Mixing China Patterns

Mixing china patterns is a great way to showcase vintage and eclectic items while keeping the accent on unique style.

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The Collector’s Guide to Antique Floral China Patterns

Tea or coffee time is usually an on the go event where the most stylish aspect is the blend or bean.

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When time affords  the opportunity, I bring down from the cupboard the company worthy collection of antique and vintage sugar bowls, creamers, flatware, and demitasse sets.

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No rhyme and strictly for the look of it reason sets the table for what coffee and tea time are meant to be, a relaxing break from the routine.

Call it the Donny & Marie effect-I’m a little bit this, and I’m a little bit that.

Very Fine Older Silver Plate Etched Floral Designs Coffee Pot Teapot

Very Fine Older Silver Plate Etched Floral Designs Coffee Pot Teapot

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Shabby chic boutiques, resale sites and stores, grandmother’s china cabinet, online stores and antique shops are collection creating central.

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Your initial “this is so out of place” impression will be overruled by the pop of color principal.

Vintage Mismatched Pink White Transferware Dinner Plates Set of 4

Vintage Mismatched Pink White Transferware Dinner Plates Set of 4

Visually shaking things up promotes the fun factor, and fun should be an integral part of  design and decor choices.

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