I took some time off from quilting this afternoon to play with some breakables:
I started the Spode Woodland mixed with Delamere collection years ago (when the pieces were still crafted in England) for my husband because autumn is his favorite season. I think the game bird motif and the floral border make the perfect marriage combining the masculine and feminine tastes:
Well, some of the usual suspects refused to be left out…
Now that playtime is over (time to get back to quilting), how about some tea before you leave for the other show-and-tell? It rained here yesterday, and it’s been cold today. A hot tea would do me good before I head back to the sewing dungeon…
Don’t be bashful – I have plenty more cups and mugs in the cupboard! If Earl Grey doesn’t sound good, I have other blends too. :)
As for my favorite piece in the collection – it will have to be a toss-up between the teapot (because of the acorn-shaped knob on the lid) and the cornucopia:
Thanks for stopping by – it was nice having you. Have a marvelous weekend, everyone!
Ivory Spring 
Oh, I love your china…it’s gorgeous!!! What a beautiful tablescape!!
You set a beautiful table. I enjoyed having tea with you this evening.
Wendy, You have beautiful dishes and I love your chargers!
beautiful! It would be a pleasure to eat at that table *U*
Your dishes are lovely and I too love that teapot!
You really have lovely pieces. I know your white figurines are staples on your table. Everything is so gorgeous!
My entry will be published at 3:35 am, at the time of my son’s birth 22 yrs ago. The Show and Tell is under the first part of the post.
I love the show and tell of your beautiful china! It is all so exquisite!
Thanks for sharing! You’re a grand hostess–stunning dishes!
What a wonderful collection. All dressed up for fall.
Have a great week,
Grammy
I know I have seen bits and pieces of this collection before but I had never seen your beautiful charger. I love setting the table for a “dressed up” occasion and using my chargers. Sadly, mine are very simple but I love yours. I don’t believe I have ever seen anything quite like it.
Maybe I need to get out more!
That is one amazing and wonderfully decorated tabletop! I just love the eclectic look…it makes a fabulous focal point and could also turn into a conversation piece if you know what I mean. Love all of it…the style, the patterns, the colors!!!
My Show n Tell is now posted…come on over if you can! I’d love to have you visit with me this fine Friday!!! Happy weekend to you too.
What a beautiful table you have. I love the dishes. Thank you for sharing.
I love how you have blended the two! It looks great! I especially like the chargers you have under the plates! I’m not a tea person (unless it is Iced Apricot Tea) but I’ll bring the coffee and be over in a bit! Tee-hee! It’s finally cooling off down here in Texas and doing some sewing sound wonderful! Too bad I don’t have the time just yet!
Last week I shared about my Grandma’s trunk, the “before restoration” photos. I got it back and I have posted its transformation on today’s S&T.
Connie
I vote for the teapot! What an absolutely gorgeous table you have set. Everything is a delight to the eye. What time is dinner?
You MUST be my long-lost twin! *grin* Your love & taste in place settings is soooooo like mine. And add to that your incredible love for the fine detail work in quilting……well, we must be related somehow!
And this must be what they call ‘the happy dance’—yes, yes you may link me and my cardinal ‘love’ wall-hanging! Now I have to go off & finish that dance in my kitchen…..
Enjoy your Earl Grey.
Wendy….I thought I would never meet anyone with more dishes than my sister…here you are! Your table is very fall lovely! it must put a big smile on your husbands face, how wonderful is that?
I stopped by yesterday but ran out of time to catch up so here I am hanging out this morning :).
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend Wendy,
Kathi :)
I love your dishes!! Your chargers are just fabulous, too.
Beautiful talbe setting Wendy!
Wow! So beautiful. I must ask, does the table stay set like this for a while? Or are you planning a party?
That boy and girl should be present at every holiday!!! What a lovely display! Those browns are perfect for Autumn aren’t they? Have fun sewing-and thanks for sharing your beauty today!
Oh my those are beautiful. And, I love the way you have put them all together.
Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Charlotte
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing :).
I’m in love with that cornucopia (don’t tell my husband)! I love love dishes and am always thrilled to see what others collect. Your tablescape was beautiful – I love the charger with the plate – great combination!
Manuela
What a beautiful and welcoming table. I would be happy to sit and enjoy a spot of tea. Earl Gray happens to be my very favorite.
Have an enjoyable day! Stay warm
What a lovely fall table! I love those leaf-shaped dishes.
What a BEAUTIFUL dish set – what a wonderful way to bring a bit of fall inside your house.
What time is dinner? LOL!
TFS!
Thats a lovely fall table setting you have. The flowers looked wonderful. What a nice collection to have.
Beautiful tablescape…love the two Spode patterns together and with the harvest leaf plates.
Beautiful dishes!!!! Perfect for this time of year.
Totally Autumn! I especially love the floral arrangement in the cornucopia. The pheasant feathers are the perfect compliment.
Thanks for sharing. You have lovely dishes and suits for Autumn.. have a great weekend..
I love this pattern! Where did you get the gorgeous chargers! I really like them! They would go well with my set (Friendly Village by Johnson Bros.) Please share the source!
I love your vase in the same pattern. Gorgeous!
Oh, now you have gone and made me GREEN with envy…what a beautiful table you set…so pretty!
Best wishes,
Susie
What beautiful dishes. I have been looking for just the right Thanksgiving plates but haven’t found them yet.
Beautiful dishes. I love them all!
Linda C
What a beautiful collection of harvest dinnerwear you have! Your table is gorgeous…Kathy
Beautiful photos of your autumn-themed collections! Thanks for sharing.
What beautiful fall china you have! Everything is so pretty!
Katherine
I love the eclecticness of this table…it’s very stylish!
It is wonderful to see the pictures,thanks for sharing