This curated vignette is what dreams are made of, with the epitome of a classic and inviting pattern, Blue Willow. Its deep blue is contrasted with gorgeous green napkins and a hand painted bamboo screen bursting with colorful tulips.
A lovely gift for someone that admires this pattern or enjoys tradition with a twist. What a wonderful starter set for a house warming gift! Perhaps you have someone special that loves to plan intimate luncheons? Maybe you have an all white cottage kitchen and there’s an empty corner in need of a cheerful collection to perk up the charm? This is the gift to choose!
Vintage: The plates and cups/saucers are from a family member’s collection and in excellent condition. Research of the Churchill England mark points to likely the 1970's-80's for manufacture. The vintage napkins were a vintage store find and are old but in very good used condition. They have been hand washed and pressed. The wood napkin rings are new and from my personal collection. The wood tray and plate holder are for display only and not included.
Measurements: Plates: 10 1/4" diameter Teacups: 3" tall x 3 1/4" diameter Saucers: 5 1/2" diameter Napkins: 16" x 12" Bamboo screen: 36 1/2" x 24"
Ramp up the WOW-FACTOR: This gift is pretty wow-inducing already, but of course I can come up with a few ideas! A glossy white tray would make an awesome base to arrange the start of a cello wrapped presentation. If gift boxing, tuck in treats like bagged decorated fortune cookies and Chinese tea. Powdered sugar sprinkled lemon snap cookies would be pretty and sweet...literally! Flower shaped sugar cubes. A coffee table book about Chinoiserie interior design style would be perfection...have fun with this one!
