Amethyst Venetian with Crustacean Plates
I get inspired to create tablescapes in several ways. In about equal portions, it’s the pattern on the china itself, a particular colour of glassware, a seasonal theme and lastly, a particular flower. This one was the clear, lucid purple of the hydrangea. I love...
Pink Venetian
There is no question that this set of antique Venetian glass is over the top. Boudoir over the top. My mother would be appalled. But I love it anyway. The set comprises three sizes of goblets, plus the bowls and underplates. Just to make sure the pink theme...
Eau de Nil Royal Worcester
I was enchanted by this antique Royal Worcester dessert service, particularly attracted to the unusual shade of blue. I call it Eau de Nil, others might arguably call it plain old Robins’ Egg Blue. Whatever its name, when I discovered the perfectly...
Hand Painted Moser & Flora Danica
Several years ago I came across this set of hand-painted Moser goblets, champagne cups and bowls. The soft pastel shades and delicately wrought flowers intrigued me. Each piece is slightly different, in size, shape and the execution of the painting itself. The...
Quatrefoil Demitasse Cups
Besides being the name of one of our favourite restaurants in Dundas, Ontario, Quatrefoil is a pattern by Black Night. My husband, Glenn, likes to have an espresso after dinner, and these harlequin, jewel-toned demitasse cups in that pattern are a favourite....Follow Us
