Q: I have a collection of Lladró figurines given to me through the years that I need to rehome. I love them, but no one in my family is interested. Please let me know if you have suggestions for buyers. I have never worked with eBay and would prefer not to have to ship these delicate items. Thanks so much. — Patricia Thomason, Marietta
A: Patricia, this is a conundrum. But if it makes you feel better, it’s one you share with many readers who have treasures their younger family members don’t want. Lladró, the Spanish porcelain figurine maker, got its start in the 1950s and reached the height of popularity in the ’80s. Although I don’t blame you for not wanting to risk shipping them, you should know that Lladró is not flying off the shelves at Atlanta consignment stores. I don’t know which pieces you have, but the smaller figurines attract far less attention from potential buyers than larger, more elaborate pieces. I spoke to Jessica Roedler about your Lladró collection. She and her business partner, Edie Yao, own Melange Fine Furniture Consignment, 652A Miami Circle, Atlanta, 404-334-2803, where you’ll find a variety of high-end home furnishings. She can’t guarantee your figurines will sell, but if you email her photos and descriptions of your pieces, she can better tell you if they’re a good fit for Melange. You can find information on where to email the photos at furniturestoreatlantaga.com.
Q: I am a faithful reader of your column. So much so that I have started a computer file listing all of your fulfilled requests so I won’t miss out on valuable information. Could you help me locate a round pie pastry that comes in a roll wrapped in waxed paper and packaged in a box? I have not found these for a couple of years. They are wonderful when making casseroles in large dishes. I do not know who made them, but the box was red. Thank you. — Eloise S. Pino, Marietta
A: Thanks so much for reading and cataloging, Eloise. Your description sounds like Pillsbury ready-to-bake refrigerated pie crusts. These come as two rolls, individually wrapped. Unroll the dough, press it into a pie pan or stretch it over a casserole, and bake. They cook in minutes without any mess. You’ll find boxes of Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts for $3.99 each at Target, 2535 Dallas Highway, Marietta, 770-792-7933.
Having trouble finding a particular item? Sabine Morrow will try to help you locate it. Because of the volume of mail, we cannot track down every request. Email sabinem.morrow@gmail.com (include your name, the city you live in and a daytime phone number) or call 404-526-5931 and leave a voicemail with that information.
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