January 03, 2008

I don't mean to make you all jealous, but...

I got Charley Harper plates for Christmas. A wonderful surprise.

[1/4/08 update: If you decide you need Charley Harper dishware, this pattern is called "Harper's Harvest" and is manufactured by Tag. You can get the cup and saucer set that matches my plates here, on sale now. The full product line is available from TAG here. And I discovered that Tag has a secret, hidden outlet store at 1730 West Wrightwood Avenue in Chicago. We were out and about yesterday and stopped in. They have four or five of the serving bowls, one platter, and one table runner in stock. And some great modern furniture, on an unrelated note, if you're looking for a coffee table, side table, or chairs.]

34 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    I am jealous.

    They're gorgeous!

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  2. JenniferJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    Those are really beautiful!

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  3. E to the MJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    Yep, I'm jealous too.

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  4. JanJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Wow, you are so lucky.

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  5. Rachelle Anne MillerJanuary 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    Wow! I NEED these!

    Beautiful :)

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  6. HannaJanuary 3, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    those are lovely!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    can I have them??? SO beautiful!

    ok, I'm not even sure how I found your blog, but now I am addicted. Love your posts and links and fun stuff!

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  8. SalsJanuary 3, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    Ooh, I am jealous! But in a good way... if that makes any sense :)

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  9. ChandaJanuary 3, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Awwww - lucky! I am seriously drooling on my keyboard!

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  10. Jessica JonesJanuary 3, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    You should grab a napkin or something.

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  11. dedeJanuary 3, 2008 at 5:56 PM

    Lucky girl,
    I have always admired Charleys' work and have the Betty Crocker cookbook he illustrated. Such a happy style had he.
    Happy New Year, Jess.

    dede

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  12. AngieJanuary 3, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    I LOVE those plates. I'm trying to not covet at this very moment.

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  13. studiosmithJanuary 3, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    Was it someone who reads your blog? A family member? Who?

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  14. s a n s k u :)January 3, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    I'm trying not to turn green as well. :)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    Love the plates...I'm stunned, I've seen his work but never knew who he was or anything about him--thanks for the link. How nice to put a face to a style I really like.

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  16. Jessica JonesJanuary 3, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    They were in (rather, next to) my Christmas stocking at my grandma's house. Turns out a couple of my aunties found them in a shop in North Carolina and thought of me! Quite a stocking gift!

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  17. Larissa HollandJanuary 4, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    wow. thanks for introducing me to this gifted man. I am now obsessed with his work. I LOVE IT. Oh, and I love your plates too. Happy new year!
    PS your aunts rock

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    those plates are stunning! I had to google and now I have a new name for a familiar favorite artist. lucky lucky lucky!

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  19. bettyninjaJanuary 4, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    Wicked Jealous!

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  20. joanneJanuary 4, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    FYI, there's a cup & saucer set on sale at wrapables - set of 4 for $26.99 (+s/h). Matches your plate set - top/left image.

    http://www.wrapables.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=A55701

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    YEAH! Jealous I AM!... Charley Harper Xmas indeed!!!

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  22. Alfred T. MahanJanuary 4, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    The man is multi-talented! Illustrator AND one of the great jazz saxophonists of our time; is there anything he couldn't do?

    Or am I thinking of someone else?

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  23. Beth SkillmanJanuary 5, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    I'm from Cincinnati, so I grew up with images of Charley's work all around me. He did posters for the Cincinnati Nature Center and you could buy his prints at the gift shop there. We always had them in my house growing up. It's kind of fun to have someone you always loved and knew about finally getting all the attention he deserves. Thankfully that began before he died and he was able to enjoy it, though I don't think he was really the kind of guy who cared about being in the spotlight! Enjoy your plates, they are beautiful!

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  24. Jessica JonesJanuary 5, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Mahan, maybe that's Charlie Parker?

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  25. Jessica JonesJanuary 5, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Thanks, Joanne!

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  26. paperseedJanuary 5, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    Nice! Those plates are stunning and I AM jealous!

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  27. Mrs. V.January 5, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Those are so pretty. And I am jealous, haha!

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  28. Kim CarneyJanuary 6, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    I am jealouse!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    really like your blog and your giving of so much information...very helpful!
    thanks,
    carol

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  30. DallasJanuary 6, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks for the tip on Wrapables. I'm a big Harper fan and just ordered some of those.

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  31. susanJanuary 7, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    Oh, cute and wonderful!! Love it!

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  32. Heather MooreJanuary 10, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    Beeootiful, you lucky thing!

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  33. Jessica JonesJanuary 12, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    That's fine! I see they've also made it onto the Elle Decoration, South Africa blog. Hi, Heather Moore!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    I'm jealous, too. I may have to track down some for myself...

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