Blue and White Bliss...

After Thanksgiving, I gave you a little teaser about my latest acquisitions (here).
Although I promised more about it in that following week, I got a little sidetracked.
Better late(r) than never, right?

Just in time for my Birthday, I got a new set of Johnson Brothers china to add

to my collection of British transferware. I love this set which features castles!

It came with a lovely, little serving dish, too. If we're not using the American

"Memory Lane" everyday set, we'll be using these dishes. Any food looks good

on blue and white dishes...and blue and white fits perfectly with our decor.

I actually have another Johnson Brothers coordinating pattern for the soup and

fruit bowls, but just realized that I neglected to photograph them. I'll share those

in a random post in the future. I will say that they have acorns in the border!

I also found this antique British Staffordshire china covered serving dish. Whether 

using our blue and white Spode Wild Bird Hunt set or the blue and white Johnson 

Brothers set, this serving dish will be a standout complementary piece on our table.

The pattern on the inside of the dish also coordinates with our other patterns.

These pieces are all antiques that I've had for years (and the new

serving dish fits right in). They're on display shelves in our kitchen.

I love having them where I can see and enjoy them every day.

I was talking with Aunty Margaret recently and found out that we both

share a love for blue and white china. I never realized that, but was

happy to know. It seems the older I get, the more she and I have in 

common. The fact that we were both born in England was just the start.

It's time to say "goodbye" to all the Hull Brown Drip Ovenware

dishes and serving pieces I have. They're wonderful, and have been

a part of my life since I first moved out of the house at eighteen, 

but I'm looking forward to someone else enjoying them.

What's your favorite pattern or style?

I'd love to know!