The Gifts of Age

I found this dear little bowl at an antique store

a few weeks ago and couldn't resist 

bringing it home with me.

 When I bought it, I thought it was brown transfer ware,

but now I don't think it is.  Regardless ~ it is old and has

been well used.  It is a vegetable bowl by Ridgways

Royal Semi Porcelain made in England and

the pattern is "Melville".

It has the sweetest delicate little daisies around the edges

 that cascade down the insides of the bowl.

  

Even the bowl's outside edges have daisies cascading 

down the sides.

What I didn't notice before is that it also has a nearly 

worn off gold stripe around the top edge.

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It sets on the dining room hutch next to a rather old

mortar and pestle that my ex-husband made for me

many years ago.  It has always been special and always will be.

Some things are special because they were lovingly made for

you.  Some things are special because they are delicate and

need extra care and attention.  But I'm finding more

and more that I have a special appreciation for things just

because they are old.  Maybe it's because I wonder what stories 

they could tell.  Maybe it's because I'm getting older and 

finally appreciate the gifts that time and age

have to offer.

Linking with  

Frou Frou Decor for Fabulous Friday Finds

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Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
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French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday 
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Southern In My Heart for Inspiration Friday
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The House in the Roses for Show off Your Cottage Monday