Saturday, August 13, 2011

A public service announcement



We (and by 'we', I mean 'I') interrupt this vintage Christmas post with an important announcement.

It has been reported there is another severe outbreak of vintage dish-itis.


Please, do not panic.

While there is no known cure for this condition, the prognosis can remain favorable by following these simple instructions:



1.  Locate any vintage dishes you have that resemble the one pictured here.

2.  Carefully pack, insure and ship them to me immediately.



I will place all dishes in quarantine for as long as necessary.

Remember, I am a professional so do not try this in your own home.

The quarantine process may take months, if not years, so please feel confident that these dishes will be well cared for.



And now we return to our regularly scheduled vintage Christmas programming.

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27 comments:

  1. My Vintage MendingAugust 13, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Oh my goodness....who knew there were gingham modern plates out there in vintage land...These are gifts from the vintage fairy godmothers so that we will all continue the hunt. Well done. Smiles...Renee

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Hilarious....I must be keeping some in quarantine myself...I do what I can!!

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  3. janice15August 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Very cute...at first I was like what the world...lol...I have never seen those..but will keep my eye open..Happy Saturday...

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  4. Blessed SerendipityAugust 13, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I have this vintage dish-itis too. Do you think it may be contagious? Those plates you are searching for are darling. Good luck in finding the siblings. ;)

    Danielle

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  5. Pam KesslerAugust 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Since when did Santa get googly eyes? I will most certainly send you the sickly plates when I run across them. Have never seen that particular pattern though.

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  6. laurie -magpie ethelAugust 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    A great PSA...and have never seen those dishes before...must be on the alert for them now and send them off to you if they do cross my path!

    That is a crazy googly eyed Santa....

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  7. Cassandra {Sleeping or Sewing}August 13, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    :-D

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  8. KathyAugust 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Love those google eyes! I will be on the, um, lookout!

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  9. Sweet Bee CottageAugust 13, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Whew! Thank goodness I have none of those dangerous dishes in my house. However, if I run across any of these hazardous porcelain escapees, I will round them up and ship them straight to you for your caring ministrations. Thanks you Amy, for making the sacrifice for us all. You are so generous.

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  10. ZootsuitmamaAugust 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Yes, what is it about dishes that affect us all that way? LOL!!

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  11. Gypsea NurseAugust 14, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Ha~ love this.. I just unloaded boxes of vintage ornaments.. I must part with before my move!
    You have a great Sunday!
    Smiles~
    C

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  12. KathyAugust 14, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    hahahaha!! Love that googly eyed Santa. What IS that?? Kind of a crazy gingham plate you found there, Missy. If I ever see another one I'll be sure to grab it up for you. As always, you make me laugh. Hope you're having a good weekend. - Kathy

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 14, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I'll keep a close watch at all the yard sales for you, and I'll be sure to alert the sellers to this recent outbreak:-)

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  14. Andy's AtticAugust 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I have seen these dishes...ages ago. I will watch carefully for them and send them to your quarantine should I find any. Love the Santa!
    Annette

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  15. JillAugust 14, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Oh my goodness, you crack me up! I totally understand this condition, and hope that you are successful in your quarantine. I have a few patterns with that same condition myself and understand the service that you are doing for all mankind. I'll keep my eyes peeled ;)
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  16. CindyAugust 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Pssstt...I just saw some "sick" plates here

    www.oldstuffnews.com Miller Antiques

    Run she is trying to sale them to the public....arghhhhh....we could all get sick!

    Hugs Cindy

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  17. Bargain Hunting Treasure SeekerAugust 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    CUTE post!!!

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  18. VanessaAugust 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Yeah, I'm sorry, but you are toast. Those dishes have done you in permanently.

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  19. barbaraAugust 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Does this also mean the vintage Christmas drought is over? It so often seems as if one problem is no more than solved than another one emerges.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    oh my gosh, I have finally committed to a big ass xmas craft show this year so now that my new studio is finally in order I have really got to put my xmas linens to the cutting board and get my butt in gear!!! Yikes, it's almost September already. Thanks for the inspiration and the kick in the highnie too :->

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  21. ★Carol★August 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Wow, that's SO freaky. I just heard that there's a severe outbreak of vintage-itis. You need to pack up everything in both of your Etsy shops and send them here immediately. Unfortunately I cannot guarantee return postage when we get the all-clear, but please know that it will all be well taken care of!

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  22. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyAugust 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Ha!!! Great stuff over here. I LOVE your illness/syndrome! : )
    M.L.

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  23. AngelaAugust 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I'll keep an eye out, but I've never seen any.

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  24. Kimbra KaschAugust 17, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Oh I think I'm feeling the virus :)

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  25. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Several things...

    First: I got your package today. I completely forgot about it so it was a wonderful surprise!!! Just wait... you may get a surprise one of these days, too. lol...

    Second: If I had any of those dishes I would immediately pack them up and ship them to you for safe keeping! Room With a Past is open this weekend so I'll take a look around for you.

    Third: Why do so many vintage Santa look so scary?!? I have one too. Take a look at this post from several years ago. We call him "Scary Santa". My dd won't let me put it out anymore. lol...

    http://keepinupwiththetatums.blogspot.com/2007/12/sunday.html


    Third:

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  26. MomWaldsPlaceAugust 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    You are SO funny!

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  27. Shabby Vintage JunkAugust 26, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    ....hahahahaha....Amy you crack me up....I wonder if any will turn up with the Postman.... :o) !!

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