I had been thinking how nice it would be to have a set of all white dishes for entertaining. White would mix with my Fiestaware and I could add accessories to decorate for any occasion.
I couldn't justify spending a lot of money for a "Want" and not a "Need"...
And then... look what I found on "clearance" at our favorite store... "Tar-jay" (TARGET)...
Yes, ladies...these sets of dishes originally intended for college students were all marked down!
Each set included a plate, bowl and silverware for only... are you ready for this???$1.43 a set!
Now that I can handle!
I gobbled up a bunch of them....20 to be exact. Hey you never know when you will break one...plus when we have our "Family Sunday Dinners"...we usually have at least 12 - 14 guests!Just imagine the possibilities... especially for the holidays...
here's a quick peek...
Oh my gosh I am going to be able to mix 'n match like crazy!I can't wait to really do some serious tablescapes with them!
What a Steal!
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You are such a lucky girl!!! Looks like you are already having fun playing with your new dishes!!! I love the different looks you have created!!!
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Cathy
Wow what a deal!!! See that's what I wanted to do. Have all white plates and mix and match. But noooooo hubby didn't want that. We ended up getting plates I didn't really care much for. But today I found some plates I love!! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a deal....you lucky girl you...looks like you are going to have a lot of fun...xoxoxo
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ReplyDeleteWhat a find! The differnt mixes and matches look great.
Melinda
You just know how to do it! Plain white dishes, an unbelievable sale, and you make the tablescapes look like pictures in a magazine! You are so creative! I love finding bargains like this. I also have special, wonderful memories of our big family Sunday dinners. You are making memories for your family, and they will never forget them. We stopped having them...now that we are 42 in number. Maybe...you should have bought 40 sets.
ReplyDeleteOMG What a darling idea and I know you are going to have loads of fun with mixing up your look. Each one so far is just darling! Great thinking.
ReplyDeleteLove, Your Sis Diane ox
You are so right about white dish ware. Have you ever wondered why food in gourmet resatraunts looks so special? It is a presentation trick they use by serving most things on white dishes! Its like I always say "when it comes to cooking, presentation is 50% of the meal!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat find, Carrie!! I know how much fun you had mixing and matching your dishes. I do it all the time now. I used to have Fiestaware in a million colors. It was fun mixing that too, but I admit, the possiblities with white dishes are endless!!
ReplyDeleteNine sets?? Some poor college kid is eating with his hands!! ;-)
Have a happy week!!
xoxo
Janie
OMGosh AMAZING DEAL!!! OOooo, they can go with all you tablecloths you picked up not so long ago! I love all your setting...you're going to have to join BNOTP tablesetting days!
ReplyDeletewow you did get a deal...love all the place settings too,..:)
ReplyDeleteWhoa! That was a steal of a deal! You'll have lots of fun mixing and matching!
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing with my white dishes-I "decorate" with side plates so I have a million sets of little salad plates for each season...It has gotten out of hand for me! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal! I wonder if my Target has some....not that I NEED any...
And~We tried the Pizza dough from Trader Joes-Thank you for that tip-it was fantastic!!! We also tried the garlic/herb one, and it was soo good-that was my favorite....
great find! And Im so glad you played with them to show us how perfect they are! love each setting! and that little mary englebriet container is sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bargain - goota love Target! I love my all white dishes, they look lovely alone or mix and match beautifully with anything else!
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You're dishes are great and what a price! Can't beat it
Blessings
Rebecca
you can't beat that price...and that white looks great with your fiesta ware...great find Carrie!!!
ReplyDeleteOK, so you are now my all-time best shopper! These are fantastic - and at a price one would only dream about - I too love white dinnerware - we have all white and somehow, food just looks amazing on white. And I totally love the "mix-and-match" you did!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing! It makes me want to go and check at our store! You did GOOD, girlfriend! They are beautiful!
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SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!
That is awesome and I love my white dishes. Like you said...they go with everything.
Warmly,
Deb :)
Hey Gal! What a great deal! Love your sneak preview of what's to come!! I see some cheerful, fun tablescapes in our, I mean your future! ;o)
ReplyDeleteSo much fun!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
HUGS,
BEcky
HI, Carrie I've just discovered your blog looove it. What a great deal you got at Tarjay. I have found some of my best bargains there. Traci
ReplyDeleteYa can't beat a good buy at Tar-jay' but it looks like you found the BEST!
ReplyDeleteWho knew ya'll could have so much fun with plain old white student dishes. Now grab a tablecloth and cover up 'cause your creativity is really showin' here! I can see how much fun you are having with your new find.
Thanks for droppin' by and leaving a sweet comment. Ya'll have one blessed day!!!
What can I say other than PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You did sooooo good! You are fortunate that there were 20 there! All of your different place settings look just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOK, my question is this - (and I think I am going to do a "party" about this come Jan or Feb when most people need something to do) where do you store it all? :)
Great post!
Oh my goodness, that was a fantastic buy. You just could not beat that deal. I hope you enjoy them for many years to come......
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That is the greatest deal I have seen. Wow!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I love white dishes.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
Rosemary
when taget does a clearance, they have the craziest prices, wow, i bet you were happy all day!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, thank you so much for droppin' in again. We live 90 miles from baby Ian. He is the youngest of eight grandchildren and probably our last.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful day chucked full of blessings!!!
now THAT is an awesome deal!!! imagine how cool they would look in open stacks, like a cook's kitchen! unless it would look too much like a crate&barrel in your own home. i am rambling but yes - possibilities!
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how many carts did it take to get them to the car?
SCORE! That is great deal and I agree the white looks great with your fiesta ware.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! God really smiled on you with this one! What an amazing deal! You will have so much fun planning new settings and entertaining with these. So when can I come to dinner? ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs from WV,
Charlotte
Looking at them without the perks hardly gives them any appeal aside from their characteristic sheen(due to the glaze and lighting). But when you started mixing and matching them with pretty placemats, other plates and other embellishments,whoa! They transformed to elegant pieces of beauty fit for a special family dinner or lunch.
ReplyDeleteCarrie honest to God, how do you always strike it rich. I love them. I love even more how you placed them with the colourful items.
ReplyDeleteYou really do make everything cozy.
I love the picture of you and your husband. You are beautiful Carrie.
Love Renee xoxo
WOW!!!! What a great deal you got here...I sure love to get good deals at Target...I got a candle, two scrapbooks and some plates for my sister the other day for 75% off...and I was one happy little lady! Thanks for coming by for a visit and I hope you have a wonderful week.
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Linda
I'm green with envy. And I almost stopped at Tar-jay yesterday but opted for Kohls! Darnit. Well maybe I'll stop by after work tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up and thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my pumpkin bread post.
ReplyDeleteWhite dish girl here too, woot! You did a fab job with your settings.
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