There seems little point in collecting pretty china if you can never see it. Displaying china has been popular through the generations and is something I still enjoy today. Here are a few examples I found and from my home
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It seems to work just as well if we mix and match, not all the same size or the same shape, although many will prefer the uniformity of one colour or one design.
I do have a special affection for old french soupières, or tureens, just love
their silhouette in the first picture against the darker backdrop
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteI love also to expose old china at home. It has something old-fashioned:)
Greetings
Jérôme
Love china and nothing as pretty as sharing it for others to see by displaying it...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello Sharon
ReplyDeleteI find displaying china to be an added artistic dimension to the room. It is also part of the owner's personality, which I love.
Hope you are staying warm
Helen xx
The French have such a lovely way of displaying their china. Hope you are staying warm. I've read about the extreme cold there.
ReplyDeleteSam
I DO have a fetish for china...Love your post this morning!Merci!
ReplyDeleteHello my name is Nancy and I am a disholic. Your displays are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I wish I had a place to display my small (but growing!) collection of china!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful home and it displays your china so perfectly.
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So lovely!
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your home as much as the inspiration your various displays have provided. It's so much more interesting having a collection of different patterns than only one matched set. Lovely!
Karen
Such beautiful china and great ideas for displaying. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuzy
I love the look of old china .. it is not only charming but for me, having things of beauty and sometimes these things are heirlooms, you can look at them and have loving memories.
ReplyDeleteI am sad that at this time, my precious china etc that is so breakable, is wrapped up safe and put away .. waiting for a place to be displayed :) I miss them !
I love china -vintage and new- and agree that it's too pretty to hide away. Thanks for all the lovely inspiration for how to display our treasures!
ReplyDeleteI love the French way of displaying yet still utilizing their beautiful things!!!
ReplyDeleteYour home looks so cozy and inviting!!!
Yesterday my mom and I had lunch in a French restaurant, Boulangerie, and were staring at Normandie on a map and talking about you. Were your ears burning?
XO
I love these!
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Very pretty.....smiles
ReplyDeleteI have collected old ironstone for so long - my 25 year old son just asked me for a pile of old white ironstone plates that came out of our church when they were clearing things out. The church is 150+ years old - I know that is young by French standards but for Canada, that is an oldy but goody!! So the passion lives on in another generation.
ReplyDeleteI do not have a great amount of china but my collection is slowly increasing as I find dishes that I really love. It's always nice to get creative ideas for ways to display my pieces. I hope you are having a wonderful, warm week.------ Shannon
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, glass front cabinets to show off the dishes! Your collection of soup tureens is truly special. We have a special affection for these charmers as well. Most of ours are Quimper faience or Italian. I'm drawn to the sweet finials on these pieces as well as the different shapes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. Your home looks so warm and inviting. Thank you for sharing.
~ Sarah
PS I sent an email recently asking permission to use one of your photos. Wondering if you received it. Thanks!
Wonderful inspiration...just beautiful!
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l particularly love that bottom picture, all that beautiful china tucked away in fabulous glass fronted cabinets.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous display of French china. I have a white set for daily use and several blue and white pieces to use for accent. It's all classic - I never tire of it. Enjoying your blog!
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Oh I love all of this!!!! Displayed china is so stylish thank you for sharing - truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's always been one of my passions too. My first job was in the china department of a big department store in downtown Toronto where I worked in the Rosenthal and Royal Doulton rooms - I think being surrounded with those beautiful things has really set the tone of my life.
ReplyDeleteBeautefull - beautefull !!!! love to see more - My Vintage Home. dk
ReplyDeleteI love this post!!! I love all the different rooms as well!!!
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