Saturday, April 26, 2014

Shades of Blue



                                                                    Happy Weekend!

                                     It is a sunny day here but still on the cool side for spring.
                                     However, everyday brings little changes and we know
                                     there is lots of good things coming soon.Looking forward
                                     to the peonies and lilacs putting on there show after the
                                     spring bulbs.

                                             Today, I am sharing some of my favorite
                                               photos of my blue and white china.

                                                                 Antique sugar bowl.
                                                                          Spode teacups




                                                                  Toile and transferware are two of
                                                                  my favorite things.


                                 I am looking forward to the days when I can take my
                                           camera out and do a photo shoot of the garden but
                                           right now we are still at the brown stage with a few
                                           splashes of color here and there.
                                             
                                                                         Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

                                                                                                                         Carolyn
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32 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Lovely blue china, Carolyn!

    And I, too await getting past most of this brown and head into green!

    Won't be long, but still cool here as well. Can't WAIT for taking my tea time outdoors again! : - )

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  2. Parsimonious Décor DarlingApril 26, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    So gorgeous!

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  3. JuneApril 26, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I'm drinking in every beautiful photo Carolyn!!!! Absolutely gorgeous blues!!!
    Soon, very soon my dear :))))
    hugs from here....

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  4. AliciaApril 26, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    BEAUTIFUUUUUUULLLLLLLL!
    SEE YOU IN MY BLOG

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  5. One Shabby Old HouseApril 26, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    I just love those shades of blue in your transferware. I recently painted my family room in a soft french grey and the transfer ware would look just amazing on the table. I may just have to start a little collection myself.

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  6. podsoApril 26, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Such a feast for the eyes! Thanks, Caroline!

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  7. Rita C at PanoplyApril 26, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I love china and your blues do not disappoint - beautiful!
    I've been going into my garden each beautiful day, snapping photos to journal even the browns, as they turn, and assessing winter's damage each time. I'm in West Virginia, and so happy it's truly Spring. This week my young lilac is in full bloom, and the trees are almost completely leafed out, still waiting on irises. Beautiful time of year!

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 26, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    I love that sugar bowl and the pattern on it, Carolyn! Just beautiful, as is the color. We are a little warmer here today. Last frost date is tomorrow so I am looking forward to at least planting an urn up outside on Monday. It is supposed to rain next week so that might be all I get to do.

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  9. UnknownApril 26, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Just beautiful!!

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  10. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 26, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Beautiful blue china, I love all your pieces, specially the teapots! Enjoy your weekend.
    FABBY

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  11. mughetti fresie e tuberoseApril 26, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    I love blue.......
    Nadia

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  12. MarianaApril 26, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Nice porcelain! ♥♥ I very love blue china, too. Have nice Sunday!
    Mariana

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  13. DebApril 26, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Spode tea-cups are my favorite. Your china is simply beautiful. Deb

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  14. LeeApril 26, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    The china is 'oh so pretty', blue and white is my favourite. I sadly don't have much room to show off china and presently mine is in my Korean cabinet. I do love those pretty forks, what a gorgeous blue.

    Lee

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  15. White Lace and PromisesApril 26, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    Such classic china. Such beautiful photos.

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  16. SusanApril 26, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Love all the blues, Carolyn, and your header is delightful! Susan

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  17. SarahApril 27, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Carolyn, your pieces are sheer delight. So many wonderful patterns here. Tea time at Aiken House & Gardens is served in beautiful style.

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  18. Roses, Lace and BrocanteApril 27, 2014 at 1:42 AM

    Hello Carolyn
    There's nothing nice than blue and white china is there?!

    I have those same lovely Spode Camille cups, saucers and plates that were originally my mothers - I treasure them dearly.
    The next photo has such a pretty teapot - it has a very appealing shape.

    I also love the fluted cup and saucer with the squashy shaped cup sitting on top - they are both so pretty.
    Your post makes me want to dash out the door and look for more blue and white china!!

    Hugs
    Shane

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  19. BECKYApril 27, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    Such beautiful photos! I really love blue and white together...in anything and everything. I'm also a big fan of toile!

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  20. Véronique RoseApril 27, 2014 at 2:37 AM

    magnifique !!!
    bon dimanche
    rose

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  21. AnonymousApril 27, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    witam porcelanka jak zwykle piekna pozdrawienia z polski.

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  22. Donna BiancaApril 27, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Carolyn, I love your china: tea cups are gorgeus! Here in Italy, after months of rain, spring is finally shining. Yesterday we went to our little house in the country and we found a lot of fragrant, wild blue iris. What’s a perfume in our home, now!
    Have a nice day
    DB

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  23. Janka20April 27, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Prekrásny porcelán !

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  24. AnonymousApril 27, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Wow, beautiful collection....must be over the years? cannot imagine how you came about some of those pieces...Sel

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  25. PatinCalApril 27, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Your new header is gorgeous, as is to be expected.

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  26. VITTORIANAApril 27, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    the more I see the more I fall in love... sweet and chic as usual
    Susanna

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  27. My Cottage DiaryApril 27, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Love your pretty blue and white dishes, Carolyn! It's definitely one of my favorite color combinations ... so soothing and peaceful to look at. As always, your photography is incredible! Blessings to you and yours, Bess

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  28. FiordelisaApril 27, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Carolyn,
    These photos are all so lovely, but the first one is simply stunning perfection.
    Blessings,
    Fiordelisa

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  29. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    my absolute favorite...blue.... and the patterns here are gorgeous, thank you for sharing. Sue

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  30. UnknownApril 18, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    Such a beautiful collection! And your photos are charming. I really like the pattern in the 7th picture from the top. It is a teacup centered on a plate on top of a fabric napkin. The pattern looks like a dogwood (?) flower connected by vines. What is the name of that pattern? I would love to find it and buy one for myself.

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  31. TinaApril 24, 2020 at 11:28 AM

    This is some of the most beautiful scenery and photographs! Thank you for sharing. In the photo Lilacs, Transferware and toile, do you know the name of the pattern on the tea set? I am an advid tea drinking and tea set collector. I love this and would love to find and purchase it. I appreciate your assistance!! Tina
    Please reply to Tinasingsworship@yahoo.com ; I do not check the google account often. Thank you!

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  32. corawithcamera.blogspot.comMay 31, 2021 at 4:11 PM

    What fun it is to see your blue and white dishes on this rainy day waiting in a parking lot for people to come and get their free COVID-19 vax. Wish I could share photos of mine here with you. I have Calico Blue Staffordshire set and lots of antique flow blue. My pinterest board under Cora Simpich has some of my own and lots of other peoples.

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn