White Orchid - are you sentimental?

photo credit: http://orchidspictures.net/White-Orchids.html

I went out with my husband on February 10, 1974. On February 14th, 1974 I received white orchids (smart fellow) and he asked me to marry him. (I didn't say yes for another 10 months!)

White orchid flatware: introduced 1953. I was born in 1953 (did I just tell my age?). 

My father-in-law was the largest inland orchid dealer in the United States. Hence the free orchids on valentine's in 1974, yes I still married Mr. Tightwad. He's now watching over us from heaven.

not a photo of my set, but one I found on the web

And then there was a listing for an estate sale. I went and they did have the Oneida Community Plate White Orchid flatware - a setting for 8 and iced tea spoons and serving pieces. It was still full price and they weren't budging. Even their full price was less than the prices I've seen on my favorite shopping mall and research facility - the world wide web.

So Saturday morning, I had to go back.. it was half price day. I know unheard of on a Saturday. I got there at 7:30am, insane huh? They opened at 8. It was still there. What's a girl to do with the all those background influences tugging at her insides? What do you think I did? huh? huh? huh?

I bought it.. all of it, the whole wooden box full. It's in such wonderful condition. And it's really pretty.. 

And it has orchids on it. and It looks marvelous with floral dishes. And I wish my father in law were still around to see this.. He would love it. He would be smiling. 

Garden Party Tablescape

Do you make sentimental purchases? 

What was your last one?

Do you love it or regret it?

I am linking up with Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home, and to the Tablescaper's Seasonal Sunday. cya there!