Aww, my parents sent me a bday present. China from Shreve Crump and Low. They're plates with scenes from olde boston. Public Gardens, Town Hall, blah blah blah beeeooteeful.

I have no idea what to do with them. I'd display if not for earthquakes, and I certainly can't use them for daily use.

I think this is a hint that i should marry a nice man, move back East, and buy a hutch.

Allyson, you can put them in plate hangers and hang them up. If they are fastened securely to the wall, they are pretty earthquake-proof. The SiL has a large collection of plates on her wall which survived the last big quake in San Luis Obispo, when the stuff on her shelves got broken.

Oh Robin! Where can I find this thing?

Bed, Bath and Beyond, baby.

Best wishes for speedy Emmett recovery!

Poor Emmett! But remember, chicks dig scars.

We have a fairly dumb cat.

My last cat was so dumb he brought in a LIVE mouse into the house. Not to play with it and kill it. Just brought it in and lost it. DH had to catch it. I then made him walk four blocks to the park and set it free. That being said, Bogey was my favorite.

THANKS! I'll have to hang them and send my mom a pic. She was so excited about it, she kept saying, "this is something really nice that you'd never splurge on and you'll pass them on to your daughter."

Um. I have no daughter. Again, I think it's a gift/hint.

gift/hint. Still a gift. I like pretty plates. I've seen Martha do some kick ass displays in her magazine.

Your mother is nicer than mine. I get no gifts with my hints.

My TiVo is wireless! So exciting! Almost makes up for my size issues internet shopping for bras.

These are truly beautiful, they're white with a light blue sort of etched design. And the Boston scenes are neat in that I sent her teacups with the same sort of design for her bday.