Someone had a party for collections, now can't find it so thought I would showcase some of my collections for you to see.......featured here is part of my spatter, spongeware collection. This is the Virginia pattern made by numerous factories in the 1800's to 1900's. I have not collected dinner sets, too difficult to find matching pieces, but have collected interesting pieces from a variety of sets.
I like this type of ceramic because it is hand painted and sponged with a stamp in certain places to form the design. Usually done by women and children working in factories while the men were at war or working in mines or agriculture. Not very sophisticated, but naive, honest and done by untrained "artists" who were pretty much self taught, and I love the simplicity.....
This little set is from France, I think it is a covered creamer and sugar bowl, love the lid....marked Opaque De Sarreguemines.
7 comments:
This is beautiful, Cleo. I think you did a great job. You have the perfect mix of winter white & color. Sometimes, you just gotta have color, especially with our gray winters!
I am color girl, too -- just can't do neutrals! Thanks for showing us the your pretty spongeware collection. I had never heard that term before, and it's interesting that the same pattern was produced in various places at different times!
I think everything looks very pretty..but I do understand. I love all the white post, it looks so elegant. When I try it I find I'm always going back to my reds and blues...
Hi Cleo. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a supportive comment. Decorating is all about expressing who we are. You just can't force something you're not. Well done!
Love Villeroy & Boch!
Lisa
Your tablescape is lovely. Love your dishware.
I struggle with all white too - you did a wonderful job bringing in the color!
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