Notice how we tied in the blue and white into the ceiling
Collections can be a wonderful way of preserving memories. For many of my South Carolina Interior Design clients, I suggest starting a collection for themselves but also, one for each of their children. While collections are important, displaying the collection artfully is what matters most.
One of my own personal favorite collections is my blue and white porcelain. I have been collecting since I was a child and my collection is quite extensive. I display an enormous amount of the porcelain on my dining room buffet, but I also use my collection when entertaining. I have a lovely giant bowl that I use for salads. I have mini plates that are wonderful when used for dipping oil. I have 12 blue and white salt cellars and an assortment of vases in all shapes and sizes.
There is an art to a well balanced buffet display
My Montahedah “Canton” china collection is blue and white and pairs nicely with cobalt blue glassware to inspire many a lovely and elegant dinner party. I group a lot of the porcelain pieces in three’s and have a little in each and every room in my home.
Notice how nicely the yellow accentuates the blue and white
This year my 26 year old daughter Lorie was married in September. For her ceremony and reception we gathered up my blue and white porcelain collection and had the florist incorporate it into the decorating scheme.
The oriental lilies were the perfect splash of color against the blue and white
Paired with hot pink oriental lilies it was exquisite and it was meaningful to my daughter who grew up surrounded by my collection. As a special wedding gift I gave her one of my favorite pieces which in turn, started her collection!
Blue and white china is such an elegant and timeless touch
Love this piece!
This tall vase works well as this wedding table centerpiece
My lovely daughter on her big day! You can see the gorgeous blue and white vases accenting the alter
Do any of you have great collections and interesting ways to display them? I would love to hear about them or better yet, send me a photo!
In this series, I’ll take you on a little tour of great collections that I have encountered over the years and some wonderful ways to display them! Stay tuned!
Now go have an “It’s So Fabulous Day”!
I feel like today is Blue and White day. Another blog I follow posted about why she loves blue and white (www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com). I absolutely love all things blue and white!! Thanks for sharing. My favorite things to collect are plates, silver, and crystal!!
I love “Blue and White Day”, let’s make it national!!!! XO
Your collection is beautiful, but what struck me the most was the way you incorporated this historic tradition of your collection passing it through the family with its use in your daughter’s wedding. The use of the lilies is so perfect with the china and you have a very smart and lucky daughter that clearly loves the tradition of her family. A great way to put a very personal touch on a wedding that is so often missing in today’s weddings. Congratulations to you both. Well Done!
Thank you! I use it in almost every job, but I especially love collecting it!
Have missed your blog posts, so happy to see you back. This was a lovely post….your daughter’s wedding looked lovely and so nice to incorporate your pieces. I have collected many things over the years…..eggplates, vintage globes, hand thrown pottery, face jugs, folk art. My taste is different from yours, but collecting is fun no matter what one collects wouldn’t you agree? I always enjoy your blog.
Thank you Patty. I have missed blogging, too. It has been an incredibly busy time for me. Our new location has quadrupled my business and I am just now coming up for air. I am back on a regular blogging schedule though and you will be hearing lots more from me! Thank you for sticking with me and thank you for reading. And yes, collecting is fun no matter what you collect! I love eggplates!!!!! XO, Kimberly