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Perhaps it's a strange thing to 'collect', but we have a passion for beautiful tables, and for the joy of everyone around a dinner table. And if the table shows off my collection to feast the eyes, everyone forgives the occasional faux pas in my slightly less than world-class cooking skills. With the Holidays approaching, THIS is my favorite collection to draw from now. We love to layer sets of complimenting fine china (Minton, Worcester, Limoges, Copeland, Coalport - just to name a few) and to change out the sets of fine French sterling silver and compliments of knives, too. Just wanted to share!
French Sterling SilverNormally when we think of antique sterling silver we think of England, wher…
China and DinnerwareThe art of making decorated porcelain ware originated in China more than 1,…
Hello,
I'm not surprised your passion for beautyful tables. When one loves beautyful antique juwelry one can speak from taste which also means loving other beautyful things for example beautyful tables !
What is the blue and gold set?? OMG that is gorgeous!!
well, call me nuts too, but I love to use my fine china, crystal, and sterling flatware. Holidays are especially a good time to decorate with these settings.
I love to mix and match and create and make it a special time.
You go girl!!
Beautiful!
very elegant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with you cis2you. I use my "good stuff" on all holidays and sometimes just because the mood hits me. That is why I have it, to use it. I know a lot of people who would be horrified. *LOL* My favorite is the first set. Just gorgeous!