I find February to be a difficult month to design a table. It's not spring, even though the weather for the past few days has made it feel that spring has arrived, I know that another blast of Artic air will arrive before the real spring starts. I don't want to rush the season with flowers and greenery on my table when everything outside is still brown, so I decided to use the dishes I found in an antique store in Colorado on vacation this past summer. The pattern, along with the price, was so sweet, I couldn't resist even though I had to figure out how to get and entire set of dishes home safely on the airplane! I paid more for the bubble wrap, tape and boxes than I did for the entire set of china, but all arrived safe and sound.
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Mexican glassware was a find at TJ about 10 years ago. Isn't it fun when something new is a perfect fit with something old?
I don't know the pattern of the china. It was made by Illinois China Co. and Replacements has it listed as Bird with Gold Band. I would love to know the real name so I can find the two missing salad plates. I think it might be the original Chirp!
Birds are from TJ also, but they were purchase recently. I love using my mirrors in the table center. It provides wonderful reflections and an anchor for my center pieces.
Here's hoping spring arrives for real, real soon!
Very pretty! I have not seen this pattern before but I like it! I love the bird and the simplicity of the gold? band around the white plate. It is very pretty! You have such a pretty dining area as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dishes!! I would have hand carried those darlings home. They are perfect for this time of year or anytime. I love the blue with it and your glasses are perfect with the dishes.
ReplyDeleteThe china is just adorable. Never seen it before. Amazing, isn't it, how many patterns of china and silverware are out there. Has Suzanne seen these dishes? She loves birds you know... guess mostly blue birds though so I know she will let you help you find the missing plates of this wonderful find. I will keep my eyes open too.
ReplyDeleteDiana, what pretty china! I can see why it was worth packing it from Colorado! It's perfect for a table that looks forward to spring. I love the blue you've chosen for linens and accents -- and your dining area is lovely! Thanks for stopping by my table this week!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is just the perfect table for February. I love these dishes. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love those glasses! No Spring here, but it is Feb in NY so we have snow! April we get a touch of Spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely table with all of the light blue pieces and your pretty glassware, but I have to say that your dishes with the birds are just beautiful and so charming.
ReplyDeleteYou will get spring there long before we do here in upstate NY, but you certainly inviting is faster!!! Really charming all the way around!!
The different shades of teal make me really happy! I LOVE teal. Your new china is beautiful, and you've used it to wonderful effect. I love birds on china, and I keep finding myself adding bird patterns to my collection. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table, Dianne. What a pretty china pattern...hope you are able to find the missing pieces. Gorgeous centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteWhat absolute gorgeous china~ I love it!! Such a fantastic find! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous...I looove those plates with the birds, what a find, it sure was worth bringing somehow on the plane with you! Your tablescape is fantastic, I love the blue shade on those lil'birdies...the whole thing is so charming.
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