As lighthouse enthusiasts, we enjoy visiting beautiful beacons on our travels and have been to more than 100 over the years. Several years ago we journeyed to North Carolina to see Cape Hatteras, which is the lighthouse of all lighthouses. We were quite excited and it was a wonderful trip, even though we had nothing but rain! We never saw the sun from the time we pulled out of our driveway until the time we returned home---literally! We laughingly remember trudging up to the lighthouse path in a driving rain and the umbrella practically turning inside out! Still, it was a thrilling visit. A bonus was when, after touring the museum, tower and grounds, we discovered replica Lighthouse Service dinnerware in the gift shop. As an anniversary gift, we purchased four place settings and have enjoyed it all these years! Today's table showcases these special pieces.
These look like the dishes the lighthouse keeper families were issued while residing at their spot. There were three patterns, over the years, and this was the last one used. In addition to the lighthouse icon, I love the blue and white combination.
These look like the dishes the lighthouse keeper families were issued while residing at their spot. There were three patterns, over the years, and this was the last one used. In addition to the lighthouse icon, I love the blue and white combination.
I like their look on the woven placemats with the shell "trim". The shell napkin rings were a gift from my sister-in-law and brother-in-law and happen to be a perfect match to the placemats!
Notice that "lighthouse" did not appear as a compound word then? Interesting! I've never read the reason.
The stained glass lighthouse was a gift from a friend and serves as the centerpiece coupled with backyard bouquets.
All this talk about Cape Hatteras makes me want to go on another lighthouse trip! Of course, now is not the time to go to that region of N.C. with the tropical storm. Until then, we'll continue to enjoy the dinnerware and I hope you continue to enjoy your day!