Happy Independence Week, Everyone! May we always cherish the heritage secured for us by great men before us, and may true freedom always ring!
Independence Hall Plate from Staffordshire Liberty Blue Collection
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” ~ Benjamin Franklin (1775)
From the Diplomatic Collection by Mottahedeh
“The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.” ~ George Washington (1st inaugural address 1789)
American Bicentennial Plate by Royal Copenhagen
“We have spent the prime of our lives in procuring [young men] the precious blessing of liberty. Let them spend theirs in shewing that it is the great parent of science and of virtue; and that a nation will be great in both always in proportion as it is free.” ~ Thomas Jefferson (1789)
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Thanks for stopping by. I always appreciate your visits! Happy Blue Monday and Happy Week to you!!
Lovely plates and inspiring quotes!
I agree with Barbara – your plates are beautiful and the quotes are inspiring.
Happy Independence Week, to everybody in the USA. Love your quotes Wendy. You have beautiful collections of plates. A very good Monday blue!
What gorgeous plates! Your first photo is perfect – red, white and blue! Lovely quotes too!
be a sweetie,
Shelia
These are just wonderful! and you know I love that magnificent pineapple sconce.
Loved this post.
I have a nice collection of the Liberty Blue..service for 10 but no serving pieces like large bowls and etc. I usually just use clear crystal serving bowls with my blue.
You have some lovely plates…
xo bj
Beautiful plates!! Happy 4th of July!!
Oh, what a wonderful post! And I love all of your blues. Those quotes are perfect for a liberty post, too. Great job!
Happy Blue Monday…
XO,
Sheila
Hail to the red, white and blue!
LOVELY plates!
Inspiring regal blue plates..Happy Independence celebration!
Wonderful examples for Blue Monday as well as examples of American pride. Happy Independence Day and a very happy Blue Monday to you.
Patriotic blessings to you & your family, Wendy.
Beautiful pics of American beauty….Happy 4th!
Love your plates; especially the first one. Happy Blue Monday!
Your blue plates are lovely. Your quotations are wonderful reminders of great men who have come before us. Have a wonderful day and enjoy the coming holiday weekend.
Howdy
Happy Blue Monday to you .
Perfect post .
Thank you so very much for sharing.
Happy Trails
Lovely post, and beautiful plates! My husband and I got married in 1977, and my mother gave us a set of Liberty Blue dishes for our everyday dishes. (US bicentennial was the year before.) We used them for many years. I always liked them. I still have most of them packed away in a box in the garage. I hope you and your family have a wonderful July 4th!
Hi, thank you for your lovely comments about my work on my blog. You have some lovely work there as well. I love your quilts. Quite glorious.
What beautiful plates you have. I love blue and white porcelain and have a small collection of plates hanging on one of my walls.
How lovely. Beautiful shots and post.
Regina