tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post1114600177201266..comments2023-10-12T08:17:51.183-05:00Comments on Garden Of Daisies: Franciscan Desert RoseGardenOfDaisieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-82263178961710583572012-04-29T07:12:35.977-05:002012-04-29T07:12:35.977-05:00My early collecting story is much the same as your...My early collecting story is much the same as yours, except my nmother originally poo-poo'ed my choice by telling me, "Everyone's grandmother had that china." heeheehee. She bought me my first four place settings, and my husband said maybe he could live with it for a while. That was almost 21 years ago!<br /><br />I recently designed some fabric to make pillows for my kitchen benches:<br /><br />http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric_items/new?design_id=1145629<br /><br />http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1145629<br /><br />After my samples come in, these will be for sale on the site!<br /><br />Post a picture of your desert rose kitchen, and I'll post mine, OK?TB Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250442091594333744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-69982360289132621082011-06-07T00:25:04.552-05:002011-06-07T00:25:04.552-05:00I was so surprised to see this pattern on your blo...I was so surprised to see this pattern on your blog. I found you by way of Bluebird notes...<br /><br />My great Grandma had these and when she died at 106 and a half my mother received these dishes and she loves them. I will always remember all the special times we had together when I see these dishes. Thanks for the information.<br />Kimberly S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-13065492945945547142011-05-24T16:21:29.606-05:002011-05-24T16:21:29.606-05:00So nice to have stumbled upon your blog. Lovely De...So nice to have stumbled upon your blog. Lovely Desert Rose...it was the chosen china in our wedding registry 20 years ago! I have full settings for 8, the completer set and on the lookout for unique pieces. Thanks for sharing the history of such a classic design. Have a lovely day :-)Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427525692771086948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-54905676404052213552011-05-20T16:07:45.985-05:002011-05-20T16:07:45.985-05:00Beautiful china!
Sorry we've let you down over...Beautiful china!<br />Sorry we've let you down over here with the newer inferior china - i feel kind of embarrassed and guilty!!!<br />Have never seen this design before but can see why you love it.<br />Your roses look lovely!<br />Gill xxgillyflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410673843788487544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-74937299196909532212011-05-18T21:04:21.404-05:002011-05-18T21:04:21.404-05:00I love your china pattern! One of my friends has ...I love your china pattern! One of my friends has the entire set.<br /><br />I have found the same problem with The Irish Belleek china, The older pieces are more delicate and have more raised paterns, the newer pieces are not as nice.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-68321939203221604742011-05-17T18:49:34.029-05:002011-05-17T18:49:34.029-05:00What gorgeous dishes! The pattern is beautiful and...What gorgeous dishes! The pattern is beautiful and something you can really enjoy! ♥~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-70700966134254515442011-05-16T13:05:27.624-05:002011-05-16T13:05:27.624-05:00I have seen that pattern before, but didn't kn...I have seen that pattern before, but didn't know much about it. It sure is pretty and such a shame that the newer ones aren't as nice.<br />Your roses are looking lovely.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-88261210375351838952011-05-15T14:46:11.313-05:002011-05-15T14:46:11.313-05:00I grew up eating on Desert Rose! I wish I had the...I grew up eating on Desert Rose! I wish I had the dinnerware today.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829278524074036265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-90425126621743915062011-05-15T12:18:12.164-05:002011-05-15T12:18:12.164-05:00I adore this pattern, I registered for it as my we...I adore this pattern, I registered for it as my wedding china and never got one piece I was so bummed. your collection is beautiful as is your bush!polkadotpeticoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642636842463149894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-24935145231473822892011-05-15T10:46:07.355-05:002011-05-15T10:46:07.355-05:00Oh! They are lovely!
I love pretty dishes.
I have...Oh! They are lovely!<br /> I love pretty dishes.<br />I have a old set of Wedgewood that I use for my fine china.<br />My mother got the whole set at yard sale for 10 bucks!Prairie Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034296331222911891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-30706618842504498222011-05-15T08:16:26.847-05:002011-05-15T08:16:26.847-05:00Very pretty dishes, I remember a friend in Bavaria...Very pretty dishes, I remember a friend in Bavaria had a very similar design which I always admired.<br />Learning the history of the manufacturer is always fascinating too.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-49822017091961548002011-05-15T02:29:06.424-05:002011-05-15T02:29:06.424-05:00What an interesting post. You sure know your histo...What an interesting post. You sure know your history of the stoneware. I love the rose design too. The rose bush is charming also.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-10691989786318133302011-05-14T11:13:09.810-05:002011-05-14T11:13:09.810-05:00Gorgeous dishes!
xo
AshlynGorgeous dishes!<br />xo<br />AshlynPineconehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12615735608714752409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-17700023919300947322011-05-13T22:07:19.940-05:002011-05-13T22:07:19.940-05:00Those dishes are so pretty! Now, let's talk a...Those dishes are so pretty! Now, let's talk about your rose bushes! I love rose bushes, and I'm going to be adding some to my flower garden this summer, if we ever get summer! Huff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-73711124918351851252011-05-13T18:58:01.691-05:002011-05-13T18:58:01.691-05:00my dear aunt liz had a huge set of vintage francis...my dear aunt liz had a huge set of vintage franciscan desert rose. i know exactly what you mean about the vintage, vs. the newer production. i've always admired that pattern. it's gorgeous.<br /><br />have an excellent weekend, gayle.<br />xo<br />~mollybirdie bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106442145553795388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-29400389903647012252011-05-13T16:48:17.254-05:002011-05-13T16:48:17.254-05:00Love those dishes! So pretty!Love those dishes! So pretty!Susan from The T-Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02179641603105734182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-52011545314034825482011-05-12T15:02:18.616-05:002011-05-12T15:02:18.616-05:00I love that pattern! It is so old fashioned and r...I love that pattern! It is so old fashioned and rustic looking. Your rose is gorgeous too.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480939903983271555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-3801333383589989832011-05-12T14:42:22.222-05:002011-05-12T14:42:22.222-05:00These are lovely! xxThese are lovely! xxAlexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693247118826431089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-29436190101743329362011-05-12T14:22:56.382-05:002011-05-12T14:22:56.382-05:00i saw you at another blog and had to come by for a...i saw you at another blog and had to come by for a visit...Garden of Daisies...cause i just got back from the nursey with....yellow daisies...and then i come here and see this..roses...i just posted my roses this morning...and my sister-in-law collects desert rose too...<br /><br />i really enjoyed my visit here today....<br /><br />all so pretty<br /><br />karyMy Farmhouse Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594238190107766755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-63937751622413777912011-05-12T14:13:56.723-05:002011-05-12T14:13:56.723-05:00here is my link for cutting tshirt yarn, Hope it w...here is my link for cutting tshirt yarn, Hope it works maybe you could cut and paste it in your url, enjoy. Tink http://tinksmeadow.blogspot.com/2011/04/tshirt-yarn-tarn.htmlTink's Tinkeringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389145612372804598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-5737063313257243632011-05-12T13:47:51.751-05:002011-05-12T13:47:51.751-05:00What beautiful dishes. I love the rose pattern. ...What beautiful dishes. I love the rose pattern. So feminine and pretty.Musings from Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09125473702962679391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-21629308152674495172011-05-12T13:04:43.599-05:002011-05-12T13:04:43.599-05:00Gorgeous rose bush, Gayle! The Franciscan Rose is ...Gorgeous rose bush, Gayle! The Franciscan Rose is such a beautiful pattern. It is a shame that everything is being made in China these days.<br />Did you get lots of rain last night? We got 3"+.Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-29704611513599336942011-05-12T12:28:03.679-05:002011-05-12T12:28:03.679-05:00I have always loved that pattern! I have the Fran...I have always loved that pattern! I have the Franciscan Apply pattern in a coffee pot, tea pot and 4 dessert plates. I use them in the Fall.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-61330019393200042512011-05-12T10:16:08.011-05:002011-05-12T10:16:08.011-05:00What a lovely post. I had no idea the pattern had ...What a lovely post. I had no idea the pattern had been altered. I will look when I see these dishes at antique stores to see if I can spot any differences. <br />Have a lovely spring day......DeniseRocky Mountain Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953810454269758775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-80082626790784284452011-05-12T09:59:22.314-05:002011-05-12T09:59:22.314-05:00I am glad you pointed out that the new ones are di...I am glad you pointed out that the new ones are different. I will now be looking for the same situation with other old favorites that may have been bought out..Thanks.Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294100834139745noreply@blogger.com