As I am changing things around and cleaning I came across some pretties I have not seen in a while.
Yes I LOVE my white ironstone it’s a favorite of mine.
But I still love dishes with flowers.
Especially roses.
I used to collect lots of these.
But only saved the pieces that were really special.
This is one of those sets.
The shape of these cups are so pretty and unique.
I have never seen another set like this.
Just for fun I set up a little tea party.
Don’t those cupcakes look delicious?
Let’s take a closer look.
This is where I tell you don’t believe everything you see.
Because those are not real.
I found those while out shopping at an antique store.
They were using them as a display but selling them.
I thought they would look pretty in some of my photos.
When I brought these home Mr. Cottage and my daughter thought they were real.
And yes that is a clear cake stand in the back of the dish.
I was playing around taking different shots.
But I think I like the flowers here better.
My favorite little cow creamer.
And this pretty table cloth was a recent find.
White with little pink fleur de lis.
Some pretty vintage utensils.
Love using these.
But I really hate hand washing them.
I have dinner plates to this set too.
I found these many years ago.
The price was not thrifty.
But I had to have them and I don’t think I could sell them.
Pink is one of those colors that you either love it or hate it.
I really love the color.
But use it sparingly in my home.
With spring around the corner I am pulling things out here and there.
Although I don’t know where to display this set.
Taking this out to enjoy and play a bit.
Do you like pattern dishes or plain?
What’s your dish?
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Your rose cup and saucers are SO sweet!! I can see why you want to hang on to them.
Mary Alice
Thank you Mary Alice!
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Anne
Anne your cup and saucers are beautiful and your pics are awesome!!
Thank you so much Martina!
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Anne
Those are very pretty. My favorite are white dishes but once in awhile I have to colour things up. It’s so nice to add brighter dishes to the whites just for a change. Gorgeous photos. Deb
Thank you so much Deb!
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Anne
I love your rose dishes. I love the pink.
Thank you Katie!
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Anne
Love floral dishes although I don’t have very many at the moment. Your forks are gorgeous!
Thank you Lisa!
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Anne
So beautiful! Love the fleur-de-lis tablecloth too!
Thank you Anne! Yes isn’t that pretty?I just found that and was thinking of selling it but I think I will hold on to it for a bit.
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Anne
These are so pretty, Anne. I am partial to pink rose china as well. I couldn’t sell these either. Everything looks beautiful.
Thank you so much Maggie!
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Anne
Love your dishes! I have a severe addiction to collecting pretty dishes. I just can’t resist. Great photos.
Judy
Thank you Judy! I have that same addiction except I seem to buy more white pieces now.
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Anne
Your cups and saucers are darling! They remind me of the playsets that little girls play with. Speaking of fake cupcakes, I actually saw a bunch of those at Hobby Lobby the other day. They had fake donuts and cakes etc. I’ve never seen those before. They were sold where they sell fake fruits and breads and cheese. My family would constantly try to eat them if I bought them! LOL!
Yes I saw those the last time I was at hobby lobby.I really thought these were real when I saw them at the store.These are just going to be used occasionally in photo shots.I won’t keep them out.
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Anne
Fake or not, putting cupcakes in the middle of a shot is mentally distracting, Anne. LOL I love that tablecloth, and ironstone is always classic. I can see why you kept the cups and saucers. Great color, and shape.
Thank you Rosemary! Oh yes it is hard to get past those cupcakes sorry
LOL!
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Anne
Anne, I love your little tea party!
I too love pink but the only place it is found in my home is one of the guest bedrooms.
I have a bazillion dishes in all kinda of colours but love my pink ones best for my tea parties.
I adore your china on this post – but thoser faux cupcakes are just incredible- haha so REAL looking!!!
Thank you so much Michele!
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Anne
Anne,
This is such a sweet post. Love the flowers and your tea set. Those cupcakes look so real!!! Love the rose cup and saucers. So pretty.
