Happy Mother's Day...late or early?

I think I mentioned earlier that Charles had given me some really nice side dishes for English Mother's Day. Well, they were great dishes, but he then had an even greater idea and that was to have our friends who were coming to visit from Turkey in April bring me some hand painted dishes. So we returned my nice side dishes to John Lewis and awaited the arrival of our new dishes. Our friends came last week and brought the dishes. They are absolutely amazing. After visiting them in Turkey a couple of years ago, I have often regretted not getting more dishes. I just was a bit overwhelmed with the bartering system and the vast quantity of beautiful things. So I am thrilled to have these four additional bowls to add to the one I already have.

It was a great Mother's Day present. I am just not sure if it is a late English Mother's Day present or if it is an early American Mother's Day present....or maybe both! :) Whatever the case, I am happy to have them. I have attached pictures for the sake of my mom and sister who I have already told about them.