More treasures I've just purchased from Kelly at Dove Grey Art Studio. The garland I've now moved to the side of the Welsh Dresser where it shows up better on a plain background, and the new Spring N~E~S~T birds and eggs banner.................................
..............................is hanging here for the time being so I could share it with you. When the Spring Cleaning (did I really mention that dastardly phrase) is over, and after the painting projects are completed, I may move this to another spot.
This close up of one section shows how beautiful Kelly's work is.
You can see I really do have a bird theme going on here on this dresser. My set of Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady china ~ love the large plate with mother feeding her young below, and the gravy boat pair on the branch of catkins above.......................
....................little pot holder birds doing just what they should ~ holding another of my decoupaged pots. I made a lot of these decorated pots and sold them at a local garden shop ~ I hope to paint more this year as I found this very enjoyable.
Kelly also gathers treasures to make delightful bundles of collage/art/antique papers and related items for scrapbooking, card making and art projects. I'm thrilled with this bird paper bundle and can't wait to use them in a Spring project of my own.
While looking at my Country Diary china, out of curiosity I decided to check what was available at Replacements, Ltd. in this pattern. I was quite shocked to discover that the pieces are so expensive now the pattern is discontinued. The china was made in Ireland by Noritake 1982-1991.
I purchased mine in the early 80's, a 'gift' to myself because I fell in love with Edith Holden's books and nature illustrations and, as many of you know, love anything with writing. The large serving platter is now $68.95, the gravy boat $92.95, and the coffee pot with lid $123.95 (you can just see it behind the banner 'T' in the second pic). I have a service for 8 as well as several extra pieces - and I probably didn't spend more than a couple of hundred dollars for everything. Anyway, I'll never sell it because I love it.......and we use it often. I like to mix it with my plain china - Mikasa's French Countryside - as I like the cream and white together.
Will just be more careful with it when washing dishes from now on!
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Look on EBay for the china. Often you can find it there for much less. Replacements' prices are so high!
ReplyDeletesherry
As you know, I am a big Edith Holden fan and just adore you dishes! I think you are very lucky to have them. Each is like a work of art.
ReplyDeleteI will be looking forward to see what you use the pretty papers with eggs on them. I love birds, eggs and nests.
Hugs ~
Heidi
Such a beautiful display! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAmanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Mary, Your display just looks so crisp and bright. The more I wander around blog land and see white painted cabinets the more I want to paint mine. Everything shows up so well against then and looks so fresh and clean.
ReplyDeleteI love that china-so charming.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Mary. I've always wanted a Welsh Dresser. Maybe one of these day I'll have one.
ReplyDeletePat
What a beautiful cupboard....you have decorated so perfectly....I love every single bit that's there :-)
ReplyDeleteI, too, fell in love with "Country Diary". After our house fire, it was one of the first books I replaced. I love your Country Diary china and I am glad you use it regularly.
ReplyDeleteI collect Roseville pottery and it is now so expensive I can't purchase any more so I certainly savor the dozen pieces I have. I'm glad you were able to amass your collection before it got so expensive.
Julie