Kris
Thank you Kris!
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Anne
Those cupcakes really look real–somebody will probably try to take a bite. I love faux food
I like plain dishes the best I would say, but I like patterned too…I love dishes! Wish I just had more room to store them 
I know don’t they?
I too love dishes
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Anne
Those are such pretty shapes (cups), Anne. I love and have a set of pink dishes also but only use them for Christmas and Easter. They seem to fit those occasions. I would never know that those cupcakes are faux. How clever. That tablecloth is precious..Happy Tuesday..Judy
Thank you Judy!
Have a great day!
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Anne
Those cups are the perfect size to ‘cup’ your hands around for that morning cup of coffee on these early cool spring mornings. I can see why you couldn’t give them up. Pretty!
~Kris
Thank you Kris!
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Anne
I love your pretty dishes! I wouldn’t give them up either. The cupcakes look so good. I thought they were the real deal.
Kathy
Thank you Kathy!
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Anne
Your dishes are so sweet and look like spring! I can’t believe those cupcakes aren’t real. Maybe that’s the kind of bakery I should buy for my house, low calorie!
I like to eat off white plates because I think the food looks better, but there are lots of other places to display pretty dishes and cups & saucers. Lovely display!
Thank you Vickie!
Yes I agree food does look better on white plates.
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Anne
Love your photos, so bright and cheery. I remember all your roses. We are on the lookout for new dishes. Love the old English dishes, especially red transfer ware.
Thank you!
Oh those are so pretty! If I come across any I will send them your way!
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Anne
Such a lovely post, Anne! I love your dishes and those little cup cakes are just perfect!
Thank you so much Lynn!
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Anne
I’m a plain white dish gal. Sometimes I will throw in a bit of green or blue….but white is my go to! I do love the pastel pinks in your dishes
Thank you Tricia! Yes I agree white is the best.But it’s fun to add a bit of color here and there too! Some plates are a work of art.
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Anne
You cups and saucers are so pretty
and I love how you did your tea party setting.
Are the cupcakes the ones you said was not real?
They look so real to me from those pics.
Thank you Ann! Yes those are just faux cupcakes but they do look real enough to eat!
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Anne
Everything looks so beautiful…such a pretty vignette! Your cupcakes look delicious too
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~Des
Thank you Des!
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Anne
oh, my, pink fleur de lis!! love that and the roses, anne! and those cupcakes do look real!
Thank you Lynn!
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Anne
Your cups and saucers are gorgeous, I’d never want to sell them either. Everything looks so pretty.
Those cupcakes sure look real to me, I hope no one tried to take a bite:-)
Thank you Betsy! I know they do look real don’t they!
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Anne
So many pretty things to comment about Anne. I love those rose cups and like you, I have never seen that shape before. So pretty!
hugs from here…
Thank you so much sweet June!
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Anne
Each detail is so lovely! I have a cow creamer that I used to leave out…now I’m wondering where I put it…it’s going to drive me bonkers until I find it….AHHHHHH
Thanks for sharing such pretty items ~ what a great way to start my morning.
Hugs, Mary Beth
Thank you so much Mary Beth!
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Anne
Your dishes are so pretty and feminine, Anne! I like basic white dishes for every day, but always have lots of pretty mis-matched floral and patterned ones to mix in. Yours are just beautiful.
Jeanette @ Creating a Life
Thank you Jeanette! Yes these are fun to pull out for special occasions.But white is still my favorite.
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Anne
I love roses even if they aren’t trendy right now….Your dishes are definitely a keeper!
Blessings,
Amy Jo
Thank you Amy Jo!
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Anne
Oh I so agree, your dishes with the flowers are so pretty. Love the tablesetting also, the flowers are definitely the perfect touch. Hugs, Marty P.S. Let me know what day you want to be featured?
Thank you so much Marty!
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Anne
So pretty!
Thank you!
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Anne