Remember this set of china? The china I had to have and eventually found in 3 different auctions on Ebay? I wrote about them in this post and this post. Yesterday I opened the cabinet and spent some quality time with each piece. Do you ever do that? Do you ever walk around the house looking at your pottery and china with fresh eyes? I do.
They’re so beautiful.
I love them.
I don’t know whether I will ever have the occasion to use all these pieces, but if one arises…I’m ready.
In the meantime, knowing that they’re mine makes me smile.
Oh, we are kindred spirits. I love to play with my dishes, china, pottery & such. I am always moving things, featuring a few pieces here and there in the house. I am stopped in my tracks every time I go by someone’s china cabinet or side-board. I know that there are some beautiful dishes in there. Yours are so gorgeous. I can see why you love them so. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4 Hope you are feeling better now.
I love the colors, so soft and delicate. You must have had fun collecting the pieces and then to have the set completed!
Lovely set!
I’m on a china kick lately, too. And yep, mine definitely make me smile, especially when I get a killer deal on hem at the thrift shop.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anne
Claudia, your dishes are gorgeous. I’d want to spend time with them also. You are fortunate to have such beauties …
TTFN ~
Have a great weekend ~
Marydon
Claudia,
The china pattern is so pretty. I know you are having a good time “petting” it. :0) I have my grandmother’s china set that is SO beautiful. I use it everyday. Bless her soul, she’d roll in her grave if she knew about it. {giggle}
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie Suzanne ♥
Hi Claudia,
Your dishes are lovely. Isn’t it fun to just look and enjoy.
hugs
Sissie
Looking at my dishes makes me smile. I’m selling many of them. But I will keep my very favorites. That is one beautiful set. I remember when you started buying them.
Brenda
I love them too! the colors are soft and uplifting, pattern too! ….
I do take out my dishes and do the same thing Claudia. For many years I was a little addicted to china. My grandmother was an antiques dealer and I was given different pieces or sometimes full sets that I loved in her shop or auctions as Birthday and Christmas gifts. I was always afraid to use them except for special occasions in case they got damaged. Now I use them for whatever, when I feel the need to feel special. It is always like my Birthday or Christmas when I open the cupboard and rediscover the lovely old pieces I cherish, not just because of their beauty but because of how I came to be their proprieter for now.
Hey Girlfriend,
I know exactly what you’re talking about, only not as it occurs with china. I’ve had a love affair with a certain pattern from England and cannot seem to find enough pieces anywhere. Since I host Thanksgiving for about 20-30 every year I’d love to furnish it with china…….ha, like that will ever happen! I love the creaminess of yours and those little tab handles on the sides……you are very blessed.
Hugs,
Meri
They are truly gorgeous, Claudia! Isn’t it beautiful that we found our contentment in these simple things?
Enjoy your treasures!
Monica xo
It is nice to look and enjoy, though no need to wait for an occasion. Any day can be worthy of food served on pretty china!
You should serve dinner for two on them from time to time or make a special cup of tea and enjoy them!! My mother took out her china the last few years and used them daily. She said “I am going to use my good stuff every day and she did even for hamburger helper! It was fun!
You set is lovely and I can understand your being content looking at it!
SHerry
HI CLAUDIA,
WELL………I’M BACK, AND SO HAPPY
TO BE……MISSED EVERYONE SO VERY MUCH. SO GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER. YOUR DISHES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND DELICATE….THE COLORS ARE WARM AND PRETTY, USE THEM AT YOUR NEXT DINNER PARTY, OR
ONE NIGHT FOR YOU AND DON. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEEK. RIZZI
Beautiful! Yes I do walk around and take time to admire my special treasures as well. It is a blessing to have pieces of the past to enjoy.
Take care, Pam
Looking at my “stuff” does make me happy because there is usually a story attached to each piece – that’s what’s nice about collecting little by little – it seems more meaningful. Lovely china, Claudia. Ann
Hi Claudia
I’m right there with you my friend. I love to re-look at all of my treasures. Love the lampshade re-do the color is wonderful!
Leann
What beautiful dishes, Claudia! I can understand why you would want to just simply enjoy looking at them. After all, that’s what we do when we go to a store. We pick up and admire. So why not admire our own beautiful things! I think it’s a good thing to do. I have four bookshelves in my living room filled with books and knick knacks. It took me a very long time to put the look together. But, it makes my living room so interesting. Well, to me, anyways! These bookcases are really the focal point of the room. Anyways, they never seem to stop fascinating me and I am really appreciating them all the time since they’re just there. I think you will know what I mean and so will the ladies who read this. It’s just so nice when we love our things.
I have to admit, I do love dishes… and yours are so beautiful. The colors and design are so “you”!
Hugs,
Jill
oooh… I want your china… sigh! Esp the first you show off… absolutely LOVELY!
They’re making me smile too, and they’re not even mine! Beautiful!!!
Hi Claudia,
Your china is lovely, yes I do enjoy re-visiting my collection of china (tea cups). Every pattern and color is so different and pretty. There is just something about china patterns that speak to me.
I adore the soft shade of blue in your china..
Your lamp shade looks great and I love the fabric.
Have a sweet day and I hope you are feeling better now.
Elizabeth
I really know that feeling, just to
have such lovely pieces is enough
even though they might not be used.
Yours are lovely.
Regards from Sweden.
They are truly lovely, and I know exactly how you feel. I love my china SOOOOO much. I smile each and every time I see it. I just love looking at it.
XO,
Sheila
Those are pretty pieces of china! I do the same thing sometimes…going through my hutch and admiring all my mismatched pieces of pretty china♥ ♥ ♥
I remember when you found this china. It is so pretty! Claudia, you have to create the reasons to use the china. When you feel better of course. You invite a few girlfriends over for lunch. Or brunch. Or whatever meal works. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It can even be potluck. But you set the table (or your buffet line) with your pretty dishes. For that matter you and you husband can use them for dinner, just the two of you.
:-)