My Vintage China
I adore my collection of vintage china. There, I've said it!
I was getting a bit worried for a while that my collection
was actually a bit silly - after all, why was I collecting these bits
and pieces? I mentioned it to a friend
and she asked if looking at them made me happy - I answered that of course it
did and I loved having such beautiful things out on display. She said that if they made me happy on a
daily basis, then why should I feel guilty and/or silly about collecting them!
I decided there and then that I was going to treasure them
even more.
So excuse this rather self-indulgent post as I show off some
of my gorgeous mix and match vintage china!
Look at those patterns and the lovely handles.
Do you sometimes feel a bit guilty about what you collect?
Love, Liz
Comments
Love from Mum
xx
http://www.bristolvintage.co.uk/
Best wishes!
P.x
I don't feel guilty about my collections, its more about worrying that I'm lacking space to store them, especially my utility china!
Your vintage china collection is absolutely wonderful. We do not feel that you should have the least concern about adding to it. Things of beauty are lovely to live with and, who knows, you may be tempted to open your own tea shop one day!!!
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Jem xXx
Your friend is right, if they make you happy then why shouldnt you?
I sometimes feel guilty about all the vintage fabrics I collect!
Have a good week Liz
Gill xx
I finally understand why I collect the china bits and pieces and the embroidery. My family emigrated to Canada back in the 1960s. Much was left behind due to shipping costs. When my Granny died, everything was divided up amongst the family in the UK. So I'm trying to acquire what I would have had if my branch of the family hadn't moved.
I love to do Sunday afternoon tea. Get all the china out. My sons friends drop by and use it and think it's fun to have "open house"
I have a soft spot for pretty china too..It could be worse
Enjoy!
Thea x
What a super collection!
Do I feel guilty about my stuff?
Yes, quite often - but then I think it's me that has to dust it all!
Rose H
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Allison x
I also collect china - cups & saucers and also milk/cream jugs. Oh and tea plates seem to be building into another collection!!
Hugs
Erna x
My mum had a lovely Doulton piece that my sister accidentally broke the handle of. I scoured around and found another set from the same pattern and presented it to her for Mother's Day (this was many, many moons ago). I think I cracked it for Best Present Ever. :)
Feel free to do more self indulgent china posts. I love getting a peek at all your pretty pieces!