collecting:
rose patterned plates and dishes
How
to set a beautiful table using your favorite collection of plates.
I’m often drawn to flea markets, thrift stores
and yard sales. The thrill of the hunt never ceases to excite me! Certain
pieces just seem to speak to me, and vintage china always seems to be on my
radar while I’m out treasure hunting.
Recently, I’ve been drawn towards china patterns embellished with beautiful roses and it’s become one of my favorite things to collect.These vintage patterns are feminine and flirty, and best of all, they work beautifully for a romantic table setting.
Recently, I’ve been drawn towards china patterns embellished with beautiful roses and it’s become one of my favorite things to collect.These vintage patterns are feminine and flirty, and best of all, they work beautifully for a romantic table setting.
Easy
to find.
The
next time you visit a flea market or thrift store, be on the lookout for pretty
pink rose patterned plates. You can often find them in small sets, which is my
favorite way to acquire them, but unique individual plates are also quite
practical and fit in nicely if they’re in the same pink color palette.
My
favorite patterns are made in England and made of fine bone china, but I’ve
found gorgeous German examples that are quite unique and look like they’re
hand-painted.
Mix
and match for fun.
Just
like any collection, mixing and matching is made easier when the plates have a
common design or color. Dinner plates, salad plates and bread plates all layer
beautifully with each other, and especially look lovely in coordinating but
mismatched patterns.
I’ve found that collecting different size plates also
helps when arranging them together at a table setting.
My favorite patterns are made in England and made of fine bone china, but I’ve found gorgeous German examples that are quite unique and look like they’re hand-painted.
I’ve found that collecting different size plates also helps when arranging them together at a table setting.
I’ve found that collecting different size plates also helps when arranging them together at a table setting.
Accessorize
with Pink.
Adding
pink glassware, napkins and flowers will naturally accentuate the pink rose pattern
on the china, and capture everyone’s attention.
Think pink when setting this kind of table!
Include
feminine details.
What’s
the easiest way to turn an ordinary table into a romantic table? The
answer is feminine details. Of course
our rosy plates add feminine charm, but go ahead and add one or two more girly
elements, just remember not to go too over the top with frills and such.
To
keep this table from looking stuffy, an eyelet table runner does the trick and
adds a little whimsy to this whole look.
Incorporate
modern elements.
A
few modern elements help keep the table from looking a little too
old-fashioned. As romantic as roses are, a pitcher of pink peonies adds modern
flair to the table, while the colors of these fresh flowers work perfectly with
the roses on the plates.
Vintage bamboo flatware offers the perfect contrast
against the pink tye-dyed napkins and both these elements add a much needed
dose of fun to this tablescape.
Collect
what you love.
Vintage
or new, rose patterned dinnerware is fun to collect, but if your passion is
collecting another type of china, you can still keep these tips in mind when
setting your table.
The same rules apply for other fun collectable plates like
transferware or cabbageware. Just
remember to mix and match, accessorize with a fun color, add a modern touch and
incorporate feminine details.
Your table is sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
Adding pink glassware, napkins and flowers will naturally accentuate the pink rose pattern on the china, and capture everyone’s attention.
The same rules apply for other fun collectable plates like transferware or cabbageware. Just remember to mix and match, accessorize with a fun color, add a modern touch and incorporate feminine details.
ciao! fabiana
💕
While I’m here today, I wanted to share some of my "Tablescaping Essentials" with you. I have a whole page on the Amazon website with my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table.
Quite often time is of the essence, and I have last minute projects or events to work on, so I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. You’d be surprised at how many amazing items they have to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites.
You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”.
This article originally appeared on Romantic
Homes online.
