Friday, April 16, 2010

Meissen Napkin Rings and Belize

Is it weekend already? Time sure flies when one is busy and I am always busy.
Anyway, for both Pink Sat. and A Few of my Favorite Things, I am showing our Meissen napkin rings.
And please visit Beverly at http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/ to see more pretty pinks and
Laurie at http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/ to see more awesome favorites.

Dh found the napkin rings on Ebay and they weren't cheap. I think we paid $60 for 6 but then I found 3 more which were less expensive.

I like how intricate the design is. If you look at one of the pictures, I turned one over to show you the Meissen marking. They are all marked.



These are definitely my favorite napkin rings. I love the roses on them, so delicate.
Now, it's time to go to Belize, the 3rd port of call on our last cruise. The ship anchored so far from the port so we had to take a tender to get there. See the ship behind me?
There were 3 ships docked all at the same time. Ours is the one in the center.
And here's colorful Belize. We have been there several times in the past so we did not take an excursion. Kerri took the kids on a carriage ride and then joined us shopping afterwards.




We shopped and shopped and then stopped to eat in a restaurant called Wet Lizard.





The food was very good. I had their fried whole snapper with a papaya, beans, salad and plantain. Yum!
Do you see the writings all over the tables, chairs and walls? We asked for a marker and signed our names on the table too so look us up next time you go there.
I am glad you came by. Thanks! It was a short trip so it wasn't too tiring. I really enjoyed shopping.
Thanks to Beverly and Laurie for hosting 2 fun events.

18 comments:

susan said...

Christine-Right now I wish I was less of a homebody and more of a world traveler like you :)! Your photos are gorgeous! Hope you continue to a fabulous time !!!!

susan said...

ps-I meant to tell you how gorgeous the napkin rings are. I do not think that was too much for such intricate design! I can certainly see why they are your favorites!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Pretty napkin rings Christine, and do you ever take the best trips! Loved the pics!!! Hugs, Cindy
Your blouse is very cute too!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Your napkins rings are so pretty! Thanks for sharing them with us. Looks like you and your family had a great time. I have not had fried plantains (dipped in a mild horseradish sauce) since I Lived in Florida many moons ago.
Enjoy your weekend!
Glenda

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Christine, the napkin rings are just stunning. So beautiful and so delicate looking. Your cruise sounds like such fun and you look wonderful. Lunch looked good too. Hugs, Marty

Americana Lady said...

Pretty napkin rings! Can't wait to see them in your tablescape. Joan @Americana By Candlelight

vignette design said...

I love those delicate napkin rings Christine. I have a few of them myself, but I think they are placecard holders.
Your cruise looks like a blast. I've always wanted to go to Belize. Looks gorgeous!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Christine, your napkin rings are so pretty! I have some similar napkin rings that are wannabes. Not nearly as pretty as the real thing. Your trip looks wonderful. You and John look like you're having so much fun. I'm jealous. laurie

Kathysue said...

Hi C, Love your napkin rings you have the most beautiful porcelain pieces. By the way Miss C, You look so cute in your red glasses, you are such a pretty lady with an amazing smile, Hugs Kathysue

Blondie's Journal said...

Your napkin rings are gorgeous and my favorites are yours. I know how much you love Meissen pieces.

The skies look ominous in your boat pictures. That would make me nervous and you do not look nervous at all. I don't know if I will ever GET the cruise thing!! ;-)

Tentative dates for our trip...5/26 to 6/1 Would we be welcome the 4th & 5th days? I will email you once we check air fare.

xoxo
Jane

Cindy said...

What a fabulous post! Those napkin rings are exquisite! I have always wanted to visit Belize. That food looks delish, too!
Happy PS

Julie said...

Love the beautiful napkin rings. Love to cruise, have never been to Belize.

Happy Pink Saturday

Dolores said...

Your napkin rings are so beautiful , and they look so delicate. They would certainly make a tablescape stand out.

Your pictures are so wonderful....it looks like a beautiful and delicious adventure, and how wonderful to share it with family.
Have a good weekend.

GardenOfDaisies said...

What a wonderful vacation you went on!! And your rose napkin rings are so delicate looking. Very pretty!

Sarah said...

Beautiful napkin rings. The way you entertain I'm sure they are used often. Another great cruise. Where to next?

Creations By Cindy said...

WOW! What a trip! Love the napkins rings! Be blessed. Cindy

Maggie said...

Love the napkin rings- and your trip! Wish I were there! (Anywhere actually!)

Sorry for being here so late today- my son is at the prom and we spent all day getting ready... and who said boys were low maintenance? haha!

Have a super week!

Happy PS!

In Shoes We Trust,
Maggie Mae
"Do these shoes match this purse?"

Diann said...

Hi Christine!

As you can tell, I am so trying to play catchup with all my bloggy friends!

First off, the napkins rings are gorgeous! I love them!

Great photos! You and John and the family look like you had a blast on your trip! So much fun!

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