
Now that we are empty nesters, I can decorate to my heart's delight with heretofore big no-no's when babies are around. I can have open shelved china hutches with delicate cups and teapots. I can have silver tea services without the fear of little fingerprints. I can have fresh roses and knick-knacks of every kind. And I do. Yes, I would prefer the little fingerprints, but time marches forward and until the pitter patter of little grandchildren feet are once more in my home, then I can do adult decorating to suit Mr. Coleman and myself. Here are just a few of my treasures. I share more later and more about these -- patterns, type, age, and where I picked them up. But for now, I'll just post these pics to whet the dainty decorating appetite... and yes, I actually use these pieces and I'll tell you how and when in later blogs. For now, just enjoy looking at them. I know I do: