Category: China and Pottery

China and Pottery, Old Things I Love

How to waste a Friday afternoon

Beth

Last July I posted about finding three pieces of Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus china in a thrift store and opening a new world of discovering this vintage line of china. Read the post I have continued to look for pieces since then and was rewarded when I found three more pieces in an antique store… Continue reading How to waste a Friday afternoon

China and Pottery

Eggshell Nautilus N1583 and its history

Beth

Oval bowl from pattern N1583, pattern name "Ardmore" Last week's Thrift Store Tuesday post discussed my exciting find of a few pieces of Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus china in a thrift store. I'm still a little amazed about this find and very overwhelmed by the complexity of the pattern, the complexity of Homer Laughlin China… Continue reading Eggshell Nautilus N1583 and its history

China and Pottery, Thrift Store Tuesday

Thrift Store Tuesday

Beth

Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus L45N5 One of the best things about blogging is that there are no deadlines and no requirements for length or research proficiency. You can post something quickly or spend hours putting it together. Today is a quick post to share something that has delighted me beyond words - finding something unexpected… Continue reading Thrift Store Tuesday

China and Pottery

Setting the Table: Old Country Roses by Royal Albert

Beth

Since the last two posts were quite long, I had promised myself the next post would be short and something light in subject.  China seemed to fit the requirements, but to my surprise the history of the pattern I chose, Old Country Roses, is quite complicated. Since it was only introduced in 1962 the actual… Continue reading Setting the Table: Old Country Roses by Royal Albert

China and Pottery

Teacups, saucers, and other china – oh my!

Beth

One of the problems associated with returning to an inactive activity is deciding where to start.  I have many things I want to share, new ideas and things I've experienced since left off blogging.  However, fellow blogger, Suzassippi, also recently returned to blogging and was inspired to share a series featuring various teas she enjoys and… Continue reading Teacups, saucers, and other china – oh my!

Art Deco, China and Pottery, Uncategorized

Art Deco Friday – or is it Art Deco?

Beth

No this isn't really an Art Deco style china pattern, but it is quickly becoming my favorite just because it reminds me of the 1920's and 1930's styles commonly referred to as Art Deco.  The gentle swirls on the rim and graceful lines could have put this china on the Great Gatsby's elegant tables, couldn't… Continue reading Art Deco Friday – or is it Art Deco?