Dish Obssesion

I love all thing vintage, but if you ask any of my friends that I antique with, they'll tell you that I have a thing for dishes. Ironstone, Silver, Crystal, Milkglass, Ruby glass... Pfaltzgraff, Stratfordshire, Fiestaware.. Hobnail, Octagons, or Swirls...They make my Heart flutter. I remember the first pieces I purchased....

 Picture borrowed from pinterest... papernstitch.com

I found them in the bargain section of a local goodwill store. An 8 pc set of cream Pfaltzgraff cups and saucers; it was love at first sight and a steal at $1.60 for the set.

     

 Then for my birthday my Mom bought me a 

set of  Stratfordshire, Old Chelsea, Swirl....

(this picture borrowed from pinterest)... Not a 

complete set...mostly plates... saucers...bowls

I have a total of 16 dinner plates, so I'm ready 

to party.  I didn't set out to collect a particular

pattern. I love all cream dishes.  I was inspired 

by Southern Living At Home.  A Company that 

I absolutely love, but can't always afford.  They

had a beautiful set of cream dishes for sale. Cream 

dishes will go with just about anything and could

be used for any season or celebration.  I also like 

the eclectic look of matching different patterns and 

gives your table a layered effect.  They are also 

beautiful items to display in your china cabinet, 

built in bookshelf or hang it straight on the wall. 

I believe these classics will simply never go out of 

style. But my obsession does extend past the world

of cream colored dishes. Here are a few of my  latest finds.  I love the ruffle on the edge of the pink plate and I was so excited to find this piece of Ironstone. I had never seen the cane pattern before. I think I want to use them in a wall display. Maybe in my office.  Guess that means I need to go shopping for a few more dishes!    = )