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I’m sharing my motto plate collection today. This plate is special because a friend gave me the plate above as a house warming present for the first house we owned and it started this small collection. It combines so many things I love, plates for one and words. I love things with words or monograms on them. It’s such a lovely sentiment don’t ya think?

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How true is that?! This one I found at a thrift store but all the rest came from ebay. I’ve been searching and searching for others. But usually I find the same ones I have but only in different colors


I have them displayed along the side of my china cabinet in my living room. I may start hanging plates from the ceiling – I’ve kinda met my capacity for plates and storage (although there’s still room on the side of this cabinet that needs filling)!

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

 

Comments

  1. Kathleen Grace says

    I dont think I have ever noticed many motto plates before. Yours are so pretty and I love the sentiments.

  3. Dawn says

    Love the motto plates!
    I collect church plates. They are a border in my kitchen…and I have begun a second row underneath the top row.
    I am going to notice the motto plates from now on.
    Happy Friday!

  4. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    Hi Manuela

    Had no idea you were back again! I’ve enjoyed catching up with you, this morning.

  5. Cyndi's Re-Creations says

    Hi Manueal, I just found your blog and am so glad that you are back in blogging land again. I really missed your blog.
    Welcome back!

  6. Angie says

    Those are really cool. I know the feeling of running out of space 🙂 I have boxes in my garage of decor items that I rotate since there’s not room for everything

  7. Chez Nous says

    What a great idea to hang the plates on the side of your china cabinet! I have never seen that before.

  8. Anne Fannie says

    I love all your beautiful plates! I have never thought about Motto plates! What a great idea!
    Love, Ann

  10. salmagundi says

    In all of the years I have been antiquing, I don’t think I have ever seen a motto plate. Love the way you have displayed them. Take care, Sally

  14. Dianne says

    I really love the first one’s sentiment-so sweet. Where you displayed them is awesome!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

  15. Carla says

    I think the only thing prettier than printed plates is printed plates with pretty sayings! I love them along the side of your cabinet-smart use of space.

  17. Mary says

    I have seen motto plates and remember one hanging on the wall in our middle room when I was a child. It was pretty and these are too. Such pretty pictures and wonderful words.

    Blessings,
    Mary

  19. Deb says

    Hi, your plates are beautiful and the sayings are too. If ever I’m out and run across any I’ll be sure to keep you in mind. Deb

  20. Katie says

    Those are beautiful and timeless thanks for visiting my blog. I can’t wait to read some of your new posts.
    Katie

  23. Jen - Balancing beauty and bedlam says

    I just found your blog and am so glad that I did. I spent WAY too much time browsing your archives at midnight. We have lots in common…Dave Ramsey, Tightwad Gazette, couponing, thrift stores, manager of our homes etc etc. Excited to have found a fun new blog (or “old” for you…new to me. )

  24. Mimi Sue says

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen motto plates. What a great thing to collect. I’ll have to keep a look out for them. Mimi

  25. Joy says

    That’s a great place to hang your plates.

    I love the way you’ve decorated your screened in porch. I’m with your hubby in leaving the buffet the way it is. I like the softness that it brings to the room. I can see why you love that area of your house. It’s lovely!

  26. Janet says

    I have the top one on your cabinet ( not shown in your post). At least I think it is the same…”When this you see, think of me”. My dear friend Jane gave it to me many years ago.

    Janet

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