified the backmarks, and dated this china from 1876 and 1880.  Now I need to get the Schleiger number.  I am anxious to get my eBay listings going, but....  All in time....   

5 platters that get bigger and bigger....

The braided handle with gold accents is fabulous....

The most interesting gravy boat I have ever seen....

Fabulous find - Haviland Limoges China

Working with friends to sort their stuff continues to provide pleasure to me.  Currently, I am helping a friend who is trying to figure out what to do with her Haviland & Limoges china.  This is a fabulous find!  I am in the process of identifying the pattern.  My research thus far makes me think that this china has a Mark F, from 1876 - 1889.  I can't wait to have the time to identify the Schleiger number.  Thus far, I have seen only 3 plates.  I am so anxious to go to my friend's to unpack the 2 boxes that contain all of the china she has. 

For anyone who may find my blog, perhaps you would like to help me identify this china.  I would so welcome any comments.

Satisfying stocks

Portfolio is at 10.6% gain. Not bad given that 4 stocks are still showing a loss.

So glad I have entered the Market, but now I have to figure out what to do next.

Hurting heart

My Mom called me tonight to wish me a happy birthday, which is sweet except that my birthday was 2 days ago. She said that she had a difficult day, but couldn't explain why. I wish I could have gone to her side to hug her and to see that she is okay